Denton Square Books

Denton Square Books pulses with the creative energy of a city that punches far above its weight in music, art, and literary culture. Located on the historic Denton Square, the store draws its clientele from the University of North Texas, whose jazz program is world-renowned, and Texas Woman's University, along with the musicians, artists, and freethinkers who have made Denton one of Texas's most culturally vibrant small cities. The music section is the store's signature, with theory texts, biographies, and oral histories spanning jazz, country, punk, and the Denton indie-rock scene that has produced nationally recognized acts. The zine rack is one of the best in Texas, stocked with hand-made publications from the local DIY community. The used book basement is a beloved institution where students hunt for affordable reads and unexpected discoveries. The cafe hosts open-mic nights that blur into the Denton Square's live music scene, and the store's poetry readings have launched several careers in the North Texas literary community.