Wow! This bookstore is great! They have a great selection of books. Theres also themed areas including Halloween, black authors, and indigenous voices. The childrens area is also great and has books for all ages. There are author signing events too. The staff is super friendly and helped us quickly. Make sure to bring a card because theyre not taking cash at this moment. The parking lot is also spacious!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. The staff is incredibly kind and give amazing recommendations if you have an idea about what you enjoy reading. My favorite bookstore!!

Ordered through Abe Books, “Galveston The Church & The Hurricanes” which was labeled by this bookseller as ‘Fine’!This soft bound book has a taped spine & was dedicated to an earlier owner on the Frontispiece.Obviously this bookseller has no clue how to rate the quality, or lack thereof, of a book no matter how long the business has been in existence.I’m going to request through Abe Books that this seller has deliberately mislead the public and recommend that they be banned from selling at this particular venue.SAD, SAD, SAD…….BUYER BEWARE!

Such a delightful store—well curated and particularly love the staff recommendations wall and selection of translated literature and poetry. Katie and Mark and the whole team are friendly and visiting always cheers me up! Well worth a visit while you’re in Houston.

Really nice bookstore. Has a lot of little notes with suggested books to read all over! Great to find new books to read.

This book shop is an absolute treasure! It’s small & cozy, and after your first visit, has a natural feeling of familiarity. They maintain a well stocked selection of new releases, many times including signed copies of select titles. I really love their recommendations - let’s just say I’ve yet to leave there with only one book in my bag.

Very well stocked bookshop with so many must reads. Perfectly spaced for handicap accessiblity and wonderful browsing space. Found loads of great books. The gentleman that assisted me to find some books was very nice & made me feel very comfortable during the shopping experience. The only thing that keeps me from rating this store a five was the final interaction I had with an employee at check out. It was an uncomfortable interaction as a person of color shopping at a primarily white space. I was ready to check out with about eight books and she felt the need to validate every single one of my purchases and then I decided I wanted to get a tote bag. She asked me if I knew it was $20 and was that ok with me? did I still want it? And then proceeded to say dont know why I said that because I cant sell it to you for less. I obviously wanted the tote because I grabbed it. My husband who is a white man checked out after me and his check out experience was very different from mine. She didnt validate his purchases or ask him if the prices were ok. It was very uncomfortable for us because if someone (regardless of their skin tone) has a stack of books at cover price, a $20 tote bag is of no coincidence. That interaction just didnt seem necessary to me. If youd like a very chill and awesome small bookstore without awkward experiences definitely try out Blue Willow Bookshop.

This place does not have a very broad selection but does have Barns and Noble pricing. Id recommend Half Priced Books.

Amazing staff, amazing selection, and the staff picks and personal reviews are such an awesome touch to a small business bookstore! They didnt have a book I wanted so they ordered it and called me when it was ready and in the meantime I got some great books they did have in stock! Definitely will be coming back for that great service and experience

One of my favorite go-to bookstores. So much in stock and they’re always super friendly.

Great selection, knowledgeable and friendly staff

Excellent selection of books and really kind, helpful staff. Will definitely come here over BN any day.

Its compact and warm, with a natural sense of comfort after the first visit. They keep a well-stocked inventory of new releases, which also includes signed versions of select titles.

I love coming here! The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable- they always have fantastic recommendations. Plus, they’re dog friendly ☺️

Excellent store. The staff is enthusiastic about the books they sell

I first visited this bookstore for a copy of A Citizens Guide to Impeachment by Barbara A. Radnofsky, which is an excellent and impartial lesson in this governmental procedure. There are various author events held throughout the year. The staff are wonderfully helpful! There is adequate parking. There is a childrens area called Brazos Treehouse.My second visit was as a part of their annual Wheres Waldo search for local businesses. This was a delightful event for all. I had a genuinely great time visiting these local businesses!

This bookshop is like a hidden gem. The collections of books are next level. All the staff are very polite and enthusiastic. Impressed!

Brazos Bookstore is my favorite bookstore to patron. The staff is deeply knowledgeable. On my most recent visit I witnessed a staff person guide a dad around the store as he attempted to find a book for his daughter. She spent significant time asking this man about the types of books his daughter loves, her thoughts on character development, and other things. However, this is the ongoing care Brazos shows. I will continue to patron as they are a staple in the community and need to survive this pandemic.

Staff is always very helpful and courteous.

Excellent customer svc

Love the scenery, and the customer service is great but the selection is pretty small and bland.

Excellent customer service and book selection! I’ve been following Brazos Bookstore and their events and safety protocols in light of the pandemic via their email newsletters and I couldn’t be more impressed with their hard work. I called the store to check in on inventory of a certain book and they were so helpful. I placed my order effortlessly online and picked up my book the next business day! Thank you Brazos Bookstore!

Truly wonderful Indie bookstore! Helpful and friendly staff and prompt order fulfillment.

They were so incredibly nice! I’d ordered online and was in the area and they were able to get my order ready for me super quickly!

We have tried to support Brazos during the pandemic and order all our books for the Holidays presents through them. Their customer service is beyond suboptimal. We placed our order on November 20, 2020. We have called on December 19, 2020 and they have nothing. There has been no communication, no apology, no advanced calling to let us know, nothing. We are going to order through Amazon... It is impossible to help local businesses if they do not step up to the challenge and they offer any substantial difference or at least the human factor. Could they have called and let us know? Could they have shown some sympathy with the customer? Their online platform is simply pathetic.

I came here for a poetry reading and loved it. As a teacher, it makes me happy to see independent bookstores carrying such a wide selection of YA and childrens books. Of course I also found plenty for myself and my US History classroom. Cool space for book talks, readings from authors, and recommendations from the staff.

Nice selection of books and friendly staff. Very virus conscious. Hand sanitizer at the entrance and spaces on the floor to help us keep a safe distance.

Love this local bookstore! The service and staff are great.

A small, well-curated collection of new books.

Excellent service. The staff is awesome.

Awesome bookstore that has loads of books that the employees have read personally. The books chosen to be in this store are well worth the read. Love their science/math section! Everytime I come in there there is a new and enlightening science based book for me to read, it is fantastic.

Great local bookstore! They host many free book related events every month, and are very kind to the local Houston writing population in general.

Brazos Bookstore is the best bookstore in Houston. The staff is always incredibly helpful and really passionate about books. They have a great selection of quality books, real treasures. And they can special order anything. I especially like the author reading events. This year we saw Christopher Kimball and Neal Stephenson, amazing!

Perfectly cozy without feeling overwhelmed

This is my favorite bookstore in Houston. They have a great selection of titles, and the staff picks are always spot on--Ive loved every book they recommended. This is also a great place to pick up cute stationery, totes, pens, etc. The best thing about Brazos is that they host so many awesome events--tons of writers come to visit their store every month. Sign up for their email list to stay up to date on whos coming to town.

Very Nice store. Staff seemed a bit cold though.

This bookstore is my favorite in Houston. No bookstore like it. It has great notes from staff about the books theyve read. Its not just a book store. Everyone one there is a bookworm just like the customers. The selections are of variety and sectioned off. Sometimes I need help and the staff is always happy to help and recommend. The experience and service keeps me coming back. They have events and children events every weekend. Love books? This is totally worth the trip.

Safety protocols include curbside pickup and a max of 7 customers at a time. I love this store.

Best bookstore in Houston. The people are very helpful and knowledgeable. If they dont have something in stock, theyll help get it ordered for you. They also have reading groups and host authors throughout the year. I cant recommend this place highly enough.

Hand sanitizer at the front of the store and capacity limits. Cute notes for books as well as a staff recommendation section.

A true and rare book store, a really cool place!

Great bookstore.

This independent book store is a gem. Organizing. Signings and readings. One.of the last independent bookstores left in Houston. Dont come because its independent come because.you want. Something new authors from across the spectrum. Reading’s from the authors. You want a signed book from your favourite author knowledgeable and helpful staff. Top notch who get your passion for books

Nice, quaint bookstore, not very large so not a large selection, but its still a good selection. Only one employee was working when I went in, he was helping another patron when I entered but still welcomed me. I browsed not looking for anything in particular. They have a large section of staff recommendations and they were varied across genres. I didnt ask for help but neither did the employee come ask if they could help me, otherwise would give 5 stars.

Support your local book stores!Great little shop with an excellent variety covering all genres. The staff there really knows their stuff. You can walk in and just describe a book youd like to read, and theyre more than willing to offer suggestionsStory time with Laura is great for the kids, shes really engaging and full of character. The bookstore also has dog friendly book readings as well. Love this place!

Such a great small, but stocked, bookstore! Great kids area with sweet books. Helpful and kind staff. Thank you!!

Such a cute bookstore with friendly staff. There is a Wheres Waldo scavenger hunt going on in the month of July that my friend and I participated in. Its been tons of fun so far and I have been introduced to so many interesting shops that are also participating in the Hunt for Waldo. Check this place out!

The selection of books is expertly and elegantly curated. From art books to strange Russian and South American science fiction, through to fiction and children’s books, you won’t be disappointed.The real star, though, are the knowledgeable and friendly staff, and the wonderful events.One of my favorite bookstores in the US, a stop whenever I am in Houston.

I love bookstores & this one is great. I wasn’t aware of it until I found the “where’s Waldo” search around local Houston shops & restaurants. I encourage all book lovers to stop by!

One of my favorite independent bookstores in the city, with a large selection of todays novels, fiction and non-fiction on a wide variety of subjects. A great place for author discussions and signings. Love em!

Best indie bookstore in the greater Houston area. Yes, I have actually been to ALL of them. Fantastic selection, knowledgeable staff, good events, and modern aesthetic.

Brazos Bookstore has such a carefully picked selection of books that its hard to leave this store empty-handed. The staff is super friendly and willing to help and give recommendations.They have a large selection of translated books and also a shelf dedicated a Spanish novels in the original language.Its my to-go store to discover new interesting books and to be surprised by their recommendations.

Brazos Bookstore is amazing, and should be considered your go-to local bookstore.Their book selection is varied enough to grab the Barnes and Noble buyer while also providing a stage for smaller publishers and lesser known authors to shine. The staff is always very thoughtful in their write ups and recommendations, and will assist you in finding the kind of book that interests you.If youve never been to Brazos Bookstore, it is definitely worth the trip.

Nice book store for the area. Saw two book discussions here and the hosted event for Patton Oswalt! Great that they are bringing new content and speakers to the area.

Great shop. Very nice. A destination location. I just wished it organized its sections better.

Friendly staff and great recommendations. Its a nice local business and has an incredibly airy open concept design which is unusual for a book store. If I lived closer Id go again.

Brazos Bookstore is one of my favorite independent bookstores in the country! Brazoss staff is always helpful and fun to interact with. Excellent rotating selections and they always are hosting different, fantastic events for the community!

The staff and gentleman, who I am assuming is the owner, were super helpful and incredibly nice. They had tons of unique products, some of which I know are nearly impossible to find other than online. Also seemed to have plenty of events, but cant speak to those.

Theres just something about wandering around a book store. This store carries books, stationery, notebooks, pens, cards, and assorted tchotchkes. What really makes a book store shine are the staff picks. They are varied and set in a nice display on a shelf straight across from the entrance. Sprinkled throughout are other recommendations.

I want to give a good review. but i bought a journal from this bookstore on their website on 9/21/19 and they emailed with a conformation after charging my account 30$. they have continuously ignored all my emails and havent shipped the journal yet. im beginning to believe ive been ripped off so buyer beware of this bookstore and only do dealings with them in person, not through their website because youll lose money.

Wonderful atmosphere and great selection of books from boutique releases to poetry to bestsellers.Nice science and kids sections, too! This is one of my favorite places to spend free time.

Love Amazon when I know what I want, but Brazos is the best when I dont. I have a teenage son who is a voracious reader but has a hard time finding things that suit his taste. We always come to Brazos for him and leave with a stack of books that are perfect. I always discover something for myself too. This isnt a superstore but rather a carefully curated selection of books with a helpful, knowledgable staff that you cant find online or in a big box bookstore. Houston is so lucky to have Brazos.

Brazos Bookstore delivers a quality experience. Independent, culturally and intellectually stimulating, and a great member of the Houston community, Brazos is our go to bookstore. Its great to have them in Houston. Book readings by authors, friendly staff, and willingness to talk books equals a great bookstore for me.

The only place Ill buy my books in HTX.

Exceptional.

Books are carefully selected. They have events and fun activities. They also recommend and suggest books. Staff is super nice and friendly!

This bookstore is so great, yall. Every time I come in here I want to walk out with everything. They have a great selection of books as well as notebooks. They carry one of my favorites, the Magma sketchbook. They also have a lot of great authors every month coming into talk.

Excellent bookstore. Superior knowledge of how to bring in speakers and put on events of interest to their customer base.

I love to support independent books stores. I high recommend that you do the same.

Great selection of books and some very good readings and literary events on the calendar. Downstairs is fun, too, with the little furnishing touches. But the cafe is way too crowded, giving this place the feel of a Times Square Starbucks. I they can pump some of the people out, I might become a more regular visitor.

The best curated collection of old and new books in Houston. Friendly and helpful staff, great book group. If you like to read this is a must visit

This place was just so light and airy I had to buy a book here. Why is it that so many book stores are dark?! Either way this place hits the mark as the best environment to be searching for and browsing books. While I loved how non cluttered this place was, the selection was a little slim, but I found the book I was looking for so I cant complain!If I lived nearby I would be in here all the time.

This place is wonderful. The staff is friendly and they know what they do. It is obvious that they love books and are good readers. Plus On Saturday’s there ir story time for children’s. My daughter love it, and so do I.

Great place to go for new and collectible and used books 50cents and up. There is a great Science fiction section on the back of the main floor and when I have that hard to find title they usually seem to carry it old and new.

The staff is very cordial. I like the layout of the store. Its really neat and orderly. The kids section has a great selection of books.

This was my first time here and had a great experience! I usually buy books online (amazon) or if I absolutely “need” something right this second, I head to Barnes and Noble. I got into brush lettering and wanted an Archer and Olive dot grid journal. They’re sold out everywhere online, but I saw them on the Brazos website so decided to pop in. Sadly, they didn’t have any in stock, but I was told they had already placed an order to stock up. Will have to return! Other than that, the place was quaint! It’s exactly what you’d expect from a neighborhood book store. Small, quiet and clean. I was pleasantly surprised that they carried a ton of random journals/writing accessories. WHO KNEW CHRISTIAN LACROIX HAD A JOURNAL?!? I didn’t, lol. They had all of the new books as well as a ton of lesser known books on contemporary topics. They also had a bunch of magazines! I only remember that they had fashion ones and a Houston city lifestyle type one. The workers were nice and greeted me once I got in the door and didn’t harass me like at other bookstores. I liked the privacy and time to mosey around by myself. And when it was time to check out, they were super knowledgeable and friendly. (That’s how I found out that the next Archer and Olive shipment was on its way). Would definitely return!

I always find something to read or give as a gift every time I come here. Jeanne is a treasure.

I came here for a World Book Night event a couple of months ago. Brazos is a small-ish independent bookstore, so I would definitely call ahead if youre coming here to pick up a specific book. The staff is super friendly and helpful -- great neighborhood bookstore with regular author readings and events.

Very cool bookstore. Has a lot of reccomendations and signed books. Has lot of author events.

I love this local gem! Great place to find interesting books and receive excellent recommendations from a friendly staff. Love this place.

Kind of a hipster joint with a smallish selection of books. No art section that I could see. As you can see by the ratings a lot of people love it. It just wasnt for me.

Great little eclectic book store. Wonderful selection of classic and topical works.

Most beautiful and coziest bookstore in town. Amazing selection of books. Go support your local. Bookstore!!

Friendly staff, excellent selection and recommendations, and great atmosphere! I come here about every month or so and cant help but walk out with a whole stack of new finds. A true gem!

Okay, so this is a bookstore selling their new books at MSRP. Fine, but you have to sell those books to me; give me a compelling reason to buy them. They do not. My wife and I walked in, and werent even greeted. There were two employees dusting and straightening shelves, and neither one of them made eye contact or greeted us. (The place isnt that big: they didnt miss us)We quickly lost interest and left.

Lovely staff, great books, and a must visit pen bar.

Lovely bookstore! Friendly employees. Clean and well organized. The staff thoughtfully review several of the books being sold, leaving well written summaries and recomendations. Good for a quick stop, or a long visit.

A very small yet robust bookstore. The employees are extremely helpful, and they have great detail when describing/recommending books.

Incredible bookstore. It had all the weirdo conspiracy and offbeat graphic novels I could ask for with very reasonable prices. Plus free parking. And cats!

Great selection with friendly, knowledgeable staff. They also have a ton of fun knick-knacks, journals, and fountain pens. Love this bookstore, its practically the only place I buy books now.

Awesome store. Cool selection of non-book items (any story that sells Lamy fountain pens gets high marks!) Employees were awesome and helpful.

Cozy independent bookstore. I first visited for an authors visit, for the book The Empress of Art: Catherine the Great and the Transformation of Russia. Next I stopped by to order a book published by a friend, Schadenfreude, A Love Story: Me, the Germans, and 20 Years of Attempted Transformations, Unfortunate Miscommunications, and Humiliating Situations That Only They Have Words For. Both times the staff were friendly and helpful. I look forward to visiting again and wish I lived closer so I could come by more often!

Super cute and edgy store. Not your typical run of the mill store which I loved.

Very well arranged conducive to browsing; staff very knowledgeable about books, perhaps like librarians and better.

Great variety of books and very friendly staff.

Always great selection and personal service.

Best book store Ive ever been in! So many great finds, and so many events going on.

Wonderful neighborhood bookstore with childrens readings and activities every weekend. Adore this shop!

Awesome bookstore where they always help me out with book recommendations. Very intimate and cool shopping experience!

Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Good selection of books. Childrens section is tremendous.