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 opened with a full slate of author events, which are detailed below. We hope to see you soon at the Birdhouse!
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, Jan 21st All Day (11 am-6pm): Onyx Storm Release Day
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Pre-order your copy of Onyx Storm from us before January 13th to ensure your copy is ready for you on release day
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Stop in the store or send us an email at info@birdhousebooksatx.com to pre-order By Jan 13!​
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Your Pre-Order comes with 1 free Fourth Wing Basgiath College Sticker and, and double raffle entries for the Special Edition Iron Flame valued at $200 (every $4 entry purchased gets you 2 entries)
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On the day, join us for:
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Onyx Storm Cocktails/Mocktails (free!)​
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Fourth Wing Basgiath College Stickers available for purchase
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Raffle entry ($4) to win a Special Edition of Iron Flame valued at $200
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Saturday, January 25th at 6 pm: Banned Books: A Conversation Between Kids and Authors
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Middle grade authors Kari Anne Holt, Evan Griffith, and Adrianna Cuevas will discuss book bans and their own experiences with discrimination and book bans
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Kids 3rd-8th grade will lead the conversation
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If your child would like to ask a question at the panel, please fill out this interest form. We will gather questions in early January!
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Tickets are by donation. 50% of net proceeds from donations will go to the Texas Freedom to Read Project, which supports, connects, and mobilizes parent and community led initiatives fighting for student rights and against censorship and book bans in Texas.
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Tickets are available here! Donations are optional. We hope you and your family can join us for this important event!
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Tuesday, January 28th at 7 pm: Asexuality: A Deep Dive On The Orientation
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This event is geared for adults 18+​
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RSVP here!
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February And March Events:
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Saturday, February 8th at 11 am: JoJo's Heart Party with author Amber Byfield: RSVP Here
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Join us for a kid-focused yoga and mindfulness exercise and reading of Jojo's Heart Party by the author​
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Saturday February 8th at 7 pm: Kids-and-Grownups Make A Bookmark or Zine Party!: Tickets Here
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Tuesday, February 11th at 7 pm: First, Love Yourself with yoga teacher and author Debra Charnes: Tickets Here
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Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 pm: Hearts In All Conditions: An Evening of Queer Poetry plus Open Mic night: RSVP Here
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Saturday, February 15 at 7 pm: Create A Watercolor Book Cover
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Ease into watercolor in this beginner-friendly class! Great for a date night or a girls night out
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Create a book cover that represents you, or re-create a classic book cover
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Tickets are $20 and include all the materials you'll need as well as champagne or a non-alcoholic beverage
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Saturday, February 22nd at 7 pm: Sapphic Singles Murder Mystery Party: Tickets
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Sunday, February 23rd at 2 pm: Kids-and-Grownups Make Your Own Journal and Bookmark Party: Tickets Here
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Friday, February 28th at 7 pm: Pressed Flowers Bookmark Party! Tickets here
March Events: Links Coming Soon
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
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!
