(713) 523-0701
2421 Bissonnet St
Houston,
TX
77005
29.7254
-95.4155
Neighborhoods: South Central, University Place
What People Are Saying About Brazos Bookstore
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The simple, gallery-like digs with gray carpet and white walls, offer lots of sunlight for title browsing and a couple of wooden rockers for page perusing, but don't expect coffee or croissants. Although it specializes in texts on art, photography and history, there's a collection of books on every other erudite humanities subject. This is the intellectual bibliophile's bookstore and has been since 1974.
07/24/07
My Favorite Bookstore
by skeptical
What a joy to find a bookstore owned and staffed by knowledgable book lovers. Brazos Bookstore is the place in Houston to meet famous authors and discuss fine books. The New York Times called Brazos "Houston's premier literary marketplace - a Mecca for touring authors since 1974." And the surroundings are so comfortable - an island of serenity in a chaotic world. For these reasons and more, Brazos is my favorite bookstore.
12/18/05
Brazos Bookstore
by grossberg
A Houston treasure. The readings, the culture, the knowledge and the passion make visiting and buying a unique experience.
10/23/05
A real bookstore
by biggianted
Looking for a good book? Looking for a bookseller who knows the subject matter, the title and the author (personally)? Brazos Book Store is the best book store in the city. If you want an expensive cup of coffee, or a plastic wrapped danish, or to read Teen Vogue magazine, go to some big chain. If you need a recommendation or a specific literary title, have an interest in the humanities, or want to hear an internationally acclaimed author read his/her work, go see Carl at Brazos.
- Pros: selection, customer service, reading series
- Cons: Limited parking
The Details on Brazos Bookstore
Look Good:
Ask the staff if you can't find something and they'll try to locate it or order it for you.
Know Before You Go:
Brazos hosts reading series as often as three times a week. Featured famous writers have included Jimmy Carter and Larry McMurtry, plus rising stars Vikram Chandra and Gail Storey. Arrive early to meet the authors.
The Extras:
Brazos also hosts marathon readings of canonical literature and book discussions by University of Houston and Rice professors.
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