Celebrate Book Lovers Day at 5 Great Bookstores in San Antonio

Reading is an amazing activity that lets you meet fascinating people and explore unique worlds from the comfort of your own home. In honor of Book Lovers Day on Wednesday, August 9, we've put together a list of the best bookstores near our Springs luxury apartment communities in San Antonio.

1. The Twig Book Shop
306 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio
210.826.6411
15.3 miles from Springs at Live Oak

Its name may sound more like a garden nursery, but The Twig is regularly recognized as the top book store in San Antonio. The shelves are filled with new releases and beloved classics for both adults and kids, and authors make frequent appearances for readings, discussions and book signings. Shop for hard-copy and ebooks on their convenient website. Hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily.

2. Cheever Books
3613 Broadway St, San Antonio
210.824.2665
16.9 miles from Springs at Live Oak

If you enjoy the thrill of finding unexpected treasures, you'll love Cheever Books with its floor-to-ceiling shelves containing rare and first edition books, leather-bound classics and other collectibles. Customers rave about the large Texana section that showcases the history and culture of our great state. Hours are 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon–7 p.m. Sunday.

3. Nine Lives Books
4907 NW Loop 410, San Antonio
210.647.5656
12.5 miles from Springs at Alamo Ranch

Share your love of reading and save a tree by buying and selling used books at Nine Lives. Get in-store credit toward the purchase of books, DVDs, music CDs and other merchandise. All credits are good for four years from date of issue, so you can use them at your leisure. Hours are 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.

4. Imagine Books and Records
8373 Culebra Rd, San Antonio
210.236.7668
11.1 miles from Springs at Bandera

Imagine is a throwback to the old-school book stores where you could browse for hours and curl up in a comfy armchair with a good book and a cup of coffee. They also have a wide selection of records and cassette tapes, so there are always some cool tunes playing in the background, and frequent live shows feature the hippest independent bands around. Hours are 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon – 6 p.m. Sunday.

5. The Purple Chair
2302 Gruene Lake Rd, New Braunfels
830.387.4837
3.5 miles from Springs at Creekside

Start your kids off on a lifelong love of books with a visit to The Purple Chair. Owners Bill and Monique founded the store to honor the memory of their daughter Violet, naming it after her favorite reading spot. There is a section of books for grown-ups, but The Purple Chair is mainly for toddlers to young adults. Check out their schedule of events including storytime, art lessons and day camp. The Purple Chair is open Tuesday through Sunday. Visit the website for hours.

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