Literary lovers, rejoice! You’ll never tire of perusing the shelves in Austin. BookPeople, Texas’ largest bookstore, is home to thousands of books. Whether its fiction, history, biographies, or magazines you’re after, you’ll find everything you could want at BookPeople. Carve out an hour to wander through the aisles. This enchanting Austin shop is a book lover’s dream.
In the heart of downtown Austin sits the most magical bookstore in Texas.
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BookPeople/Facebook BookPeople has been charming Texas readers since 1970. This massive independent bookstore is by far the best one in the state.
It’s no wonder BookPeople has received so many accolades.
Barbara Brannon/Flickr In 2005, BookPeople was named Bookstore of the Year by Publishers Weekly.
The wide selection will astound you.
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It’s the perfect place to pick up a gift!
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CoffeePeople is sure to perk you up.
Barbara Brannon/Flickr Need a place to study? Want to browse through your selections before you buy? CoffeePeople is the perfect place to do just that. Sip on some strong coffee or munch on a sandwich. The BookPeople Cafe is open every day from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Every staff member is a passionate bookworm.
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Don’t hesitate to ask for recommendations!
Yanrong Z./Yelp The shelves are peppered with hand-written book reviews and staff favorites.
Plus, you never know who might drop by!
BookPeople/Facebook The outdoor marquee showcases the upcoming events, and you won’t want to miss a single one.
BookPeople/Facebook Famous authors, politicians, musicians, and actors stop by every week for book signings and readings.
Even Bill Clinton likes to shop at BookPeople!
BookPeople/Facebook Jimmy Carter and Chelsea Clinton held events here, too.
Audiences hung on to every word of Neil Gaiman’s reading.
Sharon/Flickr Even Bruce Springsteen has come by BookPeople. Fans lined around the block to get a picture with the boss himself.
Bask in your love of literature at BookPeople.
Ray D./Flickr BookPeople is located at 603 N Lamar Blvd and is open daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. For more information about upcoming events, visit http://www.bookpeople.com.
Have you ever shopped at BookPeople?
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BookPeople has been charming Texas readers since 1970. This massive independent bookstore is by far the best one in the state.
Barbara Brannon/Flickr
In 2005, BookPeople was named Bookstore of the Year by Publishers Weekly.
Need a place to study? Want to browse through your selections before you buy? CoffeePeople is the perfect place to do just that. Sip on some strong coffee or munch on a sandwich. The BookPeople Cafe is open every day from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Michael Femia/Flickr
Yanrong Z./Yelp
The shelves are peppered with hand-written book reviews and staff favorites.
The outdoor marquee showcases the upcoming events, and you won’t want to miss a single one.
Famous authors, politicians, musicians, and actors stop by every week for book signings and readings.
Jimmy Carter and Chelsea Clinton held events here, too.
Sharon/Flickr
Even Bruce Springsteen has come by BookPeople. Fans lined around the block to get a picture with the boss himself.
Ray D./Flickr
BookPeople is located at 603 N Lamar Blvd and is open daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. For more information about upcoming events, visit http://www.bookpeople.com.
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