Black Cat Books is a must visit spot for book lovers! It is such a neat store, with a good…read moreselection of books at very reasonable prices. The Owner is knowledgeable, helpful and even makes her own cute cat and book themed earrings! There are no actual cats in the store, so don't let allergies or fear of cats stop you from visiting. Y'all better stop by and pick up a book at this awesome local biz!

This book store of the used variety has a new owner and her name is Caprice Rezendes. She kept the…read moresame name of Black Cat Books as the previous owner. Her stock is well organized, every section has it's own cat cutout with the genre of books written on them, nice touch. My wife and I enjoyed visiting with her. We picked up some books that were on our lists and quite a few children's books that weren't. We'll be back.

I really enjoy this bookstore so much! The woman who runs the place is super awesome as well…read more Definitely check this place out, and support your local bookstore! Or if you're traveling in corpus, Portland, or surrounding areas please visit!

A really great hidden gem in Portland. I stopped in on a whim after the library didn't have a few…read moretitles that I really thought they would. Books Ink had them, and the owner Jennifer was very helpful and kind. She mentioned they have a book club too, which sounded fun. Grab a latte at Bloom City around the corner and head over to Books Ink to browse.

If you come in with a phone pic or written note with your classes in it just have to show it to…read moreanyone working there and they get the books you need right away. They offer textbook renting which is often a pretty good difference in price from buying. Staff has always been friendly. Have never had a problem in this store.

This is a review regarding their online store…read more For Christmas present, I got a friend two things for the university she will be attending soon: Arcadia University. The prices, with the frequent promotional discounts (often 15%-35%), are also pretty reasonable. I got a shirt that was usually $22 for $10. I placed an order for a tumbler, and received that within 2 days - 5 DAYS faster than their estimated shipping time! The shirt took the minimum estimated time, which was five days, and it is a very high quality shirt. I would definitely recommend this online store for anyone looking to buy college gear for a friend or family member. Keep an eye on the discounts too! They're great.

My wife and I found some cool gifts for our son and daughter-in-law. He got a coffee cup with a…read moreteacher nutritional fact chart on its side....and she got a when in doubt go to the library t shirt...appropriate for a librarian. The have books for big people and kids, scrubs for nurses, toys and all kinds of gifts, a giant chess set and stuffed animals. Doesn't hurt to be located in the same building as a cool classic diner.

this place is not open. yelp said it closed at 5, and google said it closed at 3pm. when i called…read moreto clarify, it went straight to voicemail. the mailbox in front of the store looked like it had not been checked in months. not sure when it closed, but hopefully this saves at least one person the effort of a drive into town. it looks like it used to be a really great store!

A charming bookstore. Walking in, my mom and I were greeted with such a warm welcome and a tour of…read morethe store. There are so many used books to find a new story. Also, I had a specialty café au lait that was really, really good!

From the owner: At Bee is for Books we can set you up a book account. Bring us books and we will give you 1/3 of…read morewhat I think I can sell it for in credit towards the books you buy from us. you pay 1/2 price for your books and half comes off your account. Looking for a specific book? All of our books are on computer. We can tell you if we have it or not. If we don't have it, we'll put you on our list and contact you when it comes in. Twice a year we have our sale, when all the books are $!. People with books accts are notified personally when these sales happen.

The closest used bookstore to my knowledge, has always been in Corpus;, and as much as we love…read moregoing to Corpus, nothing beats, going to The Novel Blend bookstore situated in the Heart of downtown Kingsville. I try to visit as often as possible but I definitely visit 3 to 4 times a month. They have best sellers as well as cookbooks, biographies, autobiographies, self help books, historical books, almanacs, not to mention countless other miscellaneous items. Any genre you can think of, they most likely have it, and if they don't, I'm certain they will find a way to get it.I cannot stress how affordable all these books are. I'm a David Baldacci fan and I don't mind paying full price for his books, but if I can find one with zero imperfections to the jacket or the spine or anything on the pages and it's five dollars for a new release you better believe I'm going to take my business to the Novel Blend bookstore. It also doesn't hurt that it's less than a quarter of a mile away from my house and it also helps even more than their prices, and their inventory is probably the most important of all of the charm this much needed and much adored, bookstore, holds, and that is the people who own and run this fine establishment. They have brought to Kingsville what we did not have, and I am so grateful for that, so thank you. Mr.& Mrs. DiFranchesca

This is a hidden gem in Kingsville! The owners were very welcoming and kind! (if you're lucky you…read morecan see their cat). This cute little bookstore sells a wide variety of books, vinyls, and knick knacks. There is free wifi and seating inside for student to use and study. They have a small menu with coffee and snacks. This bookstore has so much to offer! Definitely pass by and check out what cool things they have inside.

The customer service has always been great at this location but today I was looking for the 1831…read moreversion of Frankenstein and Marissa at customer service went out of her way and all over the store to find me the book. I really appreciated her going above and beyond to help!! Thanks Marissa!

Wow! Stumbled upon this gem of a bookstore after enjoying my Endless Pasta at the local Olive…read moreGarden! I had a hankering for some more classic Tuscan cooking later that day and was looking for an authentic cookbook to satiate my craving (as Endless Pasta can be quite pricey). Luckily, Kailyn, a lovely employee at the store, aided in helping me find the perfect cookbook for my needs, authored by the wonderful Martha Stewart! Later that night, I enjoyed a delicious meal of rigatoni and meatballs just like my nana used to make! I am a big fan of Barnes & Nobles and will be back for my future cookbook needs! Big props to management, who hired such a helpful associate!

We actually didn't end up getting any books, although Old Main has a good selection of used and…read morenew, but we DID get coffee and the joy of a chat with Jan - who also makes a mean iced coffee, thanks again! I understand why this is the hang out spot for Palacios - we look forward to our next visit!

Cute book store and cafe. One of the very few bookstores in the area. Owner is nice. Coffee and…read morecookies were good. Lots of local flavor.

Apparently this place has been in Victoria for decades, but I never heard of or seen them until…read morerecently. Guess I need to open my eyes. Ha ha! Mom and I checked out our favorite subjects. There was plenty to offer with a wide variety of subjects, but I thought the prices were a little high. Guess I'm just cheap. Anyway, this seems to be the premier place to shop for books in Victoria. The staff also seemed very friendly and helpful. Please shop here!

We had set out to check out a small independent bookstore in the area to find it closed for the…read moreweekend. Sign said it was to give employees a weekend with family before summer vacation ends. So we found this bookstore, not an independent but we never heard of this chain. It was interesting, lots of unique decorations. A couch, some tables and chairs, a separate children's reading area near the front desk. It was a decent size and had shelves of books as well as boxes everywhere with more books! Up front were both new releases and bargain or discounted books. They are mostly fiction, a huge romance section, but no texas history and the true crime section was tiny. So if you want non fiction might not be the place for you. Also if you don't like hunting and searching to find that perfect book also not the best place. Some people love that feeling and this store is for them. They had the normal romance or Sci fi sections but did have some fun offbeat sections like super cute mysteries and Alex Cross section. Another cool feature was by certain books like the Cross section or Clive Cussler they had laminated sheets showing the reading order as they had continuous character stories. Shana thought it was cool, friendly people and a cozy atmosphere. A bit of a maze as used bookstores should be according to her. The staff was friendly and again Shana had a cemetery question and one lady there had a ton to share! There is a small restroom as well. Another cool feature I saw being used was if you were a regular or member they kept track of books you read or bought. Not long after we walked in I heard them talking to a lady letting her know she had read the book she handed them. Then did a search and found she read the other books in that series as well. Neat feature. Overall I would recommend this store, more so if you live nearby and can join but if you have time to find that perfect book fly on in!!

Immediately welcomed upon entering by staff. Large selection of new and used books as well as…read moremagazines. Believe all new and used reading materials are reduced to fair prices. Probably the best place to purchase or sell you books in the coastal bend. They also sport a wonderful coffee & pastry bar too.

I absolutely love this place! It has become our favorite destination, so much so that we regularly…read moremake the special trip from our home--which is over two hours away--just to visit. The selection of used books is enormous and wonderfully curated, but the true standout is the cookbook section. It is nothing short of amazing! It's a treasure trove of unique community cookbooks from ladies' auxiliaries, churches, schools, and local organizations that you simply cannot find anywhere else. Beyond the books, the prices are amazing, the coffee is great, and the atmosphere is just perfect for browsing. It's the complete package. My only wish is that they would open a location in the RGV so I wouldn't have to drive so far! Until then, we'll gladly make the pilgrimage. Highly, highly recommend to anyone who loves books, treasures, and a good cup of coffee.