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.

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!

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!!

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.

A great cup of coffee with just enough sass! They truly go above and beyond with their service. And…read morehow can you resist the magical combination of coffee and books?

This place is truly a little cozy, hidden gem here in Weatherford. From the moment you walk in, you…read morecan feel the love and comfort of this little business. The staff was so friendly. Great coffee and small bites. We will definitely be back.

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.

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.

Never able to pass by a bookstore without heading inside. The prices were better than paying full…read moreretail at a national chain, but they were still a little more than what I was willing to pay. Oh well! I was really impressed by the variety of the selection. There were about a handful of books I could have very easily walked out with: Mario Puzo, Bill O'Reilly, and so many more. The employee working the desk was very personable and definitely made the visit worthwhile.

Love her soft socks, books, puzzles, cards and novelties! A must see! Come support her shop and…read morevisit her pup! Thank you!!! Love all the musical influence!

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 :)

I only came here to buy, so I cannot comment on selling here, which seems to be the topic of most…read moreof the negative reviews. But if you are looking to browse books (or DVDs or music), this was a good experience. The staff were friendly and willing to give recommendations. I have been to most of the HPB in DFW, and I visit four locations on a regular basis. HPB Ridgmar's selection is on the bigger side, enough that the categories get as specific as "quilting" and "Texas football." (In other words, there are a zillion books here). Honestly, it's a bookworm's delight. I found several books and DVDs from my to-read/to-watch lists. The prices were on par with or beat the same items from other HPB locations. This HPB location also ranks toward the top in cleanliness and organization (books kept in alphabetical order and easy to find despite constant client browsing). The children's area is clean and inviting, with stuffed toys to entice kids in. The store also has a few tables and chairs, which I appreciate more the older I get.

This took place on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 around 7:45 PM…read more I have been a customer of this store for more than ten years. During that time, I have consistently chosen to support this location and have recommended it to others. My most recent visit, however, raised concerns significant enough that I no longer feel comfortable returning. I am low‑income and shop exclusively in the clearance section. On this visit, every item I selected was clearly marked clearance. At checkout, the cashier (name on tag: Ivane) isolated one book and stated, "You have the wrong sticker on that." The statement was delivered in a manner that was abrupt and accusatory. Given that all of my other items were clearance, the implication that I would intentionally misrepresent the price of a single book was both illogical and inappropriate. When I asked for the correct price, the item increased to $39.98. I declined the purchase. As I exited, another employee offered a "bye" that was noticeably forced and insincere. The overall atmosphere -- from the register to the door -- conveyed discomfort rather than customer service. I was wearing a visible Star of David. As a Jewish customer, the tone and conduct of the interaction left me feeling singled out and unwelcome. I cannot speak to anyone's intentions, but the experience did not align with the standards of fairness or respect this store publicly promotes. After more than a decade of loyalty, this experience was not only disappointing but concerning. I will not be returning. Given the seriousness of this incident, I am currently evaluating my options for addressing it further. I would prefer to resolve this directly with management before taking additional steps. I am open to being contacted so this matter can be appropriately addressed.

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.

Arts & Letters brings the love of good physical Books back into this digital world…read more A perfectly quaint and lovely store that makes you remember why you love to read. It has a wide variety of collections and even if you don't see something you want. The staff will immediately find or order it for you! Arts & Letters accommodates all ages of readers and incites imagination especially for the young ones in their little book rooms. The events they put on are always magical and really feed into having a wonderful time to get to know other Book lovers! Whether you are just beginning or a veteran!

I am a huge fan of independent bookstores and Arts & Letters is now at the top of my list. Great…read morestaff, nice ambience, and a curated selection where I always seem to find an interesting book.