Wonderland Books

I'm so happy to finally have an independent bookstore in Bethesda, especially after the closure of the Amazon bookstore. Even better, this is a true independent bookshop with wonderful staff, great recommendations, and a very friendly atmosphere. I was able to pick up a book for my mother for Christmas on my first visit, and got some recommendations from a staff member. The only negative is the space is small, so they don't have a large childrens area, or room for a lot of inventory. HOWEVER the website is excellent, you can browse current books in stock with ease, and you can even order books for later pick up in store. Please come and support this wonderful business, American needs more independent and local bookstores!

This was such a cute indie bookstore!! It was walking distance from hotels in downtown Bethesda and around so many good restaurants too! I was in town for medical appointments and stopped in on an evening I had some free time with my dad. All of the workers were so friendly and kind! They stopped to ask if we needed anything and talked about the things around the store. We came on a night where there was an even and they still were able to balance their attention between us (and other customers) and people starting to show up for the event. The store itself has such a cute layout! I loved the kids section and that they staff and more individual picks!!

I was in town for business and needed a book for the flight home. I purchased two and found this shop to be very delighful and the staff very friendly. I'm so happy that I was able make it before they closed for the evening. It sure beat purchasing a book at the airport!

I could get lost in Wonderland Books for hours. An women-owned, independent bookstore in Old Bethesda, Wonderland Book is the only one around. Surrounded by local restaurants, shops, and art galleries, Wonderland Book is a must-visit spot while in Bethesda. The bookstore is one large room with shelves and shelves of new books organized by genre. There's mystery, non-fiction, and every topic you can imagine. An avid traveler, I appreciate their travel nook in the back with travel novels and guidebooks. They also carry a good number of local travel guides. My eight-year-old daughter loved the kids section with its little reading nook and plenty of books to pick from. Nearby are stuffed animals, crafts, toys, and other wonders for children. Staff are passionate about reading and their love is contagious. They are more than happy to recommend a title or show you around.