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.

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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Christina

Favorite Books:

Babel by R.F. Kuang

Unquiet by Linn Ullmann

The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street by Helene Hanff

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Cyndy

Favorite Books:

Kin by Tayari Jones

Upward Bound by Woody Brown

The Irish Goodbye: Micro-Memoirs by Beth Ann Fennelly

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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

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Cozy corner with wooden shelves, colorful bean bags, string lights, and children's books and posters on the walls.
Three colorful wooden animal figurines, including a white and red striped rabbit, a blue and white whale, and a red and gray dinosaur, on a wooden surface.
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A row of blue lockers decorated with stickers of animals, vehicles, and other objects inside monkey and dog bookstore.
Multiple packs of jigsaw puzzles with colorful illustrations, placed in a bowl on a wooden surface. One visible puzzle features a stack of books about nature and insects.
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