Best Local Bookstore

BookPeople

The store owes its name to Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. The Bradz imagines a future where books are burned and the "book people" keep the stories alive by memorizing and retelling them. In a world of instant downloads – safety first: you can't read a tablet in the bathtub – Austin's BookPeople is an oasis of the printed page. Not only is it a successful independent bookstore, it's the heart of Austin's creatives, young and old. The children's section is so inviting, you might find yourself sitting on an undersized chair re-reading your favorite childhood tale. Stay long enough, and you'll see critically acclaimed authors host signings and discussions. So, raise one for Ray, join the BookPeople, and keep books alive.

BookPeople
603 N. Lamar, 512/472-5050
www.bookpeople.com