Kindred Stories

Kindred Stories Kindred Stories is a bookstore in Third Ward committed to amplifying the voices of Black authors.

There are 13 days until Kennedy Ryan touches down and we’re giving away an opportunity of a lifetime!There are tickets t...
05/08/2026

There are 13 days until Kennedy Ryan touches down and we’re giving away an opportunity of a lifetime!

There are tickets to an exclusive, intimate meet and greet with Kennedy Ryan up for grabs!

Here are the deets:
1. You must already have a ticket to the Kennedy Ryan event on May 21, 2026 (The giveaway is only for the meet and greet).
2. You must use the link in our bio and complete the form.
3. You must complete the form by 11:59 AM on May 15 to be entered into the raffle.
4. Be sure to only complete the form one time.
5. We’ll send emails to the winners by May 18.

May the best reader win! 🙌🏾

There are simply not enough books about Houston history written by Black authors. Period.So when we learned about Carlto...
05/07/2026

There are simply not enough books about Houston history written by Black authors. Period.

So when we learned about Carlton Houston () and his new book, The Houston Negro Hospital, we were beyond excited to support it in every way we could. Not only does this book explore Houston history, it tells the story of a landmark right here in Third Ward, just blocks away from our store.

Head to ’s page to learn more about his journey and this important work. It will be on sale on May 26, 2026. Please support Kindred Stories when purchasing this book!

About the Book:

Set against the racial tensions of early twentieth-century Houston, The Houston Negro Hospital tells the story of an unlikely alliance between pioneering Black surgeon Dr. William M. Drake and white oil magnate Joseph Cullinan to save a hospital born from America’s Black hospital movement. Dedicated on Juneteenth in 1926, the hospital became a powerful symbol of dignity, resilience, and health care access in the Jim Crow South.

Say hi to Kirby, ya’ll! 👋🏾Kirby just joined our team as a Bookseller/Receiver. She is a Houston native with a background...
05/06/2026

Say hi to Kirby, ya’ll! 👋🏾

Kirby just joined our team as a Bookseller/Receiver. She is a Houston native with a background in childcare and bookselling. Her early memories as a reader are spending time in Borders with her dad and enjoying trips to the library with her mother. She was even a Library Assistant in elementary school.

Favorite Authors ✍🏾
Octavia E. Butler, Brandon Sanderson, Pierce Brown, Charmaine Wilkerson,

Favorite TVs Shows📺
Abbott Elementary, Insecure,Black Cake, S*x Lives of College

Favorite Books📚
Black Cake, If We Were Villains, Kindred and The Skyland Series

Her hopes are to finish school, continue to be an active boy mom and try at least one small business idea in her note app.

She’s a certified yapper so don’t be shy when you see her in store!

Indie Bookstore Day was a beautiful sight ✨ More than 600 of you showed up to celebrate with us, and we hope it filled y...
04/28/2026

Indie Bookstore Day was a beautiful sight ✨ More than 600 of you showed up to celebrate with us, and we hope it filled your Saturday with the same joy we’re still carrying 💛

Running a bookstore isn’t for the faint of heart, but the Kindred Stories team continues to stretch, learn, and show up with intention 📚 We work seven days a week to keep this space alive. We’re researching, ordering, receiving, engaging, beautifying, learning, listening, shipping, planning, advocating, growing, and, yes, dreaming 🌱

And even with all that, we wouldn’t be here without you 🤎

When we first opened, we never imagined it would grow into what it is today 🌻 We are deeply grateful for the readers who choose to shop with us, who truly see, support, and believe in what we’re building and sustaining 🙏🏾

Cheers to all of us 🥂 We’re going to keep this thing rolling until the wheels fall off 🚗💨

May is in bloom! A new month = new bookish events curated just for our 🌷📖✨05.01 - Jahquel J. will be in the building ...
04/24/2026

May is in bloom! A new month = new bookish events curated just for our 🌷📖✨

05.01 - Jahquel J. will be in the building to sign books to celebrate her new release Rich and Rotten. Signing line tickets for 6 pm and 7 pm are SOLD OUT, but don’t lose hope yet! We do have a waitlist available.

05.02 - We’re bookselling for Edwina Findley at the Sheroes League Brunch!

05.07 - Love puzzles and good conversations? We got you! We’re hosting a community puzzle night/art puzzle sale. Enjoy light refreshments and a wide range of puzzles to work on, whether you come solo or with a group.

05.10 - Join us for our 3rd BIPOC death cafe, which centers the BIPOC experience of death, dying, + grief. This event is open to all. 

05.14 - Dr. La-Toya Scott is back with the 3rd installment of her writer’s workshop series The Writer’s Table. If you’re new to writing or returning to the page, this is your chance to sharpen your craft and be in community with your fellow writers. Tickets are available now. Get them before they’re gone!

05.16 - Join us for an author talk with award-winning s*xual health expert Ashley Cobb to celebrate her new book Pleasure Please. Secure your seat ASAP!

05.21 - This is the moment you’ve been waiting for! Kennedy Ryan is returning to Houston to talk about the 2nd book in the Hollywood Renaissance series Score.

05.23 - Meet the romance authors that wrote the books that make you blush, cry, and kick your feet! Houston-based authors Zee Reneé, D.W. Brooks, and Alexandrea LeChelle are here to spill all the tea in conversation with Symone McCollum.

05.28 - Tribe in the Tre is back! Enjoy a night of spoken word and listen to some of the best poets in the city battle it out on the Kindred stage.

Can’t make it? No worries! We’ve got a new lineup + book clubs every month. Visit kindredstorieshtx.com for info or visit us in the Historic Eldorado Ballroom. 

Three days. Three authors. One romantic weekend we’ll never forget. 📖💕 Thank you to the phenomenal Natasha Bishop, J.L. ...
04/23/2026

Three days. Three authors. One romantic weekend we’ll never forget. 📖💕 Thank you to the phenomenal Natasha Bishop, J.L. Seegars, and Danielle Allen for reminding us that Black love stories deserve to be told and celebrated. The stories, laughs, twerk music, and words of wisdom — we’re still not over it. Congratulations on your new releases!

And none of it would’ve been possible without our incredible moderators — Alexandra Warren, Zee Reneé, and Monica Walters. Y’all carried these conversations with so much care making these author talks a safe space to relax, connect, and let love lead. Thank you! 🤎

And to the folks who filled up them seats FOR THREE DAYS STRAIGHT??We love y’all so much.

The out-of-towners who traveled far just for this moment.
The die-hard fans that came every single day.
The first-time Kindred visitors.
The ones who had a money spread of books for our authors to sign.

Y’all went above and beyond! We can’t thank y’all enough for your support.

This is why we do this. See y’all next time. 🤎

We’ve been sitting on this for way too long, and it’s finally time 👀✨ Kennedy Ryan is coming back to Houston! Join us on...
04/23/2026

We’ve been sitting on this for way too long, and it’s finally time 👀✨ Kennedy Ryan is coming back to Houston! Join us on 5/21 for a special author talk, moderated by , celebrating Kennedy’s new book, Score 📚💫

You already know this one will sell out. Grab your 🎟️through the link in our bio or on our author events page at www.kindredstorieshtx.com (http://www.kindredstorieshtx.com/). Every ticket comes with a pre-signed, indie-exclusive copy of Score ✍🏾📖

Score is a celebration of Black creatives, and a much-anticipated, heart-wrenching original, never-before-published romance, as well as book two in the Hollywood Renaissance series, following Reel.

Kennedy Ryan always shows love to Black-owned indie bookstores, and we’re excited to return it 🤎 Let’s give her a proper H-Town welcome 🤘🏾 Get your tickets now 🔥

Independent Bookstore Day is this weekend and we’re ready to turn up!Indie bookstores are more than just a cute lil spot...
04/21/2026

Independent Bookstore Day is this weekend and we’re ready to turn up!

Indie bookstores are more than just a cute lil spot to buy books or attend an author talk. An indie bookstore is a safe haven for the community. This is where culture is preserved and curiosity is nurtured.

…so empty that shopping cart on *insert evil mass consumption conglomerate here* .com and support the indie bookstores that work hard 25/8 to uplift local authors, artists, and readers — and not just for a trend or a cash grab ☕️

We’ll be celebrating THIS Saturday, so come through and enjoy a sidewalk sale, free ARCs, and complimentary champagne (while supplies last).

P.S. The HTX indie bookstore crawl is in full effect! Hurry up, join the adventure, and get your bingo card stamped before the end of April.

📅 Saturday, April 25th
🕚 11 AM-3 PM (Sidewalk Sale)
📍Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, HTX 77004)

We had the ultimate pleasure of giving s*x educator and author Ericka Hart () a warm H-town welcome in celebration of th...
04/21/2026

We had the ultimate pleasure of giving s*x educator and author Ericka Hart () a warm H-town welcome in celebration of their debut release Nasty Work.

Ericka and southern writer Kiese Laymon had an honest conversation discussing consent, loving intellectuals, and the not-so pleasurable points of teaching s*x ed in a system built to muffle out the experiences of marginalized communities. 

Ericka, you’ve educated so many of us throughout the years on the timeline. Your story and presence encourage us to not be afraid of the facts + remain inquisitive in all areas of our lives. We’re incredibly proud of you for taking the leap to let your knowledge take on a new form.

Keep sharing and being the trailblazing bada** you are! Come visit us during your next visit in Houston..and in the wise words of Kiese, we “love that you put nasty in the title of your book.” 

P.S. Terri’s rum cake is Ericka Hart-approved 🙂‍↕️🍰

— Have y’all noticed the new bookish goods on our shelves this month?👀 Allow us to introduce them.. Featured items:✨De...
04/17/2026

— Have y’all noticed the new bookish goods on our shelves this month?👀 Allow us to introduce them.. 

Featured items:
✨Desktop Notepad - IMISI 
✨Love Your Neighbor Sticker
✨Black Woman Holding Tulips Sticker
✨Immigrants Belong Sticker
✨Leaf Girl Sticker
✨Protect Black Q***r Women Bookmark 
✨Read Black Books Bookmark V2
✨Snooze Button Blend Tea
✨Benito Bowl Puzzle 
✨Desktop Notepad - OLA

P.S. The puzzle, notepads, and tea are all Texas-based companies

You can find these items and more on kindredstorieshtx.com or visit us at our store in the Historic Eldorado Ballroom (2310 Elgin St,  #2, Houston, Texas 77004)

Address

2310 Elgin Street, Unit 2
Houston, TX
77004

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17133962396

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