Proudly serving downtown Washington, DC since 2017

Solid State Books is a Black-owned, independent bookstore and café featuring a deep and diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles, an extensive children’s book and young adult section, and a selection of stationery and gifts curated to appeal to customers of all ages. Ideally situated in the heart of the bustling and historic H Street Corridor, Solid State Books is a vital intellectual and social hub. We are a city of readers, writers, students, artists, activists, and politicos. Solid State Books is the nexus for all of these groups, engaging the community through our slate of dynamic programming and an unparalleled bookstore experience.