What a cool gift shop. They have little bit of everything. Books, records, candles, crystals,…read morestickers, t-shirts, tchotchkes. Lots and lots of saucy, sassy sayings emblazoned on things. You could spend hours checking out all the little curios they have in this hipster, LGBTQ-friendly space.

Such a cute shop! One of my all time favorite spots to be in Downtown McKinney! Love the owners and…read morestaff!

Such an amazing Christian bookstore and coffee shop! The book selection was…read moreincredible--thoughtfully curated and full of meaningful reads. The atmosphere was welcoming, the people were so kind, and it truly felt like a place you want to stay awhile. It's a great study spot--peaceful, cozy, and inspiring. Whether you're grabbing coffee, finding your next book, or settling in to study, this place is a gem. I'll definitely be back!

This place is my favorite lunch time getaway! You just walk in to peace. The staff is always kind…read moreand accommodating. The coffee and teas are really good quality and taste. The food and pastries are yummy. There's space to study, gather, or just roam around looking at all the books, cards, journals, mugs. I've gotten unique gifts for people I love and they loved them. I'm so grateful that I work about 3 minutes away. I can pop in anytime.

Clean, bright, and friendly neighborhood bookshop. They have a variety of used books and a small…read morearea to sit and read. I liked how their space was roomy and modern. The book prices were higher than half price but still a great price for its location and for a used book. It's also decorated so creatively and neatly organized with books. Stop by and grab street parallel parking.

Yikes! I brought 7 books in to sell. Current and popular books all in great shape (except the…read morespine on pretty girls). They offered me a whopping $3! I then decided to still take a look around. And it's all VERY old titles. Like stuff you'd see at an estate sale. Not a single book I saw under $9.99. Disorganized as all get out. Only be "genre" not by author. So good luck finding anything you may be looking for. I left and went to a half priced books where they offered me $16 for those same books! This place won't last long

Easy to access location, plenty parking, good selection in this location…read more Compared to "local" second hand books stores, prices are higher, but this is a great operation, well run and organized with a great offering of books, music, and related items. This location does a great job lifting up PRIDE, and highlights minority authors and banned books. FanGirl for that. Many Yelpers verbalize complaints about low exchange rate on books we bring in. I also observe this. But I am glad for the opportunity to lower my haul by selling books. I rarely leave with less than one toteful of purchases so anything helps.

As you can see from the picture, I took several items to sell. Amongst them 7 PS4 games, 16 regular…read moreDVDs, 4 Blu-ray DVDs, 6 books in new condition signed by the author, 2 other hardbacks with the dust jackets, and a brand new monopoly game. The offer I received was $31. It wasn't an offer, it was an insult. I sincerely wouldn't bother selling to this particular store. Their offer was absolutely worthless.

This place is so fantastic -- it's nearly a temple of awesomeness. Staff are incredible. Selection…read moreis other worldly. Truly a noteworthy experience just to visit this store. Will be back SOON!!

Recycle Books Records is a true Texas gem!…read more This amazing used bookstore and record store is located in the heart of Denton, TX inside a 100+-year-old opera house. They have been independently and family-owned for over 40 years, and they are a must-stop for all book and music lovers out there. This store is HUGE with over half-a-million books, movies, music and memorabilia. However, I think what makes them extra special is the curated selection of Horror and Thriller books, including some very unique collectibles. I am more into contemporary, so keep in mind those books are located on the top floor of their second building. Their children's book section was also incredible but frankly I didn't have the patience to go through them. This store can be a little overwhelming so definitely take a breath and ask for help if you can't find the genre you are looking for.

Best stationary store in DFW! Love the Campus smooth paper and the pen selection. The other cute…read morestuff is a bonus.

Located in the Mitsuwa marketplace this little stationery store has so many cute stickers and…read morebooks. Good place to walk around and look at cute things in general and then go off to the food court and enjoy a meal. Super nice staff and although it is small, it is PACKED with so many goodies. A bit on the expensive side as far as stationery goes, but still cute to look at and splurge a little.

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!

The Wild Detectives had been on my Dallas bucket list for years, so I was quite excited to finally…read moremake my way to the Bishop Arts District and experience it for myself. First of all, the Bishop Arts District itself is incredibly charming. Block after block of unique shops ranging from bookstores and bakeries to candle shops, candy stores, coffee spots, and little boutiques. It's exactly the kind of neighborhood I loveeeee exploring while traveling and if I lived in Dallas, I'd probably frequent this area often. As for The Wild Detectives, the concept alone immediately appealed to me...bookstore meets cafe meets bar meets restaurant. That combination will pretty much always grab my attention. I love to read, I love to eat. The space has a pretty relaxed, community oriented vibe, and during my Saturday morning/early afternoon visit, there were plenty of people working, reading, chatting, and hanging out both inside and on the patio. My one slight disappointment was that the bookstore side itself was smaller than I expected and didn't have quite as extensive a selection as I had imagined. That said, I still managed to leave with a few great additions for my ever growing TBR pile. Overall, this was a worthwhile stop and one I may revisit the next time I'm in Dallas.

Spoiler Alert: Don't come to this place expecting to pull up to a house that has books in it!…read more That was exactly what I did and was shocked when I pulled up to a leased corner spot of a large building. Not to be disappointed or discouraged, I forged ahead inside, only to be completely delighted! Inside it really did feel like a house with books. The ambiance was fun, thoughtful and creative, and actually brought pages of the books within to life. The service here was friendly and warm. The young lady at the counter greeted us warmly and was helpful answering the many questions we had. If you are into bookstores, this is a "don't miss it!".

Indie bookstores are my favorite - and this space is adorable! It's not big, but it's packed with…read moregreat books, beautiful decor, and even a used book area. Personally, I love stores with personality. You know the place, where there are little built ins for sitting, and slanted walls, and a wall of vintage books designed as art that make you stop and just want to take it in. Thats this place.... Just charming. The kids section is pure magic! Whomever designed it did it thoughtfully. There's a top shelf that really paints the picture. It has an umbrella with clouds on it, along with crowns and swords. It just makes you want to hang out in this room all day. And this room is filled with stories waiting to be told. Books waiting to be read. Chairs waiting for children to sit in them. Just lovely!

Came here for a book signing and discussion with Joey Graceffa and the employees here were amazing…read more I had a fan gift for Joey that was so special and the manager told the person taking our photo that I needed more time to show him my gift. Thank you so much to the manager that really helped me show my gift to Joey and to all the employees that were wonderful at this event.

Today was my first time to go to the Stonebriar Mall Barnes & Noble store, and I was impressed with…read moretheir selections. It's one of the biggest B&N stores I have been to so far. The children's area had the most toys I've ever seen at any of these places. And even thought it's large, I saw things that remind me of what a thoughtful bookstore should have in it. Children sitting on benches reading and laughing. Teens talking about the books they're buying and looking forward to reading that story. And adults having fun with their children. And I must say, isn't that what a bookstore should be about? Laughter, imagination, excitement to read. It truly made my heart happy to see and feel their joy as I walked through the book isles. There's a B&N store close to my house, and I never see or feel what I experienced at this store. That speaks volumes to me. And yes, I bought a book. Every year I look for that special Halloween book I can share with my granddaughter. Today I added the children's book, "We Are Already Haunting Here" by Gideon Stere. I can't wait to share it with her!

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.

Came here for the first last last week 15 minutes before closing (I know!!) but they were so kind…read moreand helpful. The ppl who worked there are incredibly knowledgeable and can offer wonderful suggestions if you tell them the genres/writers you like, no matter how niche! They had a lovely array of diverse books--they featured books, authors, languages, genres, and themes from all backgrounds. There were lots of translated books and books they published there. There's also a book club they host if you're interested in joining--they read underrated sci-fi works and discuss them on site. 12/10 would come back again :)