Houstonist: Group of customers buys Brazos Bookstore

Eric

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:03:38 -0600

My friends and I were hoping to save Cactus records like this -- unfortunately, we have the passion but not the cash. It is great to see Brazos Bookstore stay afloat!

laanba

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 23:01:28 -0600

And isn't that part of its appeal. That it is niche-y. We have plenty of all-purpose bookstores in town. It is nice to have something a little different. I'm glad to hear that it has been saved. Something that doesn't always happen to cool eclectic things in Houston.

jim

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 18:44:15 -0600

I'm with you on expanding their selection, but I would hate to see the Brazos lose some of what it has — for example, it's the only place in town you can get some of those architecture books and mags off the shelf. Part of the reason I like going to the Brazos is that it's relatively specialized: It doesn't have as wide a selection as some stores, but you get the feeling that what's there isn't crap. You can't say that for B&N all the time.

Bookwormgirl

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 16:10:55 -0600

This is truly great news. I, for one, would really like to see them utilize the space better, adding more shelves in that open area where there is now just space. And the gallery next door? Use it for selling books. Just sell more stuff! They don't have the space to be Austin's Book People, but what I wouldn't give to have a Book People in Houston. I was in there today and heard the staffer say to someone over the phone, "nooo, we don't carry that one, I can order it for you." Thing is, why would I order it from a bookstore when I can easily order it myself (for cheaper and faster) on Amazon? Carry more stuff, I say. And how about more events? Book signings are fine, but what about book groups? Writing groups? And all of that space devoted to architecture books and mags? How much money are they making off of that stuff, really? Bottom line: make it more of an all-purpose bookstore, less niche-y, and people will make it their only bookstore.