Bookpeople Book Store
(512) 472-5050
603 N Lamar Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
30.2717
-97.7538
Neighborhood: Downtown
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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 Buddhism department, which also holds bells, bowls and meditation pillows.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 24, 2008
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.
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Vanessa222
August 29, 2008
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 advice is dress nicely... keep your bag, wear cut off jeans and a t-shirt be prepared to hand over the bag. When I expressed concern, she blamed it on different employee standards when following the bag size rule, and said i could lock my purse in the locker. I dont know if I will go back there ever because of this.
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July 12, 2008
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.
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Save Money:
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.
When to Go:
Children's storytelling are held at 10:30am every Tuesday and Wednesday and at 11:30am on Saturdays.
Parking:
Parking is available in the lot across from the store and in the garage on Henderson Street.
Category:
Bookstores, Gift Shops, Office Supplies, Magazine Publishers, Stationery Stores, Newspaper Publishers, Hobby Shops
