Aunt Eek's Books and Curiosities — Attraction in Amarillo

This shop was a fun stop between errands on a late summer afternoon. I tried to describe it to my husband when I got home but couldn’t begin to do it justice. It’s a bookstore, but also a vintage clothing store, and a metaphysical shop, and a gift shop, and … well, it’s just exactly the sort of place I like to poke around in when I’m decompressing from a vacation and trying to clear my head before the start of another busy school year. I bought a few stickers, a Neurodivergent Pride ‘zine, and — for no particular reason — an old-fashioned skeleton key. I’ll be back for a T-shirt and a stack of books as soon as I knock doen my...

"This place is gnar," were the first words I said to myself upon bumbling through the front door. Not an ideal pick if you're a swift browser. This place warrants a curious attention. Local crafts, roadkill, feminist fashion, vintage military tactical training books, poisons, antique namesakes, and statement pieces from around the globe. Top it off with the cold beverage and engaging conversation upon check out and I'm ready to pitch a tent and live here! Triple dog dare you to leave your phone at home and test drive this tavern of tomes. 6 words-squirrel heart, mouse...

This lil' shop is a hidden gem. I had no idea Amarillo even had a place like this. Guess I need to get out more often. They have handmade soaps, candles, & oils. Sage, Palo Santo, Satya Sai Baba incense(variety). The cutest backpacks/purses shaped like a coffin with bat wings. One with Ouji board symbols. So much more. If you are not into that kind of thing, then it is not the place for you. But if so, it is a...