Houston's Best Bookstore

Collector’s one-stop shop for comics, toys, games, posters, shirts and sports memorabilia. Online trades and inventory available.

Reviews:

• “Great Selection!”
• “Best Comic-Book Store in Town!”
• “Awesome Place”
• “Best place to get your geek on”
• “Best of the best”

Third Planet

A tiny store that nevertheless carries more mysteries and thrillers than any other in town.

Reviews:

• “Best of independent bookstores in Houston!”
• “Service with a Smile-like in the good old days!”
• “Best Bookstore Anywhere!”

Tips: Murder by the Book was the first shop in town to carry author Sue Grafton, famous for her alphabetically titled Kinsey Millhone Mysteries series, F is for First.

Murder By The Book or email Murder By The Book

Edgy and hip bookstore and art space in lower Westheimer.

Reviews:

• “I heart Domy”
• “You just have to see for yourself”
• “unlike any bookstore you’ll ever go in houston!”

Tips: Domy also hosts regular in-store events including movie nights, music and toy trading parties.

Domy or email Domy

This unique literary landmark has Houston’s finest selection of contemporary poetry and novels, and a knockout reading series.

Reviews:

• “My Favorite Bookstore”
• “Brazos Bookstore”
• “A real bookstore”

Tips: Ask the staff if you can’t find something and they’ll try to locate it or order it for you.

Brazos Bookstore

Shop for books, music and more in a warm, relaxing and customer-friendly environment.

Tips: Most locations have an in-store cafe, featuring caffeinated specialty drinks and a small selection of baked goods.

Borders or email Borders

Independent bookstore with new books in the front and gently used books in back. Regular author appearances and book groups.

River Oaks Bookstore

An easy-access resource for books of any stripe, with impressive children’s, business and bestseller sections.

Barnes & Noble

Bookstore open since 1972 offers new and used books, music, movies, software. Buys used books and more from the public.

Half-Price Books

Independent bookstore carries all genres of new books, but specializes in children’s and adult fiction. Also sells gifts, games, toys.

Tips: Blue Willow hosts weekly children’s story times and sing-alongs. Call the shop for a schedule.

Blue Willow Bookshop

Used bookstore specializes in literary and scholarly titles, especially history, philosophy, art, architecture and famous novels. Some antiquarian books available.

Quarter Price Books

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