Austin's Best Bookstore

“The Largest Bookstore in Texas” also has a full events calendar and a knowledgeable staff for every subject.

Reviews:

• “Judgemental Purse Checkers”
• “A center of community in every way”

Tips: Find sale books on the front tables and throughout the store. For easy, inexpensive gifts go to the “mini-book” section on the first floor.

BookPeople

This Southside bargain bookstore boasts tons of titles, all at discounted prices.

Reviews:

• “A Really Good Deal”

Tips: Gift certificates, the perfect gift for an avid bookworm, are available.

Book Exchange

Whether it’s a spiritually sound reading experience or a cup of coffee, Whole Life offers food for thought.

Tips: Coffee, tea and brownies are available at the front counter.

Whole Life Books

An easy-access resource for books of any stripe, with impressive children’s, business and bestseller sections.

Reviews:

• “Great bookstore, but. . . "

Barnes & Noble

Book store and library buys and sells used, rare and out-of-print books on any academic subject; regional exhibition events scheduled.

12th Street Books

Bookstore open since 1972 offers new and used books, music, movies, software. Buys used books and more from the public.

Half-Price Books

Pick up textbooks and more Longhorn paraphernalia than can fit in the Tower belfry.

Tips: Graduation gear like class rings, diploma frames, announcements, and caps and gowns are also sold here.

University Co-Op

It sounds like the romantic hangout for fictional revolutionaries, but Resistencia is actually the hot spot for Latin-literature lovers.

Tips: Looking for “que pasa” in Latin culture? Check out Resistencia’s magazine rack for everything from entertainment to news.

Resistencia Bookstore

Austin’s bastion of feminist literature.

Tips: If you want to know what’s happening in the women’s community in Austin, the BookWoman bulletin board is a good spot to check out.

BookWoman

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