Business Hours
OpenMonday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Black Pearl Books
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7112 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757, USA Get directions
Black Pearl Books is a Black-owned independent bookstore on Burnet Road, where the shelves lean into work by Black authors and writers of color alongside a general selection. It's a small, curated space, so check the hours before you go—it keeps a limited weekly schedule rather than staying open daily.
Book Store
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