Below is a list of the top and leading Bookstores in Houston. To help you find the best Bookstores located near you in Houston, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Houston’s Best Bookstores:
The top rated Bookstores in Houston are:
- Barnes and Noble – the largest bookstore on the internet with more than 1 million titles ready for delivery
- Brazos Bookstore – opened its doors to the public with the aim to help in the growth of the emerging Houston literary scene
- Blue Willow Bookshop – has a large selection of books for adults and children
- Murder By The Book – features a wide collection of mystery and thriller books
- Kaboom Books – offers old and used books that are still great for reading and research purposes
Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble is the largest bookstore on the internet with more than 1 million titles ready for delivery. There are various genres of books available to choose from. Furthermore, the online shop makes a convenient option for customers to browse through their collections. They also have leading technology for touchscreen and downloading books in seconds. Moreover, there are bestsellers, textbooks, ad audiobooks. There are also fiction books ranging from general fiction to thrillers. There are also collectibles, puzzles, and strategy games displayed.
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Location:
Address: 12850 Memorial Dr Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77024,
Phone: (713)-465-5616
Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2643
Reviews:
”Always a great environment. The staff is always helpful. I was able to call and inquire about a book I wanted and they even offered to hold it at the register for me. Love going here.” – Sidewalk Tha Villain
Brazos Bookstore
Brazos Bookstore opened its doors to the public with the aim to help in the growth of the emerging Houston literary scene. They provide personalized service and passionate curation. Furthermore, the bookstore supports all writers and readers. They have partnered with the University of Houston Creative Writing Program, the Annual Poet, and many more. There are also collaborations with other cultural organizations. Moreover, they commit to the highest level of service ad expertise. There are books with topic s on architecture, fiction, design, and many more. They also display gift cards, audiobooks, and indie next titles.
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Location:
Address: 2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (713)-523-0701
Website: brazosbookstore.com
Reviews:
”They were so incredibly nice! I’d ordered online and was in the area and they were able to get my order ready for me super quickly.” – Karen Brownman
Blue Willow Bookshop
Blue Willow Bookshop has a large selection of books for adults and children. There are also games, gifts, and events fit for the whole family. The bookstore has provided quality products and services for more than 20 years. Their services include online ordering and porch pickup. For online ordering, they pre-order books for the customers if there are no stocks present. They also provide convenient pickup for the ordered books and other products. Moreover, there are gift cards that may be bought in-store and online. It is great for students and bookworms. There are book clubs welcoming book lovers to the group.
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Location:
Address: 14532 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281)-497-8675
Website: bluewillowbookshop.com
Reviews:
”This bookshop is so quaint and absolutely adorable! The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly, which makes your visit even better! I happened to visit with my book club when Abbi Waxman was visiting and I will definitely return for future events and literary needs.” – Kristin BDula McIntee
Murder By The Book
Murder By The Book features a wide collection of mystery and thriller books. It s one of the oldest and largest mystery specialty bookstores in the country. The bookstore opened its doors to the public in 1980. Furthermore, there are more than 25,000 books about crime, murder, and mystery. They have book signing events from top mystery book authors. this include Patricia Cornwell, P.D. james, Dick Francis, and many more. Moreover, there are more than 200 featured authors joining the fun in reading and writing. Their inventory includes collectibles, paperbacks, and first editions. There are also used books to collect and read.
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Location:
Address: 2342 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (713)-524-8597
Website: murderbooks.com
Reviews:
”I went down to Houston to “Murder By the Book” for an author visit. I found it charming with very pleasant staff. There is something magic about an independent book store.” – Bill Wehrmacher
Kaboom Books
Kaboom Books offers old and used books that are still great for reading and research purposes. It is a general-purpose bookstore complete with various genres of books. Furthermore, they provide the complexity of ideas and a well-maintained collection of ideas. They encourage social discourse e in the confines of the Houston neighborhoods. Moreover, there are more than 100,000 books from long out-of-print titles to the current ones. There are also 84 different sections dividing their haul of books. Some of the sections are literature, history, and fiction.
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Location:
Address: 3116 Houston Ave #6736, Houston, TX 77009
Phone: (713)-869-7600
Website: kaboombooks.com
Reviews:
”Amazing bookstore filled with unique and rare titles. The owner is a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to chat with. Come here prepared to browse for a while – they have over 100,000 books, 3 rooms, and LOTS to see.” – Jayme Hunt
Jeanie Burford is a reporter for Kev’s Best. After graduating from UCLA, Amy got an internship at a local radio station and worked as a beat reporter and producer. Jeanie has also worked as a columnist for The Brookings Register. Amy covers economy and community events for Kev’s Best.