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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Meet and Greet with Author Adam Gidwitz
Jun 28
Meet and Greet with Author Adam Gidwitz

Stop by the bookstore to meet bestselling and award-winning author Adam Gidwitz! We’ll celebrate the occasion with cupcakes and we’ll have a selection of his books for sale including Newbery Honor book, The Inquisitor’s Tale.

Murder Mystery Author Panel
Jul 6
Murder Mystery Author Panel

Summer is a wonderful time to cool down with a mystery! We are pleased to bring together four mystery authors to discuss what makes a compelling mystery and to sign their books. Included in the panel are Maya Corrigan (Five-Ingredient Mystery series), Sherry Harris (Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series), Con Lehane (42nd Street Library Mystery series) and G.M. Malliet (Max Tudor Mystery series).

Dinner in Camelot Discussion with Author Joseph A. Esposito
Jul 10
Dinner in Camelot Discussion with Author Joseph A. Esposito

Local author and historian Joseph A. Esposito recounts the largest and most important dinner of the Kennedy era in vivid detail. Join him for a discussion and book signing, and immerse yourself in Dinner in Camelot.

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Our #ReadAPalooza continues through June 30! Hooray for Books! is collecting gently used and new book donations to be distributed to the The Campagna Center. Books purchased for the drive are 15% off. #summerreading
New in stock—market pens by Ooly! These beauties are perfect for coloring or adding some flair to your notes and cards. Find them in our adult gift section. #new #markers
It is with great pleasure that we welcome award-winning author, Padma Venkatraman to the bookstore this Friday at 3:30 pm! She will present and sign her latest book for young readers, The Bridge Home. This story about four determined homeless children who make a life for themselves is featured in this year’s Washington Post Summer Book Club! Recommended for readers ages 10 and older.
Celebrate the beginning of summer break with Liz & Lucy Lareau! This mother and daughter duo bring their latest Geeky F@b 5 graphic novel to the bookstore, Mystery of the Missing Monarchs, this Saturday at 2pm. Their STEM-rich stories with a diverse cast of characters are certain to inspire and entertain. Recommended for readers ages 7 and up.
Have you joined the KidsPost Summer Book Club? We have the books ready for you to purchase! Also, The Bridge Home author Padma Venkatraman will be in the bookstore this Friday, June 21 at 3:30 pm signing books! #summerreading
Happy Father's Day! Bring dad by for a new book or something special to share at story time. We have lovely new picture books like You Made Me a Dad by Laurenne Sala and My Papi has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero. Open today until 6. #dad #gift #booklove
Don’t forget! Dog Man and Clifford are visiting the book store tomorrow as part of our birthday celebration! See the schedule below and please consider donating to our book drive to support the @campagnacenter. #readapalooza #summereading #birthday MEET DOG MAN 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. MEET CLIFFORD 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Folks, we have one last copy of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens left on CD. At 24.99 it’s a steal and perfect for a road trip or train ride! Find this copy at the front counter. #summerreading #wherethecrawdadssing
We are turning 11! To celebrate we have invited inspirational athlete and author Brian Boyle for a special story time at 10:30 am as he reads his debut picture book, Swim Bark Run. Learn about the racing adventures of Daisy the bulldog and how anything is possible if you try! 🐸📖🐶 We then start our Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza at 1-4 pm. This event features an appearance from Dog Man and Clifford, as well as activities and giveaways. Visit our calendar for details. #linkinbio #readapalooza #summerreading
Hard to believe it is already time to think of teacher thank you cards and gifts! We have many options, including book bags, notepads and cute pens. When in doubt, a gift card is always a winner! #endofschool #giftideas
Join Hooray for Books! as we support Everytown for Gun Safety’s 5th Annual National Gun Awareness Day and the #WearOrange Campaign. Wear orange June 7-9 to fight for a future free from gun violence. 🧡🧡🧡
During Pride Month, don’t miss “Read With Pride” picture book story time featuring A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, Julián is a Mermaid, and more. Story times are Saturday, June 8 at 2 pm, and Sunday, June 9 at 4 p. 🌈🌈🌈 Recommended for readers ages 3 and up.