TAB is a place for creative thinking and curious minds

Books, events, and gifts for every age and interest located in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth. Visit our two locations in Grapevine! Voted "Best in Big D" 2025!

We won!

D Magazine chose Talking Animals as the best bookstore for kids! See all the winners here!

Our second location is up and running!

Our second Grapevine location is NOW OPEN! We are still working on coffee and wine service, but that is coming soon!

We are in USA Today!

USA Today profiles an independent bookstore each week, sharing what makes each one special and getting their expert book recommendations. Talking Animals Books was thrilled to be chosen! Read all about it!

Full feature here

Texas Monthly's Map of Texas Bookstores

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  • Grapevine's first and only independent bookstore

    Now with a second location open!!

    Founded in 2022, we are a small community bookstore in historic Grapevine, just minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Our vibe is colorful, eccentric, and original. We provide a curated collection of books, gifts, and events for adults and children of every age and interest.

    103 W. Worth Street, Grapevine, TX 76051

    909 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051

  • Watch our interview on NBC Texas Today!

    Meet Valerie and Katy! Talking Animals Books is a woman-owned indepedendent bookstore located behind Bermuda Gold on Grapevine's historic Main Street, and at Main St. and Dallas Rd. just south of the Train Station!

    Learn about our origin story in this great interview.

    Watch here 

  • A Kickstarter #ProjectWeLove

    Talking Animals' viral campaign was 108% funded through Kickstarter, raising $54,100 in less than one month.

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