On this Sunday after Thanksgiving, I was craving something to feed the mind, having already fed my stomach to capacity on Thursday. I've been meaning to check out Idle Time Books for awhile now, so I donned my reading glasses and black turtleneck, and headed on over to the used and out-of-print book purveyor in the heart of Adams Morgan.
Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised by just how large Idle Time is. Its quaint storefront gives the appearance of a cozy little shop, but there are actually three large floors filled with a diverse selection of books, spanning topics from Art Theory to Economics to Psychology and lots more. Political junkies will be especially pleased, as almost an entire wall is devoted to books on U.S. and international politics. There is also a sizable collection of biographies, and, of course, a large selection of fiction. My favorite part (well, besides the books) is the multitude of stools and chairs. There's even a red crushed-velvet armchair on the third floor by the window, overlooking 18th Street - a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the street below.
In addition to books, the Idle Time sells records and cd's, though not a very extensive selection of either. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I snapped up Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed and Wally Lamb's I Know This Much is True.
Good to know:
Idle Time Books is located at 2467 18th Street, NW. The easiest way to get there is probably via the Dupont Circle Metro stop (exit on the North side). From there, walk north on Connecticut Ave., take a right on Florida Ave., then a left on 18th Street.
If you're looking for a specific book, you can actually search Idle Time's inventory on the interwebs (as the kids say) before you go.
Photo of Idle Time Books by Flickr user Eye Captain.
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