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Books Abound

4.7 (16 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

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1 year ago

Very sweet and attentive owners! Adorable dog sits at the front. Very well priced books.

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11 years ago

Cool place with a bunch of old books. But, it only accepts cash or checks. Plus, there is a cute dog there.

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8 years ago

Nice place, plenty of selection and very friendly owner

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They are so friendly and helpful, Laura seems to know every book she has in her shop which is a great time saver when searching for that one missing book.

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Kaboom Books

Kaboom Books

4.5
(137 reviews)
16.6 mi
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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"!

If you were looking for a super niche or unusual book, I think this store could be interesting to…read moresearch through. But I wouldn't go in there expecting they have standard classics or well known titles in stock. They had a large section of diaries/journals/letters, which was really cool and I might return one day to purchase something out of that section. Most of the books I looked at more closely though seemed in fair to poor condition (brown spots, sun/light damage, and or damaged bindings), and I felt the prices were a little high taking those things into consideration. I also witnessed something odd: a worker was giving another customer hassle for picking up something off a shelf that had a price tag on it - the worker said it wasn't for sale and that wasn't really a price tag, and then complained about the situation loudly to what seemed to be another customer. It just left me feeling a little uncomfortable.

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Murder by the Book

Murder by the Book

4.2
(86 reviews)
18.1 mi
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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.

Picked up some new reads at one of my favorite book stores in Houston. Murder By The Book…read more specializes in mystery, crime, and fantasy genres. It offers an array of books, including new, used, first editions, and collectibles, and hosts author events. The knowledgeable staff provides personalized recommendations, creating a welcoming atmosphere for readers. While in today I picked up Oyinkan Braithwaite novels: My sister the serial killer and Cursed Daughters. An employee informed me that she would have a book signing 11/13. Perfect timing! I can't wait to meet her. The other two books I purchased were Death in a Budapest Butterfly and Play the fool. Murder by the Book is a book lovers dream. The little girl in me gets excited every time I step in.

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