Comments on: Brave New Books, Austin

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[...] to them and the rest of the overflow audience in his presentation, which had been relocated to the Brave New Books bookstore adjacent to the [...]

By: anitadalton

anitadalton — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:05:04 +0000

When I was there, there was a lively discussion around the cash wrap and a film was showing in the back room and one man was back there, absorbed with the content. That that in and of itself showed a level of involvement with the community that one doesn’t see in other places, even independent book stores. I am very heartened to see others have strong feels about the place. I plan to go back soon and blow my book wad (yuck at that metaphor, sorry). I really liked the store and its whole vibe.

By: anitadalton

anitadalton — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:02:01 +0000

Both figuratively and literally underground. ;)

By: anitadalton

anitadalton — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:01:33 +0000

I am admittedly a person who prefers a sensationalist wallow as opposed to a serious look at what has become of the American financial system, but I will have read The Creature from Jekyll Island before this year is over. I’ll have to look into End the Fed, as well! Thanks for your comment.

By: anitadalton

anitadalton — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:58:21 +0000

I like to encourage this sort of genuine “Keep Texas Weird” myself. I really need to get over my hermetical nature and go to some of the lectures at BNB. Thanks for sharing, Nancy. I also noticed you link to a nascent site – once you have it going, drop me a line. I’d be interested in reading it.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:14:47 +0000

Brave New Books is hands down my favorite bookstore/hangout spot in Austin – and really, in any Texas city. There are many television screens, couches, chairs and tables. You can go to read, watch, listen and discuss. The events are great, and Harlan (the owner) generously allows various groups to host meetings on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis (probably for a small fee), so there is frequently some kind of truth-loving action going on. I live BNB, and hope to see it continue its career as an Austin landmark and truth movement HQ for years to come.

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:07:24 +0000

Brave New Books is THE authentic Austin intellectual underground.

By: NoHero

NoHero — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:46:30 +0000

Brave New Books is an awesome bookstore. Creature from Jekyll was the second book I got there. First was End The Fed. Both great books.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:46:24 +0000

Brave New Books is a little known treasure in Austin. I’d encourage everyone to check out the store. I found this store a few years ago and Harlan is fabulous to work with setting up events and lectures. It’s places like BNB (as the regulars call it) that help Keep Austin Weird.

By: anitadalton

anitadalton — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:34:23 +0000

No, this question makes sense. Believe me, I know the distinction you are trying to make. Is the store inhabited by hipsters who sneer at off-center belief systems and mock those who spend their hard-earned, rube dollars in their establishment, or is it a place wherein all kinds of information is being sold with respect and without snark?

I did not get a sense of irony when I was there. I did not sense anything was stocked with sarcasm. The owner had a smattering of information about whacked-out theories though he did not necessarily embrace such ideas. He seemed amused by a couple of my purchases, especially the Liquid Conspiracy book, but he was not amused by me – just the outlandishness and garishness of the book itself. I did not feel patronized when I purchased my books.

It is the sort of store where everyone congregates around the cash wrap and as the owner rung me up, a couple of the regulars in the place recommended titles in similar veins and smaller conversations were sparked about the Federal Reserve and government use of LSD.

All in all, the place was pretty earnest.