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Independent Bookstores in Texas

NewPages.com guide to the best Texas indie bookstores

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Book Therapy is THE used bookstore for Abilene. All books are half off the list price.

Seven and One Books
  • Seven and One Books
  • 1138 N. Second St
  • City: Abilene
  • Phone: (325) 261-1148
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Art, Children's, YA
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Coffee/Tea, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Stationery
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
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Seven and One is a downtown indie bookstore that is proud of a well curated selection of books. We try to embody hygge!

  • Texas Star Trading Company
  • 174 Cypress St
  • City: Abilene
  • Phone: (325) 672-9696
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Educational, Regional
  • Sidelines: Calendars, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Toys/Games
  • Events: Author Signings
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Texas Star Trading Company, founded in downtown Abilene TX in 2004, focuses on books about Texas or by Texas authors and also carries gift and gourmet items related to Texas. It hosts book signings by local and regional authors and is a royalty publisher of books of special interest to Abilene readers.

Front Street Books

Your friendly full service new & used local independent bookstore thanks you for your continued support!

Aunt EEK’s Books & Curiosities is located the heart of San Jacinto, one of Amarillo’s oldest neighborhoods, on old Route 66. Nestled amongst fabulous locally owned eating establishments, antique stores, and unique boutiques, Aunt Eek’s invites you to come sit for a spell, chat about your favorite travels or books, browse around, and make yourself at home!

  • Burrowing Owl Books
  • 7406 SW 34th Ave Ste 2B
  • City: Amarillo
  • Phone: (806) 367-8961
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
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Alienated Majesty Books
  • Alienated Majesty Books
  • 613 W. 29th St.
  • City: Austin
  • Phone: 512-243-6679
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: Alternative/Political, Comics/Graphic Novels, Feminist, LGBTQ+, Literary
  • Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
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A bookish refuge in ATX. We specialize in small press fiction, poetry, comics, and works in translation. You will find books you did not know you were looking for. We love the radical, the weird, and the lost!

Birdhouse Books and Gifts is a neighborhood indie bookstore in Austin, TX focused on community events, promoting inclusion, and fostering a lifelong love of reading

Black Pearl Books

Black Pearl Books is an Austin-based indie bookstore promoting diversity, inclusion, equality, and community through literature.

BookPeople

  • BookPeople
  • 603 N. Lamar St.
  • City: Austin
  • Phone: (512) 472-5050
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's
  • Sidelines: Café/Food, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Toys/Games
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs
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BookPeople, Texas’ largest independent bookstore, has been a staple in Austin’s Community Bound by Books since 1970. From Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, “Book People” are a group of people dedicated to preserving books in a world where the written word is forbidden, and books are burned. BookPeople has been voted the Best Bookstore in Austin for over 20 years and was named Publisher’s Weekly’s bookstore of the year in 2005. Known for well-read booksellers that can recommend books for readers of any age, BookPeople has two stories full of books, locally curated gifts and a coffee shop to round out the perfect indie bookstore experience.

BookWoman

Austin’s premiere Feminist bookstore since 1975. Support Your Feminist Bookstore- She Supports You!

First Light is a lovingly operated, independent book shop, coffee shop, wine bar, and cafe you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. Tucked in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood in an old post office, we’re open seven days a week. See you there.

Monkeywrench Books

MonkeyWrench Books is an all-volunteer, collectively run bookstore and social space in Austin, TX that’s pushing toward something radically different.

Recycled Reads is the Austin Public Library’s used bookstore. Our mission is to maximize the useful life of items removed from Library circulation through resale and recycling.

Resistencia Bookstore, Casa de Red Salmon Arts, is a neighborhood center for aspiring writers, providing quality literature to Austin communities since 1983. Specializing in Native, Chicana/o-Mexicana/o, Latina/o, African-American, feminist, queer and children’s bilingual literature, the bookstore also provides a meeting space for community organizations and hosts a variety of cultural and literary events.

Indie Bookstore dedicated to community in South Austin’s ‘45 neighborhood

South Congress Books

Used, collectible, vintage, and unique books and more, now on Kerbey Lane.

The Painted Porch Bookshop is located right in the heart of Main Street in Bastrop, Texas. The Painted Porch carries a small collection of only our absolute favorite books. We don’t care what’s new or trendy, only what’s amazing. If it’s on our shelves, it’s because we read it and think that you should too. Period.

  • Brenham Book Nook
  • 108 S. Douglas St.
  • City: Brenham
  • Phone: (979) 836-7323
  • Type: Primarily used with some new books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Gifts
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Brenham’s premier (okay, only) used bookstore located in historic Downtown Brenham. Our newest location is our best yet, with six rooms chock full of books! (It’s not really a “nook” anymore.) We also carry a small selection of new titles, as well as really fun gifts for book lovers. Come and see us!

Búho is Brownsville’s up-and-coming bookstore selling old, new, and rare books. We also offer a wine bar!

Intermission Bookshop in Brownwood Texas features both new and gently used books. We are housed in a former theater in historic downtown Brownwood.

Ed's Bookshop

Specializing in Texana and 20th century history and literature.

Veteran Owned Children’s Indie Bookstore located within the 8 Blocks of Historic Calvert Main Street

A Wicked Read is a locally owned independent bookstore located in the historical downtown square of Canton, Texas. We stock used books in all genres specializing in out-of-print, scholarly, and collectible books.

Burrowing Owl Books is an independent, family owned bookstore located on the square in Canyon, TX specializing in new and used books!

  • The Published Page Bookshop
  • 10 E Chamber St.
  • City: Cleburne
  • Phone: (817) 349-6366
  • Type: Primarily used with some new books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Crime/Mystery, Regional, Science Fiction/Fantasy
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines
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Opening November 2017 in a historic 130 year old building on the courthouse square in Cleburne, Texas. More than 100,000 titles and adding thousands weekly. Texas best used, out-of-print, rare bookshop? We’re working on it!

We sell new books, greeting cards and Melissa & Doug toys. We also have a coffee bar.

Hyperbole Bookstore
  • Hyperbole Bookstore
  • 1275 Arrington Rd., Ste. 102
  • City: College Station
  • Phone: (979) 422-3427
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's, YA
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Puzzles, Stationery
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings, Storytime
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Hyperbole Bookstore in College Station, Texas is a joint venture of Kathy Miller and Kalena Miller, a mother-daughter team with a shared love for reading, writing, and all things books. We’re thrilled to have created a space where book lovers can feel comfortable browsing, exploring new titles, and joining in community with other readers in the Brazos Valley. We carry adult fiction, narrative nonfiction and memoir, young adult, middle grade, chapter books, and picture books.

Deep Vellum Books

Deep Vellum Books is Dallas’ independent bookstore, cafe, and cultural center with literary events, plus live music, film, art & more, seven days a week.

Interabang Books

  • Interabang Books
  • 5600 W. Lovers Ln.
  • City: Dallas
  • Phone: (214) 484-4289
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Literary
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Newspapers
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Interabang Books is an independent bookstore with a hand-picked selection of books and gifts for adults and kids. We feature story times for kids at 10:00 Wednesdays and Saturdays, and author events three or four evenings a week.

Lucky Dog Books East Dallas

General used bookstore with movies and music as well in Casa Linda Plaza. Trade-ins welcome and cash paid selectively. Formerly Paperbacks Plus in Lakewood. Go to our website for links to our other stores in N. Oak Cliff & Downtown Mesquite.

General used bookstore with movies and music as well. Trade-ins welcome and cash paid selectively. Go to our website for links to our other stores in Casa Linda Plaza in East Dallas & Downtown Mesquite.

Oak Cliff’s own friendly neighborhood bookshop.

  • Read Shop
  • 2730 N Henderson Ave
  • City: Dallas
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Café/Food, Coffee/Tea
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Read Shop by The Merchant has a new bookstore and coffee shop located in Dallas, Texas.

Whose Books in Dallas, TX offers a thoughtfully curated selection of books for the entire family. We are champions of literacy on a mission to eradicate the book desert in Dallas’ southern sector.

The Wild Detectives

Books, beer, coffee, wine, records, readings . . . This is not fiction, it’s just another kind of satisfaction.

Indie Bookstore offering a curated selection of new books.

Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences

Patchouli Joe’s Books & Indulgences is a locally owned, independent bookstore in Denton, Texas.  We also sell packaged coffee, packaged tea, bottled beverages (including water), coffee/tea mugs, journals, incense, candles, and other gift items.

We buy and sell used books, CDs, DVDs, and LPs. Open every day 9am to 9pm! 17,000 sq ft across 3 floors. Half a million books. Tens of thousands of CDs, DVDs, and LPs. All inside a 100 year old Opera House.

Sunday Bookshop
  • Sunday Bookshop
  • 28101 Ranch Road 12
  • City: Dripping Springs
  • Suburb of: Austin
  • Phone: (512) 858-5300
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Stationery
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs
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Nestled in a 1907 farmhouse relocated to Dripping Springs from Rainey Street is Sunday Bookshop a woman-owned independent bookstore. With more than 800 titles, we have something for every reader. Specializing in “book club picks”, we have everything from romance to thriller and fantasy to memoir. It is more than a bookstore, however – we even have items for nonreaders. Gifts, candles, paper goods, games + more!

Enda's BOOKtique

  • Enda's BOOKtique
  • 428 N. Main St.
  • City: Duncanville
  • Phone: (972) 460-6362
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books,
  • Specialty: General Interest, Alternative/Political, Feminist, Literary
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines
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ENDA’S BOOKtique is an independent bookstore founded by E. Jean, an African American educator and chaplain. ENDA’S BOOKtique is part of E. Jean’s mission to connect women and families in her community to equitable and quality educational and literary programs and resources. The mission is accomplished through the bookstore’s collection of curated books which are written by women, about women, and for women. Enda’s BOOKtique hosts community readings; book signings; special events; literacy, reading, and tutoring programs; and GED prep programs. Enda’s BOOKtique celebrates and supports independent authors, independent literacy and STEM projects from African American women, women of color, and women of race with diverse cultures and heritage.

Literarity Book Shop

New & Used Books; Rare & Unusual Books; Signed First Editions; Out-of-Print Books.

Welcome The Dock, where we bring you everything literary and edutaining.

Leaves Book and Tea Shop

Community gathering spot where you can pause from the hectic pace of life with a book and a cup of tea in Fort Worth, Texas.

Monkey and Dog serves as a place for children to find, read, and talk about their favorite books. Doing our part to encourage the next generation of readers, we have carefully chosen books from national and state reading awards lists, from teachers’ and counselors’ recommendations, and from a life-long voracious reader’s favorites. We prescribe NOT to the pedagogic view of making learning fun, but rather that learning IS fun, challenging, and joyful.

Galveston Bookshop

Established in 1991, Galveston Bookshop is located in downtown Galveston’s historic Strand shopping district, and offers the area’s greatest selection of used and out-of-print books.

Lark & Owl Booksellers

Lark & Owl is an independent bookstore, bistro, and retail experience founded by women in historic Downtown Georgetown, Texas. Our mission is to meet the needs of our customers by creating an inviting space for community, conversation, and books.

Used books and ephemera in the antique district of Downtown Gladewater.

  • Storiebook Cafe
  • 502 NE Barnard St.
  • City: Glen Rose
  • Phone: (254) 897-2665
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Café/Food
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Located just two blocks east of the historic downtown square in Glen Rose, Texas, Storiebook Cafe is an independent bookstore and cafe. We offer new and used books, wi-fi access, daily lunch specials, family friendly, and pages more!

Arts & Letters Bookstore

  • Arts & Letters Bookstore
  • 113 E. Bridge St.
  • City: Granbury
  • Phone: (682) 936-2824
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Regional
  • Sidelines: Coffee/Tea, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Newspapers
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Come in for an experience you just can’t download! Looking for your next great read? We know online buying and downloading can overwhelm you . . . so many books, so little time! Don’t waste your time on the hunt. Our life-long readers will help you quickly find a great book. Get books you can read in the bathtub or share with your friends. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we can special order for you in person or by phone.

  • Talking Animals Books
  • 103 W. Worth Street
  • City: Grapevine
  • Phone: (818) 888-4865
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Art, Children's, Literary, Regional
  • Sidelines: Curiosities, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
  • Events: Author Signings, Readings
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We are the first and only indie bookstore in Grapevine, Texas, in a highly accessible part of the historic town. A quirky, cozy, and original destination in the community, providing a curated collection of new and used books for adults and kids, featuring gifts and events for all ages. We also host and feature Shakespeare as a resident artist company in the Bar. Our hope is to ensure all visitors, especially children, feel welcome and cozy in our store.

As Greenville’s only bookstore, we delight in bringing you a lovingly curated selection of books for readers of all ages. We carry picture books and chapter books for children; fiction for young adult readers; and classics, fiction, inspirational, and other genres as well.

  • Serenity Books & Gifts
  • 1130 Worth St.
  • City: Hemphill
  • Phone: (409) 787-0070
  • Type: Primarily used with some new books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Coffee/Tea, Gifts
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We offer over 25,000 used books, as well as DVDs, CDs, guitars, strings, reeds, and other band supplies.

Basket Books & Art
  • Basket Books & Art
  • 115 Hyde Park Blvd
  • City: Houston
  • Phone: (281) 846-6017
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Art, Feminist, LGBTQ+, Literary
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Curiosities, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Stationery
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
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A bookstore and art gallery at the forefront of contemporary art, literature, poetry, and thought, providing a space for creative and intellectual exchange among Houston’s diverse arts & intellectual communities.

Welcome to west Houston’s friendly neighborhood bookshop! Check our event schedule to see what’s coming up and what we’re reading!

Body Mind and Soul Books

  • Body Mind and Soul Books
  • 7951 Katy Freeway, Ste. N
  • City: Houston
  • Phone: (713) 993-0550
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: Metaphysical/New Age
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
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We are proud and truly grateful to enter our third decade as Houston’s leading source for metaphysical information and services.

Brazos Bookstore

  • Brazos Bookstore
  • 2421 Bissonnet St.
  • City: Houston
  • Phone: (713) 523-0701
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: Art, Children's, Literary, Regional
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines, Newspapers
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Houston’s premier independent bookseller since 1974, Brazos Bookstore specializes in literary fiction, poetry, art, architecture, and more. With hundreds of author events each year and regular kids programming, the store is not only a reliable source for high quality books but also a cultural hub for writers and readers alike. Throughout the decades, Brazos Bookstore has partnered with Houston’s leading arts organizations, becoming an interdisciplinary bookstore. For readers outside Houston, BrazosBookstore.com has weekly updates with original content by Brazos staff and other contributors.

Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics is a Houston-based retail store with the mission to expand the vibe of the comic book industry/culture for comic book lovers throughout the cosmos. We sell an extensive collection of indie and major comics, fan art, gift items, apparel, and host fun and inclusive events.

Houston Book Warehouse invites readers to step into a world where stories never fade. Curator of rare finds, classic tales, and literary treasures.

Kaboom Books is a used bookstore in The Heights.

A favorite Katy area destination and community gathering spot for 30 years due to our huge selection of books, toys, games, and gifts and our full calendar of activities and fun.

Our mission is to create a community space committed to celebrating the works of Black authors and artisans.

The Menil Collection Bookstore is the store for the Menil Collection, a private collection of art. It is a rocking awesome store for serious lovers of art books.

Murder By the Book

Houston’s Mystery Bookstore since 1980! Winner of the 2004 Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Nominated for Publishers Weekly‘s Bookseller of the Year (2007-2010).

The Book Readers Venue is an independent bookstore that believes when one book closes another one (or two or three) opens. Our primary focus is on romance and romantic suspense, but we keep a small inventory of other books representing multiple genres.

Rocket 77 Books

  • Rocket 77 Books
  • 206 Hwy. 67 E.
  • City: Keene
  • Type: Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Art, Literary, Regional, Science Fiction/Fantasy
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Curiosities
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We are a small but growing bookstore with great used bookstore prices. We have a steady flow of books coming in and we buy out a lot of very old collections. We carry everything from current books to antiquarian and Bible pages etc. We also have a large number of vintage items, antique items, and collectables.

  • The Novel Blend
  • 311 E. Kleberg Ave.
  • City: Kingsville
  • Phone: (361) 355-9330
  • Type: Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Gifts
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The place in Kingsville for affordable used books, a fresh cup of coffee, unique gifts, and hanging out with friends old and new.

A locally owned independent bookstore with a diverse selection of books in a home-like atmopshere.

  • 40 Acre Wood
  • 521 Third St.
  • City: Lexington
  • Phone: (214) 675-5661
  • Type: Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
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40 Acre Wood, a small bookstore, is home to hundreds of eclectic titles on a smattering of all subjects. Find books you didn’t know you needed!

  • Books & Barrels
  • 206 N. Center St.
  • City: Longview
  • Phone: (903) 265-9205
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Artwork
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We are a bookstore and wine bar. Come enjoy a glass of wine while browsing our newest selection of books!

  • Bookish
  • 211 S. Terry St.
  • City: Malakoff
  • Phone: (214) 797-7669
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
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Bookish is a neighborhood bookstore in Malakoff, Texas that retails a wide range of new and gently used books. This includes fiction, nonfiction, business, science, children’s, hobbies, collecting, and other types of books.

J’aime Les Livres is a used bookstore located in McAllen, Texas, that has a bit of everything, from vintage to almost new! We also have comfy chairs, a fun kids’ section, packaged snacks, and cold beverages. Come visit us soon!

Neighbor Books is a family-owned independent bookstore located in McKinney, Texas.

New and used books, comic books and vinyls.

  • Bosslight
  • 123 E. Main St.
  • City: Nacogdoches
  • Phone: (936) 645-9800
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Gifts
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Specialty book store and t-shirt shop, with other local arts and much more!

We sell used and new books, every genre, every age. In addition we have Melissa and Doug items and a plethora of fun side items, like incense, tea drops, door mats, candles and 4Ocean bracelets.

The Haven Bookstore is Pampa’s only used bookstore.

DVD Movies & Books Half Price

  • DVD Movies & Books Half Price
  • 2874 Bonham St
  • City: Paris
  • Phone: (430) 228-1413
  • Type: Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Educational, Literary, Crime/Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy
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New books and DVD movies every week. Open 9:30-5:00 Mon-Sat and Sun 1:00-4:00. Hardbacks, paperbacks, Westerns, science fiction, thrillers, VHS movies, cassettes, vinyl record albums, and more!

LIT Java is a BIPOC, veteran, and women owned and operated independent bookstore located in Pearland, Texas. We use books and coffee as the catalyst to connect a diverse community of readers, learners, and coffee connoisseurs through curated literary experiences.

The Book Burrow
  • The Book Burrow
  • 401 W Pecan #G
  • City: Pflugerville
  • Suburb of: Austin
  • Phone: (512) 670-8441
  • Type: New books, Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Café/Food, Coffee/Tea, Curiosities, Gifts
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings, Storytime
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Embrace your weird.

  • The Unruly Cactus
  • 412 E. Queen Isabella Blvd Ste. C
  • City: Port Isabel
  • Phone: (956) 299-4144
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Gifts
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A local bookstore offering new books, coffee, espresso, tea, gifts, art, and jewelry. A community space fostering a love of books, life-long learning, and growth. Book clubs and other literary events hosted. A local bookstore is good for the soul.

Fleur Fine Books

  • Fleur Fine Books
  • 1720 Magnolia Ave. Ste 104
  • City: Port Neches
  • Phone: (409) 344-0876
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
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Fantastic Books at Fantastic Prices! New, used, collectible, and antiquarian books.

LIT Bookbar, located in Richmond, is more than just a bookstore. We are a community anchor slinging books and serving drinks.

The Main Street Bookshop delights in new and used books and bookish gifts. We are full-service bookshop located in Rockdale, Texas. Coffee is available, too!

  • Small Town Books
  • 152 S. Main St.
  • City: Rusk
  • Phone: (903) 393-6933
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Educational
  • Sidelines: Newspapers
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We carry books, homeschool curriculum, school supplies, board games, movies, video games, sports cards, and so much more.

  • Cactus Book Shop
  • 4 E. Concho Ave.
  • City: San Angelo
  • Phone: (325) 659-3788
  • Type: New books, Used books, Rare books
  • Specialty: Regional
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We are an independent bookstore specializing in Texana/Western Americana and Elmer Kelton books. 

  • Old Town Books
  • 506 S. Chadbourne St.
  • City: San Angelo
  • Phone: (325) 703-5151
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Newspapers
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Old Town books provides an oasis in West Texas where individuals can share and celebrate the written word.

The Twig Book Shop

The Twig Book Shop began its evolution in 1972. Currently located at the former Pearl Brewery on the Museum Reach of the Riverwalk, The Twig provides newly released books for children and adults as well as award-winning classics. The space at Pearl has become a venue for local and national poets and authors. The Twig makes books available for book clubs, schools, and conferences. The Texana collection makes The Twig a destination for history lovers near and far.

Pecantown Books and Brews exists to champion independence, foster community, and elicit conversation.

Copperfield's Books
  • Copperfield's Books
  • 8220 Louetta Rd., Suite 106
  • City: Spring
  • Suburb of: Houston
  • Phone: (832) 761-5559
  • Type: Primarily used with some new books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Crime/Mystery, YA
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Curiosities, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles
  • Events: Author Signings
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Copperfield’s Books is the reader’s bookstore, offering a trade credit program that discounts pre-read titles to 75% off cover price! This continually refreshes our broad selection of more than 50,000 pre-owned and new books, as well as unique gift items for book lovers of all ages. Family-owned and operated for more than 30 years, Copperfield’s was purchased from its founders in 2014 by the Smith family, who are also lifelong residents of the Spring/Klein community.

Charming new and used book store in Old Town Spring, Texas!

Good Books in the Woods, located in Spring, Texas just outside of The Woodlands, is a used and collectible bookstore.

Noteworthy

  • Noteworthy
  • 102 S Swenson St.
  • City: Stamford
  • Phone: (325) 773-5550
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Regional
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Noteworthy is a community bookstore in Stamford, Texas. We feature Texas authors and other artisans from the area.

Argos Brewhouse & Bookseller

Books, coffee, beer, wine, and a unique space to hang out with friends in Sweetwater, Texas.

Curio Mrvosa is a local, independent, mom-and-pop shop for the creative and the curious located in Taylor, Texas.

Formerly Libros Bookmobile, Libros Bookshop is now located inside Old Taylor High, Room 114 in Taylor, Texas. We specialize in Latine authors and stories.

  • Books on Blanche
  • 107 N. Blanche St.
  • City: Terrell
  • Phone: (469) 929-0383
  • Type: Used books
  • Specialty: Children's, Educational, Crime/Mystery, Regional, Science Fiction/Fantasy
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Curiosities, Gifts, Magazines, Newspapers
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Books on Blanche is a small town bookstore in a 100 year old building. It is family owned and operated with several titles to pick from. Truly a gem and everything is $3 and under. Our motto is “Knowledge should never be overpriced!”

Bookhound Haven is a themed bookstore, and we carry very limited genres to bring a more specific book buying experience! Our genres are romance, romantasy, fantasy, mystery and thriller. We carry these genres for kids and young adults as well.

The Stained Page
  • The Stained Page
  • 115 Main Street
  • City: Texarkana
  • Phone: (903) 691-0128
  • Type: New books, Used books, Primarily used with some new books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Educational, Literary, YA
  • Sidelines: Café/Food, Coffee/Tea, Gifts
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
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The Stained Page is a used bookstore and cafe in historic Downtown Texarkana, Texas. We specialize in fiction books and host events for local authors, children, and book clubs. We also are open to anyone who would like to host their own book club or event in our space.

The Book Attic

  • The Book Attic
  • 310 E. Main St.
  • City: Tomball
  • Suburb of: Houston
  • Phone: (281) 255-6050
  • Type: Primarily used with some new books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Puzzles, Toys/Games
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New and used books. Find new releases and school assigned reading. If we don’t have it we can order it.

Redbird Books is a family-owned used bookstore located in Victoria, Texas. While we specialize in used books, we do carry a selection of new books and bookish merchandise.

We are Victoria’s only independent bookstore. Stop by or visit us online and support reading in Victoria County.

Fabled Bookshop & Café

Located in the heart of downtown Waco, Texas, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe is Waco’s independent bookshop.

O'Brien's Bookshop
  • O'Brien's Bookshop
  • 310 S College St
  • City: Waxahachie
  • Suburb of: Dallas
  • Phone: (972) 937-0968
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Crime/Mystery, Regional, YA
  • Sidelines: Curiosities, Gifts, Puzzles, Toys/Games
  • Events: Author Signings
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A little haven for anyone who loves books. We specialize in a curated selection of new release and best-selling fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens and children. We also have games, puzzles and gifts for all ages, and Spanish-language books for children.

Paper Leaves Shop is a woman-owned independent bookstore in Waxahachie, Texas that has created a cozy sanctuary for book lovers as well as having a plant shop upstairs for plant parents.

Come visit us at Arts & Letters Bookstore’s second location in Weatherford, Texas.

An indie children’s bookshop in the RGV! Books, gifts, and toys for growing minds. We have a wonderful selection of children’s books, gifts, & toys plus, a small, but unique, offering of baby and toddler’s clothing and accessories. We also personalize a variety of items including bibs, burps, blankets, tops, and more! Weekly storytime, events, classes, parties, and more! Est. 2001

  • Buy the Book
  • 25162 Grogans Park Dr
  • City: The Woodlands
  • Phone: (832) 732-5164
  • Type: New books, Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles
  • Events: Storytime
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Buy the Book, located in The Woodlands, carries most all genres of books, both new and used. We also have a selection of journals, puzzles, greeting cards, candles, and other fun gift ideas.