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Old Town Books

Alexandria's new neighborhood bookstore!
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08/10/2026

We made the switch to Libro.fm years ago and haven't looked back.
Here's why:

📚 Your membership supports an independent bookstore instead of Amazon.

🎧 Your audiobooks are DRM-free, so you actually own them.

❤️ You get the same great listening experience while helping local bookstores thrive.

✍️ More authors are calling for a healthier, more competitive audiobook ecosystem.

Have you heard the news? Libro.fm is launching ebooks in a few months! We are so excited for more ways to support indie bookstores!

08/08/2026

Did you know Alexandria has a Sister City program with Caen in France?

Celebrate French authors and literature with the French Book Club on Friday, August 21st at 7PM at The Lloyd House!

Lead by the fabulous Nicole, the group will be reading The Most Secret Memory of Men by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, translated by Lara Vergnaud, a National Book Award Longlist title!

This event is free! You can sign up at shop.alexandria.gov/events.

If you'd like to get your copy from Old Town Books, you can use code SISTER10 in stores or online for 10% off!

08/06/2026

If you love books with magical university professors, grumpy x sunshine romances, and irresistible romcoms, Maggie and Arthur's Magic Moment is for you.

And you're in luck! Leslie René is coming to Old Town Books on Saturday, August 15th for Bookstore Romance Day! This is an author event you will not want to miss, and the perfect way to end a day celebrating indie bookstore and Romance!

You can RSVP for Leslie René's author event at the link in our bio!

08/05/2026

Who's ready for Summerween?

We refuse to wait until October to dive into haunted houses, witches, eerie mysteries, and all things spooky. If you're already craving that Halloween feeling, these books are the perfect place to start.

Whether you like your scares cozy, creepy, or full-on unsettling, there's something here to kick off spooky season a little early.

🎃 Are you celebrating Summerween?

08/04/2026

The Wold Cup might be over, but we are not done talking about Messi!

Lionel Messi was one of the greatest global soccer players, he could have gone anywhere, and he chose the up-and-coming US MLS.

Paul Tenorio is coming to Old Town Books to talk all the details on Messi and the effect he's had on US soccer. If you watched any of the World Cup, or even just played soccer as a kid, you won't want to miss this event on Thursday, August 14th at 7 PM.

You can RSVP at OldTownBooks.com.

08/03/2026

If you know you're going to buy a book... preorder it. 📚

Preorders do a lot more than reserve your copy.

✨ They tell publishers readers are excited, which can lead to more marketing and publicity.

✨ They help bookstores decide which books to stock, display, and recommend.

✨ They all count toward a book's first week of sales, which can help it land on bestseller lists and reach even more readers.

✨ And when you preorder from your local independent bookstore, you're often first in line for signed copies, indie editions, and other special extras.
It's one of the simplest ways to support authors before a book even hits the shelves.

What's a book you're excited to preorder this year? Tell us in the comments.

08/01/2026

We haven't visited all 63 National Parks (yet!), but we are just as thrilled to have Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy coming to Old Town Books on Monday, August 10th to celebrate their accomplishment and Brad's book detailing their journey.

If you enjoyed Mother, Nature by Jedidiah Jenkins and A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko, you do not want to miss Grandma Joy and Me. RSVP at OldTownBooks.com!

07/31/2026

We couldn’t have ended the Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt any sweeter than with a Waldo Celebration featuring fabledicecream!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and who found Waldo around Old Town! Waldo is off again, but we’re pretty sure he’ll be back next July for more Fabled and fun here at Old Town Books Junior!

07/30/2026

The book might be called Cruise to Nowhere, but at his book event last night, James Renner lead us on a cruise to lots of laughs and learning!

James went from Grenada to Chesterfield to the exact cruise ship Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared on in 1998 researching this book. And A Cruise to Nowhere is about his adventures delving into this case as much as it is an exploration of what happened to Amy.

This is a truely unique read in the best of ways. Thank you so much to James Renner for coming to Old Town Books! We have signed copies available of A Cruise to Nowhere and True Crime Addict! You can order through our website for shipping or in store pick up.

07/29/2026

Attention beverage gremlins:

We paired a few favorite books from our Summer Reading Guide with the beverages we think match their vibe. From double espressos to iced matcha, cold brews to boba, every book has a perfect sipping companion.

Which pairing are you reaching for first?

Or tell us: what's your go-to drink while you read?

If you haven't picked up our Summer Reading Guide yet, stop by Old Town Books or find it on oldtownbooks.com for dozens of staff-recommended reads to carry you through the rest of the season.

Address

130 South Royal Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 7pm
Sunday	10am - 7pm

Telephone

+17036479749

Website

http://www.oldtownbooks.com/

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