Lost City Books

Lost City Books Used, new, & rare books — Adams Morgan, Washington DC

happy new book Tuesday! this one’s for the birds 🪿🐦‍⬛🦩🦃🐓🦢🦜🦆🦅 and the cats, and the nymphs. plus a book that is quite lit...
06/09/2026

happy new book Tuesday! this one’s for the birds 🪿🐦‍⬛🦩🦃🐓🦢🦜🦆🦅 and the cats, and the nymphs. plus a book that is quite literally a camera! all this and more on our shelves now — come by for a look❣️

I was never very good at math — but what I do know is these are but a FRACTION of the new books released yesterday 🫨🫨🫨 i...
06/03/2026

I was never very good at math — but what I do know is these are but a FRACTION of the new books released yesterday 🫨🫨🫨 it may have been the biggest new book Tuesday of the year so far. hot titles from some big names, small press gems as always, the hotly anticipated THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, just in time for our upcoming event; and much, much, more. come by for a look!

we were honored, as always, to host for the launch event for his newest book, Palaces of the Crow, out next Tuesday wit...
05/13/2026

we were honored, as always, to host for the launch event for his newest book, Palaces of the Crow, out next Tuesday with . Ray has become a friend of the store and a favorite author of staff and customers alike — Mountain in the Sea maintains a steady spot on our bestseller shelf, and many of our booksellers are Nayler completists at this point!! congrats to Ray on this very special newest book, coming at what feels like the perfect time 🐦‍⬛ signed copies will be available this Tuesday, in-store or to be shipped to wherever you are! 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

moms don’t want flowers, moms don’t want candles, moms don’t want the mug that you plug in that keeps their coffee warm…...
05/10/2026

moms don’t want flowers, moms don’t want candles, moms don’t want the mug that you plug in that keeps their coffee warm… MOMS WANT BOOKS! show your moms, mother figures, and caretakers of all kinds the love with some special books❣️or peruse our combo May Day/Mother’s Day display — celebrating labors of all kinds ❣️here til 9!

HONK if you love new books! 🪿🪿some highly anticipated titles in these stacks — new in from the author of Shuggie Bain, t...
05/05/2026

HONK if you love new books! 🪿🪿some highly anticipated titles in these stacks — new in from the author of Shuggie Bain, the latest installment in the Murderbot series, small press gems, and much more. p.s. we are closing at 7pm for a staff party today (Tuesday)! back open regular hours tomorrow. thanks for reading!

We are delighted to once again host ‘Pemi Aguda .i to celebrate her debut novel, ONE LEG ON EARTH. The conversation will...
05/03/2026

We are delighted to once again host ‘Pemi Aguda .i to celebrate her debut novel, ONE LEG ON EARTH. The conversation will be moderated by Glory Edim . It’s going to a wonderful evening and we hope to see you there! You can RSVP by heading to the link in our bio.

we’ve got some really special events coming at you this May! 5/4: we’re hosting for her wonderful book from , The Evol...
04/29/2026

we’ve got some really special events coming at you this May!

5/4: we’re hosting for her wonderful book from , The Evolution of Fire, alongside .

5/12: The official LAUNCH party of Ray Nayler’s forthcoming novel, The Palaces of the Crow, from . Events with Ray are always a party, e hope to see you there!

5/14: Our seasonal reading series continues with four stellar authors: Caren Beilin, Arden Levine, Sylvia Jones, and Nancy Lemann. The salon will be held at

5/27: finally, will be coming to DC for yet another romp of an evening celebrating her latest book, The Dinner Party from

You can RSVP for any or all of these events by heading to the link in our bio! We hope to see you there 💫

a real standout day for new books this Tuesday: some LCB staff faves including and , plus new releases from some of our...
04/28/2026

a real standout day for new books this Tuesday: some LCB staff faves including and , plus new releases from some of our beloved small presses and more. plus dreamy cookbooks to transport you from this gloomy spring day, and more. come by for a look; we’re here til 9!

TODAY’S THE DAY!!! happy independent bookstore day to all who celebrate 😇 so excited to celebrate with you all and all o...
04/25/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY!!! happy independent bookstore day to all who celebrate 😇 so excited to celebrate with you all and all of our indie bookstore friends ♥️♥️♥️ (Adam is slightly sleepy but excited for indie bookstore day)

happy tuesday! exciting fresh hardcovers and some big paperbacks - James you finally decide to grace us with your presen...
04/21/2026

happy tuesday! exciting fresh hardcovers and some big paperbacks - James you finally decide to grace us with your presence 25 months later! ⌛️ all these and more - here til 9pm

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