The Lantern Bookshop

3241 P Street Northwest

This Georgetown shop was originally founded by Diana Morgan Young, an alumna of the all-women’s Bryn Mawr College who wanted to to raise money to support her alma mater. Today, it sells a large selection of used and rare hardcovers, paperbacks, classical books, and popular vinyl and CDs. The store uses the proceeds to provide scholarships for young women to attend college.

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This Georgetown shop was originally founded by Diana Morgan Young, an alumna of the all-women’s Bryn Mawr College who wanted to to raise money to support her alma mater. Today, it sells a large selection of used and rare hardcovers, paperbacks, classical books, and popular vinyl and CDs. The store uses the proceeds to provide scholarships for young women to attend college.

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