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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Book Launch Party with Author Kristin Levine
Jun 23
Book Launch Party with Author Kristin Levine

Come celebrate with Kristin Levine as she launches her new book, The Jigsaw Jungle! This coming of age story and mystery will keep young readers engaged until the end, even if they figure out the puzzle. Join us for the party and Kristin will also do a presentation and sign her book. 

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Happy Father's Day! We have a wonderful family story time today at 2pm with Jonathan Voss! He will present & sign his new book, Brave Enough for Two. This heartwarming story of a little girl, her stuffed-animal owl, and their loving friendship is sure to become a classic.
We're turning 10 and celebrating all day long! We'll kick off with our 10:30 am Story Time featuring special guest author, Michael Muller and his adorable little Boston terrier, Mirabelle. Plus, everything in the store is 10% off! Hooray!
NEW RELEASE! The sixth and final book of the store favorite Land of Stories series has arrived in paperback!Pick up your copy of Worlds Collide in time for some excellent weekend reading.
Shopping for Dad? We have fun books to read with dad, plus check out our top picks for dad gifts: http://ow.ly/j6l150hDYcT #fathersday #gift #giftideas
If you like to wait until books come out in paperback, there are a lot of great titles coming out now--just in time for your summer reading! #summerreading #paperback #manhattanbeach
Attention St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School parents! We have your summer reading books stocked up! Plus, we'll give families a 20% discount on the books purchased from your list! #summerreading @SSSASsaints
Don’t miss our “Read With Pride” picture book story time today 6/10 at 2 pm! 📷:@AlexandriaVA #pride #ALXpride #dcpride
Young readers of all ages are invited to join us on Saturday, June 9 at 2pm for a galactic getaway with authors Jonathan Roth and Erin Teagan. Both authors have space-themed books and will present and sign their latest titles. Jonathan has a new series, Beep and Bob, featuring space-school attendee Bob and his alien bestie Beep. Erin is presenting her third book in her American Girl series, Luciana: Out of This World. Luciana is American Girl: Girl of the Year 2018. This will be a fun afternoon for kids who love space, adventure and science!
New this week! I mean, how did the publishers know??? #godblessamerica
Hooray for Books!® is thrilled to host a stop for Dr. Seuss’s Super-Dee-Dooper Bus Tour this Friday at 10:30am! The bus will provide an interactive, museum-like experience that celebrates imagination and fun in the way that only Dr. Seuss can. Events will feature a walk-through exhibit starring Dr. Seuss’s books and characters, kid-friendly activities, photo-ops with the Cat in the Hat costume character and more! Bus will be parked at the Princess Square Apartments parking lot, just a few blocks away from the bookstore. 1400 Princess Street Alexandria, VA 22314
During Pride Month, don’t miss “Read With Pride” picture book story time featuring And Tango Makes Three, A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, and more. Join us Sunday, June 10 at 2pm! #ALXpride