Bookstores in Austin - TOP 10 ranking

The ranking was created by searching for bookstores on Google Maps in Austin.

We focused on bookstores (categorized as bookstore and bookshop in their Google Business Profile) that did not appear as advertisements. Furthermore, these bookstores needed to have an average rating of no less than 4.0 stars on Google, with the maximum number of reviews possible.

Therefore, we've considered organic results from veteran Austin-based bookstores with well-optimized listings, who prioritize service quality and reputation, as evidenced by customer reviews.

The reports were compiled using the ReviewsAudit tool. Based on these reports, we've curated a list of TOP 10: Best Bookstores in Austin. A brief comparison is provided below, and individual reports with links are available for each bookstore in the ranking.

The ranking was created on November 13, 2023.

1. Austin Public Library Recycled Reads Bookstore (5335 Burnet Rd)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 66.51
• Average Rating: 4.67
• Number of Reviews: 270
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 7
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.37
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 42.96

The highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is Austin Public Library Recycled Reads Bookstore (5335 Burnet Rd). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.67 based on 270 reviews. In the last 3 months, Austin Public Library Recycled Reads Bookstore (5335 Burnet Rd) has received 7 new customer reviews.

Additionally, the bookstore has responded to 0.37% of all customer reviews, which had a significant impact on the final rating displayed in the bookstore ranking report.

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the place in the ranking, the result was 42.96%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For Austin Public Library Recycled Reads Bookstore (5335 Burnet Rd), the score was 66.51%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

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2. First Light Book Shop (4300 Speedway Unit 104)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 64.22
• Average Rating: 4.48
• Number of Reviews: 98
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 98
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 16.33
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 32.65

The second highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is First Light Book Shop (4300 Speedway Unit 104). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.48 based on 98 reviews. In the last 3 months, First Light Book Shop (4300 Speedway Unit 104) has received 98 new customer reviews.

Additionally, the bookstore has responded to 16.33% of all customer reviews, which had a significant impact on the final rating displayed in the bookstore ranking report.

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the second place in the ranking, the result was 32.65%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For First Light Book Shop (4300 Speedway Unit 104), the score was 64.22%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the second place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

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3. BookWoman (5501 N Lamar Blvd)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 59.97
• Average Rating: 4.75
• Number of Reviews: 146
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 9
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 43.15
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 83.56

The third highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is BookWoman (5501 N Lamar Blvd). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.75 based on 146 reviews. In the last 3 months, BookWoman (5501 N Lamar Blvd) has received 9 new customer reviews.

Additionally, the bookstore has responded to 43.15% of all customer reviews, which had a significant impact on the final rating displayed in the bookstore ranking report.

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the third place in the ranking, the result was 83.56%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For BookWoman (5501 N Lamar Blvd), the score was 59.97%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the third place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

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4. Black Pearl Books (7112 Burnet Rd)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 58.59
• Average Rating: 4.98
• Number of Reviews: 54
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 15
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.0
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 70.37
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The fourth highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is Black Pearl Books (7112 Burnet Rd). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.98 based on 54 reviews. In the last 3 months, Black Pearl Books (7112 Burnet Rd) has received 15 new customer reviews.

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the fourth place in the ranking, the result was 70.37%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For Black Pearl Books (7112 Burnet Rd), the score was 58.59%

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Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the fourth place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

Check the detailed report of the fourth place in ranking

5. Belzel Books (12609 Mystic Dr)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 56.83
• Average Rating: 4.97
• Number of Reviews: 31
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 0
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.0
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 32.26

The fifth highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is Belzel Books (12609 Mystic Dr). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.97 based on 31 reviews. 

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the fifth place in the ranking, the result was 32.26%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For Belzel Books (12609 Mystic Dr), the score was 56.83%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the fifth place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

Check the detailed report of the fifth place in ranking

6. Reverie Books (5330 Menchaca Rd Ste D)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 56.4
• Average Rating: 4.86
• Number of Reviews: 37
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 9
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 40.54
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 54.05

The sixth highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is Reverie Books (5330 Menchaca Rd Ste D). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.86 based on 37 reviews. In the last 3 months, Reverie Books (5330 Menchaca Rd Ste D) has received 9 new customer reviews.

Additionally, the bookstore has responded to 40.54% of all customer reviews, which had a significant impact on the final rating displayed in the bookstore ranking report.

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the sixth place in the ranking, the result was 54.05%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For Reverie Books (5330 Menchaca Rd Ste D), the score was 56.4%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the sixth place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

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7. Fondren Hall Campus Bookstore (3001 South Congress Avenue Building FOND)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 55.59
• Average Rating: 4.55
• Number of Reviews: 97
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 2
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 1.03
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 73.2

The seventh highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is Fondren Hall Campus Bookstore (3001 South Congress Avenue Building FOND). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.55 based on 97 reviews. In the last 3 months, Fondren Hall Campus Bookstore (3001 South Congress Avenue Building FOND) has received 2 new customer reviews.

Additionally, the bookstore has responded to 1.03% of all customer reviews, which had a significant impact on the final rating displayed in the bookstore ranking report.

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the seventh place in the ranking, the result was 73.2%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For Fondren Hall Campus Bookstore (3001 South Congress Avenue Building FOND), the score was 55.59%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the seventh place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

Check the detailed report of the seventh place in ranking

8. 12th Street Books (827 W 12th St)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 54.79
• Average Rating: 4.33
• Number of Reviews: 12
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 0
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.0
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 16.67

The eighth highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is 12th Street Books (827 W 12th St). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.33 based on 12 reviews. 

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the eighth place in the ranking, the result was 16.67%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For 12th Street Books (827 W 12th St), the score was 54.79%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the eighth place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

Check the detailed report of the eighth place in ranking

9. South Congress Books (3703 Kerbey Ln)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 54.51
• Average Rating: 4.5
• Number of Reviews: 123
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 1
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.81
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 83.74

The ninth highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is South Congress Books (3703 Kerbey Ln). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.5 based on 123 reviews. In the last 3 months, South Congress Books (3703 Kerbey Ln) has received 1 new customer review.

Additionally, the bookstore has responded to 0.81% of all customer reviews, which had a significant impact on the final rating displayed in the bookstore ranking report.

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the ninth place in the ranking, the result was 83.74%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For South Congress Books (3703 Kerbey Ln), the score was 54.51%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the ninth place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

Check the detailed report of the ninth place in ranking

10. Monkeywrench Books (110 N Loop Blvd E)

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 53.48
• Average Rating: 4.51
• Number of Reviews: 63
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 3
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.0
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 80.95

The tenth highest-rated best bookstore in Austin, according to customer reviews, is Monkeywrench Books (110 N Loop Blvd E). The average rating from all Google reviews for this bookstore is 4.51 based on 63 reviews. In the last 3 months, Monkeywrench Books (110 N Loop Blvd E) has received 3 new customer reviews.

When it comes to review quality, it can be verified using the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). For the tenth place in the ranking, the result was 80.95%.

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For Monkeywrench Books (110 N Loop Blvd E), the score was 53.48%.

Below, we invite you to check the detailed review report in the best bookstores ranking in Austin for the tenth place on the list. Detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, or the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating.

Check the detailed report of the tenth place in ranking