It was amazing to not only be able to visit and actual video store, but one that has such an…read moreamazing selection of films. It has many hard to find titles. If you love movies,check it out!

10/10/10/10/10/10 I have Netflix and I will purposefully…read morerent movies from videodrome that I know are on Netflix because I want to support them. Yes they have a great selection of popular new movies, but they also have the extremely niche films- regardless if it's foreign, culty, old, etc- they have it. Matt and John are absolute legends when it comes to recommendations. I love videodrome. It is truly one of my and my husband's favorite spots in Atlanta. Don't miss out!!!

If you consider yourself a vinyl-head in the Atlanta area and you've not visited Criminal Records…read moreyet, it should be considered a crime. Your punishment? A trip to this excellent music shop and I'm sure your visit will be an enjoyable one. I'd been to this place before, but not when I was the vinyl fanatic I am today, so I'm definitely glad I stopped by again... Along with my lady and our dog (they're very dog-friendly). The store is very well-organized, with newer releases towards the front and older/used ones towards the back, all divided by genre and all priced nicely. They also have new and used CDs, posters, t-shirts, and lots of comic books and graphic novels. I'd say a little something for everyone! My lady and I found some great vinyls, including Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland (used 1980 reissue, awesome condition, $17), Tone Loc's Loced After Dark (used original pressing, $7), Queen's Jazz (new reissue, $24), and A Charlie Brown Christmas (new green vinyl, $20). This is a great shop and it'd be a crime to NOT check it out. Plus the staff are all friendly and willing to help you find whatever title you're searching for or even make a good recommendation. If you find yourself in the Little Five Points area of Atlanta, I'd absolutely say check this place out!

This place is oh so cool!! I come here often to get my vinyl fix of all places. I've taken some…read morepeople here who are vinyl heads too and they are usually blown away at the vast and comprehensive collection they have to choose from! I think they used to have events back in the day? I'm not sure if they still do these days but if so I'd love to go. Great place, great value

Wow! I thought it was closed. It really doesn't have lights but I decided to stop and check it out…read more I'm glad I did. This is an awesome little place full of records, dvd, cds, and more! The hours on here are accurate, so come check it out. The place smells old so wear a mask if you don't like that. I love the musky old vintage smell when I'm in these kinds of stores, it really elevates the experience in all senses. They have hand sanitizer around as well. The staff was super cool and friendly. They let me take pictures and just hang around. It's definitely a museum feel. They also have new vinyl records too. Posters as well. Their prices seem fair and reasonable. If you're the one that loves to have physical copies of the music and dvds and such, definitely a place to come.

Solid selection of new and used vinyl as well as cds at fair value. Certainly worth a stop if…read moreyou're in the area.

Great find! Located in the heart of Decatur this place waa cool, hip, and super nostalgic…read more The outside was painted in hip colors. They had a pole out front covered in punk, rock, and local bands stickers. I had to take a picture of my kids in front of the building. Inside it looks like a movie. You know the movies where they are sifting through thousands of cool records and cds? My 9 year old got to experience what was old, but new. They had a huge variety of records and cds. Lots of indie and local artist. My 12 year old was with me and enjoyed all the Twenty One Pilots cds. My daughter, the 9 year old is into Ingrid Michaelson and saw all her music. The staff was knowledgeable. When we asked him for a certain group he knew right away of they had or not. He even recommended other bands simular to the band we asked about. Definitely recommend this place. Especially if you want to take a trip back in time!!!

I had a horrible experience here a year ago, specifically with the owner being rude. Regardless, I…read moregave him the benefit of the doubt and went back in recently. After I wasn't within budget to pay for a certain CD and he realized that I bought a CD from a neighboring shop, he literally told me, "F**k You." I've never left a review for any shop in my life no matter how bad of an experience I've had, but I couldn't let someone talk to me like that and not let other people know what to expect. I would never recommend anyone come here. Just read all the other reviews; there are so many people who have had comparable experiences.

We have not been here in a long time. This is a fun place you could get lost in. They have…read moreeverything a collector could ever want: books, comics, DVDs, LPs, toys and more. I overheard someone say, "This place is huge" and it is. It is much bigger than you think when you see it from the outside. There are so many twists and turns to explore. We took our time and wandered around. You can easily lose track of time. There are a few staff members up front that will help with any questions. They don't have an itemized inventory but they can point you in the right direction. I would definitely recommend this place.

My Review of the Book Crook: Waiting 48 Years to Leave This Google Review…read more On my 13th birthday decades ago, my parents opened a small new-and-used bookstore called The Book Trading Post here in the Atlanta area. They ran it successfully for 12 years. My father had connected with Alex, the owner of the original Book Nook on or near North Decatur/Clairmont, who promised a great variety of around 30,000 books. What arrived instead were massive duplicates -- 30 to 50 copies of the same titles. It was a horrible, upsetting experience that stayed with my father. At the time I was 13 and didn't really know what it all meant -- I just knew he was upset. My father passed in 1981 after chemotherapy and radiation at Emory. Recently, I brought in a large personal collection to the current Book Nook Decatur location -- over 130 albums plus many books, including rare 1940s-1960s sci-fi classics and a signed copy of Miracle in Atlanta. As a longtime collector of coins, books, comics, historic color brochures, and more, I knew the value easily exceeded $500, likely more. I first spoke with the manager on March 25th of this year. He gave a standard percentage quote and left a message. When I returned on March 27th to collect payment, I received just $70. They kept all the books -- which filled the entire counter on the right when you walk in -- and roughly half the albums. I left with two small suitcases. Walking around the store afterward, I saw their selling prices and realized they stand to make a substantial profit. I spoke with the manager (Doogie, like Doogie Howser from the 1980s show) and then with an employee named Scott, who has been there for years. I shared some of this backstory. Scott was pretend friendly and even suggested I didn't really need to write a bad review. That conversation left me feeling extremely uncomfortable, and that discomfort is exactly why I decided to write this review now. The owner is very old (likely in his late 80s or early 90s) and does not come into the store. I felt the manager was dishonest in the way the offer and process were handled. It all felt like history repeating itself in the worst way -- like a scene from Red Dawn: "Avenge me." In the end, I just took the money to be done with it. This isn't just about one low payout. Most people don't know the old story of The Book Trading Post and that first disappointing deal with the Book Nook. Now the full 48-year circle -- from my parents' store in the 1970s to today -- is part of the public record. If you have anything of real value (books, albums, collectibles), think carefully before bringing it here. Get your own realistic expectations and consider other options. P.S. For comedy purposes, I've officially renamed this place The Book Crook.

Great spot with all kinds of vinyl. Love coming here to dig. The staff is beyond helpful and…read morewonderful. Black owned as well!

Stumbled upon this black owned record store. I like that they have more than just vinyls, they also…read morehave T-shirts, books, oils and more. They have a great selection of vinyls. Street parking is available. Definitely recommend stopping by this store.

Super excited to finally have one of these in Atlanta!!! A little hard to find the location if you…read morearen't using GPS or familiar with the area. As someone who is familiar with the area, it was still difficult to find as there was no sign with the store name on the front of the building. The only way to distinguish from the outside was from the ATEEZ merch advertised. The inside was very cute!!! Lots of variety, including signed merch. Lots of photo ops as well as music videos playing in the background. The cafe at the back with tables for opening albums was a nice touch. If you go to the very back of the store, there are panels signed by artists who visited the store, which is pretty cool. I visited around the time of the latest ATEEZ concert so they had tons of merch and photo ops set up for the event.

was a pretty good experience, nice place very clean, staff was nice and seemingly attentive!read more

I'll start off by saying I absolutely love the selection and the owner, Mark is the best…read more HOWEVER, they are constantly closed when they're supposed to be open. Staff runs off and closes the store at peak weekend night hours. Went down tonight at 10pm. Store was closed, big surprise. Note on the door said they'll reopen at 11pm and stay until 1am. Went back down at 11:30pm, store is still closed. And the staff, except Mark, is extremely rude and unfriendly. They act like ringing you up for your purchase is a huge inconvenience to them. I can't understand why Mark, who is amazing, keeps these people employed. It blows my mind. Mark - PLEASE hire new staff. People that actually want to work in your store, help customers, and have a friendly customer service demeanor.

Wonderful place! I…read morelove the Customer Service and especially the owner Mark! I have learned so much about myself and more by simply going by and having a chat with the staff.