You Can Buy Books By The Pound At This Massive Texas Bookstore
By Katie Lawrence|Published December 10, 2018
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
This massive bookstore is not only the largest in Austin, but in Texas altogether. Dedicate an entire day to wandering the endless shelves, escaping into a whimsical world of mystery, adventure, horror, romance, or whatever genre fits your fancy. Check it out:
Since 1970, BookPeople has been the largest independent bookstore in Texas. It has received countless accolades from national institutions such as Publisher's Weekly, and famous authors visit regularly.
The bookcases go on forever, stocked end-to-end with every possible genre. You'll walk through the aisles with childlike wonder, astounded at the vast selection of titles.
Enter a room full of banned books to reclaim your literary freedom. You'll be amazed at how many popular novels have been pulled from shelves over the years!
Little ones escape into the world of their favorite character with this special area just for them. Toddlers and teenagers alike can discover the magic of opening a book and getting lost in its pages.
Books and coffee simply belong together, so grab a cup of joe while you're here. Crack open a captivating read and dive in while the warm liquid soothes your soul.
