Balcones Books to Re-OPEN this Friday! May 1st, 2020.

"Friends, this Friday May 1st, 2020 go swing by BALCONES BOOKS in Central Austin, near Balcones Drive & Hancock. Say Hello to my Awesome Cousin Albert McGee. He recently lost his Dad to Cancer, yet is soldiering forward with Balcones Books! I love you man! GVM

Balcones Books

Used book store in Austin, Texas

Located in: Highland Park West

Address: 5430, 3313 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Phone: (512) 792-9260

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"I’m pleased to announce that Balcones Books will be reopening this Friday (5/1) at 10am. Regular business hours will resume:

Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-6pm

Closed: Sunday/Monday.

It will be tough not seeing my dad at the store anymore but I’m so grateful for all the time we got to spend together. He had always wanted to open a used bookstore when he retired from his law practice. The past four years have been incredible (except the past three months) and I can’t wait to get back to books!

Thanks for all the love and support. Hope to see you guys soon!

Albert McGee

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