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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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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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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.
By Ainsley Shaw March 2, 2026
Local romance author L.B. Benson shares the inspiration behind "Andromeda’s Account" & "The Wolves of Woodbine Hollow", blending genres in her series.
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By Ainsley Shaw February 20, 2026
Local author Tanya Athar-Jogee shares the story behind Tiny Glimmers of Light, the debut novel she co-created with her father, Aqueel “Al” Athar.
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By Ainsley Shaw February 16, 2026
Local author Kevin Hwang talks with us about the inspiration for and favorite parts of writing his medical thriller, The Regression Strain.
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February 12, 2026
Lioness Books, an independent bookstore in Austin, supports local authors and fosters community through events, book sales and literacy initiatives.
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January 16, 2026
Master the basics of bookbinding and restoration with these top 7 books. Build skills that last, browse our beginner-friendly picks now.
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By Ainsley Shaw December 28, 2025
Lioness Books spotlights local author Raven Vervain, sharing insights into their writing, inspirations & contributions to Austin’s vibrant literary scene.
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By Biff Rushton December 22, 2025
Explore our review of "Train Dreams" by Dennis Johnson, a poignant tale of resilience, memory & the quiet struggles of life in early 20th-century America.
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