BookPeople
Austin, TX 78703-5433
Phone: (512) 472-5050
- Cross Street:
- Sixth Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bookstore 2007, Bookstore 2007, Bookstore 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-11pm
Editorial Review for BookPeople – by Betty Castle
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.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyFind 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 GoChildren's storytelling are held at 10:30am every Tuesday and Wednesday and at 11:30am on Saturdays.
ParkingParking is available in the lot across from the store and in the garage on Henderson Street.
User Reviews for BookPeople
05/06/2006 Posted by gen5tex
BookPeople is truly the best bookstore in Texas (and maybe the world). They have a fabulous inventory of Austin and Texas authors as well as beautiful jewelry, stationary and gifts of all kinds. Don't miss the funky toy section on the second floor. They have a coffeehouse in store, author visits, book groups and much more. BookPeople is truly a community bound by books.
Pros: Selection, Atmosphere, Staff
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