Literary Fiction
Intermezzo
Rooney's most ambitious novel yet, a story of two grieving brothers navigating love, loss, and chess in contemporary Dublin.
What Austin Is Reading
Independent book reviews, local bestsellers, and literary culture from the heart of Texas.
Featured Reviews
Our latest picks, reviewed by Austin's literary community.
Literary Fiction
James
A brilliant reimagining of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" told from Jim's perspective. Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize.
Historical Fiction
The Women
A sweeping novel about the women who served in Vietnam and came home to a country that didn't want to acknowledge them.
Literary Fiction
Orbital
Winner of the 2024 Booker Prize. Six astronauts orbit Earth in 24 hours, and Harvey makes the mundane cosmic.
Mystery / Thriller
The God of the Woods
A missing child at an Adirondack summer camp in 1975 unravels decades of family secrets in this propulsive literary mystery.
Literary Fiction
All Fours
A 45-year-old artist embarks on a cross-country drive and instead checks into a motel 30 minutes from home. Wildly original.
What Austin Is Reading This Week
Real sales data from Austin's indie bookstores. Not the NYT list. What your neighbors are actually buying.
#1
Intermezzo
#2
James
#3
The Women
#4
The God of the Woods
#5
All Fours
#6
Orbital
#7
A Court of Thorns and Roses
#8
Iron Flame
#9
House of Flame and Shadow
#10
Funny Story
Austin Independent Bookstores
Support local. These are Austin's best indie bookshops.
BookPeople
603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Austin's largest independent bookstore since 1970. A community landmark with author events, kids' section, and carefully curated shelves.
Interabang Books
5600 N Lamar Blvd #165, Austin, TX 78756
A thoughtfully curated neighborhood bookstore in North Lamar with a focus on literary fiction, nonfiction, and community events.
Half Price Books — Flagship
5555 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
The original Half Price Books flagship store. Massive selection of new and used books, vinyl, and media at unbeatable prices.
Malvern Books
613 W 29th St, Austin, TX 78705
A small press and poetry-focused bookstore near UT campus. Hosts readings, workshops, and underground literary events.
South Congress Books
1608 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Used and rare bookshop on iconic South Congress Avenue. A treasure hunt for book lovers with an eclectic, well-organized collection.
Resistencia Book Store
1801-A S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Chicano and Indigenous literature, zines, and community art. One of the oldest Chicano bookstores in the country.
Local Feature
Events, signings, staff picks, and literary happenings from Austin's bookstores.
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Coming soon: live feed from Austin's literary scene
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Coming soon: live feed from Austin's literary scene
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Coming soon: live feed from Austin's literary scene
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Coming soon: live feed from Austin's literary scene
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Coming soon: live feed from Austin's literary scene
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Coming soon: live feed from Austin's literary scene
This section will feature curated Instagram posts from local bookstores, author events, and literary happenings around Austin.