I've been refreshing my style and wanted to pick up a few magazines for inspiration. I…read moreintentionally chose to step away from digital, so visiting Barnes & Noble felt especially refreshing--there's something about being in a physical bookstore that just hits different, especially now that so many have closed. This location is in the Peach shopping center and is conveniently connected to a Starbucks. The magazine section is impressive--huge selection covering just about every interest and hobby you can think of--and the store is laid out just how you'd expect from Barnes & Noble: clean, organized, and easy to browse. I ended up signing up for their rewards program and already have six stamps. On my next purchase, I'll get $5 off, which is a nice bonus.

Ah, heaven. There's…read moresomething so peaceful, so soothing about a bookstore and a library. (Especially the library because it's free okay?) Barnes & Noble has been a staple in my world for so many years, it's always great to see them up and in action and books finding their way into new homes. After a date night out, my partner decided we go to Barnes & Noble to grab some books for our son. What a perfect way to end a date night, imo! This B&N is located in a huge plaza in Buckhead, meaning that there's tons of parking available. There is a Starbucks attached to this location, it's small but there seemed to be some seating. This location is one of the smaller B&Ns that I've seen but they made great use of the space. We started in the children's section of course and they made it such a cute space for little ones! They had a little stage setup along with a bench for seating and extra space for the babes beyond that. The shelves were lined with books of all kind, and even housed some cute stuffed characters from the pages of those exact books. I loved it! There was a wide array of books for children of all ages and a variety of topics. I loved that there was a special section highlighting Black history and culture, as well as a section with books all centered around Georgia! I grabbed a book from each section for our little ATL baby. The bookstore was so clean and so organized, I didn't see a thing out of place. I just wish there was more seating!! I guess they don't want folks getting comfy and reading all the merchandise before they walk out lol. We did find seats near the 'gifts' section which allowed us to go through what we picked up to see what we'd leave with. We ended up with 4 children's books, 1 new book for me and a learning toy for $100. Not too crazy!

This newsstand is in the lobby of the Capital City Plaza building. It's convenient for anyone who…read moretakes the MARTA since the stairs are adjacent to the MARTA Peachtree station entrance. Pros: + Stocked with pretty much EVERYTHING a newsstand should have, and even doesn't normally have. I'm actually pleasantly surprised by the assortment of things they have -- cards, big bagged snacks, toiletries, medicine, party balloons, candy/snacks by the pound, fresh bagels/muffins in the morning + Friendly Korean couple runs the store everyday + No issues with items being out of stock (I come in every day) + Prices are not ridiculously inflated; it is a convenience + Location is perfect for the Buckhead area as there are no gas stations or convenience stores on this stretch of Peachtree Road. Cons: - Only accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash (no Amex)

NEWSSTAND, (Downtown Atlanta)…read more When downtown and needing a light snack, this newsstand is an easy option. When I am in an unfamiliar area, I usually prefer grocery stores to restaurants. Since there is no grocer in the downtown Atlanta area, I thought that I might find something here. Well unless you want the traditional junk food and soda pop, this is not the place to try to get a good fortifying snack. They did have bananas available, but they were past their prime. There are slot machines available if you are feeling lucky and have some extra time to waste. This also seems to be "the place" to purchase lottery tickets. Now "don't get it twisted", because this is not Barnes and Noble and you can not just hang out and peruse your favorite magazine. Above the magazine rack a sign reads: Please do not read magazines for more than 3 minutes. Thank you, Management Welcome to the A!

Hey Jezebel! I Heart YOU!…read more First of all I love that the Mag is FREE and that you can pick up an issue around town in coffee shops, boutiques and more! Or simply walk into the CORP Office and pickup one. FREE always gets my VOTE of WOOHOO! Second of all, I love that they have events around the city that are FREE from time to time! I just left one last night that was taken place in Dunwoody..yup yup FREE yet again. ;-) The look and feel of Jezebel makes you want'a read and explore what's inside that's for sure. I consider it an easy read magazine compared to most. You are updated with the latest hotness in the city and you can find out the most loved events that are partaken around the city of Atlanta. If you are an "IT" girl or "IT" guy that loves fun, high energy reads! Then Jezebel is def the MAG to pick up. Check it out..

Convenience store / newsstand in the lobby of 1100 Peachtree Street, hidden between the two sets of…read moreelevators. The store has a huge array of snacks and candy, including both the pre-packaged kind and the kind you shovel out of plastic bins. (The latter includes chocolate-, yogurt-, and peanut-butter-covered pretzels; malt balls; sesame sticks; trail mix; chocolate-covered raisins, etc.). There is a freezer full of frozen food options with a microwave and plastic utensils. A fridge full of drinks. A Keurig coffee maker. Lots of typical convenience store items, e.g., pain relief and hygiene items, greeting cards. The store also offers laundry and dry cleaning with next day service. There is a shoe shining station, though I've never seen anyone using it. Cash only for purchases under $5 (or something low like that). The woman who runs it is really friendly and wants to be as helpful as possible. If there's anything you want that she doesn't have, she'll try to get it.

This place has every type of little candy you could think of including 10 different flavors of Now…read moreand Laters. Their prices are a little high, but they are a convenience store. They also have gift cards and will send our your dry cleaning for you.

I like to pick up a free copy of The Atlantan at Phipps Plaza or Lenox Square Mall. The magazine…read morehighlights local restaurants, realty, fundraisers and galas, and upscale stores. The magazine also focuses on celebrities, chefs, authors, designers, musicians, business owners, a food and drink guide and fashion and beauty, books, and travel but unlike many other city publications features models, not celebrities on the cover. I usually skips over advertisements but even the ads printed in the Atlantan are colorful and appealing, When I travel to other cities I find it more difficult to find localized Modern Luxury publications. An online guide on where to pick up free copies would be a great addition.

One of Atlanta's unnoticed publications. Very cute. Mostly just good for the nightlife photos and…read moreadvertisements. You don't exactly pick one up for the articles. Good waiting room read. Best thing about this publication is that it's FREE!

--Location/Parking-- Located in Buckhead. It is a 5 minutes…read morefrom the 400. There is plenty of parking in the rear and two spots out front. I never had an issue in finding parking. --Ambience-- Comic book heaven. They have such a well stocked and organized selection of comics. Back issues and cards and supplies are near or behind the front counter. --Service/Staff-- Knowledgable staff that love comics and it shows in the respect for the material and how they help customers on their shopping experience. --Products-- Comic book heaven. So many different genres to manage and different art books to modern age. --Capacity-- Inside can hold 20-30 people. You can see this many people during a Black Friday. --Overall-- If you are a big comic book fan this is your stop in Atlanta.

Order: Bitter Root Volume 2…read more Pros: Wow!!!! Such a wide selection of comic books and toys. I was able to find volume 2 of a comic book series bitter root. I have all of them except #2 and I was able to locate it here. Cons: N/a