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Interabang Books
5600 W Lovers Ln #142, Dallas, TX 75209, United States
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Va
Review №1

Such a great place! the curated collection of books makes it so much more enjoyable to browse. i usually get overwhelmed but the staff recs and the well organized collection was so nice. will be back after i finish the book i bought. ;)

Ch
Review №2

I needed some books for a special occasion and Tyler really went above and beyond to help me out! Great customer service and amazing selections! Ill definitely be back.

Ja
Review №3

I love this bookstore. I love it’s enticing blue door and yellow font. I love how the second I step in everything around me goes silent and I’m a curious kid in another world.I’ve only been a few times so far but I plan to go every weekend if I have the chance. You’re always greeted when you walk in and asked if you need any help soon after. I like that it’s not overwhelming in size. It’s cozy and personal. There are small cards set up under many books with mentions about what it’s about or why it’s a favorite from people who work there. I’m beginning to trust the recommendations of these unknown people. I’ve only met Richard who was very kind, pleasant and accommodating the few times I’ve been. The handful of books I’ve chosen based on those cards have been some of my best reads in years!

Th
Review №4

Great independent book store. Buy here. Very helpful staff.

pd
Review №5

Cookbook section could be more diverse. There were only a few ethnic cookbooks and most were mainstream American.

Sa
Review №6

Wonderful bookstore to support if youd rather support a small business. They will order what you need if they dont have it in stock. Very cute kids area with items in all price ranges, and they have storytimes and events for children and adults. Their website and online ordering is super easy and their staff friendly and knowledgable.

Ju
Review №7

I had forgotten my mask at home and they gave me one in store.The staff was friendly and helpful

Ar
Review №8

Love to support small book stores glad these places still exist

To
Review №9

So much for celebrating independent bookstore day. I ordered a copy of “in the tall grass” and called to confirm they still had them in stock. The guy said yes so I decided I didn’t need to drive to get the copy. Today, I get a cancellation policy after I sent a few friends to go grab my copy apparently.

Je
Review №10

FANTASTIC INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE! Great selections! Wonderful suggestions! Friendly and informative staff! Cozy and open setting! Fabulous e-newsletter! Interesting and inviting authors’ visits and seminars!

RO
Review №11

I visited this store prepandemic and my impression of it physical and real. It has been a rough time for bookstore owners and for writers as well. I gave it five stars for my impression as it was then, one of physical presence and very much real. Best wishes to Interabang Books for post pandemic better times coming and hopes for a better future for all of us ahead. My name is Roger Browning and I am the author of The Reckoning of Rance. Now on Amazon.

Ju
Review №12

In an effort to support more local businesses, I ordered 2 cookbooks from here by calling in to place my order. The books arrived in the store sooner than expected, and I appreciated the friendly staff who helped over the phone and in store. I found the bookstore online and hadn’t heard of it before, even though I’d driven by countless times in my 7 years in Dallas. So grateful I found it and will be sure to make my next book purchase from there too!

Ra
Review №13

Friendly, thoughtful service. They go out of their way to make sure you have as perfect of an experience as possible. Plus, it feels nice to support a local, independent bookstore.

Ra
Review №14

Super cute bookstore. Something for everyone.

Ra
Review №15

Great local bookstore with a huge selection. Fun to just sit and read for a while or browse for new reads for yourself or gifts for others.

Me
Review №16

Staff was extremely nice and helpful! They had a surprisingly large childrens section and a decent history section with a few books I hadnt come across before. Its a great independent bookstore and I hope it stays strong.

Jo
Review №17

I called the store and asked if they had a copy of a book that I was unable to find at Half Price Books. He said they did and I headed that way. Without me asking, he had held the book up front and had it ready for me when I walked in. He was super personable and very helpful. If you want a local bookstore experience with employees that are genuinely happy youre there then I recommend Interabang Books.

To
Review №18

Went to the book signing for Canana comics! Love it ❤🤗

El
Review №19

Very knowledgeable staff and great prices.

Am
Review №20

This store is now open and worth the visit! It is really nothing short of inspiring if you are a book lover. The selection is awesome including personal reviews of current titles and an incredible childrens section (and 2 great tables featuring banned books).

Er
Review №21

Some of the best selection of books and awesome customer service

C.
Review №22

Fun place with a great selection. I miss the old location but the new one is nice too. Glad to have a good indie book store in Dallas.

Ch
Review №23

Excellent book store. The staff are always friendly and willing to help recommend books for me.

To
Review №24

Interabang Books is my intellectual haven. Even though I can find books I like on Amazon for less, I much prefer spending my money locally and interacting with people who are passionate, intelligent and a delight to talk to. The employees there are very knowledgeable about the books they sell and they are very good at finding books that you didnt know you wanted. Each of them has several areas of expertise, so no matter what your reading tastes are, theyll find something for you. Ive been a loyal customer for over two years now, largely due to the fact that everyone there knows me by name and treats me like an individual, not just another customer. If youre a reader, you owe it to yourself to check this place out.

De
Review №25

Great bookstore, but I walked on to find most of them gone as they are remodeling starting Friday with the floors, then the shelves. Cant wait to see it next week.

Cl
Review №26

I cannot recommend this bookstore enough! Not only are they are phenomenal, local option to support, their customer service is truly top notch. There was a bit of a delay in my order, and after I reached out to the team, I received a quick response. Not only that, they went truly above and beyond to get my book to me- even offering to hand deliver it!! Where else do you get that level of phenomenal customer service?! The book was in my hands just a few hours after I checked in. I am happy to support Interabang and encourage everyone to check them out.

La
Review №27

Love the new shelves. Lori really knows fiction!

Da
Review №28

Looking for a locally-owned bookstore? This is your heaven. We stayed for hours and I had to pull my kids out the door. Amazing selection of books on a wide range of topics, helpful staff that KNOWS BOOKS, and a great local feel. They know their customers well and can help find the right fit for anyone. We’ll definitely be back!

Na
Review №29

Wonderful staff and a fantastic selection! So glad to see how they bounced back after the horrific storm destroyed their old store. On to bigger and better things 🙌🏾

Ma
Review №30

I love this book store. It is bright and colorful. The proprietor is adorable. He has a love of books and was willing to spend quite a bit of time with me. With his help I was able to find everything I needed, and a couple of gems I found along the way. I cannot wait to go back. I truly feel stores like this are a treasure and they are disappearing too quickly.

Am
Review №31

Pre ordered a book from an indie publisher in march, when covid caused the release date to be pushed back i asked when i could expect to see it, they told me sept 1st. and since then no updates. in july people were able to buy this book from other bookstores around the country and from amazon, since i saw this happening i asked again in august, no reply. so i asked to have my order cancelled, no reply. sept rolls around i leave a comment on their instagram, no reply. I ended up just buying the book from amazon in this october, and interrabang, until they show proof of this book to me or show proof of a cancelled order, has basically stolen $16 from me. i know not that much but i could use that money for gas or somethinganyway buyer beware they may not get your indie publisher book you ordered or maybe they did they just refuse to communicatemaybe this will get their attention and if it does it shouldnt take leaving a 1 star review to get an email back about a books status

Da
Review №32

Nice little store. Great autograph events!

Da
Review №33

Id heard of this place but had not visited until recently. Honestly, I was surprised that an independent bookstore would have been open as long as this one has been.Its billed as a curated bookstore, meaning it does not offer a huge selection. No matter. I found what I wanted in the history section. The staff were friendly and helpful.Yes, all the books are priced by the amount on the cover. Yes, I could have bought it on Kindle for about half the prices. But theres something still rewarding--to me at least--about holding a new, hardcover book in my hands. I will be back.

Ro
Review №34

Great service & atmosphere. Loved their Preston Royal location. Hope they return there post-tornado.

Ha
Review №35

They deserve the best bookstore in Texas award. Staff is knowledgeable, and they have clear curated displays. Definitely do your holiday shopping here if you have the chance.

Li
Review №36

Great, friendly and hospitable staff. Clean and spacious. I found what book I was looking for and also was surprised to learn the author would be there signing books. I was welcomed back for the signing as well as given a calendar for all the other signings and monthly events.

Na
Review №37

Everyone was very welcoming and nice, i wanted a romance novel and the young man there helped me find one i really enjoy reading, he asked me questions and pulled out a bunch of books he thought id enjoy, (the selection he pulled out for me was a very nice and interesting, thank you for that!) definitely see myself getting books from there again!

Ca
Review №38

WHOA!! Not the most books, just the BEST books. Super friendly & knowledgeable staff. Bonus: sitting area + kids programs in the back of the store. Great location. A hidden treasure if ever was one.

Kr
Review №39

I loved this small, quaint bookstore. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable and they have array of book signings from authors. I loved that there are generally extra signed copies of the books in case you missed out on the actually signing. My favorite signing and symposium was with Girl Scout CEO, Sylvia Acevedo. Love Interabang Books in lieu of a big box store.

Sa
Review №40

I stopped by the store one evening when I was in Dallas for work -- wow. The staff members are so kind, well-read, interesting, and helpful. Both people working in the store asked me about which authors I liked to read and then gave thoughtful recommendations (and I love the books they recommended). I will definitely return every time I am in Dallas.

Ke
Review №41

Fun, unusual, books with lots of recommendations. Since I cant be in France, Im going to read myself there!

Ro
Review №42

Cool new independent bookstore! Definitely would recommend stopping by if youre looking for a new book or a gift. Staff and friendly, helpful, and really knowledgeable. The store is cool and has a wide variety of books for every age and interest. They also have tons of fun events and have authors and book signings regularly. Great bookstore!

As
Review №43

I will start with the positive points of the bookstore. The staff is very helpful and the books are well curated. However, we were shown what is called an edgy section, and we recommended a book in that section. An employee misrepresented the book and said that it was a book about a woman who wants to change careers, when in fact it is a book that involves human sex with animals. My husband and I were obviously taken aback when he started reading it. I definitely recommend this book store for the collection of books that are available, but I would suggest that the staff give a disclaimer on books like this that they recommend. We are open minded readers, but we try to avoid the perverse.

Si
Review №44

I love Interabang Books. Absolutely my favorite bookstore in the entire city. They may not be the biggest bookstore in TX, but they have so much to offer.

Cr
Review №45

Best book store in the area. Great selection of books. They have a lot of books you cannot find non-indie bookstores. The staff is very nice too.

Ki
Review №46

This is a great book store! I love shopping here and supporting local business. They host a variety of events, the staff is welcoming and helpful, and theyve been able to quickly order me anything Im looking for thats not already in stock. I really appreciate that the staff is available to talk about books, but also just lets you browse to your hearts content.

Je
Review №47

Awesome selection, friendly and helpful staff, fair prices.

Yi
Review №48

Wonderful collection and organization of books! First time at this store and it already made me feel at home. Only downside is I spent more than I planned but it was well worth.

H.
Review №49

Wonderful bookstore! The staff are highly knowledgeable about many titles and can help you find just the right book. I love this store. Many unique gift items too!

Nn
Review №50

This place is amazing! I love the pop of color and the lighting in this place. Its so pristine. I want to stay here all day. I also think the events here are pretty cool.

Sl
Review №51

Walked in here by chance and I’ll definitely be going back! All the staff are helpful and friendly and when they didn’t have my book I had been wanting they were kind enough to order it for me. They have a great selection of books and some fun small gift items.

Ro
Review №52

Excellent choices in books, games, gifts and puzzles. Sales staff offered to acquire any book for me - Im getting back to them. I LOVED the staff-recommendation tags: Most helpful.

Ma
Review №53

Everything you could possibly want from a neighborhood bookstore. It’s not exactly close to me, but I’ll always pass up the national chains to support the wonderful community and knowledge that Interabang offers.

Br
Review №54

Super nice and intimate bookstore! They have a good variety for a small store...and a great selection of childrens books. They also sell little trinkets and book accessories. Knowledgeable staff who are always willing to give recommendations!

Na
Review №55

Wonderful place--a book lovers dream store. Helpful and well-read staff. The collection has all the best sellers across genres as well as obscure and indie presses and a veritable smorgasbord of books in translation. Always ask for a recommendation and youll love what they suggest!

Sa
Review №56

This is a very lovely bookstore for browsing, recommendations, or picking up a gift. 📚🎁I probably wouldnt stop here if I were looking for something specific as the selection isnt super extensive.Good selection of gifts, new releases, and a really fun kids area. I loved the ambiance. All in all a great shop.

Ro
Review №57

Very accommodating. They go out of their way to help you find what you want and if they do not have it they call to have it sent out timely.

El
Review №58

My wife and I loved the thoughtful notes on favorite books by the staff. Those notes sold us on two of the four books we purchased. As we browsed, each person working there came up to us once to check on us, but no more than that, which was just right. We book lovers have to collectively have to make sure Interabang is successful! How much of a shame it would be otherwise....

Ti
Review №59

Went to the Catana Comics book signing. The employeesade sure everyone there was taken care of, even passed out chocolates and water for everyone. They were very nice and accommodating, making the 2.5 hour wait in line a lot easier.

Ri
Review №60

It was like they knew everything I am interested in and made sure there were books on every topic before my arrival.I believe new visitors will feel like they have entered their own personal store.

Ma
Review №61

Great cute book store. Very helpful staff.

Ru
Review №62

This book store doesn’t have the feel and look of a real reader-friendly atmosphere. It doesn’t have a suitable place to relax and peruse the merchandise (books). There is no coffee shop or place to congregate. This store is designed solely for foot traffic. This is not a place for authors, readers, or friends to hang out. The book selection is limited. The store seems congested.Other than the books and occasional author events, there is no quaintness or ambience. Hyped by the Dallas media establishment, the owners have an elitist approach - wanting to cater to the affluent of north Dallas, but there is a Barnes & Noble right across the street with a better environment that already does that. This store adds nothing new - poorly conceived and designed.

Br
Review №63

Excellent independent book store. Great selection, awesome, knowledgeable employees. Its worth buying books here instead of online just for that amazing bookstore smell. I love this place.

Ti
Review №64

My favorite book store in Dallas. Well curated and always something new to find. Very good kids section with storytime sessions. If they dont have what you need, they can get it quickly.

Mo
Review №65

This is the best bookstore. It is adorable and great shop. This book shop is my favorite.

Ne
Review №66

Love this small independent book store. Great selection of kids books, also notebooks and ephemera. A great book browsing experience. So nice to see a small bookstore in Dallas.

Ma
Review №67

Very well done. They think through every book they merchandise and their events extremely well.

Na
Review №68

Smaller bookstore with a smaller, more choosy book selection. I found a couple interesting reads so I left happy. Youll probably find something if you look, but they may not have a specific title youre looking for.

Ke
Review №69

Great selection of books I cant find at the big box stores. Excellent recommendation from their friendly staff based on what I told them I like. See you next time!

Je
Review №70

Charming and helpful staff. Willing to order what they dont have on the shelf. Fun author events. I wish I didnt live so far away.

Ti
Review №71

Great local bookstore. Friendly and helpful staff. Been for a couple of book signings.

ha
Review №72

The best new bookstore in Dallas! The pop-up location is a lot smaller than the original, but one can hardly fault Interabang for being hit by a tornado, and the new location has the same great atmosphere as always!

Er
Review №73

This is a great local book store that also hosts authors and other events. I like to support local so I usually check here first in the event I need to buy a hard copy of a book (I usually read on my phone these days). Very friendly staff.

Je
Review №74

It was very limited in choices. I love book stores but this one was kind of boring. The guys working seemed kind of nice, they didnt greet our group or anything but they were nice to this older couple. Nothing really special.

De
Review №75

Large mystery and childrens section, decent YA. No romance section to be found, which is unfortunate considering romance is the number 1 selling fiction genre. It is an indie bookstore which Im always game to support, wish they carried what Im most interested in buying.

Li
Review №76

Wonderful store; staff consists of people who actually read and can recommend new books and authors. Fun selection of greeting cards, stationery and gift items at competitive prices.

Hi
Review №77

Run, dont walk! Settle in and feel the absolute love that goes into making this gem of an independent book store what it is. Dont miss the awesome speakers!

Cl
Review №78

Such a beautiful book store. Great staff. So great to have this independent gem in Dallas.

Bo
Review №79

Its so great to have a real live bookstore around. I feel smarter just walking around.

Ad
Review №80

My new favorite bookstore. Has a great selection of current releases as well as some classics. Too bad Im a slow reader or Id be here all the time.

Ja
Review №81

Great bookstore - staff is very friendly and helpful.

Ja
Review №82

A must visit for Dallas book lovers. These cool cats always fill my orders.

De
Review №83

I found this bookstore through the IndieBound website when I wanted to preorder a book. Ive been trying to support local places more and more, so preordering through somewhere local sounded a lot better than going through Barnes and Noble or Amazon. I am so glad I did! Picking up my book was my first experience actually inside the store, and it was just wonderful. Its a well curated, fresh and modern store, and all of the staff was incredibly nice and helpful. I will absolutely be coming back soon!

Ju
Review №84

Fun author talk about yoga and meditation for kids. We even got to do a pose led by a 3 year old.😊

Re
Review №85

Beautiful curated collection of books ranging from nonfiction to graphic novels. It was such a treat to have walked through it!

Li
Review №86

A great bookshop. I love having it in the neighborhood.

Ch
Review №87

Great place to find that special gift. They have an amazing selection of kids seasonal books.

Sh
Review №88

A bookstore with personality and staff that seems to have read every book in there.

St
Review №89

Visited this indie on a work trip and thought it was fantastic. Wish I lived closer so I could go more often.

V
Review №90

Very nice book store. The staff is welcoming and I look forward to coming back.

je
Review №91

Great staff! Friendly and helpful to make a recommendation.

R
Review №92

Quaint bookshop with a wide selection of new books. Great for shopping for new titles.

Te
Review №93

Independent - local - great staff - they know the shelves and write micro reviews for many of the books - well stocked - not the big box of books - nice line of sundries -

M
Review №94

Such a cute establishment and friendly staff members.

Ja
Review №95

Brand new full service North Dallas independent bookstore. Heard about this new store from a close friend. I have a large private art library and so my review is of their arts and photography section. Brand new titles from Phaidon, Prestel and Penguins Arts. Would be nice to see D.A.P. (distributed art publishers) titles so we will see. You will pay full retail price--but its a perfect store if your looking for instant gratification in a world where Amazon has all but taken over. Helpful staff, a small selection of current periodicals and a well stocked childrens department.

st
Review №96

Was looking for a gift the young woman who her inventory very well and I found something I liked and got it.

Da
Review №97

Nice bookstore. Friendly staff. The childrens books had brief synaposis about the book near the book. I chose a book on robots for Ems grandchildren (and myself).

Ga
Review №98

Small book store but loads of books and specials. We were there for a book signing event!

St
Review №99

Best combination of new and old-style bookstores with a lot of attention to detail: staff are very friendly and helpful. There is a great collection that has been smartly selected. Books of high quality, with great online reviews; some bestsellers and other great ones (popular does not always equate to quality). They feature writers that are of interest and deserve attention. There is a large ‘suggested reads’ area as you arrive, to your right. If you want an interesting new read or buy one as a gift, this is your place to go. Although smaller than a major chain, it is smarter and a fresher experience. There are always new books to see.The store is popular. The reserved books shelf behind their counter is crowded, and pictures of their events show standing room only. They bring in authors frequently with 12 in August 2018!One of the best childrens books areas I have ever seen in any bookstore: The smart layout puts the childrens area in the back, with their own reading area. This keeps children interested in books and from wandering off. Upon thinking about it, this is the largest section, but you couldnt tell that due to the layout. The same smart selection and suggested reads sections of books they have throughout store is present here. Thus, this section was built and is managed with the same level of thought as the rest of the store. Furthermore, the staff is very kid friendly, as evident by my children often asking them many questions which they answer enthusiastically.They carry a selection of additional items that are interest to book lovers. Some examples include: writing instruments (high grade pencils, Lamy Safari and a few other nice pens, journals (all high quality), puzzles (very good selection), pads, and small bags and satchels.It is relaxed. There is open space where you can sit and browse through potential selections. The front area is more open than you might expect of an independent store and it just makes you want to come in, grab a book and sit down.They have a smaller science-fiction and fantasy section based on the relatively proportion devoted to this group as compared to the major chains (new and used). Major chains carry a large assortment because they can afford the extra space, buy based on national trends, and most of these books are regular paperbacks with a smaller margin. They can return the paperbacks as remainders (which is a terrible waste). Interabang carries mostly trade paperbacks and hardbacks. Small independents cannot get stuck with non-moving books. However, of the books they have, they have newer ones, popular authors, and they have ‘suggested reads’ cards. Rather than being neglected, they know where to compete and focus on a smart sci-fi/fantasy selection rather than just whatever is produced by the publishers. They recently had an author from this genre come in and do a reading. I still recommend sci-fi/fantasy readers check this store out as with a more select group of books you will more easily find a gem; as well as see some of the other great books they have.As a child, I would go to bookstores and explore; hang out and check out dozens of different books from different sections. With most bookstores gone due to Amazon and then the few remaining chain stores being carbon copies of each other, resorting to the same old books, and staffed with less people stuck in information booths that thrill went away. Used bookstores are fun but they always had the problem that the selection of what I like changes very slowly; especially now with more electronic books. Until this bookstore opened, I stopped doing this activity. By chance, I walked in on their first or second day with my children. Now, I often take my children to this store; and they love it. We can browse in our sections. The staff is accessible. They interact with you or if you prefer, leave you alone. It is giving my children the same joy of exploring bookstores that I had when I was their age.Check em out!

mi
Review №100

Great place not only a bookstore but also a store for office sipplies such as lens and pencils eracers notebooks and more

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  • Address:5600 W Lovers Ln #142, Dallas, TX 75209, United States
  • Site:http://interabangbooks.com/
  • Phone:+1 214-484-4289
Categories
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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