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Bookpeople Book Store

603 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 472-5050
bookpeople.com
4.5 star rating based on 10 reviews

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Hours
Daily 9am-11pm  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (512) 472-5050

Toll Free Number

tel: (800) 853-9757

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Texas's largest independent maintains a stock of over 200,000 titles, plus an eclectic array of non-book items that elicit everything from laughs to groans. All the employees seem genuinely happy to be there, and are universally helpful and knowledgeable. Like much of the rest of Austin, Book People has a fun, relaxed and slightly off-center personality. It's no wonder, when you consider that... more
Posted by 10best on October 22, 2008

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Walk in and breathe deeply. You're within range of 300,000 titles, all arranged on three floors, along with a handy coffeehouse and complete music department. This is one of the bookstore-as-community places, where shoppers are encouraged to put their feet up and read, or to sit at a convenient desk and copy a recipe from the latest cookbook. Children gather for story time every week, and a... more
Posted by wcities on March 06, 2008

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A literary mover and shaker, BookPeople has books and magazines for all, and sells gifts and jewelry. It also serves as a popular stop-off for author tours. Austin's New Age bent makes those authors a major draw, but they also bring in major names like Gregory Maguire, Joyce Carol Oates, and Neil Gaiman. Many of their sections also have a decorative theme, such as the Buddhism department, which... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 04, 2007

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Find sale books on the front tables and throughout the store. For easy, inexpensive gifts go to the "mini-book" section on the first floor.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

When to Go

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Children's storytelling are held at 10:30am every Tuesday and Wednesday and at 11:30am on Saturdays.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Parking

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Parking is available in the lot across from the store and in the garage on Henderson Street.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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"The Largest Bookstore in Texas" also has a full events calendar and a knowledgeable staff for every subject.

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In Short A literary mover and shaker, BookPeople has books and magazines for all, and sells gifts and jewelry. It also serves as a popular stop-off for author tours. Austin's New Age bent makes those authors a major draw, but they also bring in major names like Gregory Maguire, Joyce Carol Oates, and Neil Gaiman. Many of their sections also have a decorative theme, such as the... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 04, 2006)

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Expanded in the mid-1990s from its New Age roots but remaining stubbornly quirky and independent, this store stocks more than 250,000 titles ranging over a wide variety of subjects. BookPeople also has an extensive array of self-help videos, books on tape, and gift items (the KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD T-shirt is their bestseller). Lots of intimate sitting areas and an espresso bar prevent this huge... more
Posted by frommers on May 25, 2007

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Largest independent bookstore in Texas! by Ramiro C. at InsiderPages

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If you love books, just go to this place. In a world full of chain/franchised businesses Bookpeople is making a difference by making this bookshop a part of our daily life in Austin. 2 Story building. Just visit them, browse their, more than decent, collections and find a nice spot to read.
Posted by Citysearch User on November 23, 2008

Judgemental Purse Checkers

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I usually love this store. But I found the last time I went in, they lady at the desk when you first walk into the store was very judgemental about checking my purse. After uncomfortably handing over my purse, I wonder why she's not checking my friends purse who's was the same size as mine. Then I look around at books and cards, and notice 3 people around me with bags bigger than mine on! So my... more
Posted by Vanessa222 on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 28, 2008)

great books (without selling out!) by Destiny T. at InsiderPages

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I love Book People. It has all the benefits that a major bookstore would have, without losing its local Texas character. It is a great place to hang out or browse. The books are a tad pricey but they are comparable to other major chain book stores.
Posted by Citysearch User on July 11, 2008
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