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Solid State Books
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We’re a Black-owned independent bookstore in Washington, D.C.

Est. 2017

H Street hours: Mon-Fri: 10AM-9PM, Sat & Sun: 9AM-9PM
14th St hours: Sun & Mon: 10AM-7PM, Tues-Sat: 10 AM-9PM
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DC! We’re excited to announce that @ryanjreilly.com of NBC News will be joining us at our Life After Cars show on 10/30 at the Black Cat. We’ll talk with him about commuting in DC and [motions to everything happening in the country right now].

Get tickets!

www.blackcatdc.com/shows/life-a...
October 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Some chalkboard art for your feed this evening 😌
June 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Come for the new releases, stay for the vibes ✨
#indiebookstore
#newrelease
A picture of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab A picture of King of Ashes by S A Cosby A picture of Gone So Far by Jess Walter A picture of With a Vengeance by Riley Sager
June 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The Onion’s June 2025 Bestseller List.

Read the full reviews at theonion.com/june-2025-be....
May 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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May 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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The question of the month: “There is now an eighth day in a week. What is it called?”
Give us your answers!
#indiebookstores
A letter board sign depicting the question of the month: “there is now an eighth day in a week. What is it called?”
May 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Our What is Internet? Book Club is coming up!
May 8th from 7-8pm at our 14th St location!
A picture of Carelss People by Sarah Wynn-Williams
May 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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"🎉 #IndieBookstoreDay is almost here—Saturday, April 26

www.indiebound.org/independent-...

This year, over 1,600 bookstores across all 50 states are joining the celebration! Find a participating indie near you with our searchable map and get ready for a bookish adventure (or two..or three... 😉).
Find your local participating bookstores. https://www.indiebound.org/independent-bookstore-day/map #IndieBookstoreDay. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
April 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Today is Trans Day of Visibility ❤️ Check out these audiobooks, perfect for reading today and every day!

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Additional ways to support trans authors: Support trans-owned and led bookshops. Donate/volunteer for mutual aid organizations. Promote their stories on your social channels. Join your school board to fight book bans. Attend author events in person or virtually." Slide four: "View the full playlist at the link in bio. Follow @librofm for more audiobook recommendations. audiobook covers for: The Risk it Takes to Bloom; Model Home; Okay Cupid; Little Rot; Wild Geese; Stag Dance; The Prospects; Paper Doll; Map of Salt and Stars; Pretty; He/She/They; The Bruising of Qilwa; Bellies; Infinity Alchemist; She Who Became the Sun; A Gentleman's Gentleman; Woodworking; How to Tell When We Will Die; Celestial Monsters; Falling Back in Love With Being Human.
March 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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TONIGHT! We’re hosting a trivia night at the Black Cat to raise money for the DC Abortion Fund! Tickets are almost sold out! Get your friends together to test your knowledge 💡
A pink and black graphic advertising a trivia night at the Black Cat benefiting the DC Abortion Fund An advertisement describing the raffle prize: a private night at the bookstore for you and four friends
March 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Help us help you! We are revamping our newsletter and social media feeds and want to hear from you about your preferences! ❤️📋
#bookstore #dcbookstore #blackownedbookstore #independentbookstore
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We are revamping our newsletter and socials and want to hear from you!
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March 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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A belated happy Women’s History Day ❤️❤️
A winds display of books showcasing books by or about women- Eve, Lucky One, Heartbreak is the National Anthem, Sista Said, and A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit Two adorable dogs in front of a chalkboard with a quote from the book “Liberating Abortion”- “It’s possible we’ll never get to experience the world we’re building toward but even if we can make a difference for a few people here and now, that will affect the next generation to come.” A display of books- Cher, Post-Roe America, Our Bodies Their Lies and the Truths We Use to Win, au diplomatic, Dolly Parton Behind the Seams, Enemy Feminisms, Liberating Abortion
March 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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We recently asked why people love to support their indie bookshop and overwhelmingly folks mentioned how these spaces build community.

Thank you to all the indies that champion and help build connections within our local communities ❤️ This work is noticed and deeply appreciated!
March 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Made some bookish memes with pictures from “Medieval Cats” by Catherine Nappington—use the blank ones to make your own and give the book some love!
March 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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🚨NEW BOOK CLUB ALERT🚨

#DCbookstore #indiebookstore
February 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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“What’s Bluesky?” -Scott, 2025
February 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM