Bookstores in Alexandria, VA

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Book lovers will want to check out Old Town Books, where shop dog Scout welcomes readers to linger over staff recommendations and stick around for book club and author events. On upper King Street at Hooray for Books!, find books for children and kids of all ages, plus story time and book signings.

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National Stores in Alexandria, VA

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