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The Painted Porch Book Shop

Bastrop

4.6 (451) Art Gallery
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The Painted Porch Bookshop is a cozy, independent destination bookstore in Bastrop owned by author Ryan Holiday, celebrated for its curated wooden shelves and aesthetic interior. Visitors highlight distinctive architectural charms like a book-covered fireplace alongside dedicated community initiatives, including a free lending library focused on banned and challenged books.

Commenters hold deep affection for the bookstore and its quaint Bastrop setting, enthusiastically praising its community-focused banned book initiatives as vital and brave. Audience engagement is high, with followers frequently debating featured book topics and planning trips to shop, visit, or donate titles.

  • Check out the signature book-covered fireplace for a cozy photo op
  • Browse curated literature recommendations personally selected by author Ryan Holiday
  • Bring or borrow a title from the community lending library of banned and challenged books
  • Take time to stroll the surrounding quaint and adorable Main Street area in Bastrop

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Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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