Locally owned and operated bookstore BookPeople celebrated its 55th anniversary on Nov. 11.

The specifics

The independent bookstore has spent the decades making sure Austin's readers have a one stop shop for books ranging from nonfiction and fiction to children's literature and more.

In addition to books, the space features gifts, planners, calendars, puzzles, socks, games and trinkets.

The space also hosts a diverse array of events including story times, book clubs and book signings.