BookPeople

There is a huge selection of books organized really well.There's a great selection of journals, stationery and cards. Also check out the rows of magazines, some of which you can't find anywhere else!

One of the best indie bookstores in the country (on par with Powells/PDX and Strand in NYC). Be sure to buy something every visit to keep this place in business forever. Browsing doesn't pay the rent.

Indie bookseller since 1970, BookPeople is a winner of Bookstore of the Year by Publisher’s Weekly. Employee-written reviews, a coffee shop and tons of book signings and events make it a must-see.

Great Selection of literature, and is located in the beautiful downtown Austin area. Once you grab a nice book you could literally walk to some of the best restaurants in town and have a good read.

This review is for the Coffee People, the coffee shop inside Book People. Simply put, the coffee is great, the lady was friendly and her recommendations were on point. Pumping cake was amazing.

The books are mostly ones I hadn't seen before! It's a really clean , great environment. There's a great children's section and I've heard that they have events there often.

Awesome indie bookstore with a café and funky little gifts . The people who work there give the best recommendations.

No fewer than 3 "Can I help you find anything"s inside of 20 minutes; the best, most prolific written staff Rex's I have ever seen. And OMG the mystery section alone I could have spent three hours in!

All you tech heads can go bang your digital drum elsewhere: We’ll be curled up with a good book at BookPeople, where the printed page is still king. Great selection, comfy chairs , and a coffee bar .

Simply the best bookstore in town , possibly in state . This large indie boasts a vast selection, spot-on staff recs and great author events .

I really liked the children's book section. I had fun exploring and browsing a book for my nephew. Everything about this place is open and friendly , and keep up with the events if you can.

Almost every bookcase has a shelf dedicated to staff recommendations, and each one has a little card detailing WHY it's a staff pick. You don't get that with big box bookstores !

Awesome indie bookstore . They host tons of speakers. Good cafe inside too with yummy tamales and great coffee .

This might be my favorite bookstore ever! They have a fantastic calendar of book signings. Wish I could go to them all!

Great way to have a siesta from a hot afternoon! Pleasantly surprised to see a fun selection of postcards here as well .

Plenty of parking and friendly staff . I greatly appreciate the huge selection of paper gifts !

Sunni Brown will be here on 1/18 at 1:00p - Check her out and join The Doodle Revolution! Also, text DOODLE to 635-66 and download the BestBuzz app then scan the cover of her book for prizes.

Amazing selection of books and periodicals. Support local business! They'll order you anything if it's not in stock!

Don't think pizza boxes are interesting? Wrong. Read "Viva la Pizza : The Art of the Pizza Box" and be wowed!

Sunni Brown will be here on 1/18 at 1:00p - Check her out and join The Doodle Revolution! Also, scan the cover of her book with the BestBuzx app!

Very cool place. Could’ve spent much longer here. Love the selection!

Amazing local bookstore ! The cafe and store is built around readers, so take it all in at your pace.

One of the best independent bookstores I've ever been to. Check out the signed books throughout the store

Great study spot - get a coffee inside and then set up shop at one of the shady tables outside ; the staff won't bother you, I've sat here for hours studying for midterms.

Cozy layout and a lot of great titles. Have a coffee and relax!

Plenty of seating if you want to thumb through a book or two. Much better history section than the chain stores.

Need a great gift ? Don't be fooled - they have so much more than books here! An Austin icon. Funny greeting cards and a decent coffee shop so get comfy .

The books are mostly ones I hadn't seen before! It's a really clean , great environment.

This is a really great bookstore . It is large, but it still feels personal. Staff recommends their favorite books in each section.

Find The Doodle Revolution and scan the cover with the BestBuzz app and see what happens!

A book lover's paradise! Great selection, knowledgeable staff , delicious lattes . Austin suspense author Laura Griffin stops by here frequently to work on her TRACERS series. Read more

Amazing independent bookstore . They have a great selection of graphic novels .

two stories of lit / sweet cafe with spots to sit / also tamales

Make sure to split up from your friends and wander. Wandering in this place attracts you to the right books and you will be unconsciously happy

This store is seriously awesome. Also has a great selection of sale/bargain books .

Great book selection and friendly staff . Sale section is extensive!

Meet Steven Saylor on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM as he reads from his new historical mystery, Raiders of the Nile, from the Novels of Ancient Rome. Read more

Check out the horror section . There's some great writers like Ramsey Campbell, Laird Barron, and Caitlin R. Kiernan.

Book People is one of the few stores that supports local Author's. A great selection of some really good books can be found at their store.

Best place in Austin for writers. Awesome selection of Sale Books . And Staff Recommendations are spot on. My second home.

It is awesome to have fun at work. But you don't have to be alarmingly loud every 15 minutes...

Helpful and book lovers staff great layout lots of signed copies

Meet New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM as she reads from her new mystery novel How the Light Gets In. Read more

Great independent book store . The staff picks are always on point.

Meet Elizabeth Bear on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM as she reads from her new fantasy novel Shattered Pillars, the second installment of The Eternal Sky trilogy. Read more

Not your normal bookstore .. this one has some Austin flare! Great diverse selections and friendly customer service .

Iced coffee and large selection of books ! Great Austin treasure

Meet Gregg Hurwitz on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 4:00 PM as he reads from his new thriller novel Don't Look Back. Also with Reed Farrel Coleman. Read more

Great selection of books for any age and genre.

Waiting in line to get tickets for Stephen King in November...about 260 in line out of 400...WOO HOO!