1. The Twig Book Shop
306 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 826-6411, thetwig.indiebound.com
2. Nine Lives Books
4907 NW Loop 410, Ste 102, (210) 647-5656, ninelivesbooks.com
3. Imagine Books & Records
8373 Culebra, (210) 236-7668, imaginebookstore.com
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