(512) 472-5050
603 N Lamar Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
30.2717
-97.7538
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Bookpeople Book Store
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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.
08/29/08
Judgemental Purse Checkers
by Vanessa222
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.
05/06/06
A center of community in every way
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
The Details on Bookpeople Book Store
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.
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