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!

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 :)

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.

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.

I loooove Half Price Books. In all my years of book shopping here I've never bought magazines…read morebefore. $2 per magazine! I had a little artsy collage project to put together and needed random magazines to peruse... well Half Price is the perfect place to get them. They had an amazing assortment of all kinds of magazines, too many to choose from! The staff is always sweet and I love to look at whatever random vintage and collector's books they have. It always feels good to shop secondhand and I'll forever be a patron of Half Price Books, my favorite chain bookstore.

This is a very large vintage Half Price Books. It's time for a new remodel and new floors. Tables…read moreand Chairs are available to sit and read book. There's a variety of books. Half Price offers a large Clearance Section as well. Restrooms are easy to find. Employees are on the floor shelving books and getting a lot business. Employees had to be shuffled around to keep up with the Customers .One of the Employee Duos were chatting each other up regarding their Thanksgiving plans. Glad they get along. Well, if you need a book for half Price come here. Im sure you will find a book.

I love taking my daughter and nephew here, they have a huge selection of comic books and toys for…read moreall prices. My daughter loves The Transformers in a bag and the older comics. My nephew likes the newer stuff. It reminds me of comic book store I went to as a kid.

Jewel of a find. Great selection of comics and collectibles! Found a great sideshow collectible…read morefigure at a steal of a price!!

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 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.

We went here to find the pop up Inciardi x Richard Scarry mini print vending machine, and staff…read morewere so kind and helped us get tokens to use for the machine. While there we poked around and besides being wonderfully organized and having a great book selection, they also have such cute little trinkets-- book themed candles, fun little plushies, and other cute things that would make great gifts!

I visited here today for the first time. It was pretty quiet but to be expected on a Monday…read moreafternoon. Like other reviewers i found it a bit intimidating. I wandered around the whole place and every nook and cranny is filled thats for sure. I get the feeling that they dont have an electronic catalog of what they have but i didnt ask. It seemed like there were a lot of older used books, i didnt see many newer items. I'll definitely come back and see if i can find things that interest me. Im happy to support local businesses. I didn't pick any books up so I'm not sure of pricing.

Every city I've ever lived in had to have one thing for me to feel at home and it's an old…read morebookstore, cobbled together with whatever bookcase and chairs they could find. Lucky Dog is that for Oak Cliff. It's no Barnes and Noble and I think that's what I love most about it. You'll be launched into an incredible collection of books used and not. Every nook and cranny has a chair waiting for the right person to find the right book. It's a good quiet place for anyone who needs it. The prices are incredibly affordable and tango me you meet in there is as sweet as they come. I feel at home because of this bookstore and I cannot thank the owners enough for weathering through the undoubtedly hard times so that I can spend a bit of time in the store.

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!

Best book store I've ever been too. The owner is great and very knowledgeable about books. There's…read morea great selection to choose from and many very well priced books! Always find myself leaving with at least 4 books when ever I come by.