Texas's largest independent bookstore since 1970.
BookPeople has been Austin's favorite independent bookstore since 1970, and at three stories on North Lamar it's the largest indie bookseller in Texas. Its calendar of author events is among the busiest in the country, and it's long been a pillar of the city's fiercely local culture.
A community hub as much as a store, BookPeople is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Bookstore in Austin.
What they're known for
- Largest independent bookstore in Texas
- One of the busiest author-event calendars in the U.S.
- Three floors of books
Every award, on the record.
Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Bookstore in Austin Austin, TX · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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