Awesome BLACK OWNED BOOKSTORE. Excellent customer service. I asked for recommendations and was given two. I took that and purchased both. Ready for my next visit.

I checked out this store in person at the National Harbor. The store was beautiful, clean, and well-stocked. I will definitely shop there in-person again. As I like to support black-owned businesses, I am sad to see from the other reviews that their online ordering may not be the greatest system right now. But if you are local and enjoy paper books like me, I recommend them.

My Mahogany Books experience was GREAT! Awesome customer service and sooooooo many books to choose from. My daughter and niece who are teens said they want to go back. I will take the trip from VA bs ordering online.

As a new Author I had an opportunity to fly to DC to visit this awesome Black Owned Bookstore. My 1st but it will not be the last #BlackBooksMatter

When I travel I like to find Black-Owned businesses when I can. I cant wait to go back to DC. The selection of books I wanted to purchase them all when I was there in January 2020.

I absolutely love this book store. I was on my way to the cvs, walked past the store and something just told me to go inside and thank God that I did. I ended up purchasing 4 books and plan to visit again soon.

Awesome customer service! Ready to serve you when you step in! Great selection of black authors. My favorite black books matter t-shirt

I ordered a book from this amazing bookstore and it was being fulfilled elsewhere (it was a signed book during covid). It took me about a month to realize I hadn’t received it. I reached out and Renita worked so hard to figure out what had gone wrong and to make it right. And now I have my signed book!! Thank you Mahogany Books, and big thanks to Renita!!

Black-owned business with great books. Has some book bags, t-shirts, and posters, too!

This place is a scam. I ordered two books from them eight months ago and received various generic emails that they were experiencing delays and theyd be here as soon as possible. After not receiving my books eight months later, I reached out and received an incredibly unapologetic response claiming the post office lost my books and theyre not liable for that. They would not even provide proof that the books had actually been sent leading me to believe they pocketed the cash and just completely forgot about my order.STAY AWAY from this place and choose any other small business book store to support - they clearly do not care about their customers.

The trip to DC was absolutely worth it because of this cute little bookstore.

My Daughter visited this store a weeks ago with her Aunt and she Loved it! We plan on visiting again very soon!

Wonderful selection and customer service! All the books Ive ordered have arrived in a timely fashion. Once entered in the wrong shipping information and staff were so helpful in quickly adjusting my mistake. Cannot recommend MahoganyBooks enough!!

Online store was very easy to navigate and very pleased with the ordering process

I Love bookstores and especially loved supporting my community

Great phone customer service and painless purchasing process. Their online selection is robust. The only reason they don’t get 5 stars from me is because they didn’t have many books in-store and there were no LGBT books.Hopefully time will allow them to beef up their in-store stock. I’m very thankful for this wonderful Black owner business

Excellent bookstore! Very attentive and supportive staff.

I ordered several books for myself and my family before it was “trending “ to patronize a black owned bookstore earlier this year. Most of the order arrived very quickly. The other portions arrived later and they they kept me updated during the process. I love their virtual book meet and greets with the authors! Overall I will continue to purchase from them and I have already told several of my friends and family members about their great customer service!

Ordered four books online. Communication between me and the store was great! They are doing an awesome job at fulfilling their orders under current circumstances. I did have to wait an additional week or so to receive my full order (and I did!) but I honestly don’t mind waiting as long as it takes. At this point in time, it’s about supporting local businesses and keeping them afloat.

I was sent a giftcard to support the business which was great. I ordered 3 books with that gift plus a little more. It took weeks to ship and as of this review it has been over 4 months with my third book never shipping. I emailed the store multiple times and have tried calling but still havent been in contact with them.

Im do not live in nor near DC so have not had the opportunity to visit the brick and mortar store. I am ordering online and have had a wonderful experience. They were extremely communicative when processing my order as they have received an unprecedented number of orders. I will definitely order from Mahogany Books again!

I actually, heard the story about Mahoney Books on NBC News. Very intriguing voice about “Black Books” the owners were very knowledgeable of books etc... I truly want to take my four grandchildren and myself to the book story this year. Very please!

Much like other customers that found Mahogany Books in 2020, I knew that ordering online during quarantine would require a grace period and patience. However, I ordered one book (The Hate U Give) back in June 2020 and was told months later that the order was being processed. Months after that (now November 2020), they emailed to see my order shipped. However, my book never arrived. I was disappointed, as I wanted to support small, black-owned businesses. Multiple emails and messages on the website have been ignored. I have not received a refund, and my bank refuses to help either. I hate to sound like a Karen here, but this kind of behavior is unacceptable and I will never buy from this business again.

Wow,I was watching the Today Show and it was a great feeling had came over me ;as a spiritual, I felt as progress has came from a mighty long way,soon as this Covid-19 is over, Im coming to support you and get my little nieces and nephews,my 4 month old granddaughter a book.Thank you Jenna for that story and their special guest President Obama .

Mahogany Books is doing Gods work and I couldnt be happier to support their family-owned business. The work they do is so incredibly important right now, as is supporting small, Black-owned businesses and all creative pursuits and outlets from POC.They are kind, communicative, transparent, honest and warm. Love seeing this familys photos in my inbox as they update me on my orders. This is an extraordinary family and an extraordinary business. ❤️

This rating should be 0. IF ordered 2 Books In June 2020 and Ive only received one book. As of August I tried to follow up on the status of my second book and I still havent received a response. Initially I was going to order over a $100.00 in books, but since this was my first experience with Mahogany Books I wanted to make sure it was seamless. Im so glad I only ordered two books, because clearly it would have been a nightmare. My next recourse us to contact my financial provider to see if I can reverse the charges for the second book.

Did Not Receive Full Order. Last month I ordered four books but only received three. Over the past several years Ive been trying to buy from worthy small businesses around the country instead of Amazon. I know Ill pay a bit more but I like doing my part to help Mom & Pop stores. Unfortunately I didnt receive the full order. And one of the books was slightly damaged too. Ive tried contacting them but to no avail. And there was no message in the initial shipment that it would be coming at a later date. If I get the last book Ill probably change my rating.

Great Store of Culture

I ordered a book from them in earlier this summer and since they have been swamped with orders they have been so nice to send out emails updating the customers on the status of their order. I really appreciate being kept up to date on what’s going on as well as it really shows how much they care about their customers. I highly recommend buying books from this store. Thanks Mahogany Books for your email updates I really appreciate them!!

Ive still sadly never been to MahoganyBooks in person but I love shopping online with them. Ive bought several books from them over the years and even sent as gifts to friends as well. The staff is communicative and always do their best to ensure their customers get their books. Thanks Mahogany, keep up the good work!

Great online store and selection of books with easy to navigate site and easy ordering process. Wonderful customer service with frequent updates. Every book Ive received so far has been in perfect new condition and exactly what Ive ordered. I live in central Virginia and I am looking forward to going to the brick and mortar location on my next visit to DC!

I ordered three books off of the website in June. I received one of them in July and knew that they had been backed up with the influx of orders. They updated my order on October 20 with new tracking numbers for the two books I had yet to receive- the tracking number does not work and it just says label created, not yet in system.I first sent a message in September and sent multiple emails, but did not receive a response until December 1. I was told they would look into the matter and help locate my order. They then told me that it was no longer their responsibility once the post office had the package and that I needed to file a claim for lost mail, which I did. The post office says they never received the package. I relayed this to customer service and they said that since my package wasn’t insured there was nothing they could do and that all I could do was reorder and pay for the books again. This is appalling customer service and they will never receive my business again.

Exceptional customer service. Outstanding curation.

This is a must see bookstore. It is inside the museum. You will love it.

The owners have done an amazing job keeping customers in the loop! They are understandably overwhelmed with the amount of orders theyve gotten in the last month or two, but I am so appreciative of their kind and heartwarming email updates. In spite of the huge influx of orders AND the fact were in a pandemic, their continued commitment to their customers is admirable. I will definitely be making a visit in-person once things calm down. Thank you MahoganyBooks!

Great store and great selection but I dont recommend placing orders online. Ive had success with one order, another order with an item missing. The store is very difficult to get in contact with over email or phone. Ive seen on their Instagram many others are having the same problem (my own comments got deleted when asking about my order on their Instagram). Im sure they are overwhelmed with the impacts of COVID, but their online orders not reliable. Better to call (if you can reach them) and pick up in person.

Its hard to find Black Owned Bookstores in DC, made more difficult east of the Anacostia. I love Mahogany Books for their commitment to carrying local and national works, focusing on books that offer representation for a wide range if groups, and the staff are friendly. Its not a huge store, but the energy and service is there. Thats key to me.

I made a purchase online with Mahogany Books at a time when many people were seeking out Black-owned businesses to support. After receiving a large influx of orders from around the country, there were understandably some delays in shipping. Mahogany Books went above and beyond in communicating order statuses along the way. Their emails were so personal and thoughtful, and I was thrilled when my books arrived. Even though I live across the country and may never get a chance to visit their store in person, they fostered the sense of community and relationship that makes small, locally-owned businesses so wonderful. Will definitely order again in the future.

Great family-owned bookstore! I enjoy receiving updates and emails from the Mahogany Books Family, they are so personable and thoughtful. Even during COVID-19 the team is very responsive and informative, my book was delayed so I gave them a call and found out it was a USPS issue not a fulfillment issue.

Great customer service! They have faced some glitches due to the volume of customers and back orders, but have been so transparent and gracious throughout the entire process. Will definitely be ordering from them in the future. A great business to support!

Ordered online. Though backlogged in the midst of a pandemic, they took the time to e-mail me, thanking me and ensuring that my order would arrive. If you order online, please know that even if your delivery arrives later than expected, you will get your books, packaged with care. I will definitely be ordering from you guys again!

I ordered four books from their online store. I am absolutely blown away by the communication, many updates, and dedication to customer satisfaction during such an unprecedented time. Wow! Additionally, I can spend hours looking at their website and scrolling through their wide selection of books! I will certainly be ordering from Mahogany Books again and would highly recommend to anyone!

Just got my books and I am so excited! They have a wonderful and large selection of books in every genre. Website is easy to use/order from and has great suggestions on it. Will be buying from this store again!

I ordered a popular book around the time Mahogany Books was slammed with orders. They did a great job keeping me updated on the status of my order. I understand theyve received some negative reviews due to back-orders and issues with their system deleting emails; they simply werent set up for the influx of orders from what they said. I wish people would be more patient and give them time to adjust to the increase in their business. I did receive my book about a week ago. I ordered it June 13th, so I had it in less than a month.

Mahogany Books has a great selection of Black books. I love all the books I ordered from them. Please support this awesome family business the next time you want to purchase some books!

Well stocked bookstore in growing Anocosta community. They have it, and if not, theyll get it. A deserving business for OUR support. Online ordering for pickup and shipping.

Great store, Great owners, Great selection!

Ordered books all the way from Michigan! They had awesome communication and customer service and my order was sent to me correctly. I definitely want to order from Mahogany Books again!

Easy online ordering with a great selection and recommendations/featured books and book lists. They seem to have been inundated recently, and their email communication has been excellent with periodic, heartfelt email updates. Looking forward to getting my order after a reprint/backorder.

Even with the influx of support in early June they were communicative and my books arrived within a few weeks...I knew upfront my books were on back order and got three emails updating me. Very excellent experience.

Walking into MahoganyBooks is like walking into your favorite aunties home. The smell, the music and the staff are welcoming. The books seem to call out to you from the shelves. The pictures of current and deceased African American authors is humbling and makes you feel like you fit right in, like you belong there. I love MahoganyBooks! I am a customer for life!

Excellent communication during this pandemic!!! They over communicated (which is a great thing!) and I received my book in a relatively reasonable amount of time. Looking forward to supporting this business in the future.

I have not visited their location. However, I did order online from them this past month. Understandably, some of the books were backordered and took a while to reach me. This was beyond their control. However, they were very communicative during the process. I cant wait to stop by the shop next time I am in the area!

I ordered 5 books from this company they did take a little time to arrive. Imagine if your business doubled, tripled, or quadrupled overnight! What a blessing but a curse at the same time. I finally received all of my books and I love them all (my daughter loves them even more :) Thank you for working so hard for us readers, big and small.

I ordered several books from Mahogany Books and it was a wonderful experience. Reasonable prices, excellent communication, and they shipped each part of my order as soon as it was available. I highly recommend them.

I have been trying for some time to reach someone regarding return of my order and have yet to be contacted. When you call either the voicemail is full or it says they are closed due to covid. You send emails and don’t get a response . I know they have been overwhelmed by orders and support but they need better customer service. Just want to get some help for my return and refund.

Hubby and I have been meaning to stop by and so glad we did tonight. What a wonderful, intimate community book shop. We left with a bag full of books that Christy, a really nice employee, helped us find for ourselves and a new speculative fiction book by Nnedi Orakorafor book for our school aged son. Highly recommend this community gem. Can’t wait to go back soon! We also got to check out great art installations within and next to the the Anacostia arts center and did some clothes shopping next door.

Staff are friendly, helpful, and communicative. I ordered a book online, and it came much sooner than I expected and was perfectly packaged. I am so grateful for independent bookstores like this.

They were flooded with orders during covid because of being promoted on social media as a great Black-owned book store. I cant imagine the stress of having to scale up so quickly during a global pandemic. They sent out several updates and apologized for orders taking longer than usual. The updates were exceptionally kind and professional and made me happy that I bought from them!! I got my order and dont mind waiting a little longer in exchange for supporting a small business.

I was very happy with my book from Mahogany Books! They shipped as quickly as possible given back order issues and were very communicative! Would definitely buy from them again!

I purchased two back-ordered books from the online store. Very grateful to Mahogany Books for good communication and ultimate fulfillment of my order during an unexpectedly busy time amid a pandemic. Looking forward to ordering again from this book seller.

Staff is very knowledgable. Almost couldnt find it though. Didnt realize its inside the Anacostia Arts Center.

An amazing store with a wonderful selection of books! the owners also are so great at communicating regarding orders! will definitely order from again! support local and independent bookstores! ❤️

MahoganyBooks has great customer service, easy online shopping and a great selection!

I bought several books online after learning about the store, as it seems did hundreds of other people. It has taken a long time to get my books, but from what I understand this is beyond rare due to the volume of orders they received at once, and I cannot commend Mahogany Books enough for how they have handled it. Can’t wait to place another order!

Ordered a book from them in August and have yet to receive it. Reached out to them 3 times and have no heard a thing in response. Currently working on getting my bank to refund the cost of the book I bought.

Professional and attentive customer service. Amazing selection! Online store is easy to use.

Thank you Mahogany Books for following your passion and providing the community with a place to embrace reading, writing, positive and sometimes difficult conversations and self-enlightenment. You are appreciated!

My favorite bookstore in the area. It’s always eye-opening to experience books from authors from diverse backgrounds, and I appreciate how people of color are at the core of this business - not an afterthought. The best place to bring your business for all kinds of book enthusiasts. Staff is always awesome too.

I just walked away disgusted from the store. I went there to buy Eddie Glaude’s “Begin Again “ book. The door was locked and a gentleman who was having a conversation on the phone kept on signaling me to wait. After three to five minutes of waiting I walked away. Incidentally, there were at least two other people in the store who did not appear to be customers.I’m a seventy one year old man who traveled from the Ivy City section of the city to patronize this store. I wanted to buy the book from a Black owned store instead of ordering it from Amazon. This disappointment will not keep from from seeking out another Black owned store to purchase this and other books.

Black Owned and Absolutely Excellent!! Everything from the Greeting to the Thank you. The books are plentiful and the kindness of the young lady working made my visit more than wonderful. She was knowledgeable and pleasant. With so many great choices I cant wait to return! If you are In need of a new book or a gift, Mahogany Books is your go to. Its located in the Anacostia Community Space with a host of other businesses that are just as fabulous. So go and be prepared to spend a little time enjoying the space, and grab a bite at Everlasting Life you will be glad you did!

I ordered online and loved my experience! So helpful, great selection, wonderful staff. Would definitely order again!

Great online bookstore for current publications.

Great family owned bookseller! Very personable and high touch customer service, especially for a relatively smaller scale business that ships nationally. I really love the community this bookseller builds.

Love this book store! Great service! Definitely will be coming back for more amazing books.

I ordered a trio of books from this Black-owned bookstore and I couldnt be happier! They were very open about the delays that were caused by the overwhelming number of orders, as well as issues that were beyond their control. I recieved regular emails regarding, so I was perfectly content to be patient and understanding. I ordered another book last week, and will happily order more in the future!

Ordered a few books from Mahogany Books after finding them on a list of Black owned bookstores. They have a great selection and amazing customer service, especially as they are dealing with an onslaught of orders! I hope to visit in person some day. Thank you!

Love this place! They have an incredible selection, online ordering is super easy, and they have excellent communication. Ill certainly order from them again.

Ordered a book last month June 13. Haven’t received any updates. Poor customer service. Every other book site I’ve ordered from hams fulfilled my order promptly. I understand orders are slow due to Covid but, a month for one book is ridiculous!

Awesome place

Great customer service

Ordered three super-popular books. Great communication from the store. Terrific service. Highly recommend.

I don’t live in or around DC, so haven’t been in person, but ordered books online. They have had a huge increase in orders, and have been really communicative with me to keep me updated on my order status. Will shop again in the future!

Great selection, excellent communication, and you can feel the passion for their important work in every interaction with this family run business. They are doing a wonderful job adapting to unprecedented demand!

Great selection of books by African Americans

Nice selection but it is probably better to go in person because the online ordering process is a nightmare. I ordered one book on 6/4/20 online and have still not received it. I emailed to update my address and emailed to inquire about the status of the book and got no response. I finally called on 7/7/20 and I was told my order was kicked out of the system due to my address and they didn’t see my email. I was told my order was updated but still haven’t received my order.

Amazing local bookstore. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. They are really excited to share what they love to read.

Excellent selection and customer service. Owners have done a great job communicating with customers while they are understandably inundated with orders.

Their emails are super communicative! I really appreciate the thoroughness in them (and they are fun and personable to read, it feels like your friend wrote to you :) ). 10/10 experience buying books online from MahoganyBooks and I look forward to patronizing them again.

Amazing and proactive communication with customers. Looking forward to shopping here more often.

Still open, still lovely, still fge best place to find books by Black authors in dc!

Excellent communication. They received a deluge of orders and understandably ended up a bit behind. Anyone who gives them a negative review for that needs to check their priorities.

Excellent experience ordering from them online - great communication about order statuses, and fantastic selection!

I ordered quite a few books in June. Because of a huge influx of orders, my order took a while to arrive and I am still waiting on one book. However, there is a small team running this operation and that team has had excellent communication about why orders are taking longer than expected. This is a family-owned business run by people who care about the community. Thank you, MahoganyBooks!

Incredible customer service; have kept in contact as books have been backordered and they are fantastic!

Hard working local bookstore working their hardest to provide information, education, books for all. Thank you for what y’all are doing.

Great shop and they have a awesome Book Club discussions. Black owned!

A wonderful local bookstore with a great selection as well as super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Please check them out in person (if in the DMV) or shop online!

Best book store in the city.

Great space to give and receive. Wonderful gifts and books that express who we are and our contributions to the world.