If you’re looking to pick up a few good reads, below we’ve featured 10 of the best independent bookstores in Texas.
1. Monkey and Dog Books
Whether you’re browsing for yourself, or looking for a gift for the book lover in your life, Monkey and Dog Books has it all. This independent bookstore, located in Fort Worth, was first established in 2013, and has only grown since then.
Take a look at Monkey and Dog Books’ selection of titles and start browsing. From fiction to psychology to children’s and more, you’ll find every genre imaginable here. If you feel like learning a little more about Texas, check out their curated list of Texas Titles.
Get in touch with Monkey and Dog Books today!
2. Kaboom Books
This bookstore, located in Houston, Texas, is the perfect place for any lover of unique books to visit. Stocked with only used books, Kaboom Books sells both in print titles, and rare out-of-print books.
Check out all the different genres Kaboom Books stocks, including math, travel literature, earth science, psychology, religion, and memoirs, just to name a few. You can head down to this bookstore to browse all their titles in person, or give them a call if you’re wondering whether they have a particular title in stock.
Get in touch with Kabooms Books today by visiting their contact page.
3. Brazos Bookstore
This Houston independent bookstore was first established in 1974. Since its opening, Brazos Bookstore has strived to provide their customers with the best customer service possible, to help you find you next favorite book.
Are you in the market for something new to read? Brazos Bookstore has every genre under the sun. Whether you’re interested in fiction, art, biographies, or literary collections, Brazos Bookstore can help you find your next book. While you’re shopping, why not take a look at all the giftware Brazos Bookstore also offers?
Head over to Brazos Bookstore’s contact page to give them a shout.
4. Murder by the Book
Located in Houston, this bookstore is perfect for all lovers of mystery novels. The store was first opened in 1980, and is currently one of the United States’ oldest and largest bookstore specializing in mystery novels.
Murder by the Book offers plenty of selections for fellow mystery lovers. Considering subscribing to their Book of the Month option, where you’ll get a brand-new book every month to read. They also have a Crime Fiction Legends option. You may also want to take a look at all of their bestsellers!
Visit Murder by the Book’s contact page and get in touch.
5. BookPeople
If you’re in the Austin, Texas area looking for something new to read, then be sure to check out BookPeople. This indie bookstore first opened its doors in 1970, and have made a name for themselves as a friendly, welcoming bookstore.
Whether you’re looking for a particular title or just feel like browsing, BookPeople’s selection of books is sure to please. They have a wide range of genres, including design, drama, fiction, pets, nature, and true crime. They also have a selection of giftware you’ll want to check out!
Head over to their contact page and give them a call.
6. The Tattered Jacket Bookstore
This bookstore in Lancaster, Texas is the perfect place to spend some time browsing for books. The Tattered Jacket Bookstore specializes in rare and hard-to-find used books. So if you’ve been searching for a title that’s impossible to find, or you’re looking for a unique gift for someone, this bookstore should be your go-to.
If you feel like just checking out what they’ve got, you can browse this store’s collection by category. They carry titles ranging from architecture to cooking to fiction, so you’re sure to find something interesting!
Give The Tattered Jacket Bookstore a call today!
7. Dead Tree Books
When you visit this bookstore located in San Antonio, Texas, you’ll be visiting a team of passionate book lovers who will go out of their way to help you find the perfect book.
Dead Tree Books carries a huge range of titles, so you’ll be guaranteed to find something you like. Take a look at their selection of both paperback, hardcover, and children’s books when you head into the store. You’ll also want to remember to take a look at their recommendations!
Get in touch by scrolling to the bottom of their homepage and filling out their online form!
8. The Published Page Bookshop
Located in Cleburne, Texas, The Published Page Bookshop is the perfect place for anyone looking for a new book to read. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and will make sure you leave with a book you’re going to love.
If you’re not sure what book you’re looking for, feel free to browse their selection by category. They have a huge range which includes art, fiction, genealogy, history, and music. No matter what you’re in the mood for, The Published Page Bookshop will help you find it.
Visit their contact page and get in touch today!
9. Burrowing Owl Books
This quaint little bookstore, located in Canyon, Texas, is passionate about books and literature. When you visit Burrowing Owl Books, you can expect to be greeted by knowledgeable staff who will love nothing more than helping you find your next book.
Visit Burrowing Owl Books’ online bookstore to start browsing their titles. From art to fiction to boxed sets, you’ll be sure to find something to delight you. They also sell games and puzzles to keep you occupied even after you finish your new book!
Get in touch with Burrowing Owl Books today!
10. Blue Willow Bookshop
Blue Willow Bookshop first started as Musabelle’s Books in 1973. Although the store has since changed names and ownership, it continues to be local favorite for those in the Houston, Texas area.
If you have a particular title that you’re looking for in mind, use Blue Willow Bookshop’s search tool to see if you can find it. You may want to join one of their book clubs, to keep up with like-minded readers! They also have various subscriptions and bundles that you might find worthwhile too.
Head over to their contact page and get in touch!