An annual bookstore crawl dedicated to the literary spirit in Austin, Texas.

The Book Trail will return on April 12 + 13, 2025.

This year’s celebration will feature 29 Austin-area indie bookshops and small businesses in a citywide bookstore crawl — with special perks and activations at each store.

Connecting with Community

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Showing Up As Support

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Discovering New, Cherishing Old

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Connecting with Community • Showing Up As Support • Discovering New, Cherishing Old • 

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The latest from the 2025 Trail.

Scroll through to read interviews and features with participating bookstores and special guests on the 2025 Book Trail.

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My Book Trail: Ashley Robin Franklin
My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Ashley Robin Franklin
My Book Trail

Find out which bookstores Ashley Robin Franklin is stopping at during this year’s Austin Texas Book Trail on April 12 and 13.

My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Strawberry Milkweed
My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Strawberry Milkweed
My Book Trail

Find out which bookstores Strawberry Milkweed is stopping at during this year’s Austin Texas Book Trail on April 12 and 13.

My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Austin Parks Foundation
My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Austin Parks Foundation
My Book Trail

Find out which bookstores the team at Austin Parks Foundation is stopping at during this year’s Austin Texas Book Trail on April 12 and 13.

My Book Trail
My Book Trail: CapMetro
My Book Trail
My Book Trail: CapMetro
My Book Trail

Find out which bookstores Gabriela of CapMetro is stopping at during this year’s Austin Texas Book Trail on April 12 and 13.

My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Your Local Book Club ATX
My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Your Local Book Club ATX
My Book Trail

Find out which bookstores Your Local Book Club ATX is stopping at during this year’s Austin Texas Book Trail on April 12 and 13.

My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Austin Kleon
My Book Trail
My Book Trail: Austin Kleon
My Book Trail

Find out which bookstores Austin Kleon is stopping at during this year’s Austin Texas Book Trail on April 12 and 13.

My Book Trail
Reverie Books
Bookstores
Reverie Books
Bookstores

Meet Reverie Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Magnolia Bookery and Gifts
Bookstores
Magnolia Bookery and Gifts
Bookstores

Meet Magnolia Bookery and Gifts, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Austin Books & Comics
Bookstores
Austin Books & Comics
Bookstores

Meet Austin Books & Comics, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar
Bookstores
Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar
Bookstores

Meet Vintage Books and Wine, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
First Light Books
Bookstores
First Light Books
Bookstores

Meet First Light Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Lark and Owl Booksellers
Bookstores
Lark and Owl Booksellers
Bookstores

Meet Lark and Owl Booksellers, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Best Little Wine & Books
Bookstores
Best Little Wine & Books
Bookstores

Meet Best Little Wine & Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Alienated Majesty Books
Bookstores
Alienated Majesty Books
Bookstores

Meet Alienated Majesty Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Recycled Reads
Bookstores
Recycled Reads
Bookstores

Meet Recycled Reads, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Livra Books
Bookstores
Livra Books
Bookstores

Meet Livra Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Colossus Books
Bookstores
Colossus Books
Bookstores

Meet Colossus Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Austin
Bookstores
Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Austin
Bookstores

Meet Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Austin, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Flutter Romance Bookstore
Bookstores
Flutter Romance Bookstore
Bookstores

Meet Flutter Romance Bookstore, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
BookWoman
Bookstores
BookWoman
Bookstores

Meet Bookwoman, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Lioness Books
Bookstores
Lioness Books
Bookstores

Meet Lioness Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Sunday Bookshop
Bookstores
Sunday Bookshop
Bookstores

Meet Sunday Bookshop, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Time Being Books
Bookstores
Time Being Books
Bookstores

Meet Time Being Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Curio Mrvosa Books and More
Bookstores
Curio Mrvosa Books and More
Bookstores

Meet Curio Mrvosa Books and More, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Black Pearl Books
Bookstores
Black Pearl Books
Bookstores

Meet Black Pearl Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Paper Bark Birch
Bookstores
Paper Bark Birch
Bookstores

Meet Paper Bark Birch, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
The Book Burrow
Bookstores
The Book Burrow
Bookstores

Meet The Book Burrow, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Birdhouse Books and Gifts
Bookstores
Birdhouse Books and Gifts
Bookstores

Meet Birdhouse Books and Gifts, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
BookPeople
Bookstores
BookPeople
Bookstores

Meet BookPeople, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

Bookstores
Resistencia Bookstore
Bookstores
Resistencia Bookstore
Bookstores

Meet Resistencia Books, one of 29 bookstore stops on the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail.

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In the Press

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In the Press 🗞️