Solid State Books
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Hosted by Jake Cumsky-Whitlock & Scott AbelJoined Jul 2025
Capacity
40
Square feet
4,300
Type
Independent bookstore + cafe
Available
Evenings after 8pm
About this space
Independent H Street bookstore with 4,300 sqft of bookshelves, a cafe (open during your event), and a kids' tree-canopy section that doubles as event seating. Evenings after 8pm when the regular bookshop closes.
100%Response rate
within 4 hoursAvg response
$1MCoverage included
FreeCancellation
“We met working at Kramerbooks and opened Solid State in 2017. Anything that gets more people reading is welcome here.” — Jake Cumsky-Whitlock & Scott Abel
What's included
PA + microphone
Signing tables (3)
Wine + beer license
Cafe stays open during event
Kids' tree-canopy nook
Bookstore aesthetic (free)
POS system
Display window for promo
Perfect for
Past pop-ups that worked great in this space:
Author Reading + Q&A
DC Writers Salon (monthly)
Translated Lit Book Club
House rules
- Books stay on shelves
- No food in kids' section
- Cafe operates independently
22 reviews
4.9
★★★★★
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Indira P.Oct 2026
★★★★★
Book signing setup felt like a real publisher event. Jake handled everything.
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Reza M.Sep 2026
★★★★★
Kids' tree section is a beautiful surprise for adult events too.
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Halle B.Aug 2026
★★★★★
Cafe stays open which means walk-ins. Best foot traffic of any space I've booked.
Where you'll be
H Street NE, Washington, DC
📍 H Street NE
Exact address shared after your booking is confirmed.
