09/01/2026
You asked for it, and I’m so happy to oblige! 📚❤️
Last week, I shared part of this list and y’all were so generous with your recommendations. I’ve been having so much fun discovering even more of the wonderful independent bookstores around Austin.
I’ve also gone back and corrected the information, and absolutely no AI was involved 😉 Thank you to everyone who caught the errors and brought them to my attention. I appreciate it more than you know.
So, here we go again.
Happy reading, Austin. ❤️
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A Guadalupe St gem that's known for their amazing staff, cozy atmosphere, and diverse selection of antique books, and plenty of rare Spanish titles!
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Austin's Queer-Woman-Veteran-owned indie bookstore on Burnet Rd. It's a go-to for curated reads and gifts, plus they have a good selection for both kids and adults!
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A q***r and woman-owned treasure trove named after the owners' dog, Finney! It's in Airport Boulevard, and absolutely worth dropping by...especially if you love romantic, guilty pleasure reads... and friendly dogs!
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Austin's very first romance-only bookstore towned by best-selling author ! Here's where you'll find happily-ever-afters, swoon-inducing reads, and a super welcoming community that just loves love
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A bookstore for the leastsellers on 613 W 29th St. A haven for translated fiction, international literature, small-press titles, and indie gems you won't find elsewhere!
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This Japanese bookstore on Airport Boulevard is an absolute legend for manga readers, where you'll also find stationery, imported art books, and unique Japanese gifts
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A second-hand bookstore at in East Austin. Perfect if you want to get lost in pages of rare second-hand reads. It's also artist-run, so head here if you need reference books!
Be sure to bookmark this and share with a friend who loves books just as much as we do ♥️
P.S. And speaking of bookstores... I’ll actually be at First Light Books tonight for Elizabeth Chiles’ author event for Time Being, in conversation with Sarah Bancroft. If you’re going, come say hello! I’d love to see you there. 📚❤️
Sue Mercado
📞512-466-4745
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