And we like to celebrate by visiting as many of our local indies as we can.

Spend the perfect day visiting bookstores with friends (and stopping for coffee, brunch, happy hour, etc). Get stamps from six or more bookstores to win a prize at your final stop!

Post about your adventures at #dcbookcrawl for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the bookstore of your choice.

Independent Bookstore Day is about supporting these amazing, unique spaces. Please make a purchase from the stores you visit to say thank you for all they do for the community throughout the year (plus you get to buy a great book, a thoughtful gift, a tee, a sticker, a card, or whatever catches your eye)!