A vibrant community hub celebrating diverse stories and local culture.
Black Pearl Books is a beloved Black-owned independent bookstore in Austin, offering a thoughtfully curated selection of books that highlight diverse voices and powerful narratives. Beyond books, the store features unique gifts, art, cards, totes, and vinyls in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Owners Katrina and Eric, along with their team, foster a welcoming space for discovery, connection, and inspiration through events like open mic nights and community gatherings. This cultural gem is more than a bookstore—it's a destination for meaningful engagement and support of local storytelling.
7112 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757, USA
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A diverse range of books, including banned books, kids' titles, and works by underrepresented authors, thoughtfully chosen to inspire and educate.
Unique gifts such as art, vinyls, totes, bookmarks, jewelry, puzzles, and coffee table books, perfect for personal use or presents.
Hosting regular events like open mic nights, author readings, and workshops in a cozy event space to foster local culture and engagement.
Friendly staff offering tailored book suggestions and store tours to enhance your browsing experience and discover new favorites.
A loyalty program for frequent shoppers, providing discounts and perks to support ongoing patronage and community building.
Overall rating
Lauren Oertel
This is my happy place. I spend a lot of time at local bookstores, and Austin is lucky to have many options, but this is my number one. The family who owns it is the best. I love their selection, rewards program, and events. Especially the open mic nights! I will continue to give this local gem as much of my money as possible - join me in supporting them!
Tonya M
Really nice black-owned bookstore in Austin!! Met the owner and she was so nice!! They have a great selection of books, vinyls, gifts, and more. They also recommended the best brunch spot!! I'll definitely shop here again.
Arlene Harth
Visiting Black Pearl Books was such an incredible experience. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by Katrina and Eric, the amazing owners, and Micah, who was so helpful and kind. Their warmth and passion for books and community truly shine through every part of the store. The book selection is outstanding. Each title feels thoughtfully chosen to highlight diverse voices and powerful stories that deserve to be read and shared. It is the kind of bookstore where you discover books you did not even know you needed. Beyond the books, they also carry beautiful art, fun coffee table books, unique cards, totes, bookmarks, and so many more giftable items. You can easily spend hours browsing and still want to come back for more. Black Pearl Books is more than a bookstore. It is a space filled with culture, connection, and inspiration. Supporting them means supporting a Black-owned business that is making a real difference in how stories are told and shared. This is a five-star gem in Austin and absolutely worth the visit. The Craig’s will definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
JaMaal Dupree
Black Pearl was on my wife's "Must Visit" list in Austin and it honestly should be on yours too. This place was so cool. The space was laid out beautifully and had a very cozy feeling. They had banned books, kids books, and even free books. I highly suggest you pull up and let my guy give you a tour of the place. My wife and I will definitely be back.
Kalia A.
The is bookstore is a true Austin gem. They have a plethora of books and other cool items such as puzzles, bookmarks, jewelry, totes, funny stickers, and other fun but personable gifts and things. The venue has a small event space you can reserve. It honestly felt like home because it was so vibey! A huge thank you to the owners for crafting such a stunning space for us and being so warm and welcoming. Your vision and team are truly inspiring! We can’t wait to come back.
