Now open at 5925 Burnet Rd
Birdhouse Books and Gifts is a neighborhood, community-focused independent bookstore in central Austin, Texas. We are a queer-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned business (and all of those are the same person!). We are an indie bookshop focused on inclusivity, community, and welcoming. Our goal is for every person who walks through our doors to feel seen and a sense of belonging here.
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Our selection is ever-expanding as we grow within our space. We've got a fun and beautiful kids and middle grade section, and features for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors, alongside new fiction and non-fiction for adults. Check back frequently because we are growing and changing every day!
We have always have full slate of events on the calendar, which are detailed below and updated here monthly. We hope to see you soon at the Birdhouse!
Upcoming Events
May Events:
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Sunday, May 4th at 10:30-12: InkDrop Community Lit Writing Session Meetup
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RSVPs are managed by InkDrop Lit for this event
Sunday, February 23rd at 2 pm: Kids-and-Grownups Make Your Own Journal and Bookmark PartyFriday, February 28th at 7 pm: Pressed Flowers Bookmark Party
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Sunday, May 4th at 1-2 pm: Local Author Book Club Meetup
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Blood Of The Blackthorn by Rocio Carranza - Rocio will join us!
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RSVP here (for this meetup or any month through June!)
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Open to all, you don't have to have read the book (though you may get some spoilers!)
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Saturday, May 10th, 10:30 am-3:30 pm: Austin Public Library Varta Storytelling Festival celebrating AAPI Heritage
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We will be at the Hampton Branch of APL supporting our nonprofit partners Peerbaugh at this South Asian Storytelling Festival
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RSVP here! RSVPs for this event are managed by Peerbaugh
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Saturday, May 10th, 7 pm: Black Women of Horror!
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Join horror authors KD Blade (Night Skins) and Amber Fisher (Temple Of The Inner Flame), in conversation on Black female representation in the horror genre. We will also be celebrating the paperback and hardcover release of Night Skins!
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This event will include complimentary beverages courtesy of event sponsor Industrious HQ!
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Capacity is limited so you must have a ticket!
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Sunday, May 11th, all day: Mother's Day Sip and Shop!
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Celebrate mom at the bookstore! (Or, moms, Treat Yo'Shelf!)
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Moms (of all varieties) get a glass of champagne while they shop all day long!
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Friday, May 16th at 6:30 pm: May Queer Poetry Night
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Join us for queer art, community, and vulnerability. Sign up to perform your own poetry at the open mic, or just listen and support.
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All are welcome.
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Saturday, May 17th, 12-4 pm: Austin Beerworks Book Fair
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We'll be slinging books, stickers, and merch at an old school adult book fair all afternoon! Come see us :)
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Saturday, May 17th, 7 pm: Cats Are Sluts! Gothic Book Release Party
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Join local author Nori Rose Hubert for a modern retelling of Edgar Allen Poe's The Black Cat, as we celebrate the launch of Cats Are Sluts!
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Light snacks and bevvies will be provided
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Goth attire is encouraged!
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Saturday, May 18th at 1 pm: Children's Story Time!
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Charlie's Friendship Garden Story Time with local author Andrea Zeddies
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Saturday, May 24th at 1 pm: Children's Story Time
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Fridgeopolis! with author Melissa Coffey
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Join us as children's author Melissa Coffey reads her absolutely delightful children's book, Fridgeopolis!
June Events:
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Sunday, June 1 at 3 pm: Spinning Toward The Sun with authors Sean Petrie, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Chris Barton
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Join these incredible authors for a reading and conversation on Spinning Toward The Sun, Essays on Writing, Resilience, & the Creative Life. Proceeds from sales of the book go to help the recovery of Asheville, NC, after Hurricane Helene.
Book Clubs
2025 Local Authors Book Club
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Join us in reading books by Austin and San Antonio-based authors you may not have had the chance to read before! The list for January through June is below.
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Sign up to pre-order and join at any time via this form!
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Our next meeting is May 4th at 1 pm
