Celebrating One Year serving our community!
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
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October Events
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Wednesday, Oct 29th at 6:30 pm: Book Launch Celebration
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Hameln by NJ Knight, in conversation with Erin Cotter
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(Note that tickets for this event are managed by Murasaki Press)
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Thursday, Oct 30 at 7 pm: Book Launch Celebration
- Mother-Eating by Jess Hagemann
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The author in conversation with author Meg Jerit
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November Events
Regular Monthly Book Clubs, Writers Groups, and Hobby Groups:
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Local Author Book Club Meetups, with author in attendance (no RSVP necessary)
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Flame In The Silver Storm with Rocio Carranza: Nov 1 at 1 pm​
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Teenset with Allison Bumsted: Nov 2 at 1 pm
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Sapphic Writers Group: Every Saturday at 4 pm. No RSVP necessary.
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InkDrop Lit Community Writers Group: Saturday, Nov 23 at 10:30 am, RSVP Here
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Commonplace Lit Discussion Group: Nov 2nd at 2 pm (RSVP Here), Nov 16 at 4 pm (RSVP info to come), and Nov 30 at 2 pm (RSVP info to come)
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Queer Tarot Hang: Saturday, Nov 22 at 2 pm. No RSVP necessary.
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Queer Poetry Open Mic Night: Saturday, Nov 15 at 6:30 pm. RSVP here (required)
Author Events and Children's Story Times with Authors:
Saturday, November 15 at 12 pm: Universe At The Tips Of Your Toes: Real Poems Written For Real Kids
Typewriter Rodeo with performance by Girls Rock
Sunday, Nov 16 11 am-1 pm: Polaris Finds His Family
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Story Time and AJK Dog Rescue Event
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​In-store face painters, food vendors, and adoptable dogs outside, and AJK volunteers wrapping all your books and gifts bought at the store during the event!
Thursday, Nov 20th at 6:30 pm: Book launch with poet Eileen Lawrence
How To Escape A Burning House
A poetry compilation about seeking refuge from domestic violence
Proceeds from the book donated to SAFE Alliance
Other Community Events:
Santa Claus In-Store!
Small Business Saturday - Nov 29, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
No RSVP Necessary
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 July through December is below!
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Sign up for any month at any time via this form!
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Our next meeting is Sunday, Nov 2 at 1 pm, to discuss Teenset with author Allison Bumsted.
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We have a bonus meetup on Saturday, Nov 1 at 1 pm to discuss Flame In The Silver Storm with author Rocio Carranza.
