Fifth Dimension Books

Specialties

Fifth Dimension Books is a mighty, yet miniature mobile mover of literature. We bring to the streets of Austin, Texas, an out-​of-​this-​world selection of sci-​fi, fantasy, and fringe books that will astound and amaze casual readers and aficionados, alike.

We invite you to step inside our 1987 Chevy P30 bookmobile (which served as a library bookmobile for 25 years), and bask in the glow of geek from your choice of used, rare, out-​of-​print, and collectible books. Appease the internal beast that hungers for the futuristic, fantastic, weird, and warped, and visit 5DB today.

Our bookmobile delivers a bite size, rotating offering of our immense and carefully curated collection of books to locations throughout town. We keep you posted on our hours and whereabouts via Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and here on our website.

History

Established in 2014.

Local owners Patrick and Sukyi McMahon, spouses and avid book readers, have realized their 15-​year-​old dream of opening a bookstore that focuses on the weird, warped, futuristic, and fantastic. The purchase of the 100,000-book collection of the late, great Dr. John N. Marx — a well-​known and admired book aficionado in the SF/​F community — has equipped them to realize that geeky dream. Vocal proponents of the Mobile Retail Ordinance that passed through City Council in June, the business owners have become the first retail business on wheels to receive the new permit.

Meet the Business Owner

Sukyi M.

Business Owner

Sukyi holds a B.A. and M.A. in Literature, concentrating in science fiction for her Master’s thesis work. She taught literature and composition courses at Texas State University-​San Marcos and Tarleton State University before opening Forte Resume Service, which she owned and operated as an Independent Contractor and freelance writer for six years. You’ll find her at the bookmobile with a welcoming smile, a bit of knowledge to impart, and an eagerness to engage with and learn from her customers.