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.

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.

Such a helpful staff!!!! Whether in person or over the phone they are SUPER helpful, there's one…read moregentleman in particular (I wish I had gotten his name) very friendly and polite. Despite the fact that they have products up to the brim- everything is very organized. The only problem is trying to decide what to get without breaking the bank!!!

Very expensive. Very crowded…read more But the worst is the smell - it reeks of some kind of air freshener. Yuck. The woman staff member was nice.

Love, love, loved this bookstore. staff was friendly and helpful--selection was clearly curated…read morewith thought and care. My wife and I really enjoyed how welcoming the store was--we will definitely be stopping by whenever we are in town.

Here with a review update...as it stands...still...I love Book Woman. I will always make my way to…read morethis bookstore when I'm visiting Austin. Now, what I do not love is not being acknowledged/greeted when I enter an establishment. Furthermore, if I give you my card in your hand do not ever place my card on the counter. I have hands as well and that's how I should receive my card back. Shit is annoying and disrespectful. Now that I got that out of the way, do better as it relates to customer service because I brought someone to the bookstore after raving about everything from the books to the stickers. Greet people, it's simple. We did receive a bland "Happy Pride" on the way out. You could have kept that tho.

Black Pearl Books, a small and quaint bookstore, is located on Burnet Road in Austin, TX. This…read moreBlack‑owned, independent bookstore focuses on books that reflect real lives. They carry fiction and nonfiction children's books, banned books, and thoughtful gifts. Every shelf is curated with intentionality...celebrating diversity, inclusion, culture, and community. Black Pearl Books is a whole vibe. Soft, indicting music is playing the background. Paintings drape the walls - some a part of the decor and others for sale. The book store manager was very friendly and offered to help find me the book that I were looking for. The books are very reasonably priced. Definitely returning...

Fabulous selection of banned books. Used books to choose…read morefrom. You can order online and pick up. Great vibe and fantastic customer service! Buy local.

I've come in here a few times and I've always been impressed by the lowkey but unique collection…read morethey have here. I got a copy of Slum Village's Fan-Tas-Tic, Vol. 2 here a while back and I hadn't seen that around. They have a great selection of curated compilations from Numero, Light from the Attic, and more, and they have curated 45s from Big Crown, Daptone, and more as well. It's always a joy to come here and dig around. RIYL: A little more unique records than your typical spot in Austin

I my past couple of visits, I was able to find some good kpop releases at a great price and found a…read morefew other records that are rather unique and fun to check out.

We came here as our city is being a jerk and closing this down. I know some of that is that our…read moreolder generation didn't want any new taxes on anything as they are selfish and don't want to pay taxes on the 3 houses they own or whatever. Still it sucks to see this going away. We came in, bought some books and browed a bit. They place had a fair amount of people, still quite a few books, music, and movies. I couldn't find much I was intersteied in but Shana did and even found me a book or two. The bathroom is weird, it is around a corner that looks like you are not allowed to go to and there is a key on a hanger that you take in with you, you don't need to unlock the door and I am not sure it even locks. If the key is missing that is how you know the bathroom has someone in it, there is a small hook on the inside to hang the key while you are in the restroom. So you have to hope people notice it is gone and you have to hope everyone puts the key back. But they are clean and they have a sign in the bathroom that the front desk can supply you with pads if needed. The one misstep here was the guy running the front desk, he was not super friendly, I heard his reaction to a lady gushing about how great the place was and how many books she found for such a good price, some were gifts and he could care less. He wasn't rude but he was doing that thing where you just nod and say uh huh. I also heard him later say he was from another branch of the library, I don't know which but I hope we don't run into him again. We got something like 7 or 8 books for 9 bucks which is fantastic. He checked us out fast, as he had better things to do and we headed out.

Recycled reads is a really interesting place. I found out about it from Google when I was looking…read morefor a used copy of a specific book. Let me start with - it's not a big place, and the selection isn't huge so it's not terribly likely you'll find something very specific, much less a popular title. However, it's a nice concept. They sell retired library books for VERY cheap, so if you're list looking for a new book in general, this is actually a pretty decent spot to get some and save money. They have a small lot out front but I had no trouble finding parking. The staff there were really friendly and helpful; they don't have a catalog because of all the turnover but they do have things arranged by genre so they could point me toward where I might find the book I was looking for.

This is a great bookstore in the heart of Austin. Great selection of books and I really like how…read morethey have little summaries with the staff picks on them. The staff is very friendly and helpful with recomendations as well. Price was competitive as well. It's a nice place to spend some time and browse their books. They have a great kids section as well so we always end up leaving with a bunch of new books.

Continuing my tour of all-time Austin favorites, I made a stop at BookPeople. It's hard to remember…read morea time before it, at least for me, it has always been there, and always been my favorite bookstore. I remember when they sold records and magazines, and while the post-pandemic version leans more into books, gifts, and coffee, the heart of the place hasn't changed. It's still a space that invites you to wander, discover, and hang out. There's something special about its scale and presence as it stands as one of the largest and most iconic independent bookstores in Texas, but never loses that personal, neighborhood feel. Still one of my favorite places to spend time.

This place slams! Love it so much. It's a video store and…read moremini movie theatre with 25 seats or so. Non-profit and strictly run by volunteers. These folks know their stuff. Ask them anything about the most of the wall movie you can think of and they'll know the answer. They host all kinds of cool events including watch parties and viewings. This is a Mecca for film buffs. They have so much stuff from the rare and obscure to modern and classic and cult films. It's a membership video rental shop that provides access to movies that aren't available on streaming services. You can rent VHS, DVD, & Blu-Ray. This iconic space in North Loop is a meeting ground of sorts for like-minded people to gather. It's a welcoming and kind vibe, exactly what Austin is known for.

I was looking for a Billy Wilder movie on Amazon, but they didn't have it. Then I remembered a…read morevideo rental place my husband had shown me before. I found the movie I was looking for on their website, along with many other films I've wanted to watch but couldn't find online. I adore this place. The staff is really friendly, and the layout is thoughtfully designed--some movies are organized by director, and the recommendation racks are right in front of the checkout counter. They even have a "teenage dream come true" kind of theater in the back of the shop. I haven't watched a movie there yet, but I'd love to if they play something I'm interested in. They offer different membership tiers. My husband has the student membership, which costs $5 per month and allows him to rent one movie at a time for seven days. To return it, you simply place the case in the return basket at the checkout counter. I do wish their website index were more accurate, since some movies marked "in stock" online aren't always available in-store.

I knew the previous owner, Milton Doolittle from 50 years ago, when I worked for him in Houston…read more Benold's is the place I go, even through I have moved from Austin, for my jewelry repair needs. They are the best!

Brnold's reshanked my mother's aquamarine ring. It looked absolutely beautiful when they finished,…read moreand it only took about 10 days. The people are so friendly and helpful. Their great reputation is well deserved. Highly recommend!