This is a super cute book and plant shop. I'm obsessed. This shop is worth the trip. If you're…read morelocal to waxahatchie you have to come here on the regular. Everything about this shop is perfection. Love the selection, ambiance, decor, the building itself is stunning. I'm excited about the book and puzzles i purchased today! I also love that they are good friends with my local shop in Dallas- whose books!!

It was my first time to enter this wonderful space devoted to the enjoyment of perusing and reading…read morebooks. In what I consider a very interesting addition, Paper Leaves also carries a variety of plants. Waxahachie is already well known for its over 200 historic structures in five historic districts. Paper Leaves lies on Water Street to the north of West End Historic District, the largest district with homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I love that Paper Leaves is SO Waxahachie in that respect! You step back in time here in high ceilinged book filled rooms with comfy, vintage and antique furniture, and just make yourself at home in such a special place. We entered from the back. The driveway and backyard look newly renovated and there are several parking spaces. The handicapped access to the business is in the rear and is smooth with a concrete ramp. The recent rain and wind has buffeted their lovely backyard, but there are two big areas for outdoor reading. They are shady with lots of chairs and look big enough for book clubs to meet. At the back, there is a small sunroom with lovely stained glass and three high tables and chairs set up for conversation or reading. The windows are enormous in this home with sun streaming in on velvet and brocade and velveteen sofas and chairs. Every room is a treat. A short stack of $1 Books and a (previous) dining room of used books were followed by what had been a parlor with a lovely fireplace and even more books. The foyer has the register and a very vertical staircase. The remaining downstairs room is an inspired Kids Books section with mysterious footprints on the floor and a bathroom! Paper Leaves has been altered to accommodate at least two (that I saw) spacious modern bathrooms with baby changing areas. The terrific front porch, the kind you always wanted, has a big ole swing and seating. There's used books and small exotic plants for sale out front. I saw a used copy of The Goldfinch for $7. The stairs are not steep. I mean, I'm 71 and had a hip replacement not all that long ago and I could make it up and down. Upstairs there's a very sunny reading room and all kinds of interesting paraphernalia on the floor and the walls of the landing. Then there's this astonishing windowed in sunroom. It's a lovely room with plants that have prices but no names. Just "Foliage." Yes, they can look them up. But, I knew a number of them anyway. Bonsai, many cacti and succulents, philodendron. Just gorgeous. All sizes. Hanging Baskets. Climbers. Teeny tiny little bitty plants in pots. Wonderful. I loved Paper Leaves. A very soothing, calming, good vibes place. But books and plants are my jam, so ... I can hardly wait to come back.

Great store, owner is very sweet and knowledgeable. They have a lot of cool stuff, check it outread more

Very friendly and helpful service. Very knowledgeable employees. The store has a good inventory…read moreselection and is set up to find things with ease.

O'Briens Bookshop is super cute and quaint. My son enjoyed looking at all the kids stuff and there…read morewas a cute table for them to sit at and color. There was a fridge with some drinks for purchase as well. I bought a book that was on the "staff picks" shelf. So far so good. A little hard to find but we found it. Prices weren't too bad, but I love supporting small independent bookstores like this one.

Visited this bookshop today and loved it! They have a super cute kids corner with a lot of books I…read morehadn't seen before.

This place is wonderful beyond measure. It's much more than a bookstore and has easily become one…read moreof my favorite local stops in the Dallas area. Truly great. Beyond the incredible and often surprising selection, the staff is wonderful, and it's the kind of place you never quite want to leave. Five stars.

This flagship location was so spacious! It has all the books I was looking for and so much more…read morethan the regular HPB locations. They also had a lot of new books for cheaper prices as well. My only complaint is that the books are more worn down than the other locations I've been to, so I couldn't buy too much. Will definitely be back :)

Could heaven be something like this? Do not come with an agenda or a timeline - just come to…read moreexplore and enjoy. This bookstore has been family-owned since 1960 and planted in the same spot collecting some beautiful treasures tucked into countless stacks and racks up stairs and around corners worth exploring for another century. Wesley was a true gentleman offering great insight to the collections and city's sights. Thank you for being here, please stay. 10/10, will come again!!

lovely and charming family-owned bookstore. huge selection with great prices. folks inside can help…read moreyou find anything you are looking for. one of my favorite spots in the city that I love!

Don't waste your time here. I picked up 2 things and he wouldn't sell, so I left…read more It looks like a bomb went off so I couldn't find anything anyway

Thought I had died and gone to literary heaven! A reader's paradise, especially one for my age who…read morestill enjoys having a physical book in my hands. There were books everywhere, which reminded me of a scavenger hunt or finding hidden treasure. In spite of the seeming disorganized nature of the book stacks, there was a sense of purpose in how they were arranged. In my opinion, the prices seemed a little high, or maybe I'm so accustomed to paying only a few dollars for my books. Either way, I very much enjoyed my time sifting through the mountains of books. The staff member at the desk seemed personable, once engaged in conversation. He even made a great recommendation for lunch. Please don't let places like this disappear from our collective memory. Patronize this place in order to show your support and to add to your personal library.

I love taking my daughter and nephew here, they have a huge selection of comic books and toys for…read moreall prices. My daughter loves The Transformers in a bag and the older comics. My nephew likes the newer stuff. It reminds me of comic book store I went to as a kid.

Jewel of a find. Great selection of comics and collectibles! Found a great sideshow collectible…read morefigure at a steal of a price!!

Monkey & Dog Books is such a cute bookstore and a must if you love exploring independent…read morebookstores! This bookstore is located in the Fort Worth area and has a nice selection of books for all ages. I actually think their children section is much larger compared to other stores, which I think is perfect for families. Personally I prefer fantasy/fiction books and that specific selection was much smaller compared to other stores, however they had some of the most popular titles. Besides books, they have a nice selection of stationary items, puzzles and other games. They definitely had some very unique finds I hadn't seen anywhere else. Last but not least, they do have a rewards program and for every $100 you spend you get credit to your next purchase which I thought was pretty nice and a good incentive to support local businesses. If you live in the area I would highly recommend joining their program.

What a great find. I love visiting independents book stores and this one is fun. They have a…read morekitchen for cool books. Talk about creative. They have several sections and the staff is super friendly. They helped find a perfect t book and I was impressed by the variety of books and it's located in suck a nice area. Highly recommend.

The perfect place to read a book or catch up with a friend!…read more I stopped by Wild Detectives for a midday pick-me-up. They have a lot of cozy seating options and a unique selection of books/vinyl records! I got the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Matcha and absolutely loved it! It wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of cinnamon. Will absolutely be back!

It's a small space, but I love how involved they are in the community! They host events often & I…read morewas there for a talk. I got a sangria while my husband got a latte. Both were good! I wish they had more drink options, but I recognize it's a smaller bar area.