Books
North & Central Austin
Black Pearl Books
Black-woman-owned independent bookstore in Austin, TX. A family-run business whose mission is to promote - diversity, inclusion, and representation - through literature.
7112 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
Birdhouse Books
Queer- woman- veteran-owned independent book and gifts store serving as an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone. A light-filled space where you can breathe easy and bring your full self.
5925 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
Austin Public Library Recycled Reeds Bookstore
The Library used book store receives all of Austin Public Library's weeded material, as well as donations from the public. They sell, recycle or repurpose this material, and all their proceeds benefit the Austin Public Library.
5335 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
BookWoman
Specializing in books by & about women, this indie shop also offers t-shirts, gifts & events.
5501 N Lamar Blvd, #A-105, Austin, TX 78751
Monkeywrench Books
Snug, volunteer-run shop for books focusing on social & economic justice with an event space & cafe.
110 N Loop Blvd E, Austin, TX 78751
First Light Book Shop
Residing in the same building of a once beloved neighborhood post office, their bookstore and cafe embody the Hyde Park neighborhood hub, especially at dawn or first light.
4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin, TX 78751
Livra Books
Offering a curated selection of used, vintage, and rare books—from $5 paperbacks to centuries-old collectibles. Whether you're after a novel that shifts your thinking, a poetry collection that speaks to you, or a Spanish-language gem you won’t find elsewhere, their shelves are built for discovery.
4101 Guadalupe St # 200, Austin, TX 78751
Flutter Romance Bookstore
A place dedicated to books and devoted to romance, a sanctuary for readers, a safe space for the marginalized and snubbed, and a gathering spot for all those who still seek the thrill of that butterfly feeling.
2903 Unit A Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78734
Austin Books & Comics
Longtime shop featuring an array of comic books, plus graphic novels & pop culture paraphernalia.
5002 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
Alienated Majesty Books
Focused on stocking small presses, comics, works in translation, and titles that you might not find elsewhere in Austin's growing literary landscape.
613 W 29th St, Austin, TX 78705
