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Deep Vellum Books is a gem. Let me tell you why…read more Deep Vellum Books is the storefront and headquarters of Deep Vellum Books & Publishing, a nonprofit literary arts organization and the largest publisher of literature in translation in the US (I did not know that!!!!). They stock their own titles as well as a curated selection of literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. I visited with my family (dad, stepmom, adult siblings, husband) last weekend, and we spent way more time in the store than we expected to given the store's size. It's not large, but the store is packed with interesting and unusual and harder to find titles. I started to read a book's dusk jacket flap blurb, which led to a conversation about the book with the staff in the shop. (I bought it, I already read it, I loved it.) It's that kind of store - I was walking around, reading blurbs out loud to my family - finding book after book that piqued my interest. I left with a book, my siblings with two or three each, and my dad with at least one. There were six of us, and we bought maybe 8 books. The staff working the day we were visited were incredible, chatting with us about books, telling us about Deep Vellum, and answering our questions about their events. It's clear that people who work at Deep Vellum love books and that always makes shopping at a bookstore more wonderful. (I'm not sure I would have taken home the book I did if I hadn't chatted with a store employee for a few minutes about it - it's a little out of my wheelhouse - but I loved and I'm so glad I picked it up). The store hosts book clubs which sound amazing. I mean how many bookstores offer a "Homer Out Loud" book club that meets to read Homer's epics out loud once a week!? Or has a book club called "Underdogs in Space" that meets once a month to talk about underread sci-fi books?! If you're in Deep Ellum and you love to read anything at all - make your way over to Deep Vellum. It's a great organization and a great bookstore. I couldn't love it more.

The perfect place to read a book or catch up with a friend!…read more I stopped by Wild Detectives for a midday pick-me-up. They have a lot of cozy seating options and a unique selection of books/vinyl records! I got the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Matcha and absolutely loved it! It wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of cinnamon. Will absolutely be back!

It's a small space, but I love how involved they are in the community! They host events often & I…read morewas there for a talk. I got a sangria while my husband got a latte. Both were good! I wish they had more drink options, but I recognize it's a smaller bar area.

Rude disinterested service and we were generally surprised given that we always check reviews…read morebefore giving our business. Selection was nothing that appealed to four of us so we'd say there are a ton of better bookstores in the area choose any of them over this one. Prices were too high and unrealistic so there isn't even decent value to be found. Advice: skip this one!

I walk into many bookstores, and the children's section is where I go to first. Interbang books has…read morea truly wonderful selection of children's books. I'm inspired when I'm in their store. It's not a big store, but it's filled with energy. The right kind of energy. The kind that makes you want to look at everything they have to offer. It's the week before Halloween and they have the most adorable Halloween woven bags for trick or treaters - or to fill the bags up with wonderful Halloween books for decorating your shelves. And while I was there I bought a stuffed tigger - yes, from Winnie-the-Pooh. I am a sucker for this story series. When I could t find the book I walked into this shop for, the employee was more than willing to help me, and did so efficiently. This bookstore has a great reputation in Dallas and when you walk into the shop, you know why they're loved.

I go here all the time! A hidden gem on Garland Road, hidden in a strip mall. Don't be fooled by…read morethe front, the place is huge and has so much depth. The pricing is pretty decent and the payout is organized by genres, every genre have its own room and section. Towards the back there is a records are there's even a chess board (that I have won at one too many times) it's a cool browsing spot to discover new(or old) books. The employees there are so welcoming. They let you browse and discover everything the store has to offer.

Closed when they're supposed to be open - guess they don't know how to change their hours on Google…read moremaps. I can smell the smoky, dusty, moldy books THROUGH THE DOOR.

Just gutted to hear that this wonderful little bookshop in Bishop Arts is going to be closing!…read more They had such a lovely curated little collection of both popular and rare books. I always found a treasure every time I went there. What on earth could replace it? It really felt like the heart of the Bishop Arts walkable shopping area. I love that this book shop paved the way for a lot of the other books shops that have eventually opened up in the neighborhood.

Yes, this original location is even smaller than the Deep Ellum location, but they absolutely make…read morethe most of the space - books and tchotchkes are everywhere. The service is great, and they have a pretty good selection considering the store is about the size of a postage stamp. This is not a store where you browse, sit, and relax. You can walk from one side of the store to another in about 2 seconds. But if you're in the area, it has some interesting titles, some interesting tchotchkes/gifts, and great customer service. Stop by if you're in the area.

This place is wonderful beyond measure. It's much more than a bookstore and has easily become one…read moreof my favorite local stops in the Dallas area. Truly great. Beyond the incredible and often surprising selection, the staff is wonderful, and it's the kind of place you never quite want to leave. Five stars.

From a vacant Laundromat in 1972 Dallas to locations in 16 states,seems their idea of recycling…read moreused books has prospered. This flagship location in north Dallas is a destination unto itself. I've spent hours in here over the years perusing the isles in amazement. If you're interested in a certain topic,they have a book or two for you. Also,the cafe has been upgraded from a basic coffee shop and now serves good looking light meals. The vinyl department is nothing to sneeze at so, go get that Englbert Humperdinck Christmas Album for the holidays. Antique or first editions? Got em. 1960s Life magazines? Check. I say this place is not to be missed.... Go! * Note another missing review

Kinokuniya is a great, authentic spot for those who love all things Japanese. From manga, anime,…read moreanime goodies, anime soundtracks, art books, CDs, novels, gundams, language books, and even cute stationary. If you like to collect manga and want to see a huge variety of selections, this is the place. I really like that they also have a selection of manga in Japanese! The art book aisle is awesome. It's hard to find art books in other bookstores, and even places like Barnes and Noble won't have a selection as varied as Kinokuniya. Despite the endless aisles of manga, I've surprisingly noticed that they're missing a few decently known manga. Unless I keep missing it, I've never seen The Case Study of Vanitas in their aisle, but they have the author's other work, Pandora Hearts, in there, for example. I would also say Kinokuniya is limited with their selection of anime goodies. I like that they're all very much authentic and different from your typical anime store selling pop figures and easy to find Bandai/Banpresto stuff, but their blind box selections are also becoming easy to find in other places because it's all the mainstream shows. Overall, if you're looking to expand your collection, this is the place to go.

I love this store, so many cute trinkets! I made the mistake of visiting the NYC location first…read morewhich is humongous, this one is a quarter of the one I'd been to previously. Pricing of everything is super marked up, stationary can range upwards of $20 for certain notebooks!

The Barnes & Noble across from NorthPark mall is one of the best ones in the Dallas area. It's one…read moreof the largest B&N I have been in, and it's well designed. I was very impressed with the children's Halloween book selections here. And their displays were true visions that would make any child happy. I also like all the extras offered - like little ghost coin purses that look like the ones from the early 20s. You know what I'm talking about, little beaded coin purses with a little fringe Om the bottom. But with ghosts in them. lol! The people working there were happy, and that says a lot about a store to me. I asked a few questions and they were very knowledgeable and quickly answered my questions with confidence. It was a great experience and there were many people buying books early in the morning. It's a great way to start your day.

I am a fan of Barnes & Noble and this is a really nice store! The staff was very warm and…read morewelcoming as customers walked in and responsive and helpful when anyone needed assistance. I found a nice selection of crossword puzzles which is what I came here for (yes I am a little old school, I know!).

This great bookstore used to be the old Church building of Holy Trinity. They have taken good care…read moreof it, and the Church presense and Iconography is still present. They have not removed the crosses on top of The Church. If you are looking for theological books, Bible linguistics, or a great selection of Bibles, I would highly recommend this store. It is right by Dallas Theological Seminary, and right next door to a great coffee shop. The only draw back is that their hours should be longer. 9am-4pm, excluding Sunday.

You need theological or Christian books? This is the perfect place to visit. The staff is always…read morefriendly and willing to help me find just what I am looking for. If it is not in the store, they attempt to locate it online for me. I have sent my friends and family to this bookstore. You don't need to be a seminary student to shop here. I wish there were more Christian bookstores like the DTS book center.

A truly lovely and cozy bookshop inside the Joule Hotel. The books are all publications from…read more Taschen Publishers. The books are all available to purchase and I settled on Gustav Schwab's Greek Myths. Surprisingly, the book prices were not horrible. I spent only like $30.00 on a beautifully bound and illustrated addition to my personal home library. The service in the book store was excellent. They were friendly, engaging, and made effort to connect with each of us inside the store. The staff's engagement facilitated all of us book lovers visiting and having a wonderful time together inside of the store. Pro Tip: On Sundays at 2:30, they have an afternoon tea/champagne service in the library. But, if you plan on coming to it, advance reservations are required.

Service, Selection & Value: all great! And a classy place to boot! I must come back to shop…read morethere very soon or prior to Valentine's--at the latest.