Welcome to Solid State Books, one of Washington DC’s best Black-owned, independent bookstores. 

We’re now open on 14th St as well! Come by to check us out!

It's easier than ever to support us online! Click here to simply choose Solid State Books for delivery via Bookshop.org; a platform by and for independent bookstores nationwide. If you’re buying just books for delivery, then the Bookshop option is recommended. Bookshop stocks very broadly, so not all items may be available in-store. Give us a phone call to learn more!

600 H Street NE (in the Apollo)

1809 14th St. NW (next to the Black Cat)

Solid State Books is a full-service, Black-owned general interest bookstore with a great selection of fiction & non-fiction titles. We stock literary gifts, stationery, greeting cards & puzzles for all ages. We have a carpeted, playful children’s books area in both stores, for kids & parents alike to spread out & read together. Come by for weekly children's story hours, catch monthly book groups, author readings/signings, local interest panels, political conversations & more!

We can't wait to see you on H Street or at our new 14th Street bookstore!

You can follow us on InstagramTwitter, and Facebook to find out more. 

Upcoming Events

Please be sure to double check which bookstore you’ll need to get to for our events & bookclubs! Thank you!

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The Issues Apparel

Black Lives Matter! Statehood for DC! Vote!

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DC Statehood Apparel

Show your support for Bill HR51 in style!