The Austin Book Shop

Our good friends at Rootenberg Rare Books are having a fire!!!! sale.

Hey Book Bums! As I'm sure you're all aware, all non-essential services and businesses have been asked to close down to the public; for that matter, Ray's had the store closed this week regardless. However, our internet and mail-order component will still be operating during this time of shutdown.... Most importantly, Ray, Kathy, and I would like everyone to take great care of themselves. Don't go out unless necessary, limit contact with others (especially those 60+), and treat yourself right. COVID isn't forever, and we'll be here when it's safe to be open again. Stay well, Ed and the rest of the Austin Book Shop staff

Boxes and boxes of classic fiction paperbacks have arrived! Fun fact: John Dos Passos translates directly to John Two Passos.

It’s Small Business Saturday! Even if you can’t make it to the bookstore today, take some time to support your local mom-and-pop shop.

Thought the spine said HAMS and was left severely disappointed.

Whilst Ed is in Europe, he considers bothering Ray for a new book annex.

We'll let you know when we get these in stock.

We’re closing at 1:00 today and braving the storms of Coney Island for a Cyclones game. Send requisite prayers to Thor/Zeus.

Hey everyone - we know these contests can be dopey sometimes, but we'd appreciate it if you took 30 seconds to throw a vote our way. It probably won't amount to anything, but we'd love to at least place!

The store will be closed today, 5/12, for Mother’s Day. In the meantime,

It’s Free Comic Book Day! While we may only have a small collection, take some time to support a great Queens shop like Royal Collectibles or Silver Age Comics.

Tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day! Ya know, in case you like that sort of thing.

Sorting through old playbills for the good ones is a dull process, but you find the best ads.