Visited 7-17-21 and was greeted warmly. We were allowed to peruse in peace. Salesperson was knowledgeable and friendly. Titles and categories addressing so many diverse needs and issues. A true Austin treasure. Parking can be tight. Convenient location. Pleasing aroma in the store.

Visited for first time on Nov 1st.I totally loved it! Definitely coming back for more LGBTQ+ books ♡♡♡♡♡

Cutest local book shop with great selection of books and other adorable items. I liked the heavy emphasis on Lgbtqia inclusion & political activism.I called ahead of time to see if they had Mexican Gothic in stock (they did!) and the nice employee there volunteered a discounted book because it was only slightly damaged. I never would have found it otherwise!I’ll definitely be coming back here to support this lovely small business!

Well laid out store, great selection of books and other fun stuff. We purchased postcards, buttons, mindfulness practices card deck for teens dealing with anxiety and some great books for our children. Will definitely be back!

My wife and I were very excited to visit and support this shop in order to purchase a book for our soon to be born daughter. However we were sorely disappointed when the clerk in the store was rude to us. I paid with a debit card and she asked me for my pin. I asked if I could punch it in on the keypad behind the counter and she rudely said, I dont want you back here. I told her I wasnt comfortable giving her my pin and she condescendingly asked if I was a cop and that I was only the second person in five years to not give her my pin.As nice as it is that a store like this exists, and as great as the products are, I will not be returning because of the rudeness and inappropriate behavior of the clerk.

This is a great feminist bookstore with a thourough selection in store. If they dont have your book in-store then they might have it online. That was the case for me today.I went in and the clerk check the availability of books for me. Unfortunately they didnt have what I was looking for but they had it online. My only suggestion is that the clerk could have told me that I can order the books online because I only found this out after I left when I searched for the books I wanted.I ordered from their online page and it was really simple. I can even pay in store for my online order. Come support this great bookstore.

Super cute shop with lots of options! Prices are fair & the ambience is great.

Fabulous bookstore with a fabulous sense of community.

One of my all-time favorite bookstores, and my first go-to in Austin.

My favorite bookstore in Austin! Everyone always so nice and so knowledgeable. I found the perfect book for one of my closest friends based on a recommendation from staff yesterday.

Amazing bookshop with fantastic literature. We need more places like this that encourage learning about the world around you especially when it comes to equity and equality.“Feminism is the radical idea that women are people too.”

Im a big supporter of locally owned, small businesses. Its a stance rooted in my concept of deep democracy and my understanding of economics. We vote with our dollars. As such, I support the places and spaces that contribute to the quality of life I hold dear. BookWoman is just one of those places. I always find something to delight me, and if they dont have what I need, they always help me figure out where I can get it. In turn, I always make sure to buy something, every time I go. And I always find something to enrich my life, be it a set of femenist notecards to write my friends and family, or a puzzle to do with friends, or a hilarious magnet to put on my fridge. Its a gem of a store. Go check it out.

Went to BookWoman for the first time today to pick up a pride flag. I was nervous because of the pandemic but it ended up being an incredible experience. I wanted to get in and out quickly since there were so many people coming to get flags and even in the very short time I was there I saw a book that just screamed at me to buy it for my niece.The person who was at the register was doing so much and dealing with so many people while still keeping things socially distant (only 4 people in the store at a time) and yet they still were incredibly kind and helpful.When things have settled more in this state I know Ill be back about a million times. So happy to have found this store and in the meantime Ill probably end up buying from their website because they have so much that I know Id love to read.

Amazing, helpful, thoughtful staff! They will pretty much order any book for you but the selection they have in-store is incredible honestly.

Just visited for the first time and cant wait to go back! Great selection of books, plus tons of other awesome stuff - tarot cards, jewelry, enamel pins, stickers, puzzles, coloring books, coffee cups, greeting cards... too much to look at in one trip! Susan helped me and was SO friendly. 5 stars!

Absolutely a hidden gem. I wish Id found it sooner. They have remarkably diverse reading options, and a very friendly staff!

Book Woman is a hidden gem nestled among the shops on North Lamar. Take a look at their calendar of events and you will be awed by the inspiration this tiny bookstore spreads. Many of the books, but not all, are written by and for women. Inside walls are cram packed with feminist merchandise such as socks, t-shirts, bumper stickers, and such. Stop in and check this lovely bookstore out!

I have never found a bookstore that catered to queer, spiritual, women, and poc in one place! As soon as I stepped into the store a sense of warmth and welcoming overcame my body. I was sucked in and just wanted to stay forever! The staff was friendly and its locally owned which was amazing!

Good selection, good atmosphere

BookWoman is an Austin staple. They have great customer service, a diverse selection, and an inclusive atmosphere.

My best friend and I have been shopping at Book Woman for years. It is a small, quaint, woman-oriented bookstore with everything you could yearn for. I am a lesbian pagan, as such, there are wonderful books, fiction and non-fiction from lesbian writers, there are also books on paganism, tarot cards and books. There is a vast array of popular books by women authors as well as poetry and childrens books. I have taken my fiancé and our daughter and they both LOVE this store! They have found something every time we go. The staff are quite friendly and helpful. They even have books on surviving certain aspects of life. Such a wonderful, warm bookstore. Definitely a must for the female bookworm. (There are a couple of books for the men-folk, as well). If you are in to supporting a local mom and pop business, this would be a grand one to grace with your business.

The best feminist bookstore in town. Ive gotten so many great books and wish I could afford to get all of them in stock. You have to go if youve never been. Great, helpful and knowledgeable staff. They take books on consignment and my book of poetry Pivotal Poems is there. They definitely support local authors.

~*Important Note: if youre buying online and planning on picking it up, its actually better for the store if you select Pay at Store instead of purchasing via the website*~This was my first time here and Ill definitely be back soon. Staff was attentive to the need to keep themselves and customers safe in these unusual circumstances (limiting customers in the store, providing sanitizer), while still being courteous and delivering great service. I very much appreciate small businesses that are doing the right things to keep everyone safe while still trying to keep their business running.I bought online and paid in the store (they prefer this because online purchases get hit with double the transaction fees), and browsed for a few minutes afterwards. Great selection. Despite being a relatively small store I found half a dozen books on my I Need This! list and another dozen new ones that quickly joined them on the list. In the end I left with only the one I selected online, promising myself another trip to BookWoman would be a gift to myself in the future.

Always love coming here. Small, cute, local biz

One of my favorite shops in Austin, not to be missed. A place to discover rare, signed books, or just on the lookout for a special gift. Fantastic selection of art, film, music, fiction, and even some cool childrens books. Staff is very friendly and will point you in the right direction no matter what youre looking for.

Fantastic local business with friendly and helpful staff. Great variety of books and knickknacks you just wont find at a larger soulless bookstore.

I always have a personalized experience in BookWoman. You can find information about connections or events within the community. There have been a couple of books that were not readily available that the staff has ordered for me with a speedy turn around time. BookWoman is also a fantastic place if you are looking for gifts such as puzzles, cards, t-shirts, etc.

Always a local gem. Something for everyone. Local art, fantastic selection of books, games, awesome coloring books, jewelry, cards, and so much more. Staff members are knowledgeable, engaging, and woke!!

A bookworms haven. I could have spent hours in this place, exploring the unique author choices, appreciating the sweet smell of literature. I bought a couple of books and enjoyed the Staff Picks that were scattered throughout. The world doesnt have enough bookstores. So glad to see this gem holding strong.

Such an awesome selection of books and tee shirts and pins/hats/accessories, I spent almost an hour scanning each shelf and chatting with the kind woman at the register! I can’t wait to come back and shop again, an Austin treasure I don’t want to lose!!

BookWoman is an excellent bookstore. There is a large variety of books and unique items. It is a wonderful place for poetry readings. I have met so many beloved friends through BookWoman!

Ive been coming to BookWoman for around 4-5 years now every time Im in Austin. The people that work there have always been amazing and helpful. I also love how everything is so easy to find, and how wide their selection is.

One of the few remaining independent bookstores this is great for browsing, picking up the latest woman-authored book or taking in special events. Buy local and get gift certificates for gifts!

Iconic Austin store. Books on everything especially focused on feminism, paganism, world culture, LGTBQ issues, and human rights in general. They have great gifts: jewelry, shirts, cards, stickers, mugs, flags, posters and much more. They host events and are very involved in the community. Trump lovers, its definitely not your cup of tea!

Wonderful and kind staff. They were very knowledgable and helped me find exactly what I was looking for.Great atmosphere and the whole vibe there is welcoming.

This has been my favorite stop so far during my Austin stay. I found everything that I was looking for and they even sell smudge sticks. I hope to visit once more before I end my vacation.

This bookstore screams girl power which I love. You have to be careful when getting there for the frist time. It kind of sneaks up on you. Parking in front of the store is tricky. I recommend parking beside it or next to Blush but its definitely worth figuring out. The staff is really friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to helping you find a good read!

Wonderful independent bookstore with something for everyone. Special emphasis on books by, for, and about women and girls and LBGTQ. Magazines, poetry, fun t-shirts, posters, cards and jewelry. A small shop with a charming proprietor. Check for special events like author reading, too.

I love this place. Its small but the staff are really nice and if they dont have a book they will order it for you.

This is one of the top places I go to find gifts for my friends. It has everything a feminisms could ever need.

Great bookstore. Friendly & helpful staff. Small but nice selection of journals. Some fun little gift items too.

BookWoman is a wonderful locally owned bookstore. They have new releases and some classics. This is a good place to buy small gifts as well. LGBTQ+ friendly!

Look out for the bookwoman she got some good books. 👍❣️😂

The most inspiring book store that I have ever been in. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I cant wait to go back.

Beautiful little corner of heaven with its own uplifting, progressive atmosphere.Come here for a book suggestion from a local human who wants to help you find something you enjoy.Feel the unique experience that is picking out literature at a locally owned and loved bookshop, snag a feminist bumper sticker, or find a knick knack that speaks to your beliefs without the frantic consumerist environment of a corporate bookstore.Thanks for being an Austin gem!

Limited parking. Good selection of books and literary gifts/shirts/stickers/etc.

This place is really nice. It has great literature books and gifts. Thank you for the beverages and snacks!!

Great lgbt and pagan spot! Its a breath of fair air in todays world. Its a gem! Its right near half price books on larmar and next door to native succulents. Can be hard to spot from the road hence the visual landmarks.

Love the wonderful variety of all womyn literature! Found super cool rainbow/unicorn stuff to send to my friend and a lovely notebook! Always a treat to get to stop in and find new treasures and visit.

Book woman offers an awesome collection of feminist books that are for both pleasure and academic pursuits. They have t-shirts, jewelry, and other gift items as well. Book Woman also has book groups that meet regularly, and the people who work there are very inviting and helpful. I am happy the Austin community is able to support such a great business as their events and items are vital to keeping feminist conversations going. Support your local book stores!!

I wish I could just hang out at bookwoman everyday without it being weird.

This was such a wonderful surprise to have in neighborhood. Books for women by other women. They called in when the book I was looking for a couple of weeks (out of stock) came in and held it for me.

I love this place so much. Makes me wish I lived in Austin.

Fabulous place with incredible energy

Really cool bookstore. Small but obviously curated, which is nice. The poetry section was expansive which I liked.

Amazing selection of books and merchandise. The service is outstanding and so nice.

Fantastic selection of inspiring, proactive, and just-for-fun reads!

Amazing Source of Literary and Community Support for Women

Really loved the book selection. Nice book store owner. Bit pricey.

Friendly staff. A great selection of books. They also have readings from authors.

A nice old-fashioned locally owned neighborhood hotspot of liberal feminist troublemaking. Frequent book signings, performances, and fundraisers. Highly recommended.

Its ok, it just depends what you are looking for I didnt find anything. I was looking for Christian based books, there were some options just not enough. And the parking was kind of difficult.

Awesome store with a deceptively enormous selection, nicely curated and displayed by a very friendly owner. Definitely worth checking out and supporting.

Their selection was leaps and bounds beyond what I can find at other bookstores and comic shops for LGBT, trans, and polyamorus titles. I found my new favorite book store.

I love this place. Great selection of womens/feminist books. Home made journal books. Friendly staff.

I visited this quaint little bookshop recently and I was immediately taken with it. How have I lived in Austin for 15 years and never visited this local gem?? The store is right beside a bridal shop called Blush Bridal Lounge and there is sufficient parking on Lamar and along the side street Nelray Blvd. The two staff members working were both women and they were quick to respond to our requests, to make suggestions, and even to special-order a book for me which was out of stock. I visited the shop with two of my female transgender friends and we were all made to feel welcome. The shop is cozy but there is still plenty of room to browse. I loved the selection of literature, greeting cards, t-shirts and little sculptures all representing a powerful feminist motif. I felt safe and my interests were represented in every direction I turned. They have a large selection of LGBTQIA+ fiction and nonfiction, as well as works by contemporary and local authors. There is a YA (young adult) section and a childrens section too! There is also a little corner at the back of the store where used books are sold at significantly reduced prices. It warmed my heart to support a local bookshop as there are just so few these days. Obviously, at a local bookstore, you will pay higher prices than the online conglomerates who buy in bulk and can afford to take massive cuts. I rest assured knowing that my hard-earned dollars are going back into my local community, keeping Austin women employed, and our local authors are receiving a larger percentage of these sales compared to the mass bookseller cuts. At the end of the day, Ill pay the extra dollar and retain an Austin gem like BookWoman. We will certainly return.

Definatley LGBTQ and women friendly, my only quip is that they had nothing in terms of asexuality. Asexuality is already the orientation least talked about, and I was really hoping to find something.

Loved it great employees greater vibe than half priced books!

Whats not to love about their selection. Staff is incredibly helpful.

One of those local treasures of Austin

Wonderful selection of books with emphasis on women authors. Music & community events .. Thoughtful gifts too!

Great selection of books for adults and kids, coloring books, and other gift items. Heavily feminist, which is amazing, imo

LOVE this place! Fantastic selection of LGBTQ works.

A specialized book store (feminist). They will order what they dont stock. I like to support merchants who have similar values.

Amazing store! Anytime I’m in Austin I have to stop by

Great book selection! Staff is welcoming and knowledgable about the authors and books.

Stopped by this bookstore and ended up spending like 2 hours in here and I only went through half the store. Which is saying something since it is a small bookstore. But they have such a wide selection of books I dont generally come across. It covers a varying range of feminist books but also just gender and different topics. I wish I lived in Austin so I could come here often.

A Fabulous store, I love this place ❤❤❤❤❤

A great selection of books and gifts.

Great local womens bookstore.

Great place, great staff, visit often and support this unique store

Welcoming, friendly. Excellent inventory.

Lovely people... wonderful events

Perfection. Progressive feminist book store. Go.

A book store that has poetry readings and live music? Yes please!

Finally made it on to BookWoman after years of thinking I should really go there. Nice selection of books and gifts (shirts, jewelry, etc.). Check it out and buy local!

What a true gem of a bookstore!

Bought the rebel girls story books volume one and two. They had them in stock.

Amazing local bookstore.

My happy place.

Austins original feminist book store

I think its the first and only feminist bookstore in Austin.

Great local bookstore!!

Love this place!

Great bookstore!

Lots of tarot cards to choose from

EASY PICKINGS

Family friendly

One of Austins hidden gems!

So many interesting books! Such a great place to check out their collection and get something new to read. I ordered a book online and ended up getting another in store before checking out. This is a great place to find something for you or a gift for a friend.