O, to be back in Dallas in the trusting arms of Deep Vellum again. Love this bookstore and adore the folks working there. I would follow Riley around the world if it meant having access to her book collection. I mean truly! what starshine to witness her witnessing me, and then conjure up the most perfect book recommendation.

Stopped in this cute little store, and we are so glad we did. We knew immediately after walking in that we wouldn’t leave with empty hands. The ladies working were so fun and friendly, and genuinely interested in helping us find something we’d like. Such a pleasant experience! :)

Very cute and elegant bookstore with a vibrant as well as chilled atmosphere. You must check it out! You will not be disappointed.

Called to ask a question. The Lady that answered was VERY RUDE and kept interrupting me. Not very friendly or helpful!

This is a great space! The book selection is like no other. The staff is always so helpful and friendly. They have a lot of activities going on... I recently went to one and the poetry book releases was awesome! Definitely a must go if you love books! Or not they also have a cute little cafe.

Riley was super helpful with recommendations! New favorite bookstore. Thank you!!!!

Riley (sp?) was very helpful. They gave insightful recommendations. Way to be, Riley.

Fantastic store with a staff that cares deeply for their mission.

Recommend stopping at this local publishing house. Specialize in publishing translated books from all over the world

Such a book lovers dream. Great things come in just the right packaging and this book store is definitely the right way to spend a title touring day. It has everything and the feel that a real book lover seeks. Its been a difficult time with covid and book signings, so I understand the value of a store like this one. So kind the staff and I cannot wait to get another visit there. My name is Roger Browning. I am a novelist and my latest book is now out on amazon. Its about a troubled modern day ranching family in Texas and is titled, The Reckoning of Rance.

This small business is more than a bookstore; its also a publishing house, cafe (of sorts), a place to meet and greet authors and other bibliophiles...Unlike big bookstores the staff here is happy to engage in conversation and will definitely have a recommendation or two of new books from the smaller publishers they carry. A great place to visit in Deep Ellum!

I stopped here while in town for the weekend and loved this place so much. Their selection is great, their staff is so friendly and helpful, and I love what they’re doing for the community.

Great selection for a local bookshop. Service was great!

We loved their selection of books, the casual, cozy vibe of the bookstore, the great service. Definitely one of our fave bookstores ever. Wish the poetry vending machine were fixed though! 😊

Great atmosphere, small selection

The cold brew here is delicious.

The staff are super helpful, never had a problem finding.This bookstore is full of all types of book.They provide interesting selection of books. Great selection, great bookstore.

I love this place, it is so quite and peaceful, you can barely focus on what book you really want to read

My wife and I discovered this cozy little gem in Deep Ellum while on a weekend walk. Grab a cup of joe as you browse books - a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Lots of quality books at reasonable prices. Strong on fiction, classics, and poetry. Staff is non-intrusive, informed, and willing to share their knowledgeable insights when asked. Most every shelf has a pleasant surprise -- a book or magazine that will grab your interest.

So far there doing good

Awesome 👌

This is a small pretty bookstore and cafe with beautiful books! They also publish.

The staff are super helpful, never had a problem finding what Im looking for. Lots of great community events, and great conversations. They know a lot about books and seem very passionate about their job. The environment is cozy, and inviting. The books are unique, interesting subject matter that you dont see anywhere else. All around great book store. Be prepared to spend a little bit of money, though, the books arent usually cheap, but still absolutely worth it.

This is Dallas’ best independent publisher and book seller. The store isn’t huge by any means, but it has an extremely well-curated selection. That means that I always find something interesting and unexpected. Come here to find something that you didn’t know you wanted.

Adorable local bookstore. Cozy atmosphere.

Deep Vellum books is one of those places I pop over to whenever I have a free moment in time to just chill and talk to their amazing staff. I always grab a glass of wine and a poem out of the poem vending machine. For a quarter I get the privilege of having a folding piece of paper spit out some prose from a Dallas author. This place has Dallas authors everywhere and there is something for everyone. I got a great book recently full of short ghost stories all based in Dallas landmarks. Go check them out and have fun!

This bookstore is full of all types of literary adventures. They have a great array of local books and also other artists whose work is through provoking. The staff there is wonderful and will give you great suggestions. Id recommend checking out their date with a book section where you pick a random book based on a small description that matches your interests.

What an excellent little neighborhood bookstore.

They have an interesting selection of books. Brought home a few that I am looking forward to. The coffee was surprisingly good. I did not expect that. Will definitely return. Only wish parking was a tad more convenient.

Absolutely wonderful. It contains books I would have never imagined to look for. Not mainstream books but books from authors ive never heard of. The employees are incredibly nice and will give their recommendations. It is well organized and the atmosphere is wonderful. I will definitely be coming back.

Cool place to be, and be caught reading books by anyone who passes by this area. It was hot outside and I was grateful my friend and I came. I noticed they have coffee plus some snack food. Friendly service. I did buy a book when I came here.

Local independent bookstores have become an endangered species, so its a delight to find one fighting upstream the e-book river. Deep Vellum is a retail outlet for theyre on line of books, mostly translations of foreign language novels. But they also stock other independent publishers. If youre looking for something unique, give them a try.My only real complaint is that the store is so small and has a very limited selection.

A well stocked locally owned bookstore, with wine, beer, and coffee. Do you really need to read reviews? How could that not be magic?Okay fine, yes its magic. The chairs are comfy. Drinks are well priced. And then theres books. New books, strange books, unique books, great books.

Very quaint place to pick up some interesting new reads. Lots of books published by smaller publishers you may not have normally heard of are sold here. Most recently picked up a translated version of the book by Yuri Herrera here called Signs Preceding The End of The World and it was a good read I cant say Id have found elsewhere. Im sure I could have, but itd have been harder. This place just puts them right in front of you. Will be back.

They have a whole section of books on radical leftist propaganda but zero books for the other side. I dont trust any establishment that only caters to one side of the coin. It is important to have knowledge of both sides to be properly informed.

Im visiting Dallas for work and try to make a point of going to some fun places when Im in any town. I have a deep love for bookstores, as many do, and this place is possibly the best one Ive ever been to. The selection was entirely foreign to me, which I loved because Im tired of B&N. I got so many books while I was here, and I could have gotten many more. The staff is so nice as well - we chatted and she helped me find a lot of wonderful books. Im so sad I dont live near here - Pittsburgh needs to take a leaf out of Dallas book (ha?).

The perfect bookstore! (for me, at least) I read almost entirely world literature, often in translation, and if not from university presses, its from small presses like Deep Vellum carries. Every time Ive visited them their selection has been excellently varied, and the way they have the store laid out (by publisher) gives customers an easy way to help themselves find more of what they like. Theyll also order books for you!

We used to love stopping in here to have a drink and see what was new. Over the last few months the selection has not changed at all and it just seems to be getting small and smaller. Also, I agree with the previous review, the new tattoo covered gentleman who I think is the manager has taken all the charm out of this store. I hate to say it but I feel like this is another casualty of the neighborhood changing.

Love reading? Then come check this place out. They have mini zines in a vending machine. Blind date with a book so you get a description but dont know the title until you buy it. They also have work from local writers and frequently have local artists come in for different events. The staff is also amazing. I love going there.

Love it! Christina is awesome and she makes a mean cup of coffee! The atmosphere is wonderful. Definitely will stop by sometime to read and enjoy some coffee!

Small, independent bookstore in Deep Ellum. I give them five stars for the concept of their publishing house: take foreign language bestsellers and translate them to English for the American market. 3 stars because they didnt have as extensive of a selection as I had hoped (its really a small place). They do have a little cafe and a kids book section. Worth checking out if youre in the neighborhood.

This tiny shop is awesome! Limited but cool inventory. Friendly staff. Cool events.

The staff are rude and inconsiderate. I dont know what it is about this place but they always treat me like a pariah and I have no idea why. could be great if there were nicer people running it.

The store is tiny yet has a nice offering of books, coffee and a manager who looks like a fallen angel. Pretty much what you would expect in deep ellum. The old fashioned look contracts with the hip, tattooed, pierced people who run the place.

Love this local book store. Just enough to bring you in to stay a little while.

Righton had good selection and could stay for days checking it out so dont leave the kid or dog in the car

I loved the vibe of this funky bookstore, full.of independent publishers...I found lots of gems here. Def a must visit

Adorable little book store in a really fun part of town. Take a break from the great little beer bars and in Deep Ellum and check out these books!

So I have to buy my mom books occasionally. Shes 86 and has been an avid romance book reader since she was in her teens or 20s or early twenties. This is one of my favorite places to shop for her.

Great local bookstore. Look for the local events that they do theyre really cool!

The best indie bookstore in Dallas--maybe all of America. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere charming, the coffee is great and the book selection is literally like nowhere else, with authors youve heard of but havent read yet and others youve never heard of but will love right away. Do yourself a favor and come here the next time youre in town!

Great selection, great bookstore. Occasionally they sell autographed copies of books from when the author came to visit. They also have an email mailing list.

Absolutely amazing. Everyone needs to visit! The staff is knowledgeable and great, s/o out to Christina/Kristina? for being so so helpful and friendly

To call this a book store is a bit of a stretch. Its more of a place to hang out and talk about indie authors. Thats cool if its your jam, but I dont know how it keeps the lights on.

Popped in for some cold brew and was welcomed to a word of mouth poetry event happening in the spot. Everyone was so wholesome and the coffee was deliciously smooth.

Cute little bookstore. Fun to visit

This is a nicely decorated bookstore with high prices and niche titles. Good if you want something that has a small printing.

20 years ago, I wouldve jumped for a place like this, but now I see one narrative with a woman that whispers Trump to my white skin without knowing how I ever voted or lived. However, Im glad its here now. Thanks!

Love that deep Ellum has its own bookstore now. Check them out to see what interesting new authors and publishers theyre offering. Love that they advocate for little known works.

Deep Vellum makes it a point to support small publishers which I sincerely appreciate. Its amazing that they are so supportive of local authors.

Great independent bookstore, helpful staff, and a coffee tea shop to get your sip on while you read.

Local authors. good mix of styles, and content

Quaint bookshop with warm and cool drinks available. Local books are offered for sale as well as some rare titles. Small selection of interesting books, overall.

An eclectic selection of hard to find books but they could use a large selection.

Lots of cool, harder to find books as well as foreign, translated books and zines. Relaxing atmosphere and helpful staff.

Quaint and quiet, nice to see a local publisher with such a great offering by so many international authors in translation

Nostalgic & Neo Soul It was a great experience.

Great little shop with a plethora of local stories and a large collection of authors. Will was very friendly and warm, and the ability to grab a hot tea on such a cold day was refreshing!

A great selection of independenly-published books. Plus personal poetry on demand!

Awesome little independent bookstore in the heart of the hood. Rare finds and spirits are optional, but passion for the Dallas literary community and good vibes are most certainly guaranteed.

Very cool funky little bookshop that serves coffee and wine. Will find many books here that you are not going to find anywhere else.

Super cute notebook, paper, journal store. A bit pricey on some items. Was reccommended by a local bookstore for Journals.

I love this place, I always visit when I am in the area. I was looking around and the lady there (I sadly forgot her name) asked me if I was looking for anything in particular. I told her everything I had read so far and was trying to find something in the suspense mystery area that didnt involve cops. She suggested the perfect book for me, and I had other people read it.This book shop is full of local authors, and hard to find reads. The people who work there KNOW the books that they sell, and it always sells great due to the coffee and paper of the books.I always tell my friends about it when they want to find a new book to read, but are tired of the hyped up books that recently came out.I hope this place stays open for a very very long time.

Just visited this place in October from Canada. Amazing chemex coffee. Lots of indie publishers that you wont find anywhere else. Check out their Blind Date books!

Unique selection of books from local authors.

I regularly visit Deep Vellum Books, and fall more in love with it every time. A great selection, excellent staff, and frequent events have guaranteed my continued business.

A great place to look for books you wouldnt normally find in commercial book stores. Check it out! I lived my Edyka poetry book.

Great selection of local books with a wide variety of genres. Always have a great selection pertaining to lgbtq and hispanic culture. In fact they even have books in spanish available here. Stock is always changing so its worth a peek inside. They even offer coffee and drinks.

An excellent curated selection of modern literature, as well as their own imprint which runs fascinating translations. Good coffee too!

Amazing selection, wonderful atmosphere, a must visit location in Deep Ellum.

Really interesting selection. Great concept for a book store.

Quintessential neighborhood book nook and publishing co. specializing in the fronteir of foreign translations. Deep Vellums selection fosters an entirely novel experience for anyone who can read.

Cozy small local bookstore and publisher where youre greeted by a dog and can have clffe or wine.

A place for bookworms to come to find something new and interesting to read.

Very cool place for translated foreign language books with a great pour over coffee and WiFi

Cute store but limited selection

Deep Vellum is a cool spot in the heart of Deep Ellum that transforms itself from bookstore by day to event space by night. Check it out for the underground culture & the countless literary options available on the shelves

Love it I went during story time and it was great watching the store owner with the eighth graders

I got some amazing stuffs here.

Nice and quiet with a variety of genres.

Big variety of books for good prices!

Great little place in the middle of everything.

This is one of Dallas best kept secrets that needs to be exposed.

Such a great assortment of book! Get one of the cool zines!

Its wonderful having a bookstore like this in Dallas. Look forward to visiting for years to come.

Amazing selection of books. The coziest bookstore in town.

Great nook bookshop! For gifts etc.

Exactly what you would want in a neighborhood bookstore!!Cozy friendly inviting and active