Wow! I came, I saw, I fell in love! This store is a treasure! Filled with hand crafted jewelry,…read moregourmet chocolates, antique barware, and a wealth of other delightful findings, Lark is a "can't miss" when visiting Bastrop. It's located in a small cottage off the beaten path--just behind Main Street (on Alley B), so you have to be looking to find it, but you will undoubtedly be glad you did. :)

I also fell head over heels in love with Lark! What a treasure to find while strolling in Bastrop…read more I agree so much with last review! The unique handcrafted jewelry, chocolates and "wealth of delightful findings" was such an unexpected surprise. Now add all this to meeting the kind and delightful owners, Russell and Barbara! All good things to you, Russell and Barbara-- See you soon!

What a great book store! They let you bring your dog in if they are well behaved and they have a…read morelarge selection of books. The kids area had a seat and little stools so you could explore and possible read a book. I love a good book store and this place fit the bill. They had local arts items, cards, stickers, and little knick knacks that people like to pick up. Parking in downtown Brenham was pretty easy even on a Saturday.

Nice little bookstore in the heart of downtown, first time here and the place feels special and…read morecozy if you like books great selection of books and other random things, plenty of stickers to choose from.

We wandered into this bookshop after dinner one evening and fell in love!! Sadly we live a couple…read morehours away but this would quickly become a regular spot if we lived nearby. The decor in this store is fabulous! Books galore (obviously good for a book store). I want a room in my home to look like the Painted Porch! It's cozy and full of possibilities. We didn't purchase anything so I can't speak to service, but the books were normally priced for a bookstore that sells new books. Overall, a great store with a good selection!

The Painted Porch Bookstore feels like if that couple in your friend group, the ones everyone…read moreaspires to be, decided to share their personal library with the world. The couple who reads voraciously, has exceptional taste, thinks critically about what they consume, and can explain exactly why each book matters. After years of friends asking for recommendations, they finally thought: why not open the collection to everyone? So they found a space, bought dozens of copies of their favorite books, and created something extraordinary. That's the Painted Porch. It's a jewel to anyone who reads. A gift to anyone who considers themselves a lifelong learner. The staff embodies this same spirit. Corey, Kim, and Peyton are all lovely souls and are an absolute pleasure to interact with. Kim's book recommendations alone are a testament to what happens when people genuinely love where they work and who they work with. Thank you, Ryan. And most especially, thank you, Sam.

Fun to look around. All new books only. They have some cute stationery stuff and I like how their…read moresections in the store and on their website are organized. They actually have some 'modern classics'. I hate when all they have is recently ublished stuff. It's nice and cool in the store and smells good (I mean, like books, not like air fresheners or dust or cigarettes or other crap bookstores sometimes smell of) Its just that.... I wish I could afford a $17 book, which is how much EACH of the three I happened to pick up cost. Another thing was..., when I called for directions (after Google brought me to the self-defense studio just up the hill, from whence no bookstore or sign can be seen) the girl was a little snooty about it. Why you'dwant to be rude to someone who's just about to come in to your store to see you is a mystery to me, but maybe she was having a bad day.

TLDR: This bookstore is A MUST GO if you live in CSTAT or are visiting!…read more I'm normally not a review person, but I HAD to share. I moved from Austin this month and one thing I knew I would miss is locally owned bookshops. But this is the most wonderful bookstore I've been to. They have an amazingly curated selection, that you can tell is really really intentionally chosen. They have the cutest set up of books, stickers, shirt and more! And everything is super reasonably priced. I am of the mindset that I would love to pay extra to support real people and not big corps :) Kalena was working we chatted with her a bit and she is just so so lovely!!! We learned that she moved back to College Station to open this store with her mom! Make sure you come to the themed nights they have every other month! June they are doing Beaches and Bellinis!!!!! (Obsessed with this obviously) My only negative is that I wish there was room here for a little sitting area so that I could spend all day here!!!

The cutest little coffee shop! They have coffee, tons of gorgeous books, and little gifts. MUST SEE!read more

I absolutely love this bookstore! So many different things to see, they have a wonderful variety of…read more books as well as novelty things including mugs, bookmarks, it's great! I could spend all day just enjoying the atmosphere! It's comfortable and welcoming.

Great little quaint bookstore! The book selection was very well selected. Definitely a variety to…read morechoose from for people of discriminating tastes. It's connected right next to the Bellville Perk. I wondered if they are all the same owner. The staff on duty were great in answering my questions, not necessarily book related. Come check out the bookstore.

I recently visited this gem in Bellville. The selection of both new and used books is great! The…read morebook shop is open to a coffee shop and it feels comfortable and homey. The books are fairly priced and the service is outstanding. Thank you for giving us this space in Bellville.

We found this place due to looking for independent bookstores when we travel. This one is tucked…read moreaway in a nice little spot. Parking is pretty good. It is not super big but it makes great use of the space it has tons of pre loved books, stickers, various gifts, oracle and Tarot cards, witches candles and so much more. SHANA SAYS: Super cute atmosphere, fun organizing of the books like pre loved, and lots of cute gift items. Plus a cat with its own hours! Kathy was super friendly and helpful. Made the whole experience better and is a genuine person. They do have a game room and a snack bar with free water as well as a keuring and snacks for sale. The bathroom is for everyone and they are very welcoming. Of course as an independent bookstore they have a wide variety of titles with some new books thrown in. They do mystery sells and bundles where you get a vague description of a book that is covered up and you take a chance. It should go without saying but as you are supporting local businesses the prices are a little higher the HPB or Amazon but it means more here and you should buy local when you can. I highly recommend this place. They even have a section where if you spend $50 you get to choose a free gift from books to sunglasses to other items. Go in, say hi to Kathy and The Cat!

What a wonderfully weird place! I was looking for a local bookstore that was close to my hotel and…read morewould let me explore a little. The Book Burrow did the trick! I will start with the "downsides" (as few as they are). This place is pretty small. Like smaller than I thought. Because of this, its not the greatest place for browsing. They had some "witch" stuff which was interesting, but I was looking for a book. Also, most of the books are used which isn't terrible, but not exactly clear. As for the positives, this place is a true small business so you really get the personal touch when it comes to service. I also picked this place because it did a "blind book" service where they will pick out a book or two for you based on your description. A bunch of bookstores do this, but the Book Burrow understood the assignment exactly. They got me THREE books and all of them were PERFECT. I was surprised how they found my vibe and found me unique books! They also wrapped it in a beautiful paper and addressed it to me! It was like a little birthday gift to myself! As you can tell, I was very floored by the selections. This is the small business of small businesses so I am so HAPPY that I was able to stop by! While the place is small and their selection is in flux, I really appreciated the personal touch from the staff at The Book Burrow.

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 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!

This is one of those Salado or Fredericksburg-esque type of shops with all kinds of unique gifts…read more It is definitely geared more toward women, but I think it would be a great place for guys to come look for a gift for their lady. The staff have been very friendly and greet me when I walk in, so that's nice.

I'm biased cause I work here but it is an enjoyable work space with lots of nice people. Customers…read moreare always saying how much they love the place.