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3 Places to Discover a New Book over Lunch

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1. Busboys and Poets

Purchase a new book to enjoy over breakfast (served every day), lunch, or dinner. There's great options for vegans and vegetarians too. 

14th Street, Brookland, Anacostia & more 

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Busboys and Poets is a nod to Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel in the 1920s. The bookstore focuses on social justice and authors from a variety of backgrounds. 

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2. Kramers

Enjoy no fuss but great quality plates at Kramers any time of day. Or keep things simple with coffee or tea. 

Dupont Circle 

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Kramers opened in 1976 as the first bookstore café in DC. You'll find a lot of recent titles here plus authors representing a variety of perspectives. 

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Not enough room on your bookshelf for more purchased books? Enjoy a library book at the MLK Library café with coffee, tea, or small bites. 

3. MLK Library 

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The MLK library also has beautiful reading space on multiple floors or enjoy outside food on the rooftop. 

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