Definitely not the type of antique shop I'm used to but the amount of hidden treasures they have is…read moreinsane! So many books!!!

I really like this place. I'm a bibliophile, myself. I have way too many books to read in my…read morelifetime; I suppose part of my book obsession isn't only about reading the of books, and extends to the finding and curating of a book collection, as no working dad has the time for reading the entire library that I'm building. Idk. Maybe I'm just preparing myself for a retirement spent in the books--either way, I have a habit of buying too many. Thus, it's rare that I leave a bookstore without a few or more in hand. In this case, I only purchased one upon my first visit to Fletcher's, and I believe the reason I purchased so few is simply that it's so difficult to sort through the books here unless one has much time to meander and stare at every book on the shelves and tables--and, for the tables/islands of books in the middle of the room, one must have time to pick up books stack by stack to search through them, else you can't actually see what the books are; it's like losing sight of the trees for the forest. Still, upon my visit, I did find one book that I've been meaning to purchase for years, and it happened to be in one of the stacks I picked up. I suppose there's something cathartic about picking up a stack of mystery books and searching through, hoping for a gem. It's a bit like gambling. Although, I simply did not have time in this visit to linger longer and meander through all the mystery piles. It is for the reason of accessibility--though the search may be fun--that I do deduct one star from my review. Were it easier to find books on the tables, I suppose I would leave a 5-Star review. And, on the surface, they really seem a 5-star independent bookshop. They have so much packed into such a quaint and whimsical location; I really loved the ambiance. The antiques were a nice addition--I'm now convinced that all book shops should double as antique shops with stained glass windows and panels such as this. It's gorgeous. And, yet, again, I still wish it were easier to search through these mountains of books on the tables. So, will I go back? ABAOLUTELY! and you should, too--but plan to need longer than expected to find books of interest. They're there--you just have to search through their tables thoroughly.

Lots of books, mostly organized. The selection is mostly depressing --unless you like novels. The…read morenon-fiction skews right-leaning, but not the intellectual right. It's Fox News stuff. Storefront is too small and hard to navigate. Prices are cheap and books well-maintained. It was very busy. They got odd when I asked about the bathroom and seemed rather exasperated. Meh.

There is a great variety of books in this small shop but it can be hit or miss depending on what…read moreyou are looking for. The books are priced low considering most are very well used and at the end of their lives. The service is really what knocks it down a few stars. Every time I go in the person working the register is extremely rude and judgmental of the books I am buying from them. This last time it was an elderly couple and an event was starting out the store. They both were extremely angry to see people coming in looking to buy. They were shoving people out if they were there longer than 5 minutes.

The painted porch is such a lovely book store/ our favorite so far actually! It has that small town…read morecharm feel, but it's quirky and unique all on its own. My daughters especially love the Lego building table and the treehouse & can't forget the 2 cats inside there, Junior & Gordo ^_^ we make sure to be extra careful opening and closing the doors so they don't escape the store! We always bring our out of town guests here & it's always a hit :)

Adorable little bookshop on the Bastrop Main Street! There is literally a tree and fireplace made…read moreof books on the inside! We were visiting with a large group and strolled around here for almost an hour. I loved the different sections and high ceilings. It appears the shop may have a few cats that roam around during the weekdays and am dying to come back to say hello! A great way to support local on your next drive between Austin and Houston, or simply if in the neighborhood! The entire strip is really cute with a variety of shops, art, food, and live music.

You wouldn't know it, but there is a large amount of comics and comic collectibles in this store…read more I have been going here since I was in elementary school because of the cheap used books, but more recently the store opened up what I like to call 'The Geek Area' which is where you can find some of the best comics in Temple (especially since Kopriva's Collectibles closed down). They also buy used books, which is great for those of us who don't collect a large amount of books. Yes, that means I have never sold any books here, but I have bought a lot. So continue selling them books that I will eventually own. Only downside to the place is the staff. They virtually ignore you until you get up to the counter and they also don't seem to be real interested in most geek stuff or culture, which is weird considering the back room. I mean, someone had to catalog all that stuff right? There has to be a geek working there somewhere! Finally, the smell. If you're a book lover like I am, you love that old book smell (the sweet smell of vanillin). You can smell the books going down the stairs to the front door. It's like a nerd lure just pulling you down into literary heaven.

Smells of mold. Caged cat. very dark and cluttered so you cannot get around. My friend got confused…read moreand opened a door he wasn't supposed to and the worker freaking out and screamed at him, despite his profuse apologies

Fun to look around. All new books only. They have some cute stationery stuff and I like how their…read moresections in the store and on their website are organized. They actually have some 'modern classics'. I hate when all they have is recently ublished stuff. It's nice and cool in the store and smells good (I mean, like books, not like air fresheners or dust or cigarettes or other crap bookstores sometimes smell of) Its just that.... I wish I could afford a $17 book, which is how much EACH of the three I happened to pick up cost. Another thing was..., when I called for directions (after Google brought me to the self-defense studio just up the hill, from whence no bookstore or sign can be seen) the girl was a little snooty about it. Why you'dwant to be rude to someone who's just about to come in to your store to see you is a mystery to me, but maybe she was having a bad day.

TLDR: This bookstore is A MUST GO if you live in CSTAT or are visiting!…read more I'm normally not a review person, but I HAD to share. I moved from Austin this month and one thing I knew I would miss is locally owned bookshops. But this is the most wonderful bookstore I've been to. They have an amazingly curated selection, that you can tell is really really intentionally chosen. They have the cutest set up of books, stickers, shirt and more! And everything is super reasonably priced. I am of the mindset that I would love to pay extra to support real people and not big corps :) Kalena was working we chatted with her a bit and she is just so so lovely!!! We learned that she moved back to College Station to open this store with her mom! Make sure you come to the themed nights they have every other month! June they are doing Beaches and Bellinis!!!!! (Obsessed with this obviously) My only negative is that I wish there was room here for a little sitting area so that I could spend all day here!!!

What a great book store! They let you bring your dog in if they are well behaved and they have a…read morelarge selection of books. The kids area had a seat and little stools so you could explore and possible read a book. I love a good book store and this place fit the bill. They had local arts items, cards, stickers, and little knick knacks that people like to pick up. Parking in downtown Brenham was pretty easy even on a Saturday.

Selection pushes woke liberalism. Christian wall is all Protestant. Stickers have inappropriate…read morehumor and jokes even though kids are exploring them. Used books also lack variety. Not a lot of genres. Not a lot of classics. One lady at the counter who keeps to herself mostly. Prices are just ok. Some fun gifts. Some street parking. Nice that they're open in Mondays as it seems a lot of retailers are closed.

The cutest bookstore and cafe/bistro in downtown Georgetown! Love that their book selection is…read morecurated, focused heavily on modern fiction and not overwhelming. They have an excellent selection of children's books and an adorable play area for kids, complete with a coloring station and mini indoor play structure to enjoy while parents browse. The cafe is run by an independent business and has an extensive drink + food menu to eat onsite as well as freshly made casseroles and entrees to take home. The store also supplies artisanal local products (oils, soaps, etc.), cards, and other cute stationary to explore. They host book clubs and other programming regularly. I could spend hours here! Visit and support this local gem!

This bookstore is so cute! I recommend checking it out and supporting local. We were just stopping…read morein to kill some time before getting brunch at the Monument, and I wish we had known about the little cafe set up in here. They have fun jewelry, stationary, and other handmade art from local artists. There were different genres of books on display. I personally like romance/fiction/fantasy, and wish there was more of that, but I definitely enjoyed checking out the selection they had.

Nice enough staff, nice and clean store, VERY hot in there. You gotta turn the air on people this…read moreis texas!! More expensive then lifeways