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
February 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 Deborah 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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Tickets Here!
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Saturday, February 22nd at 11 am: Book Launch Story Time with Author Alexia Lopez! Author of Read A Bug A Book
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RSVP here for headcount purposes!
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Saturday, February 22nd at 7 pm: Who Killed Cupid? Sapphic Singles Murder Mystery Party: Tickets Here!
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March Events: Links Coming Soon
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March 6th at 7 pm: Floral Arrangement Class and Party
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March 8th: Beginner Embroidery
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March 13th at 7 pm: Austin Poets Plumalia Henson and Martyna Dearing: RSVP Here
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March 14th at 7 pm: Bianca Best and Anu Gupta - Breaking Bias and Eliminating Burnout (SXSW)
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March 15th at 11 am: Down Syndrome Awareness Week - Up And Adam with Author Debbie Zapata: RSVP Here
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March 20th at 7 pm: Stonewall Award Winners Sarah Cypher and Jonny Garza Villa
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March 29th: Author Anne Wynter
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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!
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Our first meeting is February 9th at 1 pm
