This is a super cute book and plant shop. I'm obsessed. This shop is worth the trip. If you're…read morelocal to waxahatchie you have to come here on the regular. Everything about this shop is perfection. Love the selection, ambiance, decor, the building itself is stunning. I'm excited about the book and puzzles i purchased today! I also love that they are good friends with my local shop in Dallas- whose books!!

It was my first time to enter this wonderful space devoted to the enjoyment of perusing and reading…read morebooks. In what I consider a very interesting addition, Paper Leaves also carries a variety of plants. Waxahachie is already well known for its over 200 historic structures in five historic districts. Paper Leaves lies on Water Street to the north of West End Historic District, the largest district with homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I love that Paper Leaves is SO Waxahachie in that respect! You step back in time here in high ceilinged book filled rooms with comfy, vintage and antique furniture, and just make yourself at home in such a special place. We entered from the back. The driveway and backyard look newly renovated and there are several parking spaces. The handicapped access to the business is in the rear and is smooth with a concrete ramp. The recent rain and wind has buffeted their lovely backyard, but there are two big areas for outdoor reading. They are shady with lots of chairs and look big enough for book clubs to meet. At the back, there is a small sunroom with lovely stained glass and three high tables and chairs set up for conversation or reading. The windows are enormous in this home with sun streaming in on velvet and brocade and velveteen sofas and chairs. Every room is a treat. A short stack of $1 Books and a (previous) dining room of used books were followed by what had been a parlor with a lovely fireplace and even more books. The foyer has the register and a very vertical staircase. The remaining downstairs room is an inspired Kids Books section with mysterious footprints on the floor and a bathroom! Paper Leaves has been altered to accommodate at least two (that I saw) spacious modern bathrooms with baby changing areas. The terrific front porch, the kind you always wanted, has a big ole swing and seating. There's used books and small exotic plants for sale out front. I saw a used copy of The Goldfinch for $7. The stairs are not steep. I mean, I'm 71 and had a hip replacement not all that long ago and I could make it up and down. Upstairs there's a very sunny reading room and all kinds of interesting paraphernalia on the floor and the walls of the landing. Then there's this astonishing windowed in sunroom. It's a lovely room with plants that have prices but no names. Just "Foliage." Yes, they can look them up. But, I knew a number of them anyway. Bonsai, many cacti and succulents, philodendron. Just gorgeous. All sizes. Hanging Baskets. Climbers. Teeny tiny little bitty plants in pots. Wonderful. I loved Paper Leaves. A very soothing, calming, good vibes place. But books and plants are my jam, so ... I can hardly wait to come back.

I loved the Adam bomb cookies! I see why the cookies continue to be a best seller. I was hesitant…read moreat first thinking they were soft chocolate chip cookies. They had a nice crutch, plenty of chocolate chips, and a delicious cream frosting. The cinnamon strudel and apple crumble muffins are big, flavorful, and baked well. The banana chocolate chip, cafe au lait, blueberry maple, and peppermint white chocolate cupcakes were all a bit dry. The frosting on each cupcake had a burst of flavor. Unfortunately, cupcakes and muffins aren't items I'll consider purchasing again. Note: The shop name has changed. Unsure if there's a new owner. The staff I encountered was friendly and the ambiance was warm and cozy.

If disappointment was a drink, it would be exactly this lavender matcha. The color seemed like a…read morerich green color, which gave me hope. However, I quickly found out that It was pretty much green-colored water with strong lavender flavor. I'd highly recommend this drink if you are feeling a $5.50 extra-bland drink. Other than that, the overall atmosphere with small and cute.

Don't waste your time here. I picked up 2 things and he wouldn't sell, so I left…read more It looks like a bomb went off so I couldn't find anything anyway

Thought I had died and gone to literary heaven! A reader's paradise, especially one for my age who…read morestill enjoys having a physical book in my hands. There were books everywhere, which reminded me of a scavenger hunt or finding hidden treasure. In spite of the seeming disorganized nature of the book stacks, there was a sense of purpose in how they were arranged. In my opinion, the prices seemed a little high, or maybe I'm so accustomed to paying only a few dollars for my books. Either way, I very much enjoyed my time sifting through the mountains of books. The staff member at the desk seemed personable, once engaged in conversation. He even made a great recommendation for lunch. Please don't let places like this disappear from our collective memory. Patronize this place in order to show your support and to add to your personal library.

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.

Great store, owner is very sweet and knowledgeable. They have a lot of cool stuff, check it outread more

Very friendly and helpful service. Very knowledgeable employees. The store has a good inventory…read moreselection and is set up to find things with ease.

I was running in to grab a book before boarding my flight to San Francisco…read more The staff members quickly helped me locate the book I was looking to purchase and there was absolutely no line at the cash registers. Great option if you're looking for a quick, in and out experience!

My new favorite Barnes and Noble! Everything is well organized. There is a good amount of parking…read moreavailable. Books are easy to find. Best of all the employees are not over bearing. They are kind, and helpful, but don't berate you with questions. Store is very clean, checkout lines are short. You can't ask for anything better!

Monkey & Dog Books is such a cute bookstore and a must if you love exploring independent…read morebookstores! This bookstore is located in the Fort Worth area and has a nice selection of books for all ages. I actually think their children section is much larger compared to other stores, which I think is perfect for families. Personally I prefer fantasy/fiction books and that specific selection was much smaller compared to other stores, however they had some of the most popular titles. Besides books, they have a nice selection of stationary items, puzzles and other games. They definitely had some very unique finds I hadn't seen anywhere else. Last but not least, they do have a rewards program and for every $100 you spend you get credit to your next purchase which I thought was pretty nice and a good incentive to support local businesses. If you live in the area I would highly recommend joining their program.

What a great find. I love visiting independents book stores and this one is fun. They have a…read morekitchen for cool books. Talk about creative. They have several sections and the staff is super friendly. They helped find a perfect t book and I was impressed by the variety of books and it's located in suck a nice area. Highly recommend.

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

Could heaven be something like this? Do not come with an agenda or a timeline - just come to…read moreexplore and enjoy. This bookstore has been family-owned since 1960 and planted in the same spot collecting some beautiful treasures tucked into countless stacks and racks up stairs and around corners worth exploring for another century. Wesley was a true gentleman offering great insight to the collections and city's sights. Thank you for being here, please stay. 10/10, will come again!!

lovely and charming family-owned bookstore. huge selection with great prices. folks inside can help…read moreyou find anything you are looking for. one of my favorite spots in the city that I love!

great place to find unfamiliar and to you unknown translations of international books.read more

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.