Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

I'm in Austin, TX (for a concert that got cancelled last night due to weather 😭) but I got to work from Google's Austin office Thursday/Friday and wanted to share this AWESOME library space. Ya'll, I almost died 😍

Karisa 💗💗💗 6y

GypsyKat 😍😍😍 6y

TimSpalding You're a Googler? 6y

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swishandflick @TimSpalding Yep! Out of the NYC office 🤗 6y

SW-T Nice! 6y

TimSpalding @swishandflick Cool. I've been in that office a few times. @LibraryThing and ProQuest supply some book data to Google Play and Books. Cool office—from what I've seen. That Austin room is cool, but I can't help guessing there's some bogosity at work. Someone bought books by the yard and then mixed them up only slightly. (edited) 6y

swishandflick @TimSpalding to an extent on the higher shelves, maybe. But I actually saw some really good books available for folks to borrow! Harry Potter, the Game of Thrones books, and a lot of recent releases. 6y

TimSpalding @swishandflick Oooh, you can borrow them? Okay, that's cool. 6y

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Emilymdxn

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Some Texan littens recommended me this bookshop and they were NOT wrong! Incredible independent bookshop with so much choice and such helpful staff, I could easily have spent all day in there. Got a mug to take back home for my tea during readathons!

Leftcoastzen On my list of bookstores to visit! 6y

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Emilymdxn

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Hi everybody! I‘ve arrived in Austin Texas! Wanted to announce to you all (y‘all? Love that word but sounds silly in an English accent) that I‘m here and loving it. I always have the best time in the United States, I love it here so much. Might not post much this weekend but I‘ll definitely accumulate some books while I‘m here!

Tamra Wishing you happy book shopping! 6y

merelybookish Enjoy! 6y

alisiakae Enjoy! 6y

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wanderinglynn Have a blast! 6y

MicheleinPhilly Enjoy! 6y

Eyelit Have fun here! What are you going to check out? Our central library is definitely worth a look and we‘ve got lots of bookstores! 😄 6y

SW-T Have fun! 6y

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Emilymdxn

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Calling any littens in Austin Texas! I‘m visiting at the end of this month April 27-May 1 and if anyone could recommend me bookshops or if anyone would like to meet up I‘d be really up for it!! Also Mexican food recommendations - I‘ve never had PROPER Mexican food and if it‘s as good as I‘ve heard I‘ll be eating lots!

Lauren.Archer Go visit BookPeople...it is the largest independent bookstore in Texas. There are so many Mexican restaurants, you can try Chuy‘s or Trudy‘s and ask for the Mexican martini. If you are looking for something more, just hit me up. 6y

Soubhiville April 27 is the Austin Bookstore Crawl! Check out their FB page for all the info! Def go to book people, also if you aren‘t near one, we have 5 or 6 Half Price Books stores, that‘s always fun and affordable browsing. And our big Library booksale store, Recycled Reads is a great bargain hunting spot. I would very highly recommend Torchy‘s Tacos- it‘s not authentic Mexican but it‘s authentic Austin! 6y

Soubhiville I can‘t meetup on the weekend, as it‘s also Moontower Comedy Fest weekend, but I could do a weekday evening if you‘d like! 6y

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cathysaid BookPeople 👍 6y

SW-T How awesome! Book People a must for independent stores, but there‘s also BookWoman and HalfPrice Books. As for Mexican food, you‘ve got options. TexMex, interior, etc. Also, just for the view, try to squeeze in Mount Bonnell. Do you have an itinerary? Happy to answer any questions you might have. (edited) 6y

Emilymdxn @Lauren.Archer @Soubhiville @cathysaid @SW-T thank you so much for your suggestions everybody! I‘ll definitely go to Book People and check out the Mexican food places you‘ve recommended! I‘m ridiculously excited thank you so much! 6y

SW-T Some links to help you plan your trip. Mt Bonnell
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d144295-Reviews-Mount_Bonne... 6y

SW-T Things to do
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g29612-Activities-Austin_Minnesota.html

Bookstores
https://www.timeout.com/austin/shopping/best-independent-bookstores-in-austin 6y

SW-T Mexican food
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/austin/best-authentic-mexican-restaurants-austin-n...

Local happenings calendar
https://www.austin360.com/

Eateries
https://austin.eater.com/ 6y

Emilymdxn @SW-T thank you so much! Genuinely so helpful! Independent bookstores and Mexican food is very much the vibe I‘m going for 6y

SW-T Awesome! My top 3 picks for bookstores would be BookPeople, HalfPriceBooks, and BookWoman. Manuel‘s has great Mexican food, mid-range pricing. http://manuels.com/ LaFonda is good but expensive. Azul Tequila and Casa Chapala have good food, and El Mercado is good for TexMex. Matt‘s El Rancho is a popular local spot. Not sure what area you‘ll be in but you‘ll have tons of options 😊😊😊 6y

SW-T Last comment (promise!) but if you have time & transportation check out Georgetown Public Library. They have art, coffee shop, and a bookstore that‘s pay what you feel like. So you could buy ten books for $3 or 5 books for $10, depending on your cash flow. The square is also very walkable and there‘s coffee, wineries, boutiques & tons of hospitality. Any questions let me know. 6y

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Emilymdxn

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Travel post part 1:

Getting excited for my trip to Austin Texas this year!! Does anyone have any recommendations for novels, poetry or nonfiction I could read to learn about Texas before I go?

Amiable

The Son

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Indelible Austin: More Selected Histories

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Keep Austin Weird: A Guide to the Odd Side of Town

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The Devil Went Down to Austin

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cariashley

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

I tore myself away from my book and wine at the hotel to visit the Austin Central Library and it was AWESOME. My husband actually suggested it, surprisingly, and I remembered @Soubhiville recommended it! What a fantastic place!

JoScho That is beautiful! 6y

Eggs I must go and check it out. All the pix of it are amazing 6y

Soubhiville Isn‘t it great?! I almost went today too, but decided to hit up Book People for some Christmas gifts instead. 6y

AlaMich I would love to visit it! 6y

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Soubhiville

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Austin friends! I am so worried about you all! Please please stay safe and be so careful. I will continue to think of you all until they catch this crazy person.

Feel free to tag other Austin area folks, and I‘d love for you all to comment that you‘re ok.

(This is an old picture of me... I‘m still in TN, for now.)

Bookzombie, Snakes6atx, k.reads, Eyelit, Fortifiedbybooks, whereistexasjen

Julsmarshall It is a scary time here but I‘m okay. Stay safe all! 7y

Yeah_I_Read Sending all my love and positive vibes to all residents of Austin especially the littens ❤️❤️ I used to live in San Antonio and visited Austin often. It sucks that someone is seeking to terrorize such an amazing city 7y

Fortifiedbybooks I recently moved to San Francisco and just found out what is going on in Austin 😲. I'm in shock. 7y

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Eyelit Safe in my part of the city (tho one of the bombs was close to my workplace and they‘ve stopped taking inkind donations for the time being). It is worrisome and I hope they catch the culprit(s) soon! Everyone take care 💜 7y

Bookzombie I‘m in SA and hope that everyone in Austin is safe. 💗 It‘s such a frightening time. Thanks for posting this @Soubhiville ! I know there are more Austin folks, but I‘m drawing a blank. @Texreader @CAnne are not Austin, but might know more. (edited) 7y

Texreader @Bookzombie Thanks for the tag. I‘ll try to track down our Austin Littens. It‘s very scary to follow these stories about my hometown. The latest is near where my law school best friend and her family live. 😞 7y

k.reads Unnerved, but safe! Thanks for thinking of us! 💙 7y

MicheleinPhilly Ding dong, the bastard‘s dead! 🙌🏼 7y

Soubhiville @MicheleinPhilly @k.reads @Texreader @Bookzombie @eyelit @Julsmarshall @Yeah_I_Read @Fortifiedbybooks @CAnne I was so glad to hear they tracked him down. Thank goodness! And I‘m glad you‘re all safe! ❤️ 7y

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dariazeoli

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Just wanted to check in on our Austin Littens. Hearing about the package bombs on the news is scary - especially since we‘re a community of package swappers!

Hope you are all safe!

jpmcwisemorgan It‘s pretty crazy. People are on edge. Thank you for thinking of us! 7y

Kappadeemom That was the first thing I thought about too! We may need to have a secret ribbon on our packages or something to mark them safe! 7y

Ddzmini Be safe out there Austin 7y

Captivatedbybooks @Kappadeemom that‘s not such a bad idea! 7y

Eyelit One of them was actually close to where I work and we‘ve stopped taking in kind donations until further notice. My heart goes out to those affected, it‘s sad that these kinds of things happen! 7y

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cocomass

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Headed to Austin for work! Last stop before home 😊

Eyelit Check out bookpeople and the new central library if you‘ve got the time or inclination 😁 7y

cocomass @Eyelit I️ LOVE bookpeople and will definitely make a stop there. Haven‘t been to the central library yet but sounds like a Good Friday activity 😊 7y

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whereistexasjen

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

My husband is currently complimenting me on my "socializing" and "getting out of the house" and "meeting new people," all things that probably many people who spend their time on a social media app dedicated to books don't do a whole ton of. Y'all are pretty cool.

#austinlitsy #atxlitsy #texanswhobook #keepaustinreading

@Eyelit @Bookzombie @k.reads @Fortifiedbybooks @Snakes6atx @Soubhiville

Soubhiville You're pretty cool too! 😎 7y

Snakes6atx Thanks for socializing with us! It was so fun to talk Books with everyone! 7y

Bookzombie I got some of the same compliments from my husband! You're pretty cool too! 7y

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Sharpeipup

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Forgot to post this from my recent trip. It's the name of a bookshop in the Austin airport and it reminded me of all my #Litsyfriends #bookpeople

Soubhiville There is also a 2 story Book People store in the city of Austin. I love it! 8y

Lauren.Archer My favorite bookstore 8y

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Soubhiville

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Any Austin, TX Litsians going to be in town for Christmas Eve? I'm hosting a bookswap along the idea of Jolabokaflod, at a Cafe in North Austin, and I'd love to invite you! Email me! Magicbelly at gmail 📚🎄🎁
#bookexchange #Jolabokaflod

KarenUK What a lovely idea... wish I was in Austin! 💕 8y

BookishMarginalia @KarenUK Me too! 8y

BkClubCare Happy Jolablokaflod! I was just attempting to explain this to my book club so thanks for this 😊 8y

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Annl Me three! 8y

ReadingEnvy I love this idea and may steal it in the future, maybe an introvert book party with hot chocolate. 8y

Kaylamburson This is so cool! Thanks for sharing! 8y

Smrloomis Wow, this sounds great! Everyone should start one of these where they live 😉 love this idea! 8y

Kimzey Love the idea! If I were in Austin I'd be there! ❤️☕️📕 8y

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krismlars

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Haven't had much time to read on this vacation. Happy Halloween 👻

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Sara_Planz

Austin, Texas: an American architectural history | Roxanne Williamson

Anyone else planning on attending the Texas Book Festival in Austin in November? I'm really looking forward to lol of the authors they have lined up!!!

jpmcwisemorgan Was this earlier last year? 8y

Soubhiville Oh maybe! I need to look up the dates. 8y

Sara_Planz @jpmcwisemorgan last year it was mid October. 8y

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Sara_Planz @Soubhiville November 5 & 6 8y

[DELETED] 2232195534 Possibly. We'll see. Need to look and see if we'll be in town. Enjoy if you get to go! It's so much fun!! 8y

jpmcwisemorgan @Sara_Planz Oh, that's why I've not looked at it much. Thad my birthday weekend and I don't know what's happening yet. 8y

kristina_with_a_k Crud! I'll be in Austin the week after. 😕☹️😫😩😢😭 8y

Eyelit So sad that I'm out of town that weekend! 😭 8y

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