I was wondering if anyone had any leads on independent book stores - I find the collection to be a lot better then the chains.

Also, I'm searching for off-the-beaten path theatre.  Are there any neat little theater houses that people can point me to?

Many thanks!

I'm not sure where you are but you should check out the Creative Alliance at The Patterson in Baltimore City.  They have a lot of neat events there as well as exhibits and screenings.

Depending which area you are in either Baltimore or DC. I have included my favorites for both. Enjoy.

http://www.thebookescape.com/

805 Light Street, in Baltimore Maryland, just south of the inner harbor area. Have lunch at McCormick & Schmicks or Cheescake factory while your there.

or:

19th Century Shop
1047 Hollins Street,
Baltimore, MD 21223
Phone #: 410-727-2665
Website/e-mail Address: www.19thcenturyshop.com


There is another interesting bookstore in the downtown Bethesda area. 4710 Bethesda Ave Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone #:301-907-6923. Website/e-mail Address: "georgetownbookshop at yahoo dot com  http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsstor.htm

or

http://www.secondstorybooks.com/  
2000 P St., NW, Wash  near Dupont Circle.

Busboys and Poets - 2021 14th St. NW
Politics and Prose - 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW
Kramerbooks & Afterwords - 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW

If you are in the mood for foreign languages, there is an independent bookstore in NW DC,Tempo Books,
http://www.tempobookdistritbutors.com/

You can also try Politics & Prose for books on different topics. It is on Connecticut ave, www.politics-prose.com

Another good choice is Kultura's second hand books (rare books), Dupont circle or NW DC http://www.kulturasbooks.vpweb.com/


Good luck

Sorry,

Link Correction:

http://www.tempobookdistributors.com/

In DC, you may wish to try: http://pressebooks.com

Much appreciated. I have noted down these locations. I'm a bit of a collector and adore finding bookstores I can get lost in for hours.