Politics and Prose

Politics and Prose is widely regarded as one of the most important independent bookstores in America, a literary institution that serves as Washington's intellectual town square. Since 1984, the store has hosted presidents, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and debut authors with equal warmth and enthusiasm in its legendary basement event space. The politics and current affairs sections are unrivaled, reflecting the store's unique position in a city where policy shapes the world. The in-house coffeehouse and restaurant create a complete cultural experience, and the staff's expertise across every subject area sets the standard for American bookselling. Politics and Prose is not just a bookstore; it is a civic institution.