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09/07/2026

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The 2026 BOOK REPORT, our annual catchall of shop stats, member input, anecdotes, bestsellers, crazy cafe counts, and mo...
09/03/2026

The 2026 BOOK REPORT, our annual catchall of shop stats, member input, anecdotes, bestsellers, crazy cafe counts, and more. Year 3!!! Read all about it. You all made it happen. đŸ‘đŸ» Link in bio and soon to be in your inbox.

From comfy tees and cozy sweaters to bookish hats and travel mugs, the all-new collection of FL merch just landed at the...
09/01/2026

From comfy tees and cozy sweaters to bookish hats and travel mugs, the all-new collection of FL merch just landed at the store and online. As always, our pieces are limited-edition. Once they sell out, they’re gone for good—snap up your favorites in store or the link in our bio and rep your neighborhood bookshop anywhere you go.

Wendell Berry, of Henry County, Kentucky, beloved poet, author, and agrarian, an unceasing and fearless and abiding crit...
09/01/2026

Wendell Berry, of Henry County, Kentucky, beloved poet, author, and agrarian, an unceasing and fearless and abiding critic of culture and industry, died yesterday. I read the news around 11pm. I was grateful that Barbara Kingsolver, through a note on her social media, was the messenger of this mournful news. “We’ve lost Wendell Berry,” she wrote. “Prophet, good farmer, gentle literary giant. Kentuckian of the finest order and friend to all that is good.” We, like her, in this staggering loss, reach for our books. Timbered Choir. Jayber Crow. The Sabbath Poems. Art of the Commonplace. Leavings. Coulters, Feltners, Catletts. Port William. The Nest Egg. The River. If you read Berry’s stories and poems and exhortations, you all felt like part of his hallowed Membership. As a writer, he was the man who could play any instrument. A virtuoso, but by ear. He wrote in pencil in the long-legged cabin on family land. His wife Tanya typed up his drafts. Unwavering, both of them, to one another and to a way of living. Because of all things, that is what Wendell Berry brought the world. A way of living. A choice. Not the road, but the footpath.

Robin and I were exceedingly lucky to be able to meet Mr. Berry a few years ago. It was on his farm in Henry County. It was a chilled afternoon. Springtime. After wandering his pastures and woods—an experience alone worth walking from Texas to Kentucky—we had a brief encounter with him. He was a tall man. He was 90, so there was age, but you felt standing with him that there was a taproot that brought the inner strength to match his stature. He was funny, too, kindly salting at chit-chat or compliments. As much as any person I’ve met, he carried a felt presence.

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💐 BIG NEWS: The new member tote is officially here 💐On the round table at the front of the shop, you’ll always find a bo...
08/29/2026

💐 BIG NEWS: The new member tote is officially here 💐

On the round table at the front of the shop, you’ll always find a bouquet of fresh flowers crafted by Josy Johnson ()—perched under a light and ready to welcome everyone who stops by. It’s a small touch but it’s important to us, so much so we immortalized the arrangements on this year’s member tote design by our friend JJ Wright (). These limited-edition totes are free to new First Light Year members and one of the many incredible perks that come with the program—hit the link in our bio to become a member and get one yourself.

If you recently signed up for a membership and didn’t receive your new member tote or if you recently renewed membership and haven’t received the latest member tote, swing by the shop and pick up yours today.

Join us September 9th from 6–8pm as we cook our way through Noah Galuten’s new cookbook, Grill Time, putting our own spi...
08/27/2026

Join us September 9th from 6–8pm as we cook our way through Noah Galuten’s new cookbook, Grill Time, putting our own spin on a few recipes. The book is full of recipes built around bright flavors, comfort foods, and veggie-forward dishes—all centered around cooking over live fire. 
 
Mosey around, eat, drink, then catch a Q&A with Noah and Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn. 
 
Tickets include snacks and beverages, with Pantalones Tequila and Independence Brewing pouring for the 21+ crowd. First Light Books will be on-site with copies of Grill Time. 
 
That’s our kind of book club. Link in bio to grab your ticket.

The third annual First Light Block Party (aka our favorite celebration of the year) is going down September 26th. From n...
08/27/2026

The third annual First Light Block Party (aka our favorite celebration of the year) is going down September 26th. From noon to nine we’ll have live music, tasty food, cold drinks, author readings, air brush t-shirts courtesy of Reese’s Book Club, and so much more. A big shoutout to our friend JJ Wright (Jennifer James Wright) for creating this year’s poster which was inspired by our ever-present flower arrangements displayed at the front door. Now start thinking whether you’ll go with the tiger stripes or the lady bug spots at the face painting station, and RSVP at the link in our bio.

Meet a Member // Trisha Bates and Philip SpeerTrisha and Philip have been regulars of First Light since day one. And we’...
08/27/2026

Meet a Member // Trisha Bates and Philip Speer

Trisha and Philip have been regulars of First Light since day one. And we’ve admired their work in Austin for even longer. Through restaurants and urban farming, they elevate all things related to the thriving foodways scene of Austin. We sat down with Trisha and Philip earlier this month to talk books and life.

Dolly Parton was an icon of goodness. In her lifetime, she gave over 300 million free books to kids around the world. As...
08/25/2026

Dolly Parton was an icon of goodness. In her lifetime, she gave over 300 million free books to kids around the world. As she said once, “If I’m remembered in 100 years, I hope it will be not for my looks but for books.” As charming, witty, generous and beautiful in spirit as they come. Rest in peace, Dolly.

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4300 Speedway Unit 104
Austin, TX
78751

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 9pm

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+15129961516

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