We love heading to a bookstore to cozy up on cold or rainy days, so we wanted to round up our favorites in DFW! Check out our list below of our favorite spots to shop and unwind with a great book!
Updated December 2025
BIRD'S BOOKSTORE
Designed by MMaison Interiors with Scandinavian, Japanese, and mid-century modern touches, Bird’s feels more like stepping into a curated home library than a shop. With 6,000 titles across adult, YA, and children’s books, plus curated design and coffee table books, Bird’s has something for every reader. They’re also keeping up with the latest “BookTok” trends and celebrity book club picks, so expect to see the buzziest new reads alongside timeless classics! Beyond the books, you’ll find a small cafè in the back serving coffee and pastries!
Preston Hollow | Directions
BLUSH BOOKSTORE
Dallas' first and only romance-exclusive bookstore, this adorable pink shop will have you falling in love! While their entire inventory is romance novels, they offer a variety of genres like fantasy, dark romance, young adult, contemporary, historical, and LGBTQIA+. Grab a seat on the patio to curl up with your new love story, and don't forget to check out their selection of gifts!
Bishop Arts District | Directions
DEEP VELLUM BOOKS
This small indie bookstore offers a wide selection of books, including a fabulous poetry section. The store comes complete with an adorable shop dog, a golden retriever named Jasper! Plus, a fun fact: Deep Vellum is also the largest publisher of translation literature in the US!
Deep Ellum | Directions
Fable & Fire
Fable and Fire in Rockwall is a one-of-a-kind bookshop meets bistro, nestled inside the historic Ellis building on San Jacinto Square! You can browse their curated collection of books and vintage vinyl, sip coffee or craft cocktails in the lounge, and enjoy elevated brunch or dinner on the vine-covered patio or in the cozy dining room. The space also serves as a community hub with book signings, art and music showcases, and private gatherings, with even more event space coming soon!
Rockwall | Directions
HALF PRICE BOOKS
Buy your next read second-hand at the HPB Flagship store, the largest Half Price Books in the country! The massive store offers fiction and nonfiction books of all genres, and even some rare or collector's editions on display. Beyond books, you'll find a large selection of games, music, movies, and more. While you're there, stop by the in-store La Casita Bakeshop for a treat!
Vickery Meadow | Directions
INTERABANG BOOKS
This relaxed bookstore is locally owned and independent -- which we always love to support! Their location on bustling Lovers Lane makes it the perfect stop while you're out shopping. Plus, they have a great selection of trending and new books as well as an amazing children’s section! Pro tip: check their online inventory before coming in for your book.
W Lovers Lane | Directions
LOGOS BOOKSTORE
Since 1974, this Christian bookstore has been serving DFW for all their religious reads. The quaint shop carries a wide variety of theological and inspirational books, Bibles, gifts, greeting cards, gifts, and more.
Snider Plaza | Directions
LUCKY DOG BOOKS
Boasting over 50 years of book recycling, Lucky Dog Books is a go-to for used books, movies, and music! You can truly get lost in the endless maze of shelves with so many gems -- all for great prices. They also buy gently used books and more, if you have some you want off your hands!
East Dallas & Oak Cliff | See locations
NEIGHBOR BOOKS
This charming bookstore is housed in a stunning late-1800s building, featuring two stories, plenty of spots to read and hang, and of course, books galore. You'll find timeless classics, contemporary bestsellers, and a wonderful children’s section, with weekly storytimes! They also offer a membership program that gets you 20% off every purchase, 40% off weekly bestsellers, free in-store drip coffee, and more.
McKinney | Directions
PAN-AFRICAN CONNECTION
Located near Cedar Crest, this powerful bookstore focuses on the history, health, and empowerment of African people. Browse a selection of Pan-African literature, art, clothing, and accessories, and check out their year-round events, from workshops to book signings.
Oak Cliff | Directions
POETS BOOKSHOP
This funky shop is somewhat of a hidden gem in Bishop Arts! The colorful store offers a curated selection of great literature and even several banned books. Check their social media for book reviews, releases, and info about their book club! Plus, the staff is always willing to talk books with you, if you're looking for any recommendations! (Featured header image)
Bishop Arts | Directions
READ SHOP
This adorable shop is a coffee lover's and a coffee table book lover's absolute dream! The two-story store focuses its inventory on non-fiction genre,s including cookbooks, home decor, and art books, and more. While you're there, grab something to sip from the coffee bar, serving espresso drinks, teas, and even pastries from La Casita Bake Shop!
Henderson | Directions
RECYCLED BOOKS
Any DFW book lover needs to add Recycled Books in Denton to their bucket list -- it's the largest used bookstore in Texas! The historic building was originally an opera house in the late 1800s, then a few other stores, until it became a bookstore and was painted its hallmark shade of purple. This store is seriously huge, made up of rooms upon rooms of gently used books, vinyl records, CDs, Blu-Rays, DVDs, and other collectibles!
Denton | Directions
Storytellers Bookshop
Storytellers Bookshop at the Dallas Farmers Market is a cozy indie shop that highlights Texas authors alongside classics, special editions, and bookish gifts! The shop is known for fun touches like its Blind Date with a Book display, and for hosting community events from author signings to adult coloring nights, complete with themed coloring books and snacks.
Farmers Market | Directions
TASCHEN LIBRARY
Find this intimate and elegant bookstore inside The Joule. The shop offers a variety of books on subjects like travel, pop culture, art, and more -- if you're looking for a niche gift, this is your spot. Some of the titles they carry include The Book of Citrus Fruits, The Art of Pin-Up, Shoes A-Z, The Star Wars Archives...the list goes on. The library also hosts a super cute afternoon tea, Tea at Taschen, which comes with a free book!
Downtown | Directions
The Book Shoppe and Coffee
This charming faith-based bookstore and café in Frisco blends building community with spiritual inspiration! It's the perfect cozy place to hang out with fireside seating, intimate vibes, and a full menu of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. On the shelves, you'll find a variety of Christian literature like beautiful Bibles, nonfiction testimonies, and fiction stories with religious themes. Plus, stop by for their workshops and events like Bible study, author signings, and more!
Frisco | Directions
THE WILD DETECTIVES
Head to Oak Cliff to find this bookstore meets bar! One of the coziest spots to hang out around town, grab a drink and a light bite as you read and browse the shop, or chill on the patio. In addition to good vibes all day and night, The Wild Detectives hosts an amazing array of community events, including poetry nights, live music performances, plus book tours, clubs, panels, and beyond.
Bishop Arts | Directions
WHOSE BOOKS
This female-owned and community-minded bookstore goes above and beyond just being a bookstore! With a goal of being a "third space", aka a go-to spot for people to hang out, they offer several book clubs, readings for kids, workshops, and even a lounge to hang out in. Check out their event calendar and, of course, a great selection of books and gifts!
Oak Cliff | Directions
