I was departing the nearby Oak Valley Park North when I spotted this nearby community book box…read more It's hard to miss, painted in bright yellow with pink and blue and then white shutters on the front on a baby blue stand. Very cool, folks! Very cool. Inside, two stuffed shelves with mostly hardcovers and thrillers on the top and children's and young adult on the bottle. Lots of good stuff here and I was happy to add a couple of my own paperbacks to the collection as I'm trying to reduce my own home library just a litttle. This box is apparently not part of the Little Free Library system and doesn't need to be. It's perfectly fine by itself. Thanks! [Review 16030 overall - 217 in Texas - 1535 of 2021.]

This adorable Little Free Library stands in front of the Layland Museum of History. It's a brown…read morebox with white trim that makes it look like an actual library. Very cute. A single door secured by a magnetic catch, there is only one shelf inside and it's quite full. Mostly hardcovers today and nothing that caught my fancy. I did add two of the paperbacks from my home as I'm working towards reducing my library there. This is charter number 8733 (a low number!) and the steward is Christy Morton. The online caption reads, "With a grant from Andrew Carnegie, local residents worked to get a library built in Cleburne. The 1905 historic building housed the public library until 1978 when the city expanded and built a new library on West Henderson Street. The Layland Museum, which was located upstairs, was expanded to the lower floor and other collections began to be added. The Little Free Library pays tribute to the history of the Carnegie building and it's original purpose. Mollie Mims, local writer and Layland Mu [and then it's cut off.]" There is street parking. [Review 16050 overall - 235 in Texas - 1555 of 2021.]

Located in Alvarado's Carver Park, this red painted box is under the picnic pavilion and is easily…read moreaccessible. Hard to miss as it is painted a farm barn red with yellow trim and stands on a yellow post. It looks like there might once have been a plexiglass window but that's gone. The door is secured by a latch. As it's is here in the picnic area, it should be mostly okay from the elements. Three shelves inside, divided into Adult, Teen and Kids. Unfortunately, it's just a big jumble today. But free books are free books and that makes it A-OK. There is parking in the park and there are picnic tables nearby if you'd like to sit and read. [Review 16154 overall - 332 in Texas - 1660 of 2021.]

This box is located in the park and does not seem to be affiliated with the Little Free Library…read moreprogram. It is a bright green box with a single door. There is a small plaque on the box that reads, "Silver award project. Lily Dorris. Troop 2330. December 2020. Nicholas P. Sims Little Library." It also has the Girl Scouts logo. Inside the box, two shelves of books that now have four of my thrillers from my own library as I'm reducing my own library at home. None of the other books were interesting to me. [Review 16068 overall - 249 in Texas - 1573 of 2021.]

This large gray box is on a single wooden post in a residential neighborhood and is completely…read moreaccessible for all. (The pond area behind it is gated and is for residents only.) The box has a single door with a clear panel secured by a twist lock. The inside was stuffed with all sorts of interesting books including children's, reference and non-fiction. I was tempted by The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires but opted to leave it for the next patron. This is charter 128994 and there is no steward listed on the website. The caption reads, "Although the pond area is only for Mistletoe Hill Residents, the book box is located outside of the fence and is open for anyone to enjoy!" [Review 16038 overall - 224 in Texas - 1543 of 2021.]

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As a used book fan, I was happy to discover this little gem in Mineral Wells. I could have spent…read moremore time (and money) than I should have searching through everything. Kyrin (sp?) who I think is the owner was vey nice and helpful. I'll definitely be back to see what new treasures have come in.

From the owner: Step into a world of books at our new bookstore! Located downtown, our cozy, inviting space is not…read morejust a bookstore but a community hub where book lovers gather for author signings, book clubs, and creative workshops. We offer a curated selection of classics and bestsellers across genres. From mysteries to romance, there's something for everyone. Explore with us and find your next favorite read!

As I was leaving White Rock Lake Park, this library caught my eye. Peavy Road is quite busy and I…read morefeared stopping here so I continued to the next side street and was able to stop my vehicle there and pop over to the library. Painted a mint green with a wooden roof and wooden door that has a single clear panel, the library is quite full. I was able to add a couple of paperbacks to the collection as I am reducing the size of my own home library. I also grabbed a book to read today, Alex Trebek's biography that is now back into circulation. This is charter number 61091 and the online caption reads, "I have been enamored with the idea of the Little Free Library ever since I saw one for the first time while jogging in Tyler, TX. I said to myself "What IS this magic?!" Years later, I am finally the proud librarian of my very own Little Free Library. Fully stocked and ready for sharing. Let the adventure begin!" There is no steward contact information listed. [Review 752 of 2024 - 511 in Texas - 21783 overall]

Lucky Dogs Books is a book store that clearly serves its community. The store occupies one of the…read morehistoric former downtown Oak Cliff buildings on Jefferson. And the store is huge! There's a large corner with chairs up by the big glass windows that is very cozy. There are fans. Yeah. I love fans. I don't know if they have a book club but there is room for that! I didn't get a chance to really explore the store as I was on the hunt for children's books. I have to say that there was a very kind manager there to help, but children's books seemed to be everywhere in this midstore nook area that had children's books on shelves and in boxes on the floor. I didn't have the ability to get down low and check them all out. 75% of the books I looked at had some kind of minor boo boo. But I was realistic. If this was my child, I wouldn't care about that. They were clean. There were so many varieties. However, I was buying a gift and didn't know how the mother would feel. Really, most were in excellent shape considering we are talking kids here and I WAS looking for a two year old. In the end I found three highly regarded used books for $18 total. One had a spot of coffee or hot chocolate? Yum. lol Anyway, I found out they buy back books here. I can't really say that I absolutely understand the process, but I do know that STORE CREDIT is a big part of the plan. What a deal to keep recirculating books for reading. For those looking to make money on their books, they do offer cash for more current titles based on original sales price. They take into consideration condition and inflation. Just ask. Lucky Dog Books is a very intimate browsing experience. It's comfortable. They have DVDs, VHS tapes, Music - CD's, sets. And books. Check it out.

Good local independent book seller. They have a large selection of books that may well be of…read moreinterest to a diverse customer base.