Middle East Books and More

Tucked beside the Museum of the Palestinian People, this little bookstore makes a big impression. Shelves run deep with fiction and non-fiction by Arab authors and about the Arab world, alongside children's books, cookbooks, and a thoughtful spread of gifts: stickers, greeting cards, pins, shirts, flags, and traditional Palestinian ceramics from Falastin. Reviewers single out the wide selection, beautiful art, and notably good prices.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with kind, knowledgeable staff who readers describe as genuinely helpful. Many call it their favorite local bookstore and an important landmark of DC, often pairing a visit here with the neighboring museum. For those who can't stop by in person, the shop also offers online shopping and shipping.