An Archival Sanctuary

Our process is centered around providing a curated and enriching experience for our customers. We carefully select books and merchandise that educate, inspire, and connect individuals to their heritage.

Whether you are seeking knowledge on Afrikan history, engaging children with African American stories, or looking for unique cultural items, our collection is designed to meet your needs.

Location

5309 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, TX 77021

Our Collections

Literature

Specializing in Afrikan People History, African American Children's Books, and curated 'Shrine's Picks'.

Artifacts

A unique selection of items reflecting African and diaspora cultures, heritage, and artistry.

Heritage

Apparel and exquisite jewelry inspired by African designs and profound symbolism.

Oils

A curated range of oils, crafted for spiritual, cultural, and personal practices.

Bestsellers

IT'S NOT YOU, ITS CAPITALISM - MALAIKA JABALI

Wisdom and Grace Bible

Voice of Freedom - Fannie Lou Hamer

My First Bible for Children of Color

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

Danny Dollar Millionaire Extraordinaire - The Lemonade Escapade

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

A Kid's Guide To African American History

International Children's Bible, the Children of Color Storybook

The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

A Promised Land - Barack Obama, (Hardback-New)

The Truths We Hold: An American Journey - Kamala Harris

Between the World and Me - Ta-Nehisi Coates, (Hardback-New)

White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide - Carol Anderson (Paperback)

Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America- Stacey Abrams

Kamala Harris: The Biography, University Press (Paperback-New)

Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and... - Stacey Abrams

Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America - John Lewis

Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America-Michael Eric Dyson

Caste, The Origins of Our Discontentment, Isabel Wilkerson (Hardback-New)

Black Christian Nationalism, New Directions for the Black Church- A. B. Cleage

They Came Before Columbus - Ivan Van Sertima (Paperback-New)

Sacred woman a guide to healing the feminine body, mind and spirit - Queen Afua

Mis-education of the Negro - Carter G. Woodson (Paperback-New)

Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist... (Paperback-New)

The Water Dancer (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel (Hardback-New)

Live Virtual Events

Connections Remembered

Virtual Book Signing & Discussion — Sun, Feb 28 (Zoom)

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Professor James Small Lecture

Wed, Feb 24 (Houston) — Event Over

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We'd love to hear from you. Whether it's for a special order, store hours, or international shipping inquiries.

Our Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday Closed

Inquiries

info@shrinebookstore.com

+1 (254) 535-2419

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