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Downtown, Austin, TX

BookPeople

Heads up: ADDRESS NOT ON THEIR SITE: the street address comes from outside sources. Their site blocks direct fetching; terms were read via a page-reader fetch. Damaged or stolen consigned books are the consignor's responsibility.

Austin's large independent bookstore (since 1970), hosting 300+ author events a year.

Location
Downtown, Austin, TX
Address
603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Pitch method
Email, In person
Terms
Consignment for 6 months; $25 handling fee, or $75 including 2 weeks on the front 'Whale' table; paid only for copies sold
Buying model
Consignment
Fees
$25 basic consignment handling fee (6 months on shelf) or $75 package adding 2 weeks on the front 'Whale' table (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).
Walk-ins
yes
Samples
Online link preferred; otherwise drop off a sample copy at the info desk
Carries
Books
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-17

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