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Houston's Mystery Bookstore since 1980! Winner of the 2004 Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Nominated for PUBLISHERS WEEKLY's Bookseller of the Year (2007, '08, '09, '10).

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Murder By The Book is one of the nation's oldest and largest mystery specialty bookstores, established in 1980 by Martha Farrington, and purchased by McKenna Jordan in 2009. The store stocks over 25,000 books -- new & used, hardbacks & paperbacks, first editions, collectibles, gift items, mystery magazines, and more. In 2011, we hosted over 200 of the hottest mystery, crime, and fantasy authors for book signing events. We've had everyone from Dick Francis to P.D. James, Sue Grafton to Robert Crais, Michael Connelly to Patricia Cornwell, James Lee Burke to Daniel Silva).

Address: 2342 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, USA
Phone: (713) 524-8597
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State: Texas
City: Houston
Zip Code: 77005


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
Neat place. Went with some people really into murder mysteries and they found a lot to buy and the staff answered all their questions. Im not so much into mystery but i found one book that im really enjoying so maybe this was a start!
7 years ago (16-03-2018)
The store itself is cute and cozy but for the Brandon Sanderson signing it was definitely not the ideal place to be. More than half the fans were lined up outside because there wasn't enough room inside.
7 years ago (01-03-2018)
I have been to this location multiple times and this time was by far the roughest. Had my baby with me to see one of my favorite authors and get a book signed. We stepped outside because she was getting fussy and the woman behind the counter was very rude about it. She came and told us to go to the front of the line so we can go home. She in no way made me feel wanted in the store.
8 years ago (23-01-2018)
I went down to Houston to "Murder By the Book" for an author visit. I found it charming with very pleasant staff. There is something magic about an independent book store.
8 years ago (23-01-2018)
One of the two or three best bookstores in the city and the best of its type (mystery) in the country.
7 years ago (27-02-2018)
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