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JF Books

Bookstore · 4.9 (119 reviews)

JF Books is a bookstore at 1509 Connecticut Ave NW, near Dupont Circle. It has a 4.9-star Google rating across 119 reviews.

Reviewers describe a quiet, relaxed shop with an East Asian aesthetic, stocking English and Mandarin books in both simplified and traditional Chinese. The selection leans toward subjects reviewers say are hard to find elsewhere, including China, Tibet, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Uyghurs, plus a section on feminism and gender. There are a few seats at the back of the second floor, and the store hosts book talks.

JF Books is closed Monday and open 11 AM to 8 PM the rest of the week.

1509 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

(202) 670-4060

jfbooks.org

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–8 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–8 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–8 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–8 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–8 PM

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What are JF Books's hours?

Tuesday–Sunday 11 AM–8 PM, closed Monday (per Google, October 2026).

Does JF Books sell Chinese-language books?

Yes. Reviewers say it carries English and Mandarin books in both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Does JF Books host events?

One reviewer held a book talk there.

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