Well-stocked is not the word for this bookstore. There are boxes of books & gay mags everywhere and an owner ready, willing, and able to help you find what you need. Great out-of-print art books (I ought to know many of them used to be mine - (had to downsize when I moved) Their hours are limited so plan ahead. G Books buys used gay books too.

Great place make sure to call before you go... Just in case... Best prices in the area

Always great prices on adult novelty items.

Awesome bookstore. Putting on great online events and filling orders through COVID. Highly recommend this bookstore!!

G Books may be hard to find - Its located in the basement of a navy blue building - downstairs of Big Planet Comics Bookstore (another gem on U St.); next to Jo Jo Restaurant (great live music). Literally, its a hidden gem on 14th St. & U St. DC gay neighborhood. 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.

Great Variety, best prices in the whole DC area and very discrete owner !! Opens starting the night and good closing time !! It follows the respective guidelines for COVID-19 . Totally recomended!

Amazing store just what a guy needs. And the best deals around

Wonderful place to poke around in. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. He is generous with his time and prices. I have had him throw in extras of whatever I was buying almost every time I have been there.

Fast, efficient, and very friendly service from the owner. my first stop shop 👍🏾

Always great service and I appreciate that the most. I have been a customer for years and will continue as long as you are open.

The guy that runs this store is so nice and knowledgeable

One of the few remaining authentic gems of the U Street Corridor. All are welcome and every trip holds a new discovery -- a treasure hunt. Even found a very rare book there about the secret history of gay DC and public cruising around town the #1 place of which was Lafayette Park (yes, in front of Trumps house!), and also some cool stories about hookups in the still-under-construction Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park. The book is really the lifelong hidden diary of a man born in 1900 who lived with his partner here until the late 60s when he passed. His niece was bequeathed the diaries and turned them into a book, sorry I forget its name. Ask Brandon the owner at G BOOKs.

The best store Shop. And the best prices. He’s very friendly and awesome. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Brandon will look out end up with pretty good deals if buying multiple things

Awesome little treasure trove, Im calling it the national gay-male archive. The proprietor is very well read and knowledgeable will help you find what you are looking for. Be careful the store motif is organized clutter

This store is awesome. The guy is super cool and very knowledgeable about anything you may need assirance with.

I looove this shop! It’s Amazing! So many interesting and informational books and inventory. The Owner of the shop is such a wonderful man. From the moment I stepped in he treated me like a family like customer! I’ll definitely be back often!!

Love the way he goes out of his way to help you out.

Typically opened from 4:30-10pm Everyday of the week. Though if you call the owner and you are honest about being on the way to store he will wait for you past 10pm if you have to get a dire needed item. Good customer service/attentive and competitive prices.

For the collector, chronicler, scholar, and any reader hoping to learn about the gay past, present, and future, this store is essential. I find myself leaving with massive armfuls of books, which takes a while as the stacks usually reveal texts of increasing intrigue, variety, and quality. You can flip through one pile that already has something you’re set to buy only to discover exciting new routes. This bookshop is a massive resource for gay history in all of its forms: nonfictional theory spanning to tales and compilations of eroticism. All of it is our history. A vintage beefy bro magazine brims with insight regarding sexual trends and various cultures of desire within the gay community. Prolific authors who can, and very often are, ignored by both larger chains and independent shops are present and in abundance! I will say the shop mostly tailors to gay cis men, though not exclusively by any means. As a gay cis man interested in so many types of queer publications, it’s difficult to see what is not front and center. Collectibles abound, carrying the shop’s distinct range. You can find older chippendales calendars, in great condition, and turn your head only slightly to discover a rare printing of Gide. The atmosphere is marvelously accepting. The owner is quite literally one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. The shop also covers items such as sex accoutrements, and the owner is always glad to help (and brimming with knowledge) should you have any questions. If I haven’t articulated what a remarkably sex-positive environment G Books has achieved, I’ll happily make that explicit. The space is free of judgment. Customers are often there for different reasons, and the owner is able to maintain personal privacy while ensuring every person who walks through his doors that there isn’t a question, purchase, or general shopper’s penchant that’s somehow shameful or weird. I collect volumes of Gay male erotic fiction, and whatever adjacent materials I might discover—wherever the odyssey takes me is always treated with the chill and respectful gratitude. Here is a rare store that seeks to help the gay community through sincerely respecting how any individual expresses their identity. If I don’t make a stop here during a trip to DC, my hands must be tied by completely inflexible reasons that are beyond me. While I know this could sound like overkill, I find myself so profoundly happy when I’m able to peruse through such a densely gay collection (which also includes contemporary items if I’ve made it sound like an antique shop). Your tastes will be indulged and shown delightful new flavors. The books and films I’ve purchased at this wonderful store now form the beautiful structure of my personal library, each work becoming an essential piece that I can’t imagine my library existing without. Exceedingly reasonable prices, a vibe that makes you remember the liberties many of us still find hard to accept, and a treasure of a guide who is in his line of work for a reason well-beyond just making a buck are three crucial reasons I can’t recommend the shop highly enough!

Great place for all your essentials. The owner is a busy man, he makes sure he is available from about 5pm till 10pm most days maybe 11pm on the weekend. His prices are pretty competitive. He also has a wide variety of books, magazines when it comes to gay male literature.

Adult life living

Great place to get your necessities! Its small and a bit cluttered but its convenient and the owner is very helpful..

The best hole-in-the-wall for items you need

Usually always have what Im looking for. The guy there is helpful and often will have something new for me to try or check out. ;-)

The owner is such a nice guy and is very patient. I literally read half the titles of the books in there lol. Great experience coming into the store I’ll defiantly be back when I’m visiting the area again.

I come from across town, by-passing other shops because G-Books always has the products I want, orders if Im in need and introduces me to new ones to enhance my experience. I highly recommend a visit! - NickG/Kenny

Fabulous store...great owner who is always friendly and generous. Go to G Books for your fun supplies!

This is the only place I will go for my lube needs. The prices are the best in DC and he has a wide selection of all the good kinds. Plus theres a large selection of cock rings and books/movies.

Well-stocked 1980s retro style 2nd hand gay mens bookstore, which reminds me of good old Lambda Rising Bookstore on Conn. Ave. Staff are pretty knowledgeable, can help you to find books. Ive found some great out-of-print art books Ive been looking for, such as by J. C. Leyendecker, Rick Day, Tom Bianchi, old Drum magazine, etc. over there (see the pics). Of course, they also carry sidelines like lubes etc., the prices are pretty fair even if comparing with online prices. However, their hours are not so convenient, they only open late afternoon and evening. PS. G Books buys used gay books too.

This store is great! Very helpful with all my questions and always has what Im looking for. Prices are resonable. I wouldnt go anywhere else in the city.

Nicest owner, great costumer service.

Always enjoy my visit to G Books....

Knowledgeable staff...but hard to navigate

Absolutely horrible store, stacked with boxes of unopened products that make it hard to even walk around or browse. Owner is a rude psychopath.

Very crowded and poorly organized. However, it does have a wide and unique selection. Store owner is nice.

The owner always gives a deal *****

Super cool, love the place..I go there at least once week just to check the spot super awesome

Bought some supplies here and a couple toys. Fantastic!!!

Greta place.....its sort of a hidden treasure....but you will be happy you find

I love the place a little pricey but I like the owner!!!

A lot of gems packed into this space. Prices are fantastic and if you cant find anything you like, Id be surprised!

Place is on the bottom floor and kinda packed but owner seem to be very nice and helpful with finding items for you. Down side is there hours and parking.

Nice little store, owner is a good guy, and friendly!

Say Hi to Brandon behind the counter. Hes great for recommendations!!

I visited this Place once before, although it opens late and sometimes even past the posted hours of opening, This place is worth the Visit he has Poppers, Toys of all Sizes, Lubes, and if you read them even books .....A bit crowded with books etc, however a place worth visiting none the less, Customer Service has always been Great and the Guy that runs this place is not only Helpful but Very friendly! an A+ in my Book!I found the Toy of Choice when visited today! :)

Mr G is the best place to go to your supplies

Good deals on everything

Great prices! Very friendly gentleman!

Always a price break for volume purchases.

Always a good value for the money!

Lots of poppers and stuff!

Great service👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Good place

Easy

Great Owner!!!

Clutter

Love it

Will be back.