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Austin Books and Book Stores

Find a book to read no matter what your interests. From general interest to comics, science fiction, romance, and academics, there Austin book stores to keep you reading.
Austin Cookbooks
Eat the good food from Threadgill's or area B&Bs without leaving home. These cookbooks feature the best eatin' from all over Austin.
Books on the History and Legends of the University of Texas at Austin
Go beyond the burnt orange and the UT tower to explore the rich history of the states most famous institution of higher learning (and sports!). This selection of books covers the history, the traditions, and the fun of the University of Texas.
Austin Books
Comic books, trade paperbacks, and collectibles are the specialty at this store at 5002 North Lamar Blvd.
Book Stores in Austin
The City of Austin has this A-Z list of book stores large and small. Includes chains such as Barnes & Nobles and Half-Price Books as well as small or specialty shops like BookWoman, Over the Rainbow, and University Co-Op.
BookPeople
Perhaps the best known independent book store in Austin, it's located at 6th & Lamar. BookPeople is quite large and they hold special events for children and adults regularly.
Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy
They feature comic books, graphic novels, games, Manga, collectibles, and more. Check out the events too. Dragon's Lair has stores in Austin, Round Rock, and San Antonio.
First Federal Comics
Shop or trade for comics at 8440 Burnet Road Suite #142 in the Spectrum Shopping Center.
Funny Papers
Get your comics at Dobie Mall on the UT campus. Have fun 'reading the decor' as well.
Half-Price Books - Anderson Mill
In North Austin, try the store at 13492 US Highway 183 North.
Half-Price Books - Guadalupe
This store reflects the tone of the area inside and out. A funky not-so-little used book store at 3110 Guadalupe near UT.
Half-Price Books - Research/183
This store is on the south side of the highway at 8868 Research Blvd.
Half-Price Books - Round Rock
This store is at 1601 S. I35, Suite 300A.
Half-Price Books - South Lamar
In the 78704 neighborhood it's at 2929 South Lamar Blvd.

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