Lioness Books will be featured on the Austin Book Trail this April 12-13, 2025! Don’t miss this chance to explore incredible books and support local literature!

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Lioness Books

Empowering Communities Through Literature

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Lioness Books

Empowering Communities Through Literature

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Lioness Books

Empowering Communities Through Literature

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Bringing the enchantment of an independent bookstore to your community, Lioness Books creates a unique experience for our customers, weaving literary magic through the heart of Texas.

Our Mission

Promoting Literacy

Working to improve literacy outcomes for all communities, we bring the books directly to the people. In addition to book sales, we offer a selection of free books at every event to make sure everyone leaves with something to read.

Supporting

Non-Profits

We partner with non-profit organizations that promote, support, and defend books and literacy skills in the Lone Star State. 

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Making Books

More Accessible

We offer a variety of ways to access reading material - browse our selection of used books in our mobile bookstore, order new books online, or listen to audiobooks! 

Fostering Community

By partnering with other local small businesses, customers help us keep resources directly in our communities.

Promoting Literacy

Working to improve literacy outcomes for all communities, we bring the books directly to the people. In addition to book sales, we offer a selection of free books at every event to make sure everyone leaves with something to read.

Supporting Non-Profits

We partner with non-profit organizations that promote, support, and defend books and literacy skills in the Lone Star State. 

A bookshelf filled with lots of books and candles.
An open book with the pages folded into a heart shape.

Making Books More Accessible

We offer a variety of ways to access reading material - browse our selection of used books in our mobile bookstore, order new books online, or listen to audiobooks! 

Fostering Community

By partnering with other local small businesses, customers help us keep resources directly in our communities.

Promoting Literacy

Working to improve literacy outcomes for all communities, we bring the books directly to the people. In addition to book sales, we offer a selection of free books at every event to make sure everyone leaves with something to read.

Supporting

Non-Profits

We partner with non-profit organizations that promote, support, and defend books and literacy skills in the Lone Star State. 

A bookshelf filled with lots of books and candles.
An open book with the pages folded into a heart shape.

Making Books

More Accessible

We offer a variety of ways to access reading material - browse our selection of used books in our mobile bookstore, order new books online, or listen to audiobooks! 

Fostering Community

By partnering with other local small businesses, customers help us keep resources directly in our communities.

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Browse Our Collection

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Book Deals and Promos

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Audiobooks

Explore the wide selection of audiobooks that are on sale now!

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Physical Books

Save money with this great list of discount codes and books that are on sale now!

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Audiobooks

Explore the wide selection of audiobooks that are on sale now!

See All Audiobooks on Sale

Physical Books

Save money with this great list of discount codes and books that are on sale now!

See All Special Offers
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Audiobooks

Explore the wide selection of audiobooks that are on sale now!

See All Audiobooks on Sale

We Literacy

Lioness Books supports literacy-driven non-profits in our community to make reading accessible for all. Working with local businesses allows us to keep our economy local, while also empowering our mission-aligned non-profit partners.

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By Ainsley Shaw April 1, 2025
Local author S.E. Wheeler opens up about the inner workings of her literary work, and shares the sources of inspiration underpinning her latest adult fantasy series. Wheeler will be doing a book signing at our mobile bookstore for the 2025 Austin Texas Book Trail on April 12th from 12pm-2pm at Wildfire Park in Leander.
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March 19, 2025
The literary world has long been a battlefield for women seeking recognition. Before the 19th century, publishing under a woman’s name was not just discouraged —it was nearly impossible. Women were barred from universities, denied access to formal education, and often silenced in intellectual spaces. This struggle is both vividly and humorously portrayed in modern takes on literary history, like the series Dickinson . While the show takes creative liberties in its depiction of the titular poet, it captures the frustration and obstacles women faced in making their voices heard. In one scene, Emily Dickinson—portrayed by Hailee Steinfeld—reveals that one of her poems was published anonymously in a local paper. Her father erupts in anger, saying her actions could tarnish the reputation he had carefully built for the family Though fictionalized, this moment reflects a reality that persisted even into the 1990s. For centuries, women had to fight for a place in the literary world, often resorting to male pseudonyms or publishing anonymously just to be taken seriously. Many refused to let these barriers define them, using whatever means necessary to ensure their voices were heard. Let’s take a closer look at the women who defied the odds and shaped modern literature as we know it today.
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By Ainsley Shaw March 10, 2025
Book clubs are all the rage recently! As they continue to grow in popularity, groups are bound to hit a lull as time goes on. Feel like your book club’s routine is getting old and want to try something new? Check out these tips for changing it up! 1. Find local authors and attend author events Lioness Books is a proud supporter of all things local and independent! We encourage readers to find books written by authors in their communities and include them in their book clubs. Furthermore, attending author events is a great way to open up your book club to new environments and socialize with other readers. 2. Have a (local and independent) free-for-all In this instance, everyone shops at a local independent bookstore and selects their own book! Rather than always reading the same novel, this shakes things up by allowing everyone to explore a different book and discuss their insights and opinions. This also makes room for diverse literature and possible recommendations. 3. Random book selections Have everyone pick a book and draw a title out of a hat, or use a random book generator to change up the way your book club selects your next read! If your club is running out of ideas and feeling adventurous, this is worth a try! 4. Perform table readings Take turns reading aloud pages of your book at meetings! This is a great way to enhance participation and highlight particular parts of your book. You may even use accents or change your pitch and tone of voice to represent different characters—take creative, fun, and dramatic liberties! 5. Book-themed food and drinks Get in tune with all things food and drink related to your book’s setting and characters and bring them to life at your next meeting! For example, if your book is set in New York, consider bringing some bagels or pizza to share as you discuss. This is a really fun way to connect on another level with your literature and friends! 6. Change up your environment Continually meeting in the same location to discuss your books can get old! Try venturing out to a local coffee shop, park, or bookstore. Alternatively, create a rotating schedule of each of your book club member’s houses for your meetings! You never know—you might discover a hidden gem or your next favorite spot!
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We Buy Used Books!

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We Buy Used Books!

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