Bookpeople Book Store

(512) 472-5050

603 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703 30.2717 -97.7538

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Neighborhood: Downtown

BOOKPEOPLE.COM

Years in business

Established in 1970

Last updated 4.01.09

Category:

Bookstores, Gift Shops, Office Supplies, Magazine Publishers, Stationery Stores, Newspaper Publishers, Hobby Shops

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

What People Are Saying About Bookpeople Book Store

Featured Review

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Contributor

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.

Editor's Tips

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.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/22/10

Bookpeople Rocks!

by flowerpower101 at Citysearch

wow! bookpeople rocks! this is my absolute favorite book store ever! not only are the staff all amazing, but the fun events they have are just splendid. Not only do they have rare books, but they have cool trinkets like squirell underwear, and silly bandz. You should come here!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/29/08

Judgemental Purse Checkers

by Vanessa222 at Citysearch

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.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/06/06

A center of community in every way

by gen5tex at Citysearch

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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