Local · Trusted · Free
The Morning Impact — your neighborhood's most important stories, delivered every morning.
Interesting in visiting a local book shop or finding a new book? Check out these 15 independent bookstores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This list is not comprehensive.
1. Neighbor Books
The store offers books in a variety of genres, puzzles, gifts and more. Neighbor Books also has a second story offering a variety of seating areas.
The shop is located in downtown Plano and offers general interest books, books for children, book-related gift items and community events.
3. A House with Books
The store sells a variety of books for children and adults. Casi Cielo Coffee is located inside the shop, and guests to enjoy a drink while browsing the shelves.
4. The Plot Twist
This romance-only bookstore also has a full bar with book-themed cocktails and a lounge area.
5. Interabang Books
The store’s name comes from the symbol that combines a question mark and an exclamation point. Interabang Books offers a wide selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books.
6. The Book Shoppe and Coffee
The store, which is connected to Insight for Living Ministries, sells religious books and Bibles as well as coffee and tea.
7. Blush Bookstore
The romance bookstore also sells gifts and hosts author signings. The business also has a location in Wichita, Kansas.
Crow Hollow Bookshop features genres like horror, thriller, mystery and science fiction. Guests can also find book accessories, gifts and Halloween decorations.
9. Talking Animals Books
This bookstore’s name comes from C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia". It offers books for children and adults, and a story time is hosted on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.
10. Deep Vellum Bookstore & Publishing Co.
Deep Vellum is a nonprofit literary arts organization and publishing house. The bookstore sells titles published by Deep Vellum as well as a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction.
11. The Wild Detectives
In addition to offering a wide selection of books, guests can purchase signature cocktails, wine, beer, coffee and homemade empanadas.
Bird’s Bookstore sells books, coffee, tea and pastries from Bresnan Bread and Pastry, a shop in downtown McKinney.
13. Recycled Books, Records & CDs
Recycled Books, Records & CDs offers used books, music, movies and more. The store is spread over three floors of the historic Wright Opera House building in Denton.
Monkey and Dog started as a children’s bookshop but has since expanded and now offers books for adults as well. Story time is hosted at the store every Tuesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m.
15. The Dock Bookshop
In addition to offering books and book-related events, The Dock Bookshop sells audiobooks, eBooks, greeting cards, vinyl, candles, oils and gifts items, as well as personal and home care items.
