Politics and Prose Bookstore

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Closes 9:00 PMChevy Chase

Politics and Prose Bookstore is an independent bookstore known for its expansive selection and cultural presence on Connecticut Avenue. long_description_potoo

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Nikolas Bowie & Daphna Renan — Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People -with Sherrilyn Ifill — at Conn Ave

Sep 18·7:00 PM

From two acclaimed legal scholars, a new history of the Supreme Court that overturns our most basic assumptions about its role in our democracy, showing how it seized the power it now wields.

Adam Jentleson — Supermajority

Sep 19·3:00 PM

From the leading political advisor and best-selling author, a revelatory account of how power is built and a blueprint for Democrats in 2026 and beyond. Supermajorities used to be the norm in Ameri...

Jim Shepard — The Queen of Bad Influences: Stories - with Tania James — at Conn Ave

Sep 21

Twelve short masterworks from this great American writer of catastrophe fiction, in which lives are upended as much by broken hearts as by collapsing dams, vainglorious wars, gargantuan wildfires, ...

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The space feels like a literary sanctuary, filled with walls and walls of colorful, interesting books. It is a welcoming environment that serves as a favorite 'happy place' for many book lovers.ambiance_potoo

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Visitors frequently highlight the outstanding service, especially the staff's ability to curate custom book stacks based on simple descriptions. The shop is celebrated for its massive, visually striking collection of books.reviews_potoo

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Chevy Chase

5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008