A bookstore built for our community.
Brooke & Seth’s Story
Monkey & Dog Books has always been a special place in Fort Worth and now, Brooke and Seth are honored to carry that story forward.
What started as a beloved local bookstore is now growing into something even more intentional: a place where readers of all ages get excited to discover something new.
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about books.
It’s about helping people find stories they love and a community that is familiar.
Choosing the right book shouldn’t feel overwhelming or impersonal.
That’s why we believe in:
Real conversations, not algorithms
Thoughtful recommendations, not endless scrolling
A place where adults, teens, and kids all belong
Meet Our Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff
Brooke
Favorite Books:
Brawler by Lauren Groff
This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman
The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan by Jasmine Warga
Angela
Favorite Books:
Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
Five by Ilona Banister (releases 5/5)
Mike
Favorite Books:
By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens
The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil
The Devil Rides Outside by John Howard Griffin (Fort Worth author)
Christina
Favorite Books:
Babel by R.F. Kuang
Unquiet by Linn Ullmann
The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street by Helene Hanff
Cyndy
Favorite Books:
Kin by Tayari Jones
Upward Bound by Woody Brown
The Irish Goodbye: Micro-Memoirs by Beth Ann Fennelly
Erin
Favorite Books:
At the Edge of Lost by Martha Brockenbrough (middle grade)
These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
Seth
Favorite Books:
