BookPeople

Category: Book store in Austin, Texas

Address: 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703, USA

Phone: +15124725050

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–9PM

Monday: 9AM–9PM

Tuesday: 9AM–9PM

Wednesday: 9AM–9PM

Thursday: 9AM–9PM

Friday: 9AM–9PM

Saturday: 9AM–9PM

Reviews

Itsuki Kobayashi

Oct 22, 2022

A pretty cool bookstore with festive stationary and gifts, but a surprisingly limited selection of titles in each section given the size of the store. Unless it's something that they file under their "Classics" section, slightly older publications are not very widely available. The inventory is absolutely focused on newer titles. Several titles I was looking for with newer sequels were available but only in paperback, while of course the newer sequels were available in hardback. Not surprising but somewhat disappointing. Most of the people behind the info desks were knowledgeable and nice, one even looked upwards of ten minutes in several sub sections for a book I asked the location of and brought not only it to me but also was thoughtful enough to bring me the sequel I didn't know had been published. That was not the case with every employee, however. As nice as the info desk attendants were, the checkout clerk whose register I was called to and one employee on the floor were quite rude and cold. I like to shop for books here to support a local business I have been going to since they opened, but it's hard to get excited to make the trek downtown when the attitudes of almost half the staff seem to have gone downhill from the friendly attitudes I had grown accustomed to over many years of going here, and almost half the titles on my list are not in stock. If your shopping list is comprised of solely newer titles, or you are a bookworm okay with browsing mostly newer titles, you will probably enjoy your experience so long as you don't need to ask for help and possibly lose the fifty-fifty gamble to interact with friendly employees.

Tim L.

Oct 21, 2022

Well done, guys. Love the vibe. Good selection, knowledgeable and attentive staff. We wound up carrying out more than we intended... so good job, you.

Ivan Soriano

Oct 20, 2022

nice little cozy book store friendly staff

Charles Edward Andrew Lincoln IV

Oct 18, 2022

One of my favorite bookstores in the entire world.

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Questions & Answers

Do they sale movies?

mari lpz | Oct 24, 2018
Mike Clark | Oct 24, 2018

They have both. But mostly they have books. Lots & lots of books.

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Do they buy books?

Ashleigh Bravo | Mar 27, 2022
Gina Carra | Mar 27, 2022

No, just sell

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I would like to donate books

Jackie Weimer | Oct 24, 2018
CatJetRat | Oct 24, 2018

Bookpeople isn't a used book store. I recommend Half Price Books for donations

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Do they have manga?

Ximena Mendez | Apr 26, 2022
Karl Lavender | May 26, 2022

Yes

Is there a free parking lot for the bookstore?

Alyssa Thompson | Mar 27, 2022
Divya Tatiraju | Mar 27, 2022

Yes, there's a good-sized lot opposite the entrance to the store, free parking

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Oct 23, 2022
ROGER BROWNING | Oct 23, 2021

Everything. Mask required, staff temp checks, dividers at checkout, disinfect between customers. Very safe store. I highly recommend it. I hope this answer helps you. My name is Roger Browning and I am the author of 'The Reckoning of Rance.' Seek it out and I hope you like it.

Do they BUY books here?

Tinnybird G | Oct 23, 2021
Jill Green | Oct 23, 2021

I dont6 believe so but Half Price Books will

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Do you carry A Cup of Christmas Tea

Terry English | Oct 23, 2021
Selena Hutchins | Oct 23, 2021

Their website shows what is on the shelves.

Is it open inside

celi espino | Oct 23, 2020
Liz | Jan 26, 2022

Open for inside shopping. Curbside still available for a little while at the moment.

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THEY HAVE THE TORAH AND THE HOLY SCRIPTURES OR BE THE TANAG

Salvador Piña | Oct 23, 2020
Gene Martin | Oct 23, 2020

I do not speak Spanish

Can I buy an Book People gift card on line as a gift for a friend?

A Google User | Oct 24, 2019
Joe England | Oct 24, 2019

I think so. They could definitely fill you in if you give them a call.

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days i can go to work .?

Monica lilian | Oct 24, 2019
Carlos Ramirez | Oct 24, 2019

Not understanding your question. Sounds like a topic better left for a phone call or in person.

what time do you open on Monday, tomorrow?

Susie Dudley | Oct 24, 2019
Abigail Starbird | Oct 24, 2019

They open at 9 AM

Do they have parking?

Elim Zavala | Oct 24, 2019
Erin Jameson | Oct 24, 2019

Yes, BookPeople has parking.

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Is BookPeople hiring?

Sable Scroll | Oct 24, 2019
Carlos Ramirez | Oct 24, 2019

This is a great question to ask directly in the store. Might check their www under careers for current openings

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Do you have the book Austin then and now?

A Google User | Oct 24, 2019
Carlos Ramirez | Oct 24, 2019

Best to call them directly and check availability

How long has the book store been here

Infected funerals | Oct 24, 2019
Lauren Fechhelm | Oct 24, 2019

Since 1970

Do you have any books by Winona Laduke?

Kristin Turner piano | Oct 24, 2019
Philip Gardner | Oct 24, 2019

It doesn't look like they have any in stock, but you can search through their website to double check. https://www.bookpeople.com/search/site/Winona%20laduke

Do you have any books by Peter Sloterdijk?

Kristin Turner piano | Oct 24, 2019
Carlos Ramirez | Oct 24, 2019

It's best to call them directly for this type of question and ensure they have them in stock.

Do u have children's book Einstein for a 5 yr. old, and for boy Spider-Man & Batman age 5 yrs.

Murray & Sue Greenberg | Oct 24, 2019
Carlos Ramirez | Oct 24, 2019

Best to call them for current availability and maybe hold them for you

Hi, if a book signing is sold out is there any possibility of spots opening up?

Keifer Negri | Oct 24, 2018
rachel says hualian | Oct 24, 2018

A pretty low possibility, but it never hurts to check with the store day-of to see if there have been any returns.

Do you have the eleventh wings of fire book in stock

Macy Nonemacher | Oct 24, 2018
rachel says hualian | Oct 24, 2018

HECK YEAH!! We got a bunch when it was released. You can call the store to check on any individual day in case it’s sold out at the moment but we do our best to keep it on the shelves.

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It’s pet friendly and allowed in the bookstore?

Vanessa Lee | Oct 24, 2018
Mason West | Oct 24, 2018

They don't allow pets inside. I don't know what the shopping center's rules about pets outside are.

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Do you have hard copy Fire and Furry

Jerry Binder | Oct 24, 2018
Ben Doherty | Oct 24, 2018

Yes, their website says they have 5 hard covers in stock as of Jan 17

are you open on new years day

Kelli Dewberry | Oct 24, 2018
Clinton Quade | Oct 24, 2018

They are open. New Years day is BookPeople customer appreciation. Almost everything in the store will be 20 percent off.

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