BookPeople

BookPeople is hands-down one of the most magical places in Austin. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by the warm scent of paper and possibility. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about books, they’ve recommended titles I never would’ve picked up on my own, and now they’re some of my favorites. The store itself is a treasure trove: thoughtfully curated sections, cozy reading nooks, and an upstairs area that feels like a secret haven. Their author events are top-notch, bringing in both big names and local voices, and the kids’ section is a wonderland for young readers. Whether you’re a lifelong bibliophile or just browsing for a gift, BookPeople makes you feel like you belong. It’s not just a bookstore, it’s a community hub, a place to get inspired, and a reminder of why stories matter.

I like the spirit & variety of the store and do hold fond memories including of a small talk with Molly Ivins a couple decades ago -- but I'm really more of a used book, public library gal who typically spends under $3.50 for a single small sheet of stickers. The book sections and employee recommendations leave a good taste though, and we found a nice gift and artisan bar soap lately! Worth a special occasional visit; and recommended for the wealthy and to folks living within walking distance. No hard feelings. That being said, during a quiet weekday hour, the 2 non disabled women's room toilets on the 2nd floor were clogged and gross. ‍♀️

This place was truly a book lovers cave! It has so many personalized decorations that you don’t really find in Barnes & Noble. It just so happens that I was going in on Jane Austen Day, so there was a lot of peeps, dressed for the occasion. I was able to find this great book!

The Book People is a magical place, filled with books and a thousand other interesting things you can buy. The variety of books is truly impressive. The staff is incredibly friendly, always smiling and ready to help. It’s a bookstore that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. They offer activities for the whole family from storytelling sessions to book presentations. I absolutely love this bookstore!

Love Book People, an Austin treasure! They also have a great website where it is super easy to order online & pick-up in store. The friendliest staff, coffee bar, cool cards & gifts, perfect location and convenient parking. Highest recommendation.

This was such an amazing book store! I thought it was 3 stories, but the 3rd story was blocked off for employees so really it’s only two, but they had so many books in those two stores! It was wonderfully overwhelming when we first entered, but everyone there was friendly and super helpful. The kids section upstairs was quite extensive and they had a huge area for story times. We also got some coffee and snacks there which were both delicious. Parking was easy to get to and there was plenty of space. Totally worth the visit if you don’t live in Austin, but it did make me wish I lived close enough to visit more frequently lol

If I lived here this store would have been my whole personality as a teenager. So, so many books, creatively displayed alongside an impressive collection of interesting and thematically relevant Knick knacks. Plus: clean bathrooms, a cafe, and apparently frequent author events. This bookstore feels like the kind of mysterious store full of secrets that characters always visit in fantasy novels.