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Information is beautiful has been published across the world in nine languages plus a kindle edition. Austin public library is made up of the central library, 20 branches, the recycled reads bookstore and the austin history center. It is a member of the austin independent business alliance. Our events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated. Bookpeople 603 n lamar blvd austin, tx book stores mapquest.

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