The East Texas Weekend Preview — From classic children’s stories to thrilling drama novels, these East Texas bookstores have it all!

Step into a wonderful world of imagination by adding some of the most trending titles to your current reading que, or discover something totally new.

Find a local shop near you with our extensive list, below!

*Know of more local bookstores? Send their info to andrew.terpening@kltv.com to have them added!

Bookish

Open: Tuesday-Saturday
Times: Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-2pm | Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Where: 211 S Terry St, Malakoff

“Bookish is an IRS approved not for profit with the mission to promote reading and literacy in the community by connecting people with books and authors. We have a large inventory of new and gently used books, fun bookish merch and gifts! All our books are discounted from the retail price by 10, 30 or 60%.”

Bound Books

Open: Tuesday-Saturday
Times: 10am-5pm
Where: 108 N Main St, Lindale

“Welcome to Bound Books! This space was created for all ages to come, relax and find that perfect book”

Chapter 31 Books

Open: Monday-Saturday
Times: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm | Saturday 10am-2pm
Where: 135 Shelbyville St, Center

“A small bookshop located in Center Texas, on the square! located inside of Center Floral and offer a wide range of books such as children’s books, teens, adults, & devotionals, as well as various book items and accessories. It’s a great one stop shop, you can grab a coffee while you browse books!”

Crazy Four Books & Coffee

Open: Monday-Saturday
Times: 7am-6pm
Where: 311 E Goliad Ave, Crockett

“At Crazy Four Books & Coffee, we believe that books can inspire hope, joy, and be a refuge for the mind. Our vision is to inspire more writers, artists, and creatives to be a part of Crockett. We accomplish this by creating a welcoming space where readers of all ages can connect with stories that resonate with them, expand their horizons, and ignite their imaginations.”

Elsewhere Books

Open: Thursday-Saturday
Times: 10am-5pm
Where: 300 TX-110, Whitehouse

“We sell a great selection of used books at unbeatable prices and host epic book sale events!”

Gladewater Books

Open: Tuesday-Sunday
Times: Tuesday-Friday 10:30am-5:30am | Saturday 9am-6pm | Sunday 2pm-6pm
Where: 109 E Pacific Ave, Gladewater

“GLADEWATER BOOKS sells used books, toys and ephemera in downtown Gladewater, Texas. Come in and browse - there’s something for everyone in our 40,000+ volumes.”

Grim’s Fiction

Open: Tuesday-Sunday
Times: 11am-9pm
Where: 4909 North st. Suite 205, Nacogdoches

“We offer fiction only books, comics, and tabletop games! Located just minutes from Stephen F. Austin State University, Grim’s Fiction is a cozy, locally-owned shop where book lovers, gamers, and curious minds can come together, hang out, and discover something new. From epic fantasy novels to steamy romances, from comics to manga, and from D&D to Warhammer… and everything in between — we’ve got something for every kind of nerd!”

HolyResale Bookstore

Open: Monday-Sunday
Times: 7am-9pm
Where: 269 6th St, Cushing

“Welcome to our Book Store/little Community Library! New and previously loved items at a great deal! Books, Dvds, Toys, Games, & more! FREE book/dvd swap available! Donations Greatly Appreciated!”

The Headless Librarian

Open: Monday-Saturday
Times: Monday & Saturday 10am-5pm
Where: 1718 W Gentry Pkwy, Tyler

“A Book Boutique located in the Blue Bird at 1718 W Gentry Pkwy in Tyler, Tx Hours: M-Sat 10am-5pm (Female/Veteran Owned)”

The Mustard Seed

Open: Monday-Saturday
Times: Monday & Friday 10am-5pm | Saturday 10am-2pm
Where: 1330 N University Dr, Nacogdoches

“Visit us at 1330 N. University Drive for all of your faith and inspirational book and gift needs. We are an authorized KENDRA SCOTT retailer. We are an authorized CONSUELA retailer.”

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