My favorite bookstore in all of Texas! I first came here for a poetry reading while I was in…read morecollege and I haven't stopped coming back since. This place radically changed my life and xicana consciousness. I've brought my family, friends and students here so that they too can become immersed in this place's awesomeness. Lilia and Tania run this bookstore and are some of the smartest women I've met in my life. I love soaking in their knowledge and volunteering at the space whenever I can. Come! Buy a book! You'll come back for more ;)

Awesome book store I love this place so much!! Amazing pocket of culture in Austin, especially as a…read moreperson of color, it brings my heart joy ^_^

I volunteered at Inside Book Project tonight and it was a great experience! IBP is a volunteer led…read morenon profit organization that provides free books to people incarcerated in the state of Texas. All of the books provided are free of charge! You read letters for book request, curate a small package of books found in IBPs library and write a letter to send back to each person. This is a really awesome way to provide support to all kinds of humans, who've been through all kinds of challenges. The 30 minute volunteer orientation was thorough and informative! They have volunteer time slots on Sundays and Thursday starting at 6pm! I hope you consider volunteering! I'll definitely be back to volunteer again.

I just started volunteering with IBP and have loved the experience so far! My boyfriend and I found…read moreIBP at an event at Meanwhile Brewing Co maybe a month ago and immediately signed up for an orientation training session. IBP is located in East Austin, housed inside of a church (although IBP is NOT a religiously affiliated organization). They have a huge library built on donations from the community. Every Thursday and Sunday evening, volunteers come to read letters from people incarcerated all over Texas, match them with books, and write handwritten letters back to them. It's truly such a wonderful initiative. People who are incarcerated have the opportunity to request books every 2-3 months and get books sent to them completely free of charge. IBP received around 1500 letters requesting books per month, which is so incredible. If you are someone who enjoys volunteering, this is the place for you! If you don't have the time to volunteer, consider donating to IBP!

All the way from San Antonio for wife's brain surgery, might I add went very well! Then coming…read moreacross this gem was a definite plus! Amazing collectibles, comics, etc. I was able to get my wife a gift as well as myself a little something, the Kotobukiya Marvel Now Wolverine! Amazing piece to my collection! You must pay them a visit! Looking forward to our next trip to Austin as this is a stop I'm going to make for sure!

Who Knew? In the St. David's Hospital Gift Shop, you will find Austin's best keep secret! They…read morecarry a diverse collection of comic books, and collectibles at reasonable prices. Check it out!.

By stepping into this bookstore you open yourself to whatever the universe has in store for you…read moretoday. Some of my very favorite books are random finds from these shelves that I had never heard of and in a million years would never have searched out. Location might factor into selection--Bee Cave and Lakeway readers seem to part quickly with their bestsellers. It's not unusual to find brand-new hardcovers that haven't dropped off the NYT list yet. Thirty minutes every week or so perusing Goodwill's offerings and picking up whatever grabs you = Four years at Harvard, for approximately 1/87,345th the price.

This particular Goodwill is very minimally staffed by just one person. As a matter fact, we had to…read morewait for that person to come back from lunch before we could enter. It's also less than 1000 ft.² inside making it one of those small boutique Goodwill's. This store basically is comprised of books, shoes, kitchen wares, and lots of knickknacks, but little in the way of clothing. As a matter fact, this place has more books than any other Goodwill I've been to. Because of the limited offerings, this place barely pushes three stars.

Austin Pets Alive! is near and dear to my heart because of the many animal lives they save. This…read morereview is a long time coming as I have many draft reviews that I am still working on getting posted. As the mother of a rescue dog who was going to be euthanized, I am 100% behind everything this thrift store stands for. In fact, every 6 months when I overhaul my closet, I donate A LOT of clothing, shoes, and accessories to the store in support of the cause. I also like to swing by as part of my North Loop jaunt (every few months, hit up North Loop stores and pubs---to include APA!) to make purchases. Found quite a few cute things here over the years not only for myself but friends and family. They've got an amazing selection of items and each time I pop in they seem to have loads more. Support this local shop in saving animal lives. Trust me, you will find something to buy!

When my aunt was alive every Christmas she would give me pieces of depression glass as a gift…read more These pieces were special to me because over the years she thrifted and amassed a fairly large collection. My collection has dwindled over the years through breakage. So I was thrifting looking for pink depression glass. The Burnet Road location is large, well organized with two-stories of items. It is filled with just about anything that you can imagine. Clothing...they have it! Shoes...they have it! Vintage items...they have it! Kitchen and house wears...they have it! Unfortunately, no pink depression glass. I will definitely return to thrift here due to their large selection of things. In addition, their prices are very reasonable. First stop Austin Pets Alive! - Burnet. I learned that all net sale proceeds go directly to support Austin Pets Alive!'s lifesaving programs for animals most at risk. Their clear mission is saving animals' lives, which is so heartwarming. According to staff, Austin Pets Alive! is known for pioneering innovative programs that help keep pets out of euthanasia and place them into loving homes. The Burnet Road location plays a critical role in sustaining those efforts by serving as a critical funding source for the organization's work across Central Texas.

I just took a modern brush lettering class from Amanda. What fun! She is so pleasant and friendly,…read moreand an excellent teacher. This is the first adventure I've had out of the house since March 2020 and it was wonderful. Everybody was safely distanced at the Cathedral and I felt safe. There were light snacks and delicious drinks and it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend her and all of her offerings, such as online classes, in person classes, etc. I can't wait to take another class with her!

Always a treasure hunt and wonderful service for a great cause! I hit up this place every time I'm…read morein Austin.

What can I say about the APA? I get literally 90% of my clothing here…read more The staff is always friendly, the finds are incredible and they're always running 50% off sales. Plus, you can earn rewards for every dollar you spend!! Anddd it all goes to helping the pets Oltorf is crowded but I usually find the most stuff here and there's Princess Peaches . Definitely check out all of their locations!

Also another slice of Heaven. Scrapbooks from 1965 for $3?…read more Umm. Yes. Please. I did have to use archival spray for the acid pages, but I also found that in the store for $2. They gift their proceeds to local schools. Love this place!

I came here to look for office supplies for my business. I must admit, they sell a lot of different…read morethings. I didnt know that, and it was a very nice surprise. I found some things I wasn't looking for, but that I needed and wanted. I saw beautiful pieces I wanted just for myself, like separate or broken jewelry pieces--a clasp here for a necklace or a link for a watch. Also, I recently picked up an old knitting habit and wanted to replace some old yarn. It was nice to see an area dedicated to yarn, other crafts, and other hobbies. I can say I really got lost inside the store, discovering so much. I saw some frames to purchase to make a gallery wall. So, I will say this: if you need to revise a place or restock on some office supplies, please come here. Or if you just need some ideas on creating a space in your home, come here; it's a place where anyone can get a lot of ideas and inspiration.