Curio Mrvosa Books and More is my favorite bookstore. It's so full of things it's like if you were…read morewriting a story and you wanted to put a bookstore in there where special things happened, it's already right there in Taylor TX. It also has a discount section in the back, a vintage clothing area, and an area for all kinds of books having to do with cats. If you are shopping for books in the Austin area or going on the Austin Book Trail, do not miss this shop.

My 200th review goes out to my new favorite independent bookstore!…read more There is a dynamic selection of books carefully organized and clearly labeled throughout the store. They even have a large discounted book area towards the back of the store where you can easily find some gems from even $1.50. I've gotten a copy of The Secret History for only $4 in wonderful condition And hardback from that bookcase. There are plenty of places for you to take a seat and relax, try out your new potential book or wait for others in your party to shop. If you want/need information or have questions they are more than happy to help and love to have conversations about books with you. I love the creak of the floorboards while walking around and it is always a comfortable, cool temperature. There is also a selection of fun smaller items in store to purchase like posters, puzzles, DVDs, VHS tapes, postcards, and trinkets. They also hold events like a book club, workshop events like embroidery, and host authors for book discussions. They update the events frequently on their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

Owned and managed by a young family; early evening events for working people, with coffee, tea,…read morewine and snacks. Perfect for you and all the geeks in your life. Open 7 days/week!!

I felt like I was in downtown austin being filmed in a Netflix movie. What a beautiful space!!!…read more There's just the right amount of books to browse and find something to your liking. I love that they have events as well. What a charming neighborhood establishment.

Lark & Owl is a gem. This independant bookstore in GTX is a breath of fresh air. The book sections…read moreare small, but mighty. They highlight many diverse topics and have a nice local authors section. If they don't have the book you're lookng for, they can order for you. There are also locally sourced gifts and decor available. They have a kids corner, with an area for coloring and reading. I've seen a cartoon artist teaching a group how to draw. In addition to books/etc., there is a nice coffee shop with GF and vegan treats and small menu of lite bites. They alo have a huge loose tea selection. Lark and Owl has regular community engagements with local guest authors and speakers too. This is more than just a store. It's a community hub.

Our sorority was celebrating a sorority sister book launch this weekend at the Park & Owl…read moreBooksellers. This is the first time I've been to this bookstore. It's small, intimate and cozy. The owner conveyed this a woman owned and woman led bookstore. She also said some of their key bookstore tenets was inclusion, intersectionality, and authenticity. A total of 5 authors shared their thoughts on becoming authors, challenges and opportunities. The authors discussed different genres of books - children books, sci-fi, romance, poems and biographies. One author shared some thought-provoking messages: "You don't what you think until you see what you say. Words were currency and powerful." She also said her mother never asked her how her day was but instead what questions did you ask in class. She indicated these questions provoked deeper conversations. This was a great event...

I love bookstores, dark academic bookstores and the more light from the sun and warm your day…read morebookstores. Not the bright fluorescent certainty of chain stores, where a paperback somehow costs $32 and the store layout suggests a focus group spent eighteen months determining the optimal placement of tote bags. A softer light. The light of books that have already survived one life and are patiently waiting for another. Lioness Books in Leander feels like that. The place carries the atmosphere of somewhere built by people who genuinely love books rather than quarterly earnings reports. The shelves hold both new and used titles, creating the dangerous and wonderful illusion that restraint is possible. It is not. A visit intended to produce one reasonably priced novel can quickly become a stack of seven books and a conversation about whether there is room for another bookshelf at home. There is something deeply reassuring about the coexistence of new books and old ones. The new books arrive full of possibility. The used books arrive with character. Some of them look as though they have survived college dorm rooms, cross-country moves, questionable relationships, and at least one season of intense self-improvement. I personally love a tabbed used book because I also experience other reader's experiences with that book. Scattered throughout the store are reading spots that seem specifically designed to make errands disappear from memory. There are comfortable places indoors and lovely places outdoors, all of them quietly encouraging the radical act of sitting still with a book for an hour and pretending email does not exist. Did I mention cookies are available too. The staff are wonderfully friendly. Not "Have a nice day" friendly. Actually friendly. The kind of people who can recommend a novel, discuss obscure authors, and somehow avoid making anyone feel inadequate for not having read a 900-page Russian masterpiece during a long weekend. What feels most important about Lioness Books, however, extends beyond the books themselves. The store exists in a cultural moment when some people seem alarmingly committed to protecting readers from the dangerous possibility of reading things. Entire campaigns have been launched against books as though a novel might leap off a shelf, steal a car, and lead impressionable citizens into lives of empathy and critical thinking. Lioness Books understands that literature works differently. Stories are not threats. They are invitations. The shelves reflect a commitment to representation, diverse voices, and the idea that the human experience is far too complicated to be reduced to a single perspective. The collection acknowledges a simple truth: every person deserves the opportunity to find a story that feels like a mirror, and every person benefits from finding stories that function as windows. A bookstore should not be a gate. A bookstore should be a doorway. Lioness Books understands this. As a result, the store feels less like a business and more like a small sanctuary for the incurably curious. A place where stories are protected, conversations are welcomed, and book lovers can gather without being judged for buying three more novels despite the unread pile at home already resembling a structurally questionable piece of architecture. Some places sell books. Lioness Books celebrates them. And in an age of algorithms, outrage, and endless scrolling, there is something almost revolutionary about a room full of stories, comfortable chairs, kind people, and the stubborn belief that reading remains one of the best things human beings have ever invented.

Love this little gem of a spot. Make it a point to check this place out, the owner was so…read morefriendly and the ambiance is great.

This place is super cool to check out. A very helpful review for some. The location is upstairs in…read morethe library. It is mostly donation based. The ladies were very friendly and helpful. Such a great thing for the community. Glad I stopped by.

This is a wonderful secondhand bookstore inside of the Georgetown library. They have an excellent…read moresupply of books that are like brand new. They graciously offer them for whatever the person wants to pay for them. I got a wonderful book about bugs for my grandchildren, it has a original price tag on the back of $24.99. This book literally looks brand new. I gave them $10 which I think is a fair price for a secondhand book. I think it's important not to take advantage of their generosity. They also have CDs for music and books on tape and a children's section and fiction and non-Fiction. This is an excellent resource right here in our beautiful Georgetown! The ladies who work here are so kind and generous and sweet and considerate. They were very helpful. I highly recommend this store. I'm going to save this book for a Christmas gift. It is in such good condition. My grandkids are gonna love it!

I have lived in Georgetown for almost 10 years and this year was my first time visiting the…read moreGeorgetown art center. Courteous service and beautiful, beautiful art. And honestly a great place to find unique gifts for a friends and family.

I visited this art center for the first time today. It was clean, it was designed well, and it was…read moreinteresting. They had many pieces of interesting paintings that were quite pricey. Additionally, they had things made of wood such as turned bowls and clever utensils. They had some beautiful ornaments, made out of ceramic, I bought one of those. It was $50. They had plates and platters and more things than I can name here. They even had jewelry. It's all handmade and beautiful. I look forward to coming back and buying some Christmas gifts. In addition to the art portion of the business, there is a workshop section where people can go to classes and learn ceramics or painting and other things. The woman who was working was very helpful and kind. I look forward to frequency this gallery regularly.

Charming shop that feels very carefully curated and well cared for…read more It's located inside a lovely building (an old church maybe). It's pretty packed with a variety of antiques at different price points. There is a large garden area with outdoor decor as well. The place smells wonderful -- they make sure you're smelling a holiday potpourri and not dusty antiques :) There was definitely a cohesive style and tone to the items here which I appreciated. Unfortunately, that style isn't for me (I lean toward the quirky, bizarre, and whimsical). This was more quaint and rustic. But I definitely enjoyed walking through here nonetheless, particularly because of how pleasant the shop is. Oh and the staff is extremely friendly! I wouldn't bring small children here unless they're in a front carrier. I wore my 1-year-old on me and it was fine. I've previously brought my 3-year-old in a small stroller to other antique shops and it worked out. I wouldn't do that here. The aisles are tight and it's full of breakable, valuable stuff. So babies or older kids would do best. Keep the toddlers away.

New location north of the square, same quality and variety of unique items. Lots of French country…read moreantiques, other continental articles, everything in very good shape. Large outside area with outdoor items, just the place to check out if you're looking for something "not Waco Silo" duplicates. All sorts of things, ranging from large furniture to small cabinet display items. Definitely worth a trip to check out, if you like one of a kind, rustic and high end antiques! Friendly, welcoming staff!

When you have their rewards program you get a free card every month. Which I love. As I do like to…read moresend cards to friends out of state every so often. I was greeted happily when I walked in. Later someone else asked if I needed help. I said, I have the app and I have a free card for the month of May. She showed me the area. Which is actually a big selection of thinking if you. Friendship. Birthday and everything else in between. Very happy with the service here. And happy with the wide selection of cards that I get free by being a rewards member.

It's a nice gift shop in the area! Many cute decorations and gifts are ready to be picked by you!…read more:) Enjoy looking around and finding some gifts and cards idea! :)