G Books

Just finished getting supplies from there! Great Service and Great prices. The guy behind the counter has been helpful and awesome. This is the only store you can get the supplies you need for a great night ;0). I will have to return when I have more time to browse more.

Stopped by yesterday with a friend just to check things out. There is definitely ALOT of stuff around, but I was happy to browse. The prices are pretty fantastic and the guy behind the counter (the owner?) was friendly, but not too «in your face» while we looked around (which I appreciated). I’ll definitely be back.

If you’re prissy about your adult bookstores, then this place isn’t for you. Just left and rather enjoyed the explosion of everything. The gentleman at the counter was helpful and we got what we needed in quick order. A must visit again.

G Books is what it is, in the tradition of small shops for gay men. It isn’t about spacious aisles, multiple departments and smiling clerks. The charm and magic for me is that it is just what I described above. The owner is sometimes surly, although most times friendly and gracious. Bottom line: it’s an honest shop with an honest owner. I have been a customer since this shop opened, and plan to continue shopping there for some time.

KEEP LOOKING BECAUSE THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE. First of all this place sucks. I saw horrible reviews on here but wanted to check it out. Everything was overpriced and just the feeling of being inside the place was horrible. The place smells and is sketchy looking inside and specially out. Then I walked in and the owner doesn’t let you look around or anything. He’s not friendly at all and comes on Unilocal and attacks customers because he’s so concerned with his Unilocal image when he should be concerned with his actual store image. I would have definitely returned if I could look around and would spend a good amount of money on some stuff that looked cool but the owner is so foul and unfriendly that I would never recommend this to anyone.

So, when you walk in, don’t expect glamour. This is a very small space, and a lot of stuff is packed in. There’s not much room for browsing. And certainly don’t go in hopes of cruising other shoppers.
That said, the proprietor knows exactly what he has in his store. If you simply ask, he will be of great service. Don’t be shy — you’re in a gay store. Be up front — he won’t judge you.
I’m honestly surprised a gay bookstore can be a moneymaking venture in today’s world. So kudos to this shop for sticking around. If you’re near U St and in search of gay books, videos, lube, condoms, whatever. Stop in.
And please, don’t be bitchy.

I am back for more — G Books has not changed since I last visited and I still like it.
Charly A
Category: Bookstores
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor
5.0 star rating
2÷10÷2011 2 photos
G-​Books — I love this place!
The location maybe hard to find if your driving but if you park and search the address you will find it down in the basement — I posted the photo of the building — yes, G-​Books looks as if they just moved in with all the boxes and dust but if you’re willing to ask for the item and willing to search for it, you will more than likely find it. The owner (YUM) is behind the counter and very willing to help you search.
I have made a number of trips to G-​Books in search of varies items and found them with prices that were much lower than any other adult store.
Oh, from reading other reviews about warning Black people are not welcome to shop is complete B.S. I am a Dominican man, so yes I look black, and I have received EXCELLENT service. Hmm, maybe someone was already in a sour mood?
Anyhow — Go — Spend your money — Enjoy G-​Books!

This place is a HORROR! I went expecting a real gay-​friendly bookstore and found a dark, dank, grody apartment that is obviously the result of the owner’s hoarding. The owner, a spastic nut job, yelled at me when I asked if he had any gay comic books. Incompetent and awful! Avoid!

Warning– Black people not welcome to shop in G Books!
Made the mistake of going here with 5 of my friends before dinner last week and as soon as we walked in the door, the shopkeeper (youngish 20−30s, Asian male) stopped us and said, «You have to leave. Too many of you in the store. Sorry.» There were six of us and only about 3 other customers in the store when we were rudely kicked out.
I think we were all in complete shock when it happened and unable to react. I have never been kicked out of any place in my life. Personally, I find it especially insulting to be kicked out of a dusty old unorganized bookshop. This place wasn’t one square foot larger than my studio apartment, so it would be impossible for anyone to steal anything without being in plain eyesight. How dare you kick out a customer? I’d think the owner of a dump like this would be grateful to see anyone walk in with a few dollars in hand.
I can shop on the Champs-​Élysées in Paris but not in a used bookstore in DC… Ugh, the nerve! It’s 2010 and high time the ignorant and uninformed realized that not all black people are petty criminals. Some of us have higher aspirations in life than stealing used books.

I don’t know what’s sketchier. The fact that this basement level gay bookstore actually looks and smells like a basement or that I went there two times in four days while visiting Washington, DC…
Whatever. Gotta stimulate that economy :(
The store is cramped and messy. Boxes and piles everywhere with bins and shelves overflowing with merchandise. But that means if you’re looking for any sort of gay literature (or some moving pictures on DVD) they probably have whatever tickles your fancy. They also sell toys, tools, and «jewelery.»
FYI — the owner behind the counter is helpful and might give you a «pretty face discount» — VHS cleaner, 2 for $ 22. :(
Sorry mom. Sorry TSA who searched my checked baggage. Sorry baby Jesus. Thanks G Books!