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Jennifer Magana
"Opened in 1991 by former Navy man Bill Kerr, this used bookstore is located in a historic rowhouse near Eastern Market. Known for its floor-to-ceiling shelves crammed with secondhand books across every imaginable genre.
The quirky, handwritten signage adds a personal touch, with categories like 'Books You Should Have Read in School' providing a playful sense of humor.
The second floor of the shop was once the owner’s living space. Also, the store famously refuses to digitize its inventory, insisting that the thrill of discovery is central to the experience."
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Emily Crum
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"Cozy, bilevel shop featuring floor-to-ceiling stacks of secondhand books, including first editions"
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Katie Howerton
"Suggestion from Spencers. Only M-F 10-8, open Sat 9-8, Sun 9-7."
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