Business
BY ROO MOODY
Good on Paper is a family a air, as Henry’s mother-in- law and two daughters work at the bookstore.
Henry said ordering books made her realize children are reading more stories about dragons than she realized.
PHOTOS BY ROO MOODY COMMUNITY IMPACT
Good on Paper serves as local gathering place
Anna Henry was walking down 19th Street looking to buy a nice card in early 2024 when she realized there wasn’t a local bookstore in the area. Henry and her husband, Chris Hysinger, had recently moved from Montrose to the Heights, and she said the two were surprised at the lack of bookstores. That day, she said, they decided it was something that needed to be done. The local impact Founded in November 2024, Henry said Good on Paper was always meant to be a place for the com- munity to gather, and for them, the whole point was to give back to the neighborhood, whether that be through donations or book clubs. The store o ers four di erent book clubs, as well
as workshops, craft nights and author signings. Additionally, Henry said she’s proud to have a woman-owned, small business on 19th Street. “When you shop local, everything just stays here in our community,” she said. Something to note Henry said she wanted the store to be a place where all types of people are represented. “We have so many di erent cultures that are represented in the Heights, and there’s de nitely a responsibility to ensure that we’re not just provid- ing a perspective that looks like us,” she said. Looking ahead Henry plans to expand into the space right next to the shop by April.
Details about the store’s book clubs and reading materials are posted on the website.
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250 W. 19th St., Ste. D, Houston www.goodonpaperbooks.com
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