Williamson County mobile bookstore Lioness Books is planning on setting up a permanent location this year.

The details

Lioness owner Sarah Ambrus founded the bookstore out of a custom-built 20-foot trailer in 2024. Ambrus, a former high school teacher, wanted to share her love of reading, and opted to start her first bookstore out of the mobile location so she could help bring books to the community.

“Traditional brick-and-mortar bookstore primarily attracts people who already self-identify as ‘readers,’” Ambrus said. “I wanted to reach everyone with a bookstore that would provide greater access and travel to reach all people in the community.”

The store’s popularity has grown enough that Ambrus decided to set up a new physical location in Old Town Leander. Ambrus said she is “cautiously hopeful” that the new location will open by the end of the year, but the mobile bookstore will continue to operate in the interim.

What they offer

The store sells a wide variety of books and tries to emphasize a diversity of voices and perspectives, from classics to the latest hit novels. In addition to the selection in the mobile store, the company also allows customers to shop online.

In addition to book sales, Lioness also donates a large number of books each year.