Welcome to MonkeyWrench Books

MonkeyWrench Books is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, collectively owned and operated radical bookstore in North Austin. We provide an extensive collection of radical and hard to find literature and media, and a space for community events. In order to offer a real alternative to the homogeneity of corporate bookstores, MWB stocks books, periodicals, pamphlets and zines from alternative publishers such as AK Press, Autonomedia, Black Rose Books, Common Courage, Seven Stories, International Publishers, Kerr, Monthly Review, South End Press,and Verso.

MonkeyWrench Books is more than just a bookstore. It is a library and educational resource. It is a place for meetings, film screenings, talks, benefits and book readings. It is also a relaxed space to network and make connections over a cup of organic coffee or tea.

Announcements

  • Ran Moran-Monkeywrencher of the Year 2008

    On Sunday, April 27th, MonkeyWrench Books celebrated our 6th anniversary of serving Austin as a radical bookstore and community space. Our typical birthday party has involved music, food and a big tent sale. This year we decided to forego the sale and instead use our anniversary as an opportunity to recognize the people and groups that the collective feels have truly exemplified the spirit of the MonkeyWrench in their activism and their struggles. People who understand the need for tools to break down the systems that are dominating us and then for building alternatives in their place.

    The 2008 awards went to Ran Moran, a tireless rascal of an activist who has been messing with The Man for well over 50 years and he's still going strong. Look for him behind the scenes of a slew of activities--never taking credit but always there lending a hand.