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.

Really cool idea of having a mobile bookstore! Workers are really friendly! Selection was a bit…read moresmall and more older books but it is a small trailer so it makes sense.

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!

Support local businesses! Super cute store with so many great finds. Went in the other day to get a…read morebaby gift for my boss. Every item was a hit! Charming and woman owned. Will definitely be back again and again!

Paper Bark Birch Books is a delighful children's bookstore. They also have a YA section. The store…read morehas reading nooks as well for the kids and teens.

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.

I've been in the round rock location many times and they are so nice and clean and never try to…read moreoversell you!

They have a wide range of products to meet everyone's needs. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable…read moreand friendly.

The cutest bookstore and cafe/bistro in downtown Georgetown! Love that their book selection is…read morecurated, focused heavily on modern fiction and not overwhelming. They have an excellent selection of children's books and an adorable play area for kids, complete with a coloring station and mini indoor play structure to enjoy while parents browse. The cafe is run by an independent business and has an extensive drink + food menu to eat onsite as well as freshly made casseroles and entrees to take home. The store also supplies artisanal local products (oils, soaps, etc.), cards, and other cute stationary to explore. They host book clubs and other programming regularly. I could spend hours here! Visit and support this local gem!

This bookstore is so cute! I recommend checking it out and supporting local. We were just stopping…read morein to kill some time before getting brunch at the Monument, and I wish we had known about the little cafe set up in here. They have fun jewelry, stationary, and other handmade art from local artists. There were different genres of books on display. I personally like romance/fiction/fantasy, and wish there was more of that, but I definitely enjoyed checking out the selection they had.

I was so sad when they closed in The Oasis but I followed them on Instagram and they have moved…read moretheir inventory to Georgetown! Shopping was a challenge in the oasis because they didn't have the items listed online (they had an intern manually update each item in the database). But now they have moved and I'm happy their items are available online too! I got the wooden gecko puzzle which is the coolest toy ever. They have a lot more (check out the moose!) I bought some scented items for my apartment to make it more cozy. I'll be shopping online, but I'm happy the staff is so cool and their one of a kind items are still available! Imo their value is in the novelty, I enjoy how unique these items are. I spent $50 here on 2 scented bottles with some incense sticks.

Fun store with all their different wind chimes. The one in the back was gorgeous. And the sound was…read morebeautiful. They also have jewelry and some beautiful alpaca scarfs. Some epoxy cutting boards, and purses. A little kids area. Candles. A little bit of everything.

Prima Dora is such a welcoming and unique store! This Georgetown Square store shares communal…read morerestrooms with Georgie's. If you're looking for a non-mainstream gift, Prima Dora is the store for you. This store is a great location for hard to shop for individuals There is an active well at the center of the store. It's covered with plexiglass and you see through to the well underneath. The store representatives are super helpful. They will point you to section of store that they feel you would will find a great item. Most opened are reasonably priced.

Obsessed with this store. Such a great selection of unique art and quirky gifts…read more Lots of art, wall clocks, bobbleheads, plant pots, and so much more. Huge selection of socks. If you need a fun gift, this should be your next stop!