Lost City Books
Lost City Books is at 2467 18th St NW in Adams Morgan. Google describes it as a multi-level store, a neighborhood fixture since 1981, specializing in used and out-of-print books. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 633 reviews.
Reviewers describe two levels with a wide range of genres, a downstairs section of new releases, and staff notes on books throughout the store. Foreign-language books, especially German, Spanish, French, Italian and Russian, get specific praise, as do the $1–$5 bargain racks outside. Postcards, stickers and bookmarks are sold at the counter. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Open 10 AM–9 PM Monday–Saturday and 10 AM–8 PM Sunday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
2467 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Monday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Friday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM
Good to know
What are Lost City Books' hours?
Monday–Saturday 10 AM–9 PM, Sunday 10 AM–8 PM (per Google, October 2026).
Does Lost City Books sell new books?
Yes. Reviewers mention a downstairs section of new releases alongside used and out-of-print books.
Does Lost City Books have foreign-language books?
Reviewers praise its German section and mention Spanish, French, Italian and Russian books.
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