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# Kindred Stories

Canonical URL: https://www.hellobooknerd.com/kindred-stories/

Last modified: 2026-09-26

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Discover Black authors and local makers in Houston’s historic Third Ward.

An independent bookstore in Houston's Third Ward, inside the Historic Eldorado
Ballroom, dedicated to Black authors and Black artisans. Deep ties to the
neighbourhood, a regular calendar of author events and readings, and
partnerships with local organisations.

At a glance: Black authors · Local creators.

## Place details

- **Where:** [2310 Elgin St #2, Houston, TX 77004](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kindred+Stories%2C+2310+Elgin+St+%232%2C+Houston%2C+TX+77004)
- **Neighbourhood:** South Side, Houston
- **What it is:** Independent bookstore
- **Website:** [kindredstorieshtx.com](https://kindredstorieshtx.com)

## Latest BookScore

**87.4 out of 100. Outstanding.**

**Go if** you want a bookstore with a point of view, if you care about who publishes and who gets shelved, or if you are visiting Houston and would like one stop that tells you something true about the city.

**Go elsewhere if** you need a cafe, a comfortable chair, and three hours.

[Read the full review from 25 November 2025](https://www.hellobooknerd.com/kindred-stories/2025-11-25/).

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