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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!
Event Calendar
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Saturday, October 5, 11 am: Little Birds Story Time - Now Every Saturday!
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Story time for kids aged 0-7, but all ages welcome!​​​
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Enjoy 3 stories read by our staff and coloring sheets!
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Saturday, October 12, 4 pm: "Spells, Secrets and History: The World of To Rescue a Witch - Register for free on Eventbrite
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Meet local author Lisa Traugott for this spooky season kickoff event!
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This is a teens and adults-focused event
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In this entertaining and educational hands-on presentation, attendees will learn a brief history of witches, behind-the-scenes stories about research and writing a novel, and they'll even get to participate in a mock witch trial. It's perfect for teens and adults interested in the intersection of Celtic folklore, history and the law.
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To Rescue a Witch, a Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist, is set in 1739 and is about an abused girl accused of witchcraft who must be rescued by a man married...to an actual witch.
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Saturday, October 19, 2 pm: Meet Middle Grade Author Leila Sales and pick up a signed copy of her graphic novel, The Campaign
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Reading, book signing, and author Q&A
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This book and event is best suited for kids about ages 8-12!
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Plus a fun activity where kids will write and decorate their own postcards encouraging folks to vote, or create your own “platform” that you’d enact if you were elected to public office!
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Reserve a free spot on Eventbrite now!
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Sunday, October 20, 2-4 pm: All ages drag story time and activities benefitting Veterans For Equality
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Enjoy stories read by amazing performers focused on inclusivity and acceptance
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This is an all ages event!
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10% of all proceeds generated during the event will go to Veterans For Equality, a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting vulnerable populations at events and protests
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Saturday, October 26, 10:30 a.m.: Meet local Children's author Kari Lavelle of the amazing Butt or Face? series
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Author reading, signing, and Q&A for the kidlets!
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Pick up a signed copy of Butt or Face? Butt or Face? Revenge of the Butts, and Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice
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Kids of all ages will enjoy these stories, but the target audience is ages 4-10
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Reserve a free spot on Eventbrite
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Sunday, October 27, 10:30 a.m.: Costumed story time!
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Come to the shop in your Halloween costume for a Halloween themed storytime
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Candy will be on-hand!
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All ages!
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Sunday, October 27, 4-7 p.m.: Outdoor Halloween Block Party event
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Thom's Market will be hosting a block party in our shared parking lot
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Birdhouse Books will have a table outdoors for the event! And more candy, of course
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The store will also be open during the event
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All ages!
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Saturday, Nov 2, 11 a.m.: Storytime with local Children's author Susan Johnston Taylor
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Younger kids will love this sweet storytime with the author of Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth's Colorful Creatures
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Plus grab a signed copy and chat with the author!
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Thursday, November 21 at 6:15 pm: Author Laura Boyle in conversation with Andrea of @infinitepolyam
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Laura Boyle, relationship coach and author of Monogamy? In This Economy? will discuss the research she conducted among polyamorous groups who live in the same household, to provide practical advice regarding the realities, challenges, and joys of polyamorous relationship structures
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​​This adults-only event will be held after store hours and attendees will reserve a spot on Eventbrite (link to come)
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