The independent bookstore Bridge Street Books operates in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The exterior has a neon sign.[1] The interior has artwork and photographs of the Chesterfield Nationals.[2] The shop has books about cultural studies, philosophy, poetry, and politics.[3]Washingtonian has described the shop as "a collection spilling out onto the sidewalk."[4]Fodor's has called the shop "charming".[5][6] Another guide book says the shop has a "lovely ambiance".[7]
History
The shop was established by Philip Levy in 1980.[8] He died in 2017.[9]
Reception
In 2015, writers for Washingtonian said: "Upon walking into this old Georgetown hole-in-the-wall, you're greeted by overflowing shelves of books shoved into a tiny space. It feels like someone's apartment, and there's not much room to move around. But if you can score some elbow room, Bridge Street is a great place to browse, especially if you're an avid devourer of history, religion and philosophy works. There's not much literature, but there is a pretty impressive shelf full of literary criticism."[10] Emily Martin included Bridge Street Books in the magazine's 2019 list of five local bookstores with humorous Twitter accounts.[11]
