South Congress Books celebrates the book as an object of value and beauty. Our shop offers the book- and art-loving browser a clean, intimate, and aesthetically pleasing space that feels like a well cared for personal library, with an emphasis on quality over quantity. Whether you are looking for a nice reading copy or a special gift, you can expect fair prices, a unique point of view, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Owner Sheri Tornatore has more than 30 years of experience in the collectible book business. After building a five-star rating as an online bookseller under the name Tornbooks, in 2011 she opened a brick-and-mortar shop on South Congress Avenue. The shop moved to Kerbey Lane in central Austin in early 2023 and closed in January 2025.