What a unique bookstore! I came here with some friends for the Book Crawl and as soon as I walked…read morein, I knew I was in for a treat. There are so many options to choose from (fiction, art, and you can literally spend hours walking around through every nook and cranny. We met the owners and they were so nice! They will gladly tell you about the store and even give you recommendations. These are used books so they are priced lower than regular books. For parking, it is street parking so you may have to walk a bit. Shoutout to their welcome sign "We couldn't be more open"!

Kaboom earns 5 stars for being everything a great bookstore should be: knowledgable owners, great…read moreselection, excellent service, and fair pricing. On two recent occasions I've called to ask whether they have a particular book, they had the answers in a minute, and set aside the books for me. There is a friendly resident cat and two dogs, and the store has the wonderful scent of old paper which brings back my childhood bookstore and library (the old paper smell; the cat and dogs are a bonus).

Still a repeat customer to Brazos. I recently remembered my original review and wanted to share…read morethat they now have Spanish language books available, which is pretty great, and also still a very kind staff that is also so diverse and really reflects "Houston".

A definite Houston staple and a must visit for any book lover…read more Brazos Bookstore is bright, spacious and always spotlessly clean. They have a private, kids area/room in the back, which my kids enjoy very much so they often head straight there upon entering the store. The kids' area isn't as filled to the brim like the big chain bookstores, so my girls don't get overwhelmed with choices. Their displays are changed frequently so there's always new things to look at. The stuff gives knowledge recommendations, are always patient and friendly. They host many book events in person and on zoom. They also have a great stationery selection. I just love this bookstore.

Whenever I travel for work, I make it a point to stop by a local bookstore. Over the weekend I…read morevisited Becker's Books and it was exactly the kind of place I hope to find on the road. The shop was well organized and absolutely packed with books, one of those places where every shelf feels like it holds a new discovery. The owner was friendly and genuinely helpful, even pointing me in the right direction for locomotive books I was hoping to find. I easily could have spent the entire day browsing, but unfortunately work was calling. If you're a book lover and find yourself nearby, Becker's Books is definitely worth the stop.

This is my type of used book store....winding aisles with books to the ceiling and random seating…read moreareas in all the right corners. Wish I would have gotten here earlier so I could have spent all day here reading and perusing. The owner, Anne is really lovely too. See you next month.

Overpriced. NOT 'quarter price' at all. At all, at all…read more Dusty. Smells. Cramped. Poorly handwritten signs everywhere. Poor selection in each of 9-10 genres that interests me. Didn't bother greeting us... Unless you're specifically looking for a specific edition of something written in say, the 50s, I'd say don't bother.

Great for pre-2020, historical, and lost media titles! Owner in the store has hand catalogued the…read morestore and has vast knowledge about the world and his inventory.

I LOVE local bookstores & this one is one of the best in Houston in my humble opinion…read more First off, the place is huge with a large selection to match. If you're a mystery, crime, or espionage lover, this place is for you. And if you aren't, there's a good chance this place will still have something that will catch your eye. The staff is kind & passionate about reading. There's even staff-recommended books which is always fun. This place holds book signings, crafts, & other engaging events. Most of the time when I visit, there's something going on. The community building they facilitate is amazing! It's a cozy space with a well-defined personality where you can lose yourself between the bookshelves.

Picked up some new reads at one of my favorite book stores in Houston. Murder By The Book…read more specializes in mystery, crime, and fantasy genres. It offers an array of books, including new, used, first editions, and collectibles, and hosts author events. The knowledgeable staff provides personalized recommendations, creating a welcoming atmosphere for readers. While in today I picked up Oyinkan Braithwaite novels: My sister the serial killer and Cursed Daughters. An employee informed me that she would have a book signing 11/13. Perfect timing! I can't wait to meet her. The other two books I purchased were Death in a Budapest Butterfly and Play the fool. Murder by the Book is a book lovers dream. The little girl in me gets excited every time I step in.

What a fun, hidden gem. I found myself kid-free for the upcoming Spring Break so I decided to check…read moreit out. I'm not a huge reader (mom life, falling asleep while reading). When I opened the door, the smell of books greeted me. It was extremely cozy inside. I walked through and was getting ready to leave but Nikki, the owner, stopped me and thanked me for coming in. How personable and welcoming she is, I decided "go for it. Buy some books!". So I did. The inventory here, I imagine, revolves pretty quickly. Prices are awesome & definitely competitive to what you'd find elsewhere. Highly recommend for the bookish community! I bought a few books for me to

I participated in the Houston Book Crawl and wanted to check out this bookstore. I had no idea…read moreabout this place but I'm so glad they're a part of this community event. I was their first participant and Ms. Nikki made me feel so welcomed. I love how the bookshelves are arranged with the new books in front and as you walk through the building they're sectioned off with various fiction, sci-fi, nonfiction, children's, religion, and suspense books. Plus they have a sign that tells you the prices for used hardback and paperback books. The new books are pricier but I know they're worth it at least for me. This was a real treat to check out.

Popped in to Barnes and noble while in the river oaks area and after a facial. Felt great to be…read moreback in a Barnes and noble! Browsed for a bit through the books before taking some time at the cafe to do some work. Their book selection is massive from upstairs and downstairs to the kind staff I highly recommend

Huge selection of books, comics and manga to choose from, also a lot of collectible items…read more Great price on different articles for artists. Service was ok since it's a library and workers let you walk around the store with liberty but there's always someone close in case you need help. In my case I don't like to be asked too many times if I need help :) Really quiet place to enjoy a good book.

Too crowded. Most of the Vinyls there are made in China so definitely not originals or from the…read moreperiod. Staff is nice however not very educated on book knowledge. They didn't even know what an Indy author was. It is clean and looks nice inside. It's far from quiet. Stand in line and Prosper

I've heard about this place and saw that it was part of the Houston Book Crawl so I decided to…read morecheck it out. This is a lovely small bookstore and the staff is very friendly and willing to help you find what you need. The books are pretty much spread out so they try to organize them in alphabetical order but it was hard to figure out genres where they're at exactly so I had to ask for help and of course it was right in front of me lol I will say the value of the books I was looking at were way higher than I expected than online prices but I get it that it's a local bookstore. Plus it's a brand new hardcover book. Other than that it's a cute shop and they seem to have fun events from time to time here so I'll check it out.

It was rainy out so we stopped in for cocktails and amazing live music. This place is so welcoming…read moreand has a library of books to choose from. Great cocktails. Highly recommend!

Cute spot to study at and get a drink. The mocktail I ordered was fizzy and refreshing. It's a more…read moreintimate setting with bar seating, a couple of tables, and a bookshelf lining the back wall. Great place for a couple of friends to get together and have a drink or even just read a book on your own like I did!

A hidden gem for art lovers, this indie bookstore is packed with beautifully curated titles on…read moreeverything. Definitely not my speed but great for those who love the arts! They have a gallery upstairs which was nice to look at. It is a lot smaller than most book stores within the loop but def a place to visit.

The clerk couldn't get off his phone long enough to help me, which is a shame because otherwise I…read morewould have a nice selection of books.