Youll find us in the pauline books and media center in old town, but also throughout the diocese and beyond at exhibits, catholic book fairs in schools, giving presentations or media literary workshops, praying and reflecting with the people of god as we share the walk of faith in prayer groups, vocation retreats, and more. Theres no better way to get familiar with a new city than to check in with booksellers in a locallyowned, indie bookstore. Queen bee designs, a jewelry and lifestyle accessories brand, opened an old town popup in november 2019. We opened our doors in 2008 and provide literary programs for adults and children, including events with notable authors, book clubs, and story times. Pauline books and media catholic bookstore catholic. But alexandrias independent bookstores are actually thriving while national chains fight for survival. But alexandria s independent bookstores are actually thriving while national chains fight for survival. For a general idea of what categories we have in our store, look at our buying.
Union street in november 2018 as a sixmonth popup shop through the alexandria economic development partnerships popup program. The two were there to deliver books from kirkpatrick s. Mar 16, 2020 lets start a big ole book recommendation thread. If you click on a store listed on the indie store finder, your account will be tied to that bookstore, which will receive a percentage of the sale. Best bookstores in virginia independent book stores newpages. The book store is opening on small business saturday, nov. The emerging writers festival is produced by old town books and is dedicated to bringing new voices onto the page and into the world. Best bookstores in west virginia independent book stores. Best 30 independent book stores in alexandria, va with. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Old town books will be located in a 1790s warehouse building at 104 s. The woman who answered the door immediately recognized the sweet, 8yearold terrier mix, who is wellknown to regulars at old town books.
Spend an afternoon strolling old towns king street mile, the largest collection of independent boutiques in the d. Cedar creek currently publishes anthologies, art, childrens books, general fiction, poetry and regional history titles. Cedar creek publishing is a virginia publisher of books by exceptional virginia authors. Only 54 black owned bookstores remain in america blog of. We are closed at present, to maintain social distancing, but we also want people to have books available while stuck in isolation as well as survive as a business, of course. Old town books popping up by waterfront with help from. The best 10 bookstores in alexandria, va last updated april. Old town books finds a longterm home in alexandria. Ally kirkpatrick stands outside old town books in november. It takes place over three days and multiple venues across old town alexandria, va, from august 21st 23rd, 2020. Independent bookstore to reopen after flooding in alexandria. Regularly ranked as one of the most literate cities in the nation, washington, dc finds its brain fuel from a variety of new and used bookstores. Best bookstores in virginia independent book stores. Solid state books has an extensive childrens book and young adult.
Hooray for books, an independent bookstore in alexandria, is temporarily closed after flooding. Parent county edit edit source 1847 alexandria was created march 1847 from fairfax county. The book bank and already read sell mostly used books, including collectible and rare works, unlike their big box counterpart at potomac yard, barnes and noble. With the many bookstores that use the independentlyowned my must reads delivery platform, you can search more than a million and a half titles. We buy, sell and trade, used books in all categories and feature more than 75,000 titles. Step inside local shops offering curated selections of stationery, vintage barware, sustainable fashion and more.
About the bookstore meet the staff in the news faqs contact home calendar events. Book bank 1510 king street, alexandria va 703 8383620. May 07, 2019 alexandria, virginia, located just minutes from washington, d. Nice selection of choice gardening, cook books and civil war titles. One more page books arlingtons favorite independent. Old town books will be focusing on new releases, upandcoming authors, and unique and interesting books. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. The general interest based bookstore located in the historic 104 south union building, will feature literary fiction and nonfiction, with a focus on new. Jul 18, 20 if you are looking for a word of solace and encouragement, inspiration, books and dvds to pass the faith on to your children, resources for pastoral ministry, spiritual reading to deepen your faith or help you explore moral issues, youll want to make pauline books and media one of your favorite places to go, either online or on foot. Find independent bookstores selling digital audiobooks and search for a great listen. New independent bookstore opening in alexandria alexandria. Though we are closed for browsing, we are still here for you.
Shop local a collection of independent toy stores in old. My wife and i happened upon this bookstore on december 7, 2019, while walking in old town. Shopping in alexandria jewelry, fashion, vintage fashion. Matching books and customers is the chiel goal of the staff. The alexandria economic development partnership aedp announced the latest partnership for their growing and popular retail popup program is old town books, a new independent bookstore. We serve the washington dc metropolitan area with a wide selection of books, exclusive art, and more, including apparel, educational resources, and communitybased events. Margaret michael in the book center were located on the corner of king and henry streets, in old town alexandria, about halfway between the metro and the river. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,966, and in 2019, the population was estimated to be 159,428. Its an independent bookstore run by bernard, a nice guy. The independent bookstore sells used books and offers a venue for reading clubs and tutoring. Independent book wholesaler specializing in midatlantic regional titles. Independent bookstores closed amid coronavirus pandemic. The store will also have a merchandise section, focusing on literature and bookrelated items, including gifts and stationary.
Book publishers in virginia book publishing directory. Google maps screenshot alexandria, va hooray for books, an independent childrens bookstore in old town alexandria, is temporarily closed due to flooding damage from monday, july 8. Our primary venue partner is the atheneum, located at 201 prince st, alexandria, va 22314. The ultimate king street shopping guide for old town alexandria. Step inside local shops offering curated selections of stationery, vintage barware. This independent, womenowned bookstore on capitol hill one block south of eastern market is your goto place for everything from book clubs to author events. If you will be traveling, be sure to print out the bookstore list for the cities you will be visiting. Find the best alexandria, va bookstores on superpages. Independent bookstores survived the rise of online retail. Vowellsnowdenblack house, 619 south lee street, alexandria, independent city, va. Old town books 104 south union street alexandria va 22314 usa. Our philosophy is to empower our customers with access to products and services by and about people of african descent.
During these times, we can take phone orders and can do curbside pickup. Independent boutiques also continue to grow with the expansion of old town books, an independent bookstore popup at the waterfront that is taking additional space above their shop, called the lit loft, so they can host more and larger events. An independent publisher of young adult and new adult novels, in business since 20. Founded by local bibliophile laurie gillman after the shuttering of a neighborhood bookstore, the quaint space takes you back to the days when staff picks and community.
Here at northern virginia magazine, we can often be found with our. Old town books, an independent bookstore that debuted last november as a sixmonth popup in alexandria, va. This years musttry new things to do in alexandria, va. Photo, print, drawing warfield building, 501 king street, alexandria, independent city, va enlarge view 4 images in sequence. Alexandria is an independent city in the commonwealth of virginia in the united states. Rare and used books buy, sell, trade roanoke, virginia. Author events event recaps school author visits book fairs love our local authors lola book clubs. You can contact us by email or facebook messenger, as well be checking. Now when you purchase a digital book, you can support your favorite independent bookstore. The rest of alexandria county became arlington county in 1920, ending years of confusion. The best list of independent virginia bookstores alexandria. The allnew, general interest bookstore resides in a. With the cdcs recommendations for everyone to wear a cloth face covering while out in public if they cant maintain six feet of physical distance from others, and the likelihood that this will be the new temporary norm, weve compiled a list of alexandria boutiques and businesses making nonmedical.
How you can support bookstores during the coronavirus. One more page arlingtons favorite independent bookstore. Our new book subscription service delivers a first edition book, handpicked by old town books staff, directly to your door step each month. An az directory of local businesses in alexandria, va join alignable to network with local small business owners. We turn to these stores again and again to fill up our shelves and add.
Riverby books has more than twice as many books as any two book stores less than half the size. The two were there to deliver books from kirkpatricks nearby bookstore. Mar 31, 2014 only 54 black owned bookstores remain in america march 31, 2014 march 17, 2018 troy 122 comments african american, bookstores, culture, recommendations this is a follow up to an article, death of the black owned, independent, bookstore, which was originally published here on march 25, 2012. We serve the washington dc metropolitan area with a wide. Old town books has a longterm home in alexandria, owner and alexandria native ally kirkpatrick announced tuesday. Stroll old towns king street mile, the largest collection of independent boutiques in the d.
Only 54 black owned bookstores remain in america march 31, 2014 march 17, 2018 troy 122 comments african american, bookstores, culture, recommendations this is a follow up to an article, death of the black owned, independent, bookstore, which was originally published here on march 25, 2012. There is a lot of paid street parking in old town, but most blocks of cameron st. We opened our doors in 2008 and provide literary programs for. We are closed at present, to maintain social distancing, but we also want.
Indie bookstores every nova bookworm needs to visit. Independent bookstores selling ebooks and digital audiobooks. Located along the western bank of the potomac river, alexandria is approximately 7 miles 11 km south of downtown washington, d. Solid state books is a fullservice general interest bookstore with a deep and diverse selection of fiction and nonfiction titles, as well as gifts curated to appeal to customers of all ages. Courage for the soul of the caregiver promise bags journey to a better land audio book selling inspirational gems, such as books, audio books, promise bags using scripture from my first book with small devotions on the back. Everything from littleknown gems to the bestsellers with the convenience of one appthe my must reads app. Old town books 104 south union street alexandria va 22314. We are a general stock used bookstore with equal amounts of fiction and nonfiction, and a smaller selection of childrens books. We pay cash for books, textbooks, cds, lps, videos and dvds daily. Half price books has new and used books, textbooks, music, movies and more both online and in stores.
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