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4.5 (78 reviews)
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Vannisa T.

This place is full of wonders and I can spend hours here. You can get lost wandering about. From the exterior you'd think the space couldn't possibly accommodate as many books as they have. There's so many books and it's all intimately organized. A place for bibliophiles to find refuge.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! Before I knew it, I was here for three hours!!! Insane experience, definitely the best I have been to. In LOVE

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Audrey H.

I went looking for a book by a specific author. probably a bad idea if you're looking for something specific. If you're looking for inspiration or to get into reading something new though, they have a massive selection. you could spend hours in here and still not see everything. the prices were more then i would like to pay for a used book but still cheaper than new books. like 6-10 dollars for a used condition book, which can be up to you on what you decide to spend. they also have chairs everywhere so you can sit down but the owners are kind, very hectic, but overall good store.

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Victoria M.

An amazing and wonderful adventure! The place is a maze. Books stacked to the ceiling, endless turns and genres to dive into. The front lady was very welcoming and can take you to a specific genre section you're looking for. A book lover can easily be here for hours. My only disappointment is the book prices. Some can be pretty pricey from $4-$25 for VERY used books. But, you can find some pretty interesting titles. Worth it. Tip: prices are in pencil inside the first few pages of the books.

The store is ready to explode with books! Every available space is packed with books!
Boris S.

I came to visit this shop while on a business trip to Houston. The shop seems to be housed inside a rather large home. Don't let the location fool you though. This house is packed with what seems like a million books! The shelves are close together and narrow and every free space is seemingly pack with books. I wouldn't call this an ideal configuration for browsing, especially on a first visit, unless you have lots of time available. You should be looking for something specific and begin to learn the order of the store. I walked out with two books only because the shop has an inventory of their stock. It blew my mind that someone took the time and effort to inventory *that* many books but they did. Otherwise I may have found myself empty handed. The staff (family run, maybe?) is very friendly and very willing to help customers locate books. The shop also has a very strong "old book" smell to it. Some people don't like it but I found it welcoming. Yes, we'd all like to see order and organization like a big box store but the sheer quantity/variety of books, the atmosphere, and the fact that everything is inventoried goes a long ways. If I lived in Houston then this would be my book store! A very solid 4/5!

Nice kids section to hunt through!

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An extensive collection of books. Just a wonderful place to spend hours browsing. We need more places like this.

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This place is so special. Take your time and enjoy getting lost in the many rows of gorgeous old books and more.

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Amazing book store. Endless selection. Prices are good and if they don't have a book they can find it.

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Becker's is a place full of treasures. The staff is friendly and helpful. You will be sure to leave with a unique find.

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I love this bookstore. I think they're the biggest independent bookstore in Houston. Several great classics.

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