If you are a book lover, you know there is nothing like the classic charm of local bookstores. They bring a warm and friendly atmosphere that makes you want to curl up with a good book and stay for hours on end. Lucky for you, the DFW area holds quite a few literary gems that will give you a wonderful experience and leave you coming back for more.
Here are 4 unique bookstores in the DFW area that you must visit.
Interabang Books
Interabang Books is an independent bookstore that opened their doors in 2017. After the original store was destroyed by a tornado in October of 2019, they reconstructed a new storefront where patrons could go and enjoy their vast inventory. They offer a hand-picked selection of books and gifts for adults and kids. They also have a virtual store that operates online that promptly fulfills orders for any book in print. Interabang Books takes its name from the symbol that combines a question mark (an interrogative) and an exclamation point (a bang, in typesetting lingo). In suggesting the search for knowledge and the excitement of discovery, this punctuation mark conveys the spirit of their independent bookstore and the experience they want you to have with their selections. Interabang Books is located at 5600 W. Lovers Lane #142 in Dallas, TX.
Rosedale Rare Books
Established in 2006 with a combined fifteen years of bookselling experience, Rosedale Rare Books is the only storefront antiquarian bookshop remaining in Dallas, Texas. While there are other second-hand shops around, they offer an inventory of collectible books that span seven centuries. Specializing in out-of-print and first edition classics of history and literature, their cozy shop also features an eclectic assortment of early printed books as well as titles in the areas of exploration, theology, fine bindings, and more. Give them a visit at 3416 Rosedale Ave in Dallas, TX. You never know what literary treasures you might find!
Monkey and Dog Books
Monkey and Dog Books started as a children’s bookshop in just a 120 square foot retail space. They eventually expanded and moved to their current location in August of 2018. Their goal is to provide the DFW area with a prime selection of books for all interests. They love helping you find the books that you just cannot put down. They also offer different book clubs that you can join! Their whimsical store will make you feel like you have been transported into a fairytale, making it the perfect place to bring your little ones. You can even enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you browse and read. You will find Monkey and Dog Books at 3608 W. 7th St. in Fort Worth, TX.
Deep Vellum
Deep Vellum is a bookstore that exclusively carries titles from independent publishing houses and caters to both the literary community and the general reader. They offer several translated books and even books that you might not be able to find in a chain bookstore. Enjoy a cup of their delicious coffee, tea, or other drinks while you search for a new book. You can also join them for some of their events, including live music, author visits, film and theatre workshops, art showings, and more. Go check them out at 3000 Commerce St. in Dallas, TX.
Those are a few unique bookstores that you can visit in the DFW area. Make sure to check them out and let us know what you think! If you have any bookstore suggestions, come by for a visit and tell your friends here at Eagle Roofing and Construction all about it!