This Enchanting Austin Shop is a Book Lover's Dream
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Elisa Regulski
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Literary lovers, rejoice! You’ll never tire of perusing the shelves in Austin. BookPeople, Texas’ largest bookstore, is home to thousands of books. Whether its fiction, history, biographies, or magazines you’re after, you’ll find everything you could want at BookPeople. Carve out an hour to wander through the aisles. This enchanting Austin shop is a book lover’s dream.
BookPeople has been charming Texas readers since 1970. This massive independent bookstore is by far the best one in the state.
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In 2005, BookPeople was named Bookstore of the Year by Publishers Weekly.
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Need a place to study? Want to browse through your selections before you buy? CoffeePeople is the perfect place to do just that. Sip on some strong coffee or munch on a sandwich. The BookPeople Cafe is open every day from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
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The shelves are peppered with hand-written book reviews and staff favorites.
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The outdoor marquee showcases the upcoming events, and you won't want to miss a single one.
Famous authors, politicians, musicians, and actors stop by every week for book signings and readings.
Jimmy Carter and Chelsea Clinton held events here, too.
Even Bruce Springsteen has come by BookPeople. Fans lined around the block to get a picture with the boss himself.
BookPeople is located at 603 N Lamar Blvd and is open daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. For more information about upcoming events, visit https://www.bookpeople.com.
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