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    Brazos Bookstore

    4.4 (99 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ericka S.

    I think Brazos Bookstore has changed a lot over the years in terms of curation, but I still think of it as a high quality bookstore and a survivor of the ongoing bookstore purge, so to speak. During my university days, when it was under different ownership and management, it was a lot easier to find theory and other academic books. Nowadays, there is even more of an emphasis on fiction. With that said, however, anyone should be able to walk into the store and find something they like. I was even able to get a Nelson Algren book recently just by calling and inquiring if it was in stock. To me, Amazon and most other bookstores cannot top that. On a different note, I thought seeing a dog walking around the store was cool. (Haha!) Finally, while thinking about Brazos, I remembered a great talk and book signing featuring author Hanif Abdurraqib, which was held at the store a few years back. This event, among other reasons, convinced me to keep doing business with Brazos Bookstore. We should support small, independent bookstores as much as we can.

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    Gina C.

    Such a cute bookstore!! We spent over an hour here on a weekend looking for books. Extremely helpful employees and a great staff recommendation wall with descriptions of books to try. I'll definitely be back in the future to help out this local business!!

    Didn't need another pen (or two) but I did need a new pen pouch. Love my new denim pouch! And my free bookmark.
    Mynika C.

    People who know me know that I love books, reading, and bookstores. I finally made my way to Brazos Bookstore after having it saved for so long. Given the times, they have taken great measures to keep staff and customers safe during the pandemic. There are options for contactless/curbside pickup, only a certain amount of people in the store at once, hand sanitizer, and masks are required. Social distancing is definitely in place and it is highly appreciated! I was so excited to finally visit so I took my time and explored the place. The staff members are very friendly and helpful. I love the setup of Brazos and I cant wait to go back and actually purchase some books. (I bought some pens and a pen pouch and no books since I put myself on a strict 'do not buy anymore books until you read the ones you have ban.' Yikes, haha) Anyway, I love Brazos and you should check it out!

    Aryani N.

    Nice small intimate bookstore where you can get to know employees get recommendations. Pens/ paper accessories are available to purchase. It's a great local neighborhood bookstore to support.

    Stacy L.

    Nice independent bookstore with a good selection of various genres. There was a very cute children's area. Also a nice selection of non-book items like pens, calendars, journals and affirmation cards.

    Jordan B.

    Awesome awesome book shop. Relatively small but it has such a personalized touch. This shop specializes in new books - which for the most part were published recently (go somewhere else for your classics or used books). That being said, prices here are higher - and they primarily offer hardcovers it seems. Just be aware of that going in. I LOVE how the shopkeepers write their own little handwritten reviews of their favorite books in the shop (as seen in picture). Honestly just going here to scope out new books is a great idea. Highly recommend - just understand that this place is pricier and specializes in new books/hardcovers.

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    Great selection, nice staff. This is a friendly neighborhood bookstore and recommend it.

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    Amazing selection and knowledgeable staff make this a go-to for poetry and travel books

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    staff so rude and condescending, Extremely limited selection. No reason to go back here.

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    Will not allow you in without a face mask. Extremely rude. I hope Amazon puts them under.

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    I'm sure I would have found plenty to purchase but I needed to use a bathroom and they don't have one!

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