an extensive selection of books, records, comics, etc!. there's 2 floors and the owner was very knowledgeable about every shelf. the prices are very reasonable, i walked out with 3 books in great condition for $15. i was looking for cooking/baking books and i love that they have handwritten details in them since the books are used. it's a great addition for an amazing price. the decor in the shop is also very nice! the kids corner is really cute too! read more

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Lovely local bookshop with lot of choices in books and categories. The kids area is the best with seating and books the kids can look at and puzzles and games to play. I like to support a local place especially one that is trying to increase reading in a world where people just don't read as much. read more

Cozy, whimsical, and historical is how I would describe the Galveston Bookshop. Walking in felt like walking into a storybook waiting to be read. With the many quiet nooks, you're bound to find a quiet place to sit and read. It's a used bookstore with a broad selection of genres. They also sell records which would be perfect for collectors. I bought a new journal from their many gorgeous journal designs. My daughter stumbled upon some books she had her eye on for some time. The store is huge so I'm sure you'd find something worthwhile. I was looking for some philosophy books and the attendant led me right to them. I was happy to see that the prices were reasonable and within my budget. This helps when you're a bibliophile like me. This bookstore felt like it has its roots in Galveston. It's a well-known local used bookstore you'll be happy to visit. Me and my daughter's left with some gems we can't wait to sink into. read more

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If you're looking for records, other than ancient religious examples, this is NOT it. Service is also none existent

I was told o couldn't have a drink (with a lid) in the bookshop. If I'm in the Texas heat, and needing hydration, I'm likely not browsing somewhere I'm treated like a child. The girl was very unkind. There was a man with a small service dog she denied entry as well. My husband is a veteran, so k cannot imagine being told you cannot have your trained service animal in the bookshop. We won't be back and we love looking at books and would've been customers. read more

This bookstore is pretty outdated! It smells really bad. Also the worker wasn't friendly at all! Never said hello or goodbye. Not worth your time. read more

Amazing used and new books, records, and comic books. I could spend hours in here. Good value and great service.

Love the store. Love browsing their sci-fi section upstairs! Good vinyl selection too

If you are in search of great customer care, DO NOT visit this place. I stayed in town after a cruise just to patronize this bookstore, and what a disappointment it was to walk in and not even be acknowledged. It does not cost a red cent to be kind. Go to the second floor at the Rosenberg library, which is about two minutes up the street, to purchase previously loved books. They are friendly and greet you with a great smile as soon as you walk in! read more

We enjoyed browsing this quaint bookstore near the strand. Not many locally owned bookstores left in the world, so nice to see this one. The large book spines on the facade outside get your attention. New and used books, records and few other gift type items. Worth checking out if you need something to read. read more

Nice bookstore, grabbed something before a cruise, big selection, good prices, the only thing is that since the shop is in a historical building, it was a bit cramped and hard to find the categories but that's the price you pay to be in downtown Galveston. read more

Great bookstore with a used section. Friendly, personable service. I wish I had more time to spend there. read more

A book buddy who knew about this place paid a visit with my wife and I. We have a new "fairly local" favorite used book spot! Good prices and a large selection, I found three books that were on my booklist. We'll be back. The store has been around since 1991, it's had a few different owners, the guy that has it now has had it for a year and seems to enjoy it...this is his third or fourth bookstore. read more

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Great locally owned bookstore. The owner and staff are all very friendly and helpful. I was looking for a gift for my husband and found the coolest fishing book. Great value and huge selection - both used and new books. I've been many times and never have had any problems. This is a family friendly store! As a local to the area it is a great gem. I've enjoyed getting to know the people that work there and why those choose to work for a local, small business versus a big box store. I recommend this spot to coworkers every time that visit the area from around the country. If you haven't been yet - go!! read more

This is a wonderful bookshop to get lost in. They have areas of Texas-specific and Galveston-specific books, but also tons of books of any genre, as well as comics and music. The staff is very friendly, and have always offered recommendations or comments about the books I've chosen to read. Their prices also beat larger used book retailers such as Half Price. There's also a cat, so bonus points. read more

Galveston Bookshop - So many books! - Bookstores Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Everywhere I travel or vacation I look for a bookstore of some kind. There is usually. Barnes & Noble or Half Price or something another. Imagine my utter joy when we stumbled into Galveston Bookstore. Quaint and the look and feel of the books of all types of genres where everywhere. Nice selections, there is a section for originals and authentic reprints, a large selection of science fiction and vinyl records. Really amazing place for history of Galveston as well. The staff were super friendly and helpful and you get free book marks with your purchase . . . Planning to make a stop here every trip I make to Galveston . . . read more

Galveston Bookshop - The front of the store. There is some construction underway to the side walk area but the front of the building is a absolutely adorable. - Bookstores Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Great bookstore receptionist was very helpful. Went 30 minutes before closing and was reminded twice that they were about to close so go earlier. read more

This book store was amazing! I love old book stores and I love vintage horror books. This store had so many paperbacks from hell titles and was so much fun. If your in Galveston Texas stop by and look around. Very cheap prices to. read more

This is a great, old fashion bookstore: no pressure to make a selection but knowledgeable advice if needed. Find a comfortable chair and browse all you like. Will definitely return. read more

Adorable book shop that includes new books, used books, vintage finds and records. I love how cute the outside is painted. I could of spent hours inside the store, but we were pressed for time. This would be a great stop before boarding a cruise. You can fill up on all kinds of reading materials. They also have plenty of books covering the amazing history of Galveston. read more

Not a family welcoming place. We have loved this bookshop for years when we visit Galveston. Our children love reading and we always buy at least five books every trip. This time, the employee gave us a warning about our children for being children. Seriously, they were not being chaotic or tearing anything up. If they had, we would have taken them out of the shop. My infant cried and my toddler used an excited voice. We had a few books out that they were looking at, but we are respectful and are always sure to tidy up after we make our selections before we leave places. Kids are allowed to take up space, just like every other person, especially in a store that sells children's books. Disappointed! We won't be back. read more

This used to be a great bookstore but the new owners are rude, the selection isn't as great and they wouldn't let us use the restroom after we had spent a lot of money there. I recommend other places on the island. read more

This is my favorite spot in Galveston by a landslide. Two stories of book-loving heaven. This place is amazing.

If you have children, don't go to this bookshop. Better yet, don't go to this book shop at all. My educator wife was excited to pick up some books, especially for our almost 2 year old son who was with us. And yes, there is a kids section in the bookstore so you would think they are used to kids in the shop. My son is almost 2 and loves to be moving. And yes he was running down the aisles a little bit. Not ripping books off shelves, not screaming, not doing anything other than being a happy toddler. And based on his "running", my family was asked to leave the store because of his "playgrounding." The clerk was absolutely ridiculous and we were judged from the moment we entered the store. Absolute failure in customer service and we will take our money elsewhere. You should too. read more

A good, solid little independent bookstore quaintly tucked away on The Strand area. The owners were very kind and helpful. Very knowledgeable about Galveston in general. The bookstore offered a lot of good selections. It's not real large but it's pretty spot on for what I want in a small independent bookstore. Will likely visit again. read more

Fantastic new and used bookstore in old downtown Glaveston. An absolute trove of out of print SF/F as well as dozens of other genres (including a great local and Texas history and culture section and a really nice shelf of guides for birders). The knowledgeable, outgoing and friendly staff are always happy to provide pointers to overlooked treasures or help you find just that book that fits your needs that you weren't aware existed. A remarkable place whether you're a local or a visitor looking for some beach reading. read more

Quaint little shop that has both paperbacks and hardbacks, with a handful of newer titles. Also has vinyl albums. Staff was very friendly.

A real find! Good selection of books on Galveston history and lore. New and used books on a variety of subjects - along with vinyl. Staff is very friendly and know the store's inventory. And a nice cat is around to follow you through the stacks. Will definitely be back. read more

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Great little spot. Books are affordable and the staff are always nice. Must spot when i float into town. You'll always find some random gems on their shelves. read more

The small size of this book shop does not stop it from having a great selection of new and used books at GREAT prices! We even got free bookmarks with our purchase! read more

Great spot! A book lover could spend a long time here -- from the local history and author shelf to the $2 shelf to the standard fiction and mysteries. We also got a great coffee shop recommendation from the person working, so took our new books to a local treasure and enjoyed right away. read more

I came here with an significant other, and it was absolutely beautiful. I got so many vinyl records, so many books and more!! The people working there are so friendly and knowledgeable about what they have to offer, AND they have a local cat! Lovely establishment and lovely people all around read more

I love this little shop. They have books you will not find in other bookstores. There's also a store cat that's friendly :) If you love books and great prices then this is a place for you. Must visit. read more

Local bookshops can be the lifeblood of the town. Where else can you escape, delve through some history (in a portable container), connect with the community, sit and chat with a cat, and check on "what's going on around town," other than at a local bookshop. Well, maybe a library, but they won't have cats and you won't technically be able to keep the books for as long as you choose. Galveston Bookshop is one such connection. It really is remarkable how quickly Galveston is recovering, and that's very apparent here. Mud, water, mold, and falling debris do not do bookshops any favors. Quite the opposite, really. This shop is back and bold. There's a really great section on their website devoted to their Ike recovery. Read it, look at the pictures. I stopped by here on a recent vacation, and couldn't get past the local book section. They have quite a selection of the Sloan books with old photos of Galveston, but they also had a great selection of books regarding Galveston's history, the sprawling metropolis, The Storm of 1900, Alicia, Ike, and even a book on brothels. (There were apparently a few in the area in the early 1900s = giant port town, lots of brothels.) I didn't really give myself enough time to absorb every corner and every shelf, but what I did see, I liked. It was a mix of new and old. Paperback and hard cover. To illustrate, there were several of the same book. One was the latest edition, the one next to it a soft cover ten years old, the one next to that was a hard cover twenty years old. All price levels and vintages accounted for. It was such a nice balance of option. I didn't get to comb the record selection, but will do so on my next visit to the island. read more

I could get lost for hours in this great little bookshop. Sadly, many of these places are going away. This was a most excellent find on a recent day trip to Galveston. It is conveniently located near free two hour parking yet it is close enough to the Strand that you can do some wonderful shopping and dining there as well. The woman who works the register is a delight. They do offer a public restroom which is rare in these parts. There are so many books packed into a small space yet you never get the sense of being claustrophobic. They have so much to choose from on so many subjects. I loved how large the selection was featuring local authors and subjects. You won't find that at a major book chain. While I did not make a purchase on this trip, I found their prices to be very reasonable. I will most definitely make this a stop on all future trips to the island. read more

This is a great bookshop. I've only been in a few times and I always find something I want. They've got a great variety and also a record and comic book section. I haven't looked into those sections much but just by glancing it looks like they have a decent collection. I traded books in for the first time today. I got $1 a piece for them. Fair enough I'd say. They sell most of their books at half of the price marked on the back unless otherwise marked on the cover with a minimum price of $2.50. read more

Great bookstore in Galveston, just off the Strand (and near Board Game Island). Big selection of used books, in particular sci-fi. Fair amount of kids' books, and even some vinyl LPs upstairs. We goofed around for some time on a Sunday, and they were tolerant of our very excited kids, which was nice. We got several books each at pretty reasonable prices. I'd love to have had more time to peruse without the kids. Definitely worth checking out. read more

It's a good bookshop especially if you are interested in Galveston history. 2 stories of used books always a good thing. The help was a little surly, but maybe that's part of the ambiance. read more

I love book stores and Galveston Bookshop was a great find. It's near the older part of Galveston by the strand and I will definitely go back when I visit Galveston again. Great selection of books. Personally I go for mystery and I found a some great books in this category. However they have a big inventory of all topics of books. The ladies who were working at the time of our visit were very helpful. Definitely recommend stopping by this shop! read more

Wow - this is a great place. And I thought real bookstores are a thing of the past. Not true! Thankfully. This store has it all. A very nice lady greeted us and directed us to our areas of interest. The enticing odor of the stacks reminded me of an old library. There is a section for collectors & some very nice editions. The stacks wind throughout the first floor and there is also an upstairs area filled with more stacks and some old vinyl albums. We are glad to support such a local gem. We will definitely be back and recommended it to our friends who visit the area. read more