1. BookPeople
9.3
603 N Lamar Blvd (at 6th St.), Austin, TX
Bookstore · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews
LadyJupiter.com: Cozy layout and a lot of great titles. Have a coffee and relax!
Tracy Stewart: Another must go to place in Austin. Best Independent Book Store.
Austin American-Statesman: Indie bookseller since 1970, BookPeople is a winner of Bookstore of the Year by Publisher’s Weekly. Employee-written reviews, a coffee shop and tons of book signings and events make it a must-see.
4. Bookwoman
8.6
5501 N Lamar Blvd (at Nelray), Austin, TX
Bookstore · North Loop · 4 tips and reviews
Jessica Fontenot: Local & LBGT friendly. I love it!
Austin Chronicle: Susan Post’s much-loved bookstore has provided a launchpad for women writers, a sanctuary for literary seekers, and a safe space for generations of feminists.
Social News Network: Every now and then they have a woman here that reads your tarot cards! It's very interesting and fun.
7. South Congress Books
8.1
1608 S Congress Ave (Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Bookstore · Bouldin Creek · 15 tips and reviews
Angela Skees: Lovely little store. Has a great selection of vintage illustrations from books which make great gifts when frames.
Angie Harmon: Good for books on other media, like music, photography, or old books that you won't be able to read. Not good for those who like: reading
Michael Witbrock: This is what book stores will turn into. Nice collection of soon-to-be antique/heritage hardback books, especially nice cookery collection.
Ryan Tamares: Love the radical selections, even some videos available too!
GOOD: A local radical bookstore and community space, home to political meetings, anarchist author talks, and film screenings and discussions. Try one of the delicious vegan snacks. Read more.
Matt Bruce: Volunteer-run activist bookstore.
Dan Garcia: Best comic shop in the region.
Mazda: We are now almost exclusively a comic book store, although we still have our old sign with a unicorn on it out front and we are comfortable with that.
Social News Network: Nerds unite! If you're a fan of comic books, superheroes and geek culture then you'll love Austin's finest comic book store. Just make sure to bring some extra cash, cause you'll want ALL THE THINGS.