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Best 30 book stores in northwest washington, washington, dc. Come check out curated selections of fiction, poetry, philosophy, history, politics, and art. We carry a wide selection of trade, university, and small press publications. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Feb 21, 2019 how do indie bookstores compete with amazon.
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