Texas is a big state and is full of unique indie bookshops! This list contains all of the must-visit independent bookstores in Texas that should be on your bookish bucket list. Don’t forget to download your free Texas Indie Bookshop Checklist to keep track of your visits!
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39 Independent Bookstores to Visit in Texas
Abilene – Seven & One Books – the perfect combination of books and plants in a restored historical building.
Alpine – Front Street Books
Arlington – Pantego Books
Austin – Black Pearl Books
Austin – Book People
Austin – First Light Books
Bastrop – The Painted Porch Bookshop
Belton – Black Bird Books & Spirits – books and specialty cocktails? A dream!
Boerne – The Boerne Bookshop
Brenham – The Book Nook
Brownwood – Intermission Bookshop – this unique bookstore exists in a renovated theater.
Canyon – Burrowing Owl
Cedar Creek – Bookish – this bookstore isn’t just adorable, it’s also a not for profit organization that partners with community groups like food banks and schools.
Dallas – Interabang – a frequent stop for author tours when they visit DFW.
Dallas – The Wild Detectives
Denton – Patchouli Joe’s
Denton – Recycled Books
Fort Worth – Monkey & Dog Books – this inspiring store is often host to weekend readings and author visits.
Fort Worth – The Dock Bookshop
Georgetown – Lark & Owl Booksellers
Granbury – Arts & Letters Bookstore – charming bookshop right on the Granbury Square.
Grapevine – Talking Animal Books – whimsical and inviting to readers of all ages!
Houston – Murder by the Book – the perfect place to find your next mystery book.
Houston – Blue Willow Bookshop
Houston – Kindred Stories
Keller – A House with Books Shop – filled with light, great book selections, and complimentary tea!
Longview – Books & Barrels
Lubbock – 2nd Chance Books
Pflugerville – The Book Burrow
Rockdale – Main Street Bookshop
Rockwall – Fable & Fire – this bookstore and bistro menu had me drooling!
San Angelo – Old Town Books
San Antonio – The Twig
San Antonio – Nowhere Bookshop
Seguine – Pecantown Books & Brews – this bookstore and bistro is full of charm!
Waco – Fabled Bookstore & Cafe
Waxahachie – Paper Leaves – books and plants are a perfect pairing
The Woodlands – Buy the Book
The Woodlands – Village Books
Don’t forget to download your free Texas Indie Book Store Checklist and get busy planning!
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What fantastic photos of bookstores and how they’re designed. Loved it. All the best with your reading adventures. I just stumbled upon your blog and glad I did!