ESCARGOT, the story of a fabulous French snail, is one of our favorite picture books here at Brazos. So of course, Laura and I were totally over the moon with excitement when Macmillan told us that they’d accepted our pitch for events and school visits for its fabulous author, Dashka Slater, for the sequel, A BOOK FOR ESCARGOT. And then came the spread of COVID-19 and events began to cancel one by one.
In accordance with the Harris County “Stay Home - Work Safe” order, Brazos Bookstore will be closed to the public until further notice.
We are still accepting web orders at this time. We have a very small staff group receiving, processing, and shipping all web orders. Please understand that orders will not be filled as quickly as normal due to these extenuating circumstances. We appreciate your patience and continued support at this time!
I’ve been a huge fan of author Samantha Mabry since her first novel, A FIERCE AND SUBTLE POISON, which is a reimagining of Hawthorne’s Rappaccini’s Daughter. Her writing is fierce and original, sitting on the cusp of both commercial and literary and always playing with some aspect of ‘other.’ She’s a Texas-based writer as well, so I’ve been privileged to do events with her including a workshop at Austin’s wonderful Writing Barn, and Samantha is always fascinating, always digging deep.
Our Kid's Bookmark Contest has been a beloved Brazos tradition for many years. Given the current global health crisis and our collective efforts at social distancing, we feel there is no better time to open up a bookmark design contest for adults too! We all need ways to stay creative and inspired during these uncertain times.
Great news! On March 25, James McBride makes a triumphant return to Houston to read from his latest novel, DEACON KING KONG. As a bookseller but mostly as a fan, I feel it is my duty to inform everyone exactly how amazing this is. If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing McBride read before, this is not an event you want to miss. Already the author of modern classics like THE COLOR OF WATER and THE GOOD LORD BIRD, he’s a consummate storyteller and undoubtedly one of America’s greatest living writers. And DEACON KING KONG has all the makings of one of the best novels of the 2020.
Many of the books that Brazos Bookstore is highlighting this February through our events programming are about journeys. The roads we take get us to where we are, but we have to look back at them to understand how we got here, and to understand what we need to move forward.
This Valentine's Season we play matchmaker with pairs of books that talk to each other and talk to you!
Introducing: BRAZOS COUPLES: Books to fall in love with!
Check out these super compatible staff-pick pairs! Scoop a Brazos couple for your sweetheart here in-store. The best Valentine's gift for the lover who loves to read!
There’s something about M.K. England’s writing that I just understand. It clicks with me. We talk all the time about relatable characters, #ownvoices, and being able to see yourself on a page. SPELLHACKER is the first title I’ve read in a long time where I have felt completely seen. The genre-bending YA fantasy needs to be on everyone’s radars. Heists, magic, and queerness abounds in this incredible sophomore novel.
