This magazine rules! Study Breaks is aimed at the local…read morecollege student. They show lots of pics and advertising related to partying, relaxing, and studying. I think it's a monthly magazine, with special editions for Spring Break. Their pullout Happy Hour Guide is very useful. They show a grid of all the local pubs and bars offering happy hours, what and when they are, and where they are. Somebody has put a lot of research into the bars to find out all this info, and saves the thrifty student a lot of time and money. Most of the bars are located in the local university's vicinity. Their pictures are all of local places, with local people looking beautiful and chugging beer, dancing and having fun. The advertisements in here are slick, full color ads. They're usually for local bars and beer brands. I tend to check out the ads, as they often announce concerts and festivals. I appreciate the column where they interview a random Millennial, and ask them questions to get a glimpse into the generation. Pokemon is mentioned most of the time. A lot of the columns are features like how Maxim Magazine works- top 3 lists, and most articles are shorter than this Yelp review. There's sometimes coupons in here for freebies from local restaurants aimed at students. I believe that currently, Study Breaks serves UT, UTSA, Texas State, and Texas Tech.

From the owner: Study Breaks Magazine is a print and web-based college magazine that's entirely populated by…read morestudent-contributed content. I

This is an excellent community publication. I love the focus on local news and activities. The…read moreowners have been in the publishing business in Austin, Texas for decades. They know the ins and outs of the community, and are very involved with community activities ... especially in promoting local businesses, and encouraging people to shop locally. The high caliber and integrity of this publication makes it one of the finest in Austin.

Cute neighborhood bookshop :)…read more Lots of community events for adults and kids. There's always something for everyone. They carry a lot of book titles and if they don't have it in store, you can order online as well. They also sell notebooks, cards, merch, and lots of knick knacks. Seating inside can be limited but there's lots of outdoor seating too. There's a parking lot across the street if the parking lot next door is full and they also have lots of neighborhood parking. Overall, great place to browse books, stationary, read, and grab a drink!

First light books is everything & more I wanted in a modern bookstore…read more Great selection with staff notes in every genre. Easy to navigate and choose. Additionally there's cards, magazines, stationery, merch, etc. It's bright, relaxing and just a space you want to stay in all day. The outside seating is nice on a cooler day as well. Their cafe serves great coffee & matcha. I love first light and recommended it to everyone.

The staff is so friendly- this is a great example of an ATX bookstore and has a purpose . It is a…read morebit hippyish but that's what's so great about it. But also the other best part: VEGAN DONUTS- get them! You can really find some books that are a gem here and very good prices.

In my opinion this place represents a big part of what Austin is all about, a group of passionate…read morepeople volunteering to create space for one another and sharing information to others. We experienced this place due to a indie bookstore trail event and I maybe would have never known about it without that. We had a very positive interaction with the man helping behind the counter that day when they were getting a lot of foot traffic from the event. They have a few, free (but please donate) materials covering interesting topics and viewpoints. If you are interested in buying books this is probably not the place for you, but if you're open to challenging your views and having respectful discourse this might be your place! It did smell kinda bad from the adorable cat though so be careful if you're allergic.

I think this is probably my favorite bookstore in all of Austin. It's not a large space but it's…read moreroomy and comfortable and the selection is out of this world. It's like having all of the greatest books ever written in the raddest home library on the planet. Having a progressive and subversive place to chill and experience the best of the best when it comes to literature is truly a benison. I could get lost in here for hours. Service is exceptional.

This is one of my favorite bookstores ever. I actually happened upon it when I was going to Sushi…read moreEndo for dinner next door. But every time I came, it was just closing. So I kept having it in my mental bookmark to come whenever I was in the area next. Unfortunately I'm rarely in that area but I happened to be at the Lagers & Literature book fair at Meanwhile Brewing a few months ago and was drawn to this table that had an amazing selection of offerings, of which I purchased a book on Japanese graphic design, and a collection of Palestinian poetry. It wasn't until I was purchasing that I made the connection that this table was Alienated Majesty Books. I have since gone to the bookstore while it was open, and there is such a sense of exploration inside. There were so many things as I was walking around that I was interested or inspired by. On this visit, I was drawn to the coffee table books and indie zines and small presses. It would be hard to ever come here and leave without buying something.

I just picked up the latest "fashion" issue. What a huge disappointment! I've never seen such bad…read morephotography with some truly awful and pedestrian clothing. Not one bit of flair, just unimaginative and unremarkable. The kind of clothing you see on women coming to Austin for a bachelorette party. Sophisticated people in Austin do not dress like that. You need to find a new person for "fashion" issues in the future. On another note - the men's shorts from By George for $470 were a joke. If I saw a guy wearing those in a bar, I'd pass my wine through my nose.

I have no beef with Tribeza. It's wild to assume the magazine is just built for the wealthy - I…read morelike shiny pages with pretty things I can't afford, and I need to sharpen my origami skills to make the paper into Christmas ornaments. The email newsletter is where it's at. Have you seen all the free events? As soon as that email hits the inbox, I open up my Google calendar (which automatically texts me an hour before my events (no I do not have an iPhone (do not judge me))) and systematically add all the fun stuff. I then start planning who will go with me for the free drinks, snacks and cupcakes, the goodie bag, the coupon giveaway, the so on and so forth. Every now and then an event is held in a place that has a clearance rack, which has it's own clearance rack, which is where you might find me making a fabulous fashion discovery. Oh Tribeza, no one should hate on you.

Finally a Mag (Quarterly) which reviews and supports the thriving visual Arts scene here in Austin!…read moreCheck it out.

Large, well set up HPB with an easy access location and ample parking. Lots of variety in all…read moredepartments, and usually a few surprising finds to be had. Staff has always been welcoming and friendly. I can't speak to selling books or the fairness of their offers, been many years since I've brought in books.

This HPB location is VERY big, and as such there have been two separate occasions I've driven up…read morehere to get a book that wasn't available the other locations. What's nice is that you can look up books in advance on their website so you can see where a copy is available and either buy in advance/pick up, or place a hold to buy on arrival. They have almost every popular title either in new, or used form. The staff at this location are also very helpful, and they have an info desk right at the entrance that can point you to any specific section as well. The parking lot is massive, you will always be able to find a spot. This location also happens to be near some coffee shops (none attached to their building but nearby) so if you buy a book and wanna go read it with coffee, you can easily do that around the area.

Hyde Park's buzzing neighborhood association gets some flack for being so meticulous about 'hood…read morepreservation, but they get clicks for being the ones to break the news when significant changes are in store, in 20 pages, every month. Amidst a bath in realtor ads, I get word they're going to build an alley way behind my house next year, or Vino Vino got the support they needed last month, or of holiday parties erupting through the neighborhood. No gossip, just good attention to home ownership. Another reason Hyde Park's such a great place to live. Getting the Pecan Press (named for our original Pecan grove the hood was built in) costs 1 dollar a year and includes membership to the neighborhood association (which means you can vote).