Love this rare gem of a bookstore. Would definitely recommend and will be back again next time I'm…read morepassing through.

Absolutely the best used bookstore. Such a great selection. Usually end up leaving with 10 or…read moremore books! Staff is awesome and helpful.

Staff was extremely helpful and attentive! Omg such a varied selection of authors and genres. I'm…read moreimpressed! Value? Well it is what it is. They charged me what the book jacket s

Service was top notch. Two associates attempted to help. Great selection, didn't have all is was…read morehoping for but still good stuff. The ambiance is great. I would be great if they had a reading area. The value? It is what it is at this time in history..

The young lady that helped me from the moment I opened the door literally the biggest smile and…read morewelcoming energy. I asked her for advice for a gift that was a feasible price for someone and she did an exceptional job with showing me items and even offered me some books that I didn't see. which turned out to be "the best gift ever" Gosh I hate I forgot her name.

Great store! There are plenty of books in all genres, whether mystery, romance, or biography. I…read morewalked inside and went to ask for something specific, but it was right at the front entrance on top of a table. I was amazed at how many new and popular books were here. They also had more than four tables with discounted books ranging from $7.99 to $5.99 and $3.99. These were very popular books that came out this year, ranging from paperback to hardback. I must say I had a good ole time here!

What a wonderful place to spend the afternoon! Wonderful prices, some books only a dollar. A nice…read moreselection of books from antique collectors editions to children's books. The icing on the cake was the adorable shop cat! The clerk was kind and helpful as well.

This is a real bookstore with a real bookstore smell. Excellent selection of vintage books. I love…read morecoming in here and always leave with something.

Whenever I'm in Macon, I make it a point to stop at Golden Bough. It's a cozy little book shop with…read morea selection whose quality belies its small size. The non-fiction is particularly high quality--and super-affordable to boot. I can get most books there from anywhere from three to twelve dollars, to include detailed academic books that would otherwise be very expensive. I want to emphasize again that it's also wonderfully cozy. It has a couple of cats who really add to the charm (as does the occasional presence of the owner's tiny daughter). Seriously, it's a wonderful place to just linger, to be nice to cats, and to buy books.

"There is no friend as loyal as a book." Ernest Hemingway…read more Gottwals Books is a clean, organized used book store. With half a dozen copies of War and Peace to pick from, the store reminds me of the good old days of the local, independent book stores. Worth a stop if you're looking for something to read, cheap. Service on my trip was nonexistent, which might have helped since pricing was not obvious. The store is laid out well, so without assistance you can pretty much find what you're looking for. Overall A-ok.

Not a bad little bookstore, but doesn't stock much in my interests (art, philosophy, etc). Heavy on…read morethe fiction, especially Christian fiction, so if you're into that then this is the place for you! It's small so it's east to pop in for a quick browse at your leisure.

Good place, bookstore is very well together and the bar room looks nice, I bought my book pride and…read moreprejudice there

New to me, and I loved the vibe. The bookstore side still has a nicely curated book selection with…read moredotted gifts related - the wine, charcuterie side has quiet tasteful calm music if any, and a lovely set of tables and decor with books in parts of the background. The wine selection is excellent and the staff is lovely. A key element for me is that it's not noisy and chaotic with loud music. Big plus, especially as it has a large table for Bookclub gatherings in the center. So this fits the bill perfectly. Another key for me is lighting. The lighting is also good. They dim it a little in the late afternoon which was nice. The bar is comfortable and pretty with a light marble like bar top and well presented in the background. They also may serve coffee too and have a nice selection of nibbles. Overall a five star for me.

The service is very attentive and diligent. They have a…read moregood selection of drinks and food. I value the ambiance and the time it took to design this space!

My friends and I decided to participate in the Quiet Book Club at the Book Cellar on Sunday…read moreevening. We checked in with the store's owner upon arrival and were able to browse books or bring our own to read. In the cafe you could also order sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. It was a good experience, and we will visit again son.

This is such a delightful bookstore! It offers a great selection of books, and I especially…read moreappreciated the thoughtful reading recommendations from the staff. We bought some signed copies of books and puzzles for gifts. I will definitely stop in again.

Very welcoming we were immediately greeted and shown a quick tour of the shop by Patience. She…read moreshowed us the recommendations section, and signed books that make a great gift for yourself or others. As well as a cool bargain book section and vintage bargain section great for those on a budget! The decor varied from forest themed knick knacks to trinkets above the book racks definetly recommend giving it a up close look. There's also puzzles, sticker books, even book earrings, bookmarks, journals, and unique book themed candles exclusively made through the shop! The candles included ingredients and scents of items based off of the book for example: Edgar Allen poe, Alice and wonderland and more! Such a great variety of items for the book lover in your life and a great way to support local business. You can also support online - they've got book clubs and more you can sign up for and t-shirts sweaters or tanks you can order online with local wildflowers from the surrounding area included in the image. Definetly recommending for other folks visiting the area as a must see shop!

3.10.20: Independent book stores surviving & thriving! I was thrilled to pop into Macon's Gottwal's…read moreBooks right before they closed & totally blown away by their inventory: books of all genres as well as charming childrens' and gifts' sections. Their local authors section is extensive as well. And of course the sight of baptismal & choir robes in a book store? Intrigued me immensely. Huh?! Gottwal's merged with a local Christian bookstore so they just happen to carry all your religious paraphernalia... I inquired about their local author book presentations and they informed me that the woman in charge of that works at their original store in Warner Robins. Yay! That's where I grew up. I had no clue that the first Gottwal's originated there & is in the old C & S Bank building, of all places, b/c we used to use that bank, back in the day. A few days later, I trekked down to Warner Robins location to see what I could see. This location is two stories & is filled to the brim with all kinds of titles, games, gifts, etc. Thank you to Macon staff who provided me with comprehensive info even though I got there 15 minutes before closing! Rather than trying to rush me out, they were hospitable & kind, no doubt appreciating another bibliophile. I hope people continue patronizing local businesses, especially book stores, versus always ordering from Amazon out there. Local businesses create & support community & we need more of that, imo.

This is a great bookstore for children's books. Traditional folklore books, magical realism books,…read morefantasy books, wizard books, greek mythology books, chase a rabbit down a hole books, adventures books, chasing dragon books, sleuth books, fairy tales books, how to books, hobby books for children, modestly priced books and many different authors for expanding little minds. My highly literate and studious youngest daughter adores the children's book selections. Nice and friendly staff. Yes, they are very kind with the little children of middle earth...I mean, middle Georgia. And, thank you for the beautiful mural of books.