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BookPeople

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Texas's largest independent bookstore, two rambling floors at Sixth and Lamar with a big kids' section, handwritten staff picks and nightly author events since 1970.

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Neighborhood
Clarksville & West 6th · Central
Address
603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Hours
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Website
bookpeople.com
Price
$
Founded
1970
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