Hooray for Books! is a locally owned, independent bookstore in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. We opened our doors in 2008 and provide literary programs for adults and children, including events with notable authors, book clubs, and story times.

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YA Panel with Stewart Lewis and Lizzy Mason
Feb 24
YA Panel with Stewart Lewis and Lizzy Mason

Lizzy Mason (The Art of Losing) and Stewart Lewis (Look Closer) will come together to discuss and sign their new novels.

Meet the Author: Kwame Alexander
Mar 5
Meet the Author: Kwame Alexander

One of our favorite local authors, Kwame Alexander, is stopping by the bookstore to sign books! His best-selling novels, Booked and Crossover are being released in paperback, and you can be one of the first to receive a signed copy. While there won't be a formal presentation, Kwame will hang out and sign books purchased from Hooray for Books!.

A Special PJ Story Time with Anne Marie Pace
Mar 7
A Special PJ Story Time with Anne Marie Pace

We are thrilled to welcome back Vampirina author Anne Marie Pace to the bookstore. She will present and sign her new picture book, Sunny’s Tow Truck Saves the Day! Written in sparse rhyme, this story is wonderful for reading aloud!

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It’s Love Your Pet Day. (Isn’t that every day? 😸) Lots of great books about your favorite animals in stock. Be sure to check out our feature table!
The bookstore is open! If you are in the neighborhood stop by and say hello to Ellen, plus pick up a book or activity for the rest of your snow day! ❄️ ⛄️ #snow #snowday
Tomorrow at 2 pm!! Celebrate President’s Day with author Deborah Kalb as she presents and signs the second book in her President and Me series, John Adams and the Magic Bobblehead. Recommended for readers ages 8 and up.
Thank you again to @henakhanbooks and everyone who braved the rain for joining us the other night! It was a fun and informative presentation and we cannot wait to see what’s next for Amina! #representationmatters
Sending you all the love today! 🥰 #happyvalentinesday
We have a wonderful author visiting the store Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30pm! We welcome back Hena Khan to the bookstore for the release of her new book, Under my Hijab. With cheerful rhyming text, this story provides a friendly introduction to hijabs for all readers, and celebrates the many Muslim women and girls who choose to wear them. Recommended for readers ages 5 and up.
Read. Swoon. Repeat! Fall in love with love in our YA section! #bemine #valentinesday
New release from @marlonjameswriter! We have signed first editions ready for a new home on your nightstand and bookshelf! #newbook #fantasy
Happy Lunar New Year! #yearofthepig 🐷
It’s February so we can official talk Valentines. We have these adorable packs of kid cards from @eebooalwaysgood. Bee mine! 🐝 ❤️
These @jellycatplush polar bears are just the thing to warm you up!
Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not (we’re rooting for the latter), we have some fun books for kids about this holiday. #groundhogday