Porchlight Books to bring independent bookstore pop-ups to Richardson

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Published August 31, 2026 at 1:34 p.m. CT

Porchlight Books to bring independent bookstore pop-ups to Richardson

Owner Ann Halff is launching Porchlight Books as a pop-up bookseller with the goal of eventually opening a brick-and-mortar store in Richardson. (Courtesy Porchlight Books)

A new independent bookseller is coming to Richardson. Porchlight Books is launching this fall as a pop-up bookstore, focusing primarily on events in Richardson and the surrounding North Dallas area, owner Ann Halff said in an email.

The bookstore’s first event will be at The Boho Market at CityLine Plaza on Sept. 11, with future pop-ups to be announced on the store’s Instagram.

“One of the things I'm most excited about is creating a bookstore experience that feels approachable to all and community-driven,” Halff said. “I have a deep love for bookstores because they are more than just a place to buy books; they are gathering places for the community to learn and grow.”

The details

Halff said Porchlight Books will offer “a wide range of books from day one,” including children’s picture books, middle-grade and YA books and adult fiction and nonfiction. The store will also include bookish merchandise from independent artists, including stickers, bookmarks, apparel and Kindle accessories.

“Ultimately, my goal is to open a brick-and-mortar independent bookstore in Richardson, but until then, Porchlight Books will be a pop-up bookstore that allows us to participate in local events, build a community of readers and prove the concept as we grow,” Halff said.