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Poll: The best bookstores in Fairfax County

Independent and local bookstores serve as vital cultural hubs, fostering literacy and community connection across Fairfax County. This week’s Readers’ Choice poll invites residents to highlight their favorite spots for discovering new books and gathering for literary events.

Here are the nominees for Best Bookstores in Fairfax County as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice awards. Did we miss your favorite shop? Write it in!

Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Voting for Best bakeries in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best deli in Fairfax County. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 The Deli — 111 votes
  2. 🥈 Celebrity Delly — 107 votes
  3. 🥉 Chutzpah Deli — 89 votes
  4. The Italian Gourmet — 77 votes
  5. Santini’s New York Style Deli — 71 votes

Edging out West Falls Church’s longstanding Celebrity Delly, The Deli has been serving up delicious Italian subs in Herndon since 1979. Additional locations of the family-owned business in Fairfax City and Leesburg have built up equally devoted customer bases.

A total of 678 votes were cast.

See all FFXnow Readers’ Choice winners.

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