Meet Murder By The Book

Store Overview: Murder By The Book is one of the nation's oldest and largest mystery specialty bookstores, established in 1980 by Martha Farrington, and purchased by McKenna Jordan in 2009. The store stocks over 25,000 books -- new & used, hardbacks & paperbacks, first editions, collectibles, gift items, mystery magazines, and more. We host over 200 of the hottest mystery, crime, and fantasy authors for book signing events every year.

Owner: McKenna Jordan

Online Shopping Available? Yes.

Some Staff Picks From 2020: Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson, Firewatching by Russ Thomas, and The Woman in the Mirror by Rebecca James.

How To Contact/Follow Murder By The Book: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Store Address: 2342 Bissonnet St. - Houston, TX 77005

Phone: 713-524-8597

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