Solid State Books

Solid State Books An independent bookstore and cafe in Washington, DC's H Street Corridor. Our permanent location is n Coming in 2017...
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An independent bookstore and coffee bar in downtown Washington, DC.

It’s Tuesday and the releases are new!
09/08/2026

It’s Tuesday and the releases are new!

First New Release Tuesday of September coming in hot 🥵
09/01/2026

First New Release Tuesday of September coming in hot 🥵

“All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made.” Be like Virginia Woolf and have a pe...
08/31/2026

“All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made.” Be like Virginia Woolf and have a perfect September with us ☀️🔜🍂

All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made, baby! Be like Virginia Woolf and have ...
08/31/2026

All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made, baby! Be like Virginia Woolf and have a perfect September with us ☀️🔜🍂

Okay ladies, now let’s get in formation to celebrate Antonia Jade King’s new book, Beyoncé: One of One! She’ll be joined...
08/31/2026

Okay ladies, now let’s get in formation to celebrate Antonia Jade King’s new book, Beyoncé: One of One! She’ll be joined in conversation by KOKO NTUEN on 9/11 at 7pm—come in your finest Queen 🐝 fits

ABOUT BEYONCÉ: ONE OF ONE ⬇️
From a dedicated member of Beyoncé’s “BeyHive”, an in-depth exploration of the lessons and affirmations of Beyoncé’s work and how she continues to speak for the historically unspoken for

This is not a Beyoncé biography. This is a love letter to a musician whose songs star in our first dances, our workout playlists, and our justice movements. A celebration of a woman who, in a pop world so often seen as shallow, brings dimension through themes of confidence, feminism, Blackness, and queerness. Beyoncé—One of One urges readers to move beyond Beyoncé’s iconic image to recognize the far-reaching cultural and societal impact of her artistry.

Happy Black Bookstore Day, DC! We’re honored to be part of a long legacy of spaces where folks can gather, learn, and bu...
08/29/2026

Happy Black Bookstore Day, DC! We’re honored to be part of a long legacy of spaces where folks can gather, learn, and build community, and are so grateful for this village here in Chocolate City. Huge shoutout to all of you who support us today and always! We love y’all 💙💪🏾🧡📚

Get on your bikes and ride to H Street to see Frederick Noland discuss his wonderful graphic novel, Major Taylor, with D...
08/26/2026

Get on your bikes and ride to H Street to see Frederick Noland discuss his wonderful graphic novel, Major Taylor, with Dru Ryan on 9/10 @ 7pm 🚴🏿🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏾‍♂️

ABOUT MAJOR TAYLOR ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Celebrating the history-making Black American who smashed world records and became a global cycling sensation!

Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was one of the greatest American athletes of the early 20th century, setting records in regional bike races as a teen and winning his first world championship by the age of twenty. But Taylor was born in 1878 in Indianapolis and came of age during the height of the Jim Crow era, facing racism at every turn.

It’s new release Tuesday! Swipe for two novels for which we’ve got events this week on H Street 🔜🔜🔜
08/25/2026

It’s new release Tuesday! Swipe for two novels for which we’ve got events this week on H Street 🔜🔜🔜

Hamilton fans rejoice: Scott Greenberger will be live on H Street on 9/9 to discuss his new book, The Forsaken Founder, ...
08/25/2026

Hamilton fans rejoice: Scott Greenberger will be live on H Street on 9/9 to discuss his new book, The Forsaken Founder, in conversation with Rick Klein of ABC News !

ABOUT THE FORSAKEN FOUNDER ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Uncover the little-known story of Gouverneur Morris, the brilliant yet overlooked Founding Father whose visionary ideas from writing key components of the US Constitution to helping create America’s first bank to holding an unwavering stance against slavery shaped the nation’s future.

Moving from the battlefields of the American Revolution to the salons of Paris and the blood-soaked streets of the French Revolution, this book restores Morris to his rightful place in history. It is the story of a man admired by giants, resisted by factions, and ultimately forsaken by memory—and of a republic still grappling with the truths he dared to speak.

08/13/2026

We love to host a party—and Engagement Party on CNN with Audie Cornish & Ari Shapiro is no exception! Tune in weekly for a glimpse of our bookshelves 📚

Address

600 H Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

(202) 897-4201

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