The Sweet Magnolia is a new bookstore in Odessa, TX.
My daughters and I searched Google Maps for bookstores before heading to town. This was one of very few shops that emerged.
I didn't expect this to be a Christian bookstore, but it made no difference to me. Also for sale was jewelry and t-shirts.
The owner and founder, Kenisha, who I did not get to meet because she was not there, strives to "make heaven crowded." Ohhh, I love that.
So while I was checking out on June 27, 2026, a pleasant female employee was telling me how new and humble this shop was. As she distracted me, she snuck in a mini Jesus, some postcards, and a small, sealed cup of "wine" (communion cup of juice) in my bag.
Items purchased:
+ Forgiving What You Can't Forget book = $26.99
+ Cross Clip = $4.00
It's in an industrial area and you cannot see the shop from University Boulevard as it is on the back side of a building. read more