First Light Books
Alternate Names (2)
First Light First Light Book Shop
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Score Breakdown
7.8 / 10
high confidence 17 signals computed Sep 23, 2026, 12:47 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | 15 | 12 | 7.78 | 0.55 | 4.28 | ||
| 6.82 | 1 (481 reviews) | — dyn | 6.82 | 0.45 | 3.07 | ||
| Awards | 2.06 | 1 | bonus, no Bayesian | +0.41 | — | +0.41 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 7.35
+ Award bonus = +0.41 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.8
+ Award bonus = +0.41 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.8
Locations (1)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Light Books | 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin, TX 78751, USA | restaurant | 91 | Edit |
Signals (18)
View All| Type | Value | Categories | Location | Sentiment | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award | 0.2 | Bookstore | — | positive | Austin's indie bookstore scene is thriving. Here are 10 shops to check out | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.7 (481 reviews) | — | #13842 | — | Google Places - First Light Book Shop | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 481 | — | #13842 | — | Google Places - First Light Book Shop | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I absolutely love first light and their staff. | Bookstore | — | positive | Favorite current local bookstores? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | “...First Light” are top tier though! | Bookstore | — | positive | Favorite current local bookstores? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Livra, alienated majesty and first light. | Bookstore | — | positive | Favorite current local bookstores? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | How has nobody said First Light?! Beautiful store in the Hyde park region of Aus... | Bookstore | — | positive | Bookstore recommendations? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Light Books | Bookstore | — | positive | Bookstore recommendations? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Others worth checking out include... First Light | Bookstore | — | positive | Any beautiful bookstores that one must visit in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First light in Hyde Park is a beautifully designed bookstore that was originally... | Bookstore | — | positive | Any beautiful bookstores that one must visit in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Light is also cute and the coffee is good! | BookstoreCoffee | — | positive | Any beautiful bookstores that one must visit in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Light | Bookstore | — | positive | Any beautiful bookstores that one must visit in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The best bookstores will be... First Light | Bookstore | — | positive | Any beautiful bookstores that one must visit in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I had a great time at First Light recently. | Bookstore | — | positive | Independent book stores? [2025 edition] | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Light Books | Bookstore | — | positive | Independent book stores? [2025 edition] | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | first light | Bookstore | — | positive | Independent book stores? [2025 edition] | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First Light in Hyde Park | Bookstore | — | positive | Best small book stores in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | First light | Bookstore | — | positive | Best small book stores in Austin? | Verified |