BookPeople

"Leading the charge for independent bookstores since it opened in 1970, Book People is legendary for creativity anda strong calendar of events. The store holds frequent author signings—and we're talking big authors—and book club meetings for all manner of book genres. Those who can't get to Austin can sign up for a subscription service called Trust Fall in which a new book, handpicked by the staff, arrives in the mail a few times a year. Kids are a special focus here: The store publishes a blog written by its own "teen press corps" and collaborates with librarians around the state to hold the annual Texas Teen Book Festival. Book lovers should not miss visiting this stalwart home of literature, and handily, it's open a lot: 9 a.m.–11 p.m. every day but Thanksgiving."

"Leading the charge for independent bookstores since it opened in 1970, Book People is legendary for creativity anda strong calendar of events. The store holds frequent author signings—and we're talking big authors—and book club meetings for all manner of book genres. Those who can't get to Austin can sign up for a subscription service called Trust Fall in which a new book, handpicked by the staff, arrives in the mail a few times a year. Kids are a special focus here: The store publishes a blog written by its own "teen press corps" and collaborates with librarians around the state to hold the annual Texas Teen Book Festival. Book lovers should not miss visiting this stalwart home of literature, and handily, it's open a lot: 9 a.m.–11 p.m. every day but Thanksgiving."

This fiercely independent bookstore regularly hosts free author talks, poetry readings, and family storytimes. Its events calendar shows most gatherings are free and open to the public, and it’s often praised by local press for championing Texas writers.

Texas’s largest independent bookstore and community hub with daily author events, lively book clubs, and a decades-long legacy. Named Bookstore of the Year by Publishers Weekly and beloved by local readers and writers.

Texas’ largest independent bookstore anchors the city’s literary scene with near-daily author talks and deep staff picks. Regularly praised by local critics and publishers, it’s a community hub for readers of every stripe.