Ayanna W.
11/14/2023
This (hands down) my favorite bookstore. I've been ordering from them since 2019 and they were a saving grace during civid quarantine when I was looking for local books (read: not from amazon)....
MahoganyBooks
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1231 Marion Barry Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
History
MahoganyBooks was founded in 2007 as an online bookstore that also hosted book signings and other literary events that focused on connecting readers to writers and building community. In 2017, MahoganyBooks opened its first bookstore in the Historic Anacostia area, becoming the first bookstore in this area in over 20 years.
Specialties
MahoganyBooks provides a unique literary experience where readers from all backgrounds can find a wide variety of books written for, by, or about people of the African Diaspora. MahoganyBooks also holds a variety of literary focused events ranging from children's story time to writing workshops, book club meetings, and author book talks.
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Reviews
4.574 reviews
Rhonda C.
9/17/2022
Great selection of black authors nestled in the heart of Anacostia! Located inside the Anacostia arts center it's always fun stopping in and seeing what's new. They have a wide selection of books...
Mynika C.
4/11/2021
MahoganyBooks is located within the Anacostia Arts Center, along with many other Black-owned businesses and shops. I was ecstatic to visit! While visiting DC I had a plan to get as many physical...
Stacey D.
9/10/2023
I actually visited the National Harbor location. The bookstore was cute and I loved that it also offered coffee shop drinks. The staff was helpful and very friendly. They greeted me as soon as I...
Roberta E.
2/11/2023
When Sadeqa Johnson announced her "The House of Eve" book tour and that she would be at Mahogany Books (MB), I was beyond thrilled because I loved Yellow Wife. I contacted MB via Instagram DM to...
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