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.

I felt like I was in downtown austin being filmed in a Netflix movie. What a beautiful space!!!…read more There's just the right amount of books to browse and find something to your liking. I love that they have events as well. What a charming neighborhood establishment.

This new bookstore in Hutto is a real gem. They have both new and used books along with local…read morecrafts. Tucked in the back corner there's a cafe serving coffee, tea, wine, and snacks.

I'm hooked on these books I just learned about. Wow! My first introduction was Lights Out by…read moreNavessa Allen. I listed on audiobooks. To and from work, at home while house cleaning, I mean every chance I could listen I did. Finished in 3 days! So hooked. Heard about Phat Tracks, so thought I would check them out. Wasn't planning on anything, just seeing what spoke to me. And lo and behold, the second book was there. Caught Up. So of course I bought that book to read. Also spotted the third book, Game On. So when I'm ready for that third book, I'll be coming here. Cause it's that addicting and I don't want to go a day without reading the series. Book store has a lot to offer. A little bit of all genre. Some albums, coffee mugs, stickers, incense, just a really cool place to grab a book, read, walk around and look at all the little things. Owner is wicked nice. We chatted a little. He does reels on IG, so if you want to give him a follow and check out this small local business. Highly recommend supporting the little guy. They offer classes too. Book signing tours. Just check them out on IG for schedule. Parking lot is large. Love a place where I'm not struggling for street parking.

Cool new book & record store on Cedar Park. Thomas, the owner said he had a hard time finding…read morecertain books and records he liked, thus he opened Phat Tracks Books & Records. He patterned his bookstore and record store after a place in Georgia called Little 5 points. It was a place where the cool college kids went and everyone worked in harmony. His books and records are at an affordable price.

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!

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.)

This place has such an amazing and welcoming atmosphere that offers great service at the bar. I…read morewish I had gotten the bartender's name to thank him for being such a wonderful human being. Definitely recommend this place!

Today was my first time in here and I had such a positive experience! I love the vibe of the shop…read moreIn here. It's so cozy and welcoming. I like that there's a lot to look at while you sip on wine. I didn't get any of the appetizers but the mimosa I got was fabulous. The woman who was working there was so friendly and made great recommendations. I really appreciated all of the advice she gave us.

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.

Cute neighborhood bookshop :)…read more Lots of community events for adults and kids. There's always something for everyone. They carry a lot of book titles and if they don't have it in store, you can order online as well. They also sell notebooks, cards, merch, and lots of knick knacks. Seating inside can be limited but there's lots of outdoor seating too. There's a parking lot across the street if the parking lot next door is full and they also have lots of neighborhood parking. Overall, great place to browse books, stationary, read, and grab a drink!

Some months ago, I notified this local bookshop about how selling Harry Potter books is unethical…read morebecause it gives money to notorious transphobe JK Rowling. Seeing how they are still selling it as of today, I can no longer support them. I'm aware that it's nearly impossible to have only non-problematic authors at a bookstore, but come on. Giving money to JK Rowling - who has been the #1 most damaging bigot towards trans people across the world for over a decade - is unforgivable in 2026.