THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR NEW PERMANENT LOCATION IS COMING APRIL 25TH!

THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR NEW PERMANENT LOCATION IS COMING APRIL 25TH!

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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 brick-and-mortar, visit our mobile store, 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. 

Wooden bookshelves filled with colorful books and small potted plants in a bright room
People stand on the porch of a dark blue, one-story house with a white roof, behind a white picket fence.

Making Books More Accessible

We offer a variety of ways to access reading material - browse our selection of used books in our brick-and-mortar, visit our mobile store, 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. 

Bookshelves filled with colorful books and a few small potted plants in a room
A blue, single-story house with a white picket fence, a metal roof, and people standing on the front porch.

Making Books

More Accessible

We offer a variety of ways to access reading material - browse our selection of used books in our brick-and-mortar, visit our mobile store, 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.

Celebrate Our GRAND OPENING With Us

Join Us!

We are opening our new storefront on Saturday, April 25, from 10 AM–6 PM at 208 N Gabriel St. in Leander, Texas. It also happens to be National Independent Bookstore Day. We’ll be celebrating with local vendors, family-friendly activities, live music, and more as we open this new chapter with our community.


Support Our Rebuild

You can also support Lioness Books before opening day through two local fundraisers. Proceeds from both events will help support our rebuild after the fire that destroyed our storage building.


Sharks Burger on Tuesday, April 21, all day

Mention Lioness Books when ordering (at the Ronald Reagan location only)


5th Element Brewing on Thursday, April 23 from 5–7 PM

Happy Hour fundraiser, right down the street from our bookstore


Thank you to Sharks Burger and 5th Element Brewing for your support and generosity!

Join Us!

We are opening our new storefront on Saturday, April 25, from 10 AM–6 PM at 208 N Gabriel St. in Leander, Texas. It also happens to be National Independent Bookstore Day. We’ll be celebrating with local vendors, family-friendly activities, live music, and more as we open this new chapter with our community.


Support Our Rebuild

You can also support Lioness Books before opening day through two local fundraisers. Proceeds from both events will help support our rebuild after the fire that destroyed our storage building.


Sharks Burger on Tuesday, April 21, all day

Mention Lioness Books when ordering (at the Ronald Reagan location only)


5th Element Brewing on Thursday, April 23 from 5–7 PM

Happy Hour fundraiser, right down the street from our bookstore


Thank you to Sharks Burger and 5th Element Brewing for your support and generosity!

Books Donated

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Free Books Given Away
1
Books Donated to Inside Books
1
Books Donated to Little Free Libraries

Join the Lioness Books Loyalty Program

Love visiting Lioness Books? Join our Lioness Book Loyalty Program and get rewarded every time you shop in-store. Members enjoy 10% off every in-store purchase (just mention your membership at checkout), a free welcome bag  to pick up in the shop, a free birthday gift, and first access to exclusive events like readings, launches, and member-only gatherings.

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Browse Our Collection

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Browse Our Collection

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Breathtaking colors of our planet
Browse Now
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Book Deals and Promos

Book Deals and Promos

Online Bookstore

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

Online Bookstore

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

Online Bookstore

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

Upcoming Events

April 25th

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

April 30th

Leander Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting/Reception

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

May 1st

Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

May 3rd

At Our Bookmobile

See All Events

Upcoming Events

April 25th

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

April 30th

Leander Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting/Reception

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

May 1st

Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

May 3rd

At Our Bookmobile

See All Events

Upcoming Events

April 25th

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

April 30th

Leander Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting/Reception

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

May 1st

Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour

At Our New Brick and Mortar Store

May 3rd

At Our Bookmobile

See All Events

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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What Our Customers Say

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We Buy Used Books!

Interested in donating your books?

We accept donations at any time! Just drop them off at our storefront or catch us at any of our mobile events!

Interested in selling your books?

Please fill out our form with the relevant information to make an appointment. Selling is by appointment only.

A raccoon is sticking its head out of a book.

We Buy Used Books!

Interested in donating your books?

We accept donations at any time! Just drop them off at our storefront or catch us at any of our mobile events!

Interested in selling your books?

Please fill out our form with the relevant information to make an appointment. Selling is by appointment only.

A raccoon is sticking its head out of a book.

We Buy Used Books!

Interested in donating your books?

We accept donations at any time! Just drop them off at our storefront or catch us at any of our mobile events!

Interested in selling your books?

Please fill out our form with the relevant information to make an appointment. Selling is by appointment only.

Visit Our Blog

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Community Supports Local Business: How Leander Showed Up

April 17, 2026
Lioness Books is grateful for the community supports local businesses like ours received through cleanup efforts, donations, and community care.
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Lioness Spotlights Local: Leander Pride

By Ainsley Shaw • April 12, 2026
Meet the leaders of Leander Pride and learn how they're building a more inclusive community, visit Lioness Books at the Leander and Cedar Park Pride Fest!
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Lioness Spotlights Local: Shiela Mae Proenza

By Ainsley Shaw • March 9, 2026
Meet local illustrator Shiela Mae Proenza of ArtsByBooksnmae as she shares the inspiration and creative process behind her bookish art business.
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