Most visitors to Houston and even many Houstonians don’t realize just how strong the Bayou City’s bookstore scene is. While Houston does not boast legendary bookstores like New York City’s The Strand or Powell’s City of Books in Portland, Oregon, H-Town is blessed with more than a few surprisingly underrated spots. And The Woodlands and Spring area, along with Galveston, contribute to create a strong book region.
Summer — particularly a Texas summer with its often oppressive heat — is the perfect time to find a spot or tucked away nook in your favorite bookstore and chill an afternoon away. And who doesn’t need a great new beach read? Great bookstores also bring the events, from author signings to readings, book club meetings and more. But not all bookstores are created equal.
These are the 11 Best Bookstores In Houston (and Beyond):
1. Brazos Bookstore
Rice Village…