Reading is an activity that all ages can enjoy. Reading allows you to travel to new locations, meet new people, and try new things without ever leaving your seat. Check out a few of the must-visit bookstores in the El Paso area.
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Brave Books
If there is a perfect place to escape the exterior world and jump into a good book, Brave Books is it. This historic home now converted into a bookstore, is colorful and comfortable and offers the perfect environment for enjoying a good book. You will find a unique inventory of books in this quaint and relaxing bookstore. Many of the books are pre-owned which means you can stock your personal bookshelf on a budget. They also offer frequent discounts and sales on popular titles so make sure you check back often.
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Literarity Book Shop
Literarity Book Shop is known for its large inventory of rare and one-of-a-kind books. In addition to books, you will also find other items worth checking out, like classic records. All books are in perfect condition, even if they are used copies. This is because the owners, who are true book enthusiasts, gently repair and renew each book that comes into their book shop. They re-sell them at an affordable price. The large, comfortable chairs are the perfect place to enjoy one of the treasures you will find at Literarity Book Shop.
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Books Are Gems
As the name states, you will immediately notice the appreciation that the owners of Books Are Gems have for books. This nonprofit bookstore is more than simply books – it is about the art of reading. The staff aims to empower families through literacy with children’s reading programs. In fact, each child who visits Books Are Gems receives five used books and one brand new book. Books Are Gems has already given away over one million books in total since they first opened. Story Time Saturdays is a great reading event for children of all ages.
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Black Sheep Comics
If comic books and superheroes are more your thing, then you will definitely want to check out Black Sheep Comics. The owners of Black Sheep Comics have been building their unique inventory for over 20 years and have been sharing it with El Paso’s locals since 2013. You will find toys, collectibles, figurines, and hundreds of comic books. Black Sheep Comics values the community of El Paso and often hosts annual fundraising events.
They also have a free used book library so children will always have access to reading material, whether nonfiction or fiction. You can also check out the Black Sheep Comics inventory online.
Whether you find pleasure in reading historical biographies on former presidents or planning your next escape from Earth through a sci-fi fiction book, you are sure to find it at one of these local bookstores! Spend the weekend exploring some of the best shops that the El Paso area has to offer.
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