This massive bookstore is not only the largest in Austin, but in Texas altogether. Dedicate an entire day to wandering the endless shelves, escaping into a whimsical world of mystery, adventure, horror, romance, or whatever genre fits your fancy. Check it out:

Since 1970, BookPeople has been the largest independent bookstore in Texas. It has received countless accolades from national institutions such as Publisher's Weekly, and famous authors visit regularly.
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It's open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Holiday hours are shorter, but Thanksgiving is the only day the store is closed entirely.
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The bookcases go on forever, stocked end-to-end with every possible genre. You'll walk through the aisles with childlike wonder, astounded at the vast selection of titles.
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Enter a room full of banned books to reclaim your literary freedom. You'll be amazed at how many popular novels have been pulled from shelves over the years!
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Little ones escape into the world of their favorite character with this special area just for them. Toddlers and teenagers alike can discover the magic of opening a book and getting lost in its pages.
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Authors, speakers, and even former presidents are known to make appearances. You'll find a calendar with upcoming events here.
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Books and coffee simply belong together, so grab a cup of joe while you're here. Crack open a captivating read and dive in while the warm liquid soothes your soul.
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Unlike libraries, BookPeople is anything but serious and quiet. Just look how much fun everyone had celebrating Harry Potter's 20th anniversary!
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You’ll find BookPeople at 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703.

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