We drove from Dallas for Ciney and Flint to be part of a book event at BookPeople and I have to say…read moreI was really impressed with this book store. The employees are all wonderful and extremely helpful, especially Rachel, who was our host for the event. She took wonderful care of us and the guests at the booking, from the moment we all arrived to the moment we left...thanks Rachel!!! Now some more about the store. It's a really nice sized independent store that carries a great selection. The books are laid out in pleasant ways and you really enjoy browsing the shelves and exploring! They also have a really nice sized Children's Book Section and host Storytimes here as well. If you are a book lover, this place is worth a trip to Austin to check out, you will not be disappointed!

Local bookstore in Austin where I attended an author event…read more Highlights: - Nice staff - 2 floors of books and very large space - Set up area upstairs with some chairs for the authors to speak Lowlights: - Bit older and worn

I love Book Woman!! Been here several times over the years (even long before relocating to Austin)…read more So rad they've been around since 1975 as a feminist, LGBTQIA+ shop. Always progressive, always on the right side of history. It's definitely the center of the community. They've got an amazing collection of books including the important banned books. They host lots of events with authors, they've got book clubs, and more. It's really like a collab of like-minded folks gathering together over a shared love of literature as well as wanting to make the world a better place. It's wonderful to walk into a space like this where you're always treated like a lifelong friend or family member. If I'm in the mood for a read and not sure what I want, their recommendations are always spot on. In addition to books, they carry some really neat gift items too. Support local. Reading is fundamental.

The sweetest girl greeted me upon entering the store. I was looking for some different books, as…read morewell as the usual ones. But mostly different books by new authors with different storylines. I found it here, and it was such a refresher. I mean, the selection of new authors and books was right here in front of me. So I took my time with the different genres. I like how they dedicate areas to this subject and to other types of books. She also told me she can order books that are out of stock, which is great for me. I like to keep one-of-a-kind books on my bookshelves at home. They have so much worth and lessons I like to refer back to. Well, you have to be an author or writer to understand that last sentence. I made myself laugh! I saw an area for authors to speak, and we talked about the monthly events they host. They are an independent bookstore, which is high on my list because you cannot only find the best books, but also new books and authors, but also other items like accessories and more. And it goes back to the events of hearing an author read an excerpt from their book. I always say it's worth the cost and value, which isn't expensive, to experience what the independent bookstores offer.

We found this place due to looking for independent bookstores when we travel. This one is tucked…read moreaway in a nice little spot. Parking is pretty good. It is not super big but it makes great use of the space it has tons of pre loved books, stickers, various gifts, oracle and Tarot cards, witches candles and so much more. SHANA SAYS: Super cute atmosphere, fun organizing of the books like pre loved, and lots of cute gift items. Plus a cat with its own hours! Kathy was super friendly and helpful. Made the whole experience better and is a genuine person. They do have a game room and a snack bar with free water as well as a keuring and snacks for sale. The bathroom is for everyone and they are very welcoming. Of course as an independent bookstore they have a wide variety of titles with some new books thrown in. They do mystery sells and bundles where you get a vague description of a book that is covered up and you take a chance. It should go without saying but as you are supporting local businesses the prices are a little higher the HPB or Amazon but it means more here and you should buy local when you can. I highly recommend this place. They even have a section where if you spend $50 you get to choose a free gift from books to sunglasses to other items. Go in, say hi to Kathy and The Cat!

What a wonderfully weird place! I was looking for a local bookstore that was close to my hotel and…read morewould let me explore a little. The Book Burrow did the trick! I will start with the "downsides" (as few as they are). This place is pretty small. Like smaller than I thought. Because of this, its not the greatest place for browsing. They had some "witch" stuff which was interesting, but I was looking for a book. Also, most of the books are used which isn't terrible, but not exactly clear. As for the positives, this place is a true small business so you really get the personal touch when it comes to service. I also picked this place because it did a "blind book" service where they will pick out a book or two for you based on your description. A bunch of bookstores do this, but the Book Burrow understood the assignment exactly. They got me THREE books and all of them were PERFECT. I was surprised how they found my vibe and found me unique books! They also wrapped it in a beautiful paper and addressed it to me! It was like a little birthday gift to myself! As you can tell, I was very floored by the selections. This is the small business of small businesses so I am so HAPPY that I was able to stop by! While the place is small and their selection is in flux, I really appreciated the personal touch from the staff at The Book Burrow.

I love bookstores, dark academic bookstores and the more light from the sun and warm your day…read morebookstores. Not the bright fluorescent certainty of chain stores, where a paperback somehow costs $32 and the store layout suggests a focus group spent eighteen months determining the optimal placement of tote bags. A softer light. The light of books that have already survived one life and are patiently waiting for another. Lioness Books in Leander feels like that. The place carries the atmosphere of somewhere built by people who genuinely love books rather than quarterly earnings reports. The shelves hold both new and used titles, creating the dangerous and wonderful illusion that restraint is possible. It is not. A visit intended to produce one reasonably priced novel can quickly become a stack of seven books and a conversation about whether there is room for another bookshelf at home. There is something deeply reassuring about the coexistence of new books and old ones. The new books arrive full of possibility. The used books arrive with character. Some of them look as though they have survived college dorm rooms, cross-country moves, questionable relationships, and at least one season of intense self-improvement. I personally love a tabbed used book because I also experience other reader's experiences with that book. Scattered throughout the store are reading spots that seem specifically designed to make errands disappear from memory. There are comfortable places indoors and lovely places outdoors, all of them quietly encouraging the radical act of sitting still with a book for an hour and pretending email does not exist. Did I mention cookies are available too. The staff are wonderfully friendly. Not "Have a nice day" friendly. Actually friendly. The kind of people who can recommend a novel, discuss obscure authors, and somehow avoid making anyone feel inadequate for not having read a 900-page Russian masterpiece during a long weekend. What feels most important about Lioness Books, however, extends beyond the books themselves. The store exists in a cultural moment when some people seem alarmingly committed to protecting readers from the dangerous possibility of reading things. Entire campaigns have been launched against books as though a novel might leap off a shelf, steal a car, and lead impressionable citizens into lives of empathy and critical thinking. Lioness Books understands that literature works differently. Stories are not threats. They are invitations. The shelves reflect a commitment to representation, diverse voices, and the idea that the human experience is far too complicated to be reduced to a single perspective. The collection acknowledges a simple truth: every person deserves the opportunity to find a story that feels like a mirror, and every person benefits from finding stories that function as windows. A bookstore should not be a gate. A bookstore should be a doorway. Lioness Books understands this. As a result, the store feels less like a business and more like a small sanctuary for the incurably curious. A place where stories are protected, conversations are welcomed, and book lovers can gather without being judged for buying three more novels despite the unread pile at home already resembling a structurally questionable piece of architecture. Some places sell books. Lioness Books celebrates them. And in an age of algorithms, outrage, and endless scrolling, there is something almost revolutionary about a room full of stories, comfortable chairs, kind people, and the stubborn belief that reading remains one of the best things human beings have ever invented.

Love this little gem of a spot. Make it a point to check this place out, the owner was so…read morefriendly and the ambiance is great.

This place is super cool to check out. A very helpful review for some. The location is upstairs in…read morethe library. It is mostly donation based. The ladies were very friendly and helpful. Such a great thing for the community. Glad I stopped by.

This is a wonderful secondhand bookstore inside of the Georgetown library. They have an excellent…read moresupply of books that are like brand new. They graciously offer them for whatever the person wants to pay for them. I got a wonderful book about bugs for my grandchildren, it has a original price tag on the back of $24.99. This book literally looks brand new. I gave them $10 which I think is a fair price for a secondhand book. I think it's important not to take advantage of their generosity. They also have CDs for music and books on tape and a children's section and fiction and non-Fiction. This is an excellent resource right here in our beautiful Georgetown! The ladies who work here are so kind and generous and sweet and considerate. They were very helpful. I highly recommend this store. I'm going to save this book for a Christmas gift. It is in such good condition. My grandkids are gonna love it!

Lovely owner. Excellent prices. Books were 1/2 the cover price. $3 CDs. $0.75 cassette tapes. I…read moreenjoy digging through stacks of used media, so this was my kind of place. Very under-the-radar store. Be prepared to spend a little time to explore.

Huge selection but very disorganized. Books everywhere. Super nice lady that runs the store and…read moreshe guided us. Would be a great store if it was larger. Great prices on reused books. Hope they can find a bigger spot.

This bookstore brings me joy! I stumbled upon Finney's a few days ago. I live in the area and had…read moreno idea the store existed. I popped in and was delighted. The store was super inviting - lots of chairs to relax on and lots of unique books. The associate was also super nice and eager to help. I decided to take a chance with their blind date with a book. It was so thoughtfully made. It had a packet of tea, pens, paper clips and a bookmark. I just unwrapped the book today. I'm so excited to read it! I'm so glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem. I can't wait to go back.

I love Finney at Finney's Books. I usually stop by with my wife who meanders and shops for the…read moreentire time while I try to win over Finney's love by giving him the love he deserves. For a small shop, it's packed with goodies and indie books you can't typically find at major retailers. This is a cute shop with a passionate owner, I recommend this spot a visit for any romance/smut reader & dog lover. (Finney isn't always working, he needs time off too.)

Curio Mrvosa Books and More is my favorite bookstore. It's so full of things it's like if you were…read morewriting a story and you wanted to put a bookstore in there where special things happened, it's already right there in Taylor TX. It also has a discount section in the back, a vintage clothing area, and an area for all kinds of books having to do with cats. If you are shopping for books in the Austin area or going on the Austin Book Trail, do not miss this shop.

My 200th review goes out to my new favorite independent bookstore!…read more There is a dynamic selection of books carefully organized and clearly labeled throughout the store. They even have a large discounted book area towards the back of the store where you can easily find some gems from even $1.50. I've gotten a copy of The Secret History for only $4 in wonderful condition And hardback from that bookcase. There are plenty of places for you to take a seat and relax, try out your new potential book or wait for others in your party to shop. If you want/need information or have questions they are more than happy to help and love to have conversations about books with you. I love the creak of the floorboards while walking around and it is always a comfortable, cool temperature. There is also a selection of fun smaller items in store to purchase like posters, puzzles, DVDs, VHS tapes, postcards, and trinkets. They also hold events like a book club, workshop events like embroidery, and host authors for book discussions. They update the events frequently on their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.