Olsson's Books and Records 
Olsson's Books and Records
106 S Union St Alexandria VA 22314
Tel: (703) 684-0077
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10:00am - 9:00pm | Fri-Sat: 10:00am - 10:00pm | Sun: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Listed in: Records and CDs, Bookstore
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With 5 neighborhood stores scattered throughout D.C. and northern Virginia, they are Washington D.C.'s oldest independent book and music stores. Their entire inventory is available through their online store: over 5000 used and out-of-print books, signed books, bestsellers, CDs, DVDs, and much more.
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Excellent selection of only high-quality reading. You can always trust that anything you find on their shelves will be worthwhile. Convenient locations throughout DC area.
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You can find CDs and books which you have not seen elsewhere. Knowledgeable staff can recommend off the beaten path items. This bookstore educates!
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Knowledgeable staff, excellent selection -- and their various stores are NOT all the same, as they reflect the personalities of the manager/buyer/staff. Unless I simply can't get to one (wish they'd open one farther out toward Vienna!) I'll always try Olsson's first!
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By far the most knowledgeable and helpful staff! They also have the best computer system for checking stock, etc.
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Superb selection--and helpful and knowledgeable staff—a GREAT combination!
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GREAT selection, knowledgeable staff
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They not only carry all the books I'd ever want, but they'll even sponsor my local book club, AMD offer refreshments to keep me quenched and satisfied while I shop and read!
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Friendly Sales Associates, great selections on books, music, and dvds!
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The people! The staff and Joe Murphy's columns in the newsletter! The service, the knowledge, the creativity -- they always have excellent suggestions because they really take the time to get to know me and my family.
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The people who work at Olsson's actually know books. They can answer questions about books without consulting a computer. They won't ask me how to spell Anne Fadiman's "Ex Libris." They read the books they stock. And they stock the best. They are one of us.
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Customer Service - it's tops!
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Great programs and speakers - very helpful staff.
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Olsson's always has a great selection of mainstream and out of the way books, and the staff is always knowledgeable and helpful. Many times their book and music recommendations are wonderful. I just miss the Bethesda store. I did all my shopping there.
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Over the years that I have visited the stores and bought books, I found the staff courteous, and acknowledgeable about books and shelves stocked with what I was seeking or would order promptly for me. The readings by authors is the best in the area.
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I appreciate the extra effort the staff will put into finding/securing copies of books I haven't been able to obtain from other stores. Their book authors series are diverse and interesting. I am a big fan of their online notices, particularly for the personal and personable Joe Murphy's commentary. My biggest concern was/is that the bigger discount stores would drive the more personal Olsson's out of business, so I am pleased that I am not the only person who gets the difference.
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Olsson's has wonderful guest authors, a knowledgeable and helpful staff, and a good weekly newsletter.
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Its selection and its commitment to DC writers and literary events.
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Great eclectic selection of books, knowledgeable staff, friendly no-fuss atmosphere, continual round of interesting guest-authors and musicians, cute cafe, GREAT sales!!
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Nice selection, great location, good coffee!
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Olsson's Books and Records has a very well rounded collection, the personnel have always been very helpful, and, if a specific book or CD is not in a store, receiving an ordered item has always been quick.
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Your in-store events and your attitude! Great place to shop.
