What a unique bookstore! I came here with some friends for the Book Crawl and as soon as I walked…read morein, I knew I was in for a treat. There are so many options to choose from (fiction, art, and you can literally spend hours walking around through every nook and cranny. We met the owners and they were so nice! They will gladly tell you about the store and even give you recommendations. These are used books so they are priced lower than regular books. For parking, it is street parking so you may have to walk a bit. Shoutout to their welcome sign "We couldn't be more open"!

Kaboom earns 5 stars for being everything a great bookstore should be: knowledgable owners, great…read moreselection, excellent service, and fair pricing. On two recent occasions I've called to ask whether they have a particular book, they had the answers in a minute, and set aside the books for me. There is a friendly resident cat and two dogs, and the store has the wonderful scent of old paper which brings back my childhood bookstore and library (the old paper smell; the cat and dogs are a bonus).

Overpriced. NOT 'quarter price' at all. At all, at all…read more Dusty. Smells. Cramped. Poorly handwritten signs everywhere. Poor selection in each of 9-10 genres that interests me. Didn't bother greeting us... Unless you're specifically looking for a specific edition of something written in say, the 50s, I'd say don't bother.

Great for pre-2020, historical, and lost media titles! Owner in the store has hand catalogued the…read morestore and has vast knowledge about the world and his inventory.

I LOVE local bookstores & this one is one of the best in Houston in my humble opinion…read more First off, the place is huge with a large selection to match. If you're a mystery, crime, or espionage lover, this place is for you. And if you aren't, there's a good chance this place will still have something that will catch your eye. The staff is kind & passionate about reading. There's even staff-recommended books which is always fun. This place holds book signings, crafts, & other engaging events. Most of the time when I visit, there's something going on. The community building they facilitate is amazing! It's a cozy space with a well-defined personality where you can lose yourself between the bookshelves.

If you like murder books this is all that they sell here. Unfortunately I made a comment to my…read morePartner about some of the items on the very top shelf, the older lady that works there stated loudly "items on top shelf are not for sell." Which at no time I did ask her if anything was for sell, she just was listening to my conversation with my partner. As for books I didn't stay long in this store to really buy anything.

A hidden gem for art lovers, this indie bookstore is packed with beautifully curated titles on…read moreeverything. Definitely not my speed but great for those who love the arts! They have a gallery upstairs which was nice to look at. It is a lot smaller than most book stores within the loop but def a place to visit.

The clerk couldn't get off his phone long enough to help me, which is a shame because otherwise I…read morewould have a nice selection of books.

A definite Houston staple and a must visit for any book lover…read more Brazos Bookstore is bright, spacious and always spotlessly clean. They have a private, kids area/room in the back, which my kids enjoy very much so they often head straight there upon entering the store. The kids' area isn't as filled to the brim like the big chain bookstores, so my girls don't get overwhelmed with choices. Their displays are changed frequently so there's always new things to look at. The stuff gives knowledge recommendations, are always patient and friendly. They host many book events in person and on zoom. They also have a great stationery selection. I just love this bookstore.

Still a repeat customer to Brazos. I recently remembered my original review and wanted to share…read morethat they now have Spanish language books available, which is pretty great, and also still a very kind staff that is also so diverse and really reflects "Houston".

This place is unique they offer free books organized by genre. There's a wide selection, and you…read moresimply check out at the counter. Parking is limited, but it didn't feel overly crowded when I visited. They do take donations and is a non profit book store. I really like the model of this place.

What a great service they offer Houston. FREE BOOKS!!! The space is comfortable and easy to…read morenavigate. Books are organized by genre. There's a great kids' section and resources for teachers too. I especially enjoy volunteering to shelve books.

Great imported large coffee table specialty bookstore in the River Oaks Shopping area…read more Instant greeting as entered store and helpful as walked around looking at their beautiful books that were more like art pieces. This is not your typical book store and expect to pay luxury prices however these books would make a unique gift for a new home owner or someone who is hard to shop for. Worth a look!!

Popped in to Barnes and noble while in the river oaks area and after a facial. Felt great to be…read moreback in a Barnes and noble! Browsed for a bit through the books before taking some time at the cafe to do some work. Their book selection is massive from upstairs and downstairs to the kind staff I highly recommend

Huge selection of books, comics and manga to choose from, also a lot of collectible items…read more Great price on different articles for artists. Service was ok since it's a library and workers let you walk around the store with liberty but there's always someone close in case you need help. In my case I don't like to be asked too many times if I need help :) Really quiet place to enjoy a good book.

Fun place to explore and worth checking out regularly. So much stuff! Found so many Christmas gifts…read morethat were a big hit and enjoyed being thoughtful in my gift giving rather than just clicking to buy. And honestly, the prices were great. $16 for a velvet journal with a pen, $15 for a vintage beaded tree topper and $10 for a vintage Wilton candy mold. And the clerks were so fun to chitchat with! I'll be back!

Told to go check out at another counter. The way the guy with the beard just waived me off! I will…read morenot be coming back. Estate Sales are cheaper and the nostalgia unlimited . I actually shop Poshmark and pay the shipping. The printers trays are way over priced. Not a good idea too look down on someone because I'm not dressed up today. I've been coming for years. You lost a sale.