The independent bookstore that began in a garage is celebrating five years of building community in downtown Pflugerville.
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The Book Burrow, founded by Kelsey Black, will mark its five-year anniversary later this month with a community garage-sale on March 14, featuring vendors, crafts and discounted books.
Black launched the bookstore in March 2021 after leaving a job as a data analyst. The shop started with pop-up events and book sales from her garage before moving through several temporary locations, eventually opening its first dedicated storefront in downtown Pflugerville in 2023.
Today, the shop employs several staff members and regularly hosts events such as book clubs, craft nights and community gatherings.
The store sells a mix of what the staff calls “pre-loved” books, along with DVDs, book-themed merchandise and items made by local artists, including candles, ceramics and handmade goods.
It also maintains a mutual aid cabinet stocked with hygiene items and other essentials, reflecting the bookstore’s broader focus on supporting the community.
What’s special about it?
Black said the store was built around creating a welcoming environment for readers and neighbors alike.
“The Book Burrow is an independent bookstore, and people are its mission,” Black said. “We made it a safe space for all our friends and the friends we haven’t met yet.”
She said the store’s motto—“embrace your weird”—reflects its goal of providing a place where people can gather, connect and feel comfortable.
Looking ahead, Black hopes to expand into a larger space while keeping the bookstore rooted in Pflugerville’s downtown.
“We want people to know we’re here for them—not just for books, but for community,” she said.
