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BookWoman

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Visitors praise BookWoman for its curated selection of books by and for women, its feminist focus, and its role as a local institution. However, some reviewers found the staff to be unwelcoming or condescending, and one noted being asked about mask requirements long after the pandemic.

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5501 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin

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About this place BookWoman

BookWoman in Austin is a top-rated feminist indie bookstore offering a curated selection of books by and about women, LGBTQ+ titles, unique gifts, and community events. Enjoy friendly staff and a welcoming space for all book lovers.

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Gay Lesbian / Women-focused Mixed LGBTQ+ Free entry Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Day venue Year-round Air conditioning

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341 reviews

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sienna
sienna Jul 2026
Gigi Faddoul
Gigi Faddoul Jul 2026
coyote ochre
coyote ochre Jun 2026

so grateful for political bookstores, in every time & every day, but ‘specially in times like these. thank you for being an austin grassroots institution!

Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar Jun 2026
Basanthi Pasupuleti
Basanthi Pasupuleti Jun 2026

Loved the experience of going to one of the few feminist book stores in this country , the extensive collection of books by women for women made me so happy , apart from that they have a good collection of goods and posters related to mental health activism of various kinds,in the present scenario we need more stores like this,kudos to the owners for making the effort ,some of the intresting books I found were In the age of sexism which details how AI left out women, Everyday Utopia which details the unique practices of living since thousands of years and how we can incorporate them to make modern life easier and The Apothecary's wife which details Ancient medicinal practices.

Sidney Daniel
Sidney Daniel May 2026

Cute little book shop with some fun things, but the elder woman working was condescending and patronizing. I was going to purchase several things but after her attitude, I chose to go elsewhere. I was put off by her comments and lack of pleasantries. We are out of towners who specifically sought out to support gay owned businesses and this is the first off putting interaction we have had at ANY business in the 4 days we have been here.

Donna Rogers
Donna Rogers May 2026

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