If you want vintage or used records, this is the best place in the Augusta area. The owner knows…read morehis stuff too

Mike is a one of a kind awesome relic to have here in Augusta. He's pretty stoic and quiet, but he…read moreknows his music and does a wonderful job at providing interesting anecdotes if you happen to inquire about something he's passionate about amongst his potpourri of copious records. I've found some great deals in there and don't feel I've ever been over charged. My genre of choice is typically snatched up quickly, but I don't think I've ever left empty-handed in a one of my monthly visits. Check it out if you're downtown or visiting.

Cool place, definitely the largest manga selection that I have ever seen in the area! Everything…read morewas really nice and organized and clearly labelled. They have a lot more than books too, saw guitars, toys, puzzles, and there's also a buy back section as well to help incentivize you to come back. Was definitely fun to walk through. Expect to pay regular full price for the books, but they have a lot of unusual items (ex. I saw Britney Spears Monopoly Game). There are random 'mystery boxes' for example you can get 50 cds/dvds if you are a gambler or just curious to see what you end up with. The store itself looks like it just popped up in the middle of a giant empty parking lot, so there's no shortage of parking spots.

This store is very cool! It has so many mystery packs it's insane…read more They have mugs, backpacks, books, games, stuffed animals, candles, Disney themed items, universal themed items, puzzles, journals, history books, kids books, cartoon, anime, tshirts, socks, tote bags and more. They have so many items and many duplicate items so you can always get an item for your friends or family. They also have a return program so you can get credit toward items you give them so you can buy other books or whatever in the store

The Book Tavern had that wonderful afternoon hum today, the kind that tells you a bookstore isn't…read morejust surviving but actually thriving. It was busy in the best possible way: people drifting between shelves with purpose, a small line forming at the register, and an author set up at a front table signing books while chatting with readers. Moments like that feel like a quiet victory for local culture, a reminder that #LocalBooks still matter and that Augusta shows up for them. I lingered longer than I meant to because the browsing here pulls you in. The front tables were stacked with new releases and staff picks, and the red dot discount display added that little spark of treasure‑hunt energy. The range of subjects is part of what makes the place feel so alive. Politics and gender identity sit alongside fiction and romance, sci fi and fantasy, table games, cookbooks, and a genuinely thoughtful section on Augusta history. It's the kind of curation that reflects a community rather than a trend algorithm. And of course, there's the upstairs. It's one of the shop's best features. Quieter, a little more contemplative, with shelves that reward slow wandering. A busy bookstore on a weekend afternoon is a small civic joy. The Book Tavern manages to feel both rooted and evolving, a place where Augusta's literary life gathers itself and keeps going. [Review 212 of 2026 - 913 in Georgia - 25401 overall]

We have been on a hunt for an out of print manga for a while so was looking for a bookstore that…read morealso sold used books. Found that The Book Tavern might be a good option to try out. On going in we found a beautiful bookstore that has a lot of Southern charm. The bookstore itself is laid out really nicely with books lined all the way too the top. There is also an upstairs section with a kids reading nook area. We didn't find the book we were looking for, but we still found a book. Checkout was fast and friendly, wish that I had pickedup a souveneir sticker on my way out - but maybe next time!

My little sisters love coming to this record shop because of the endless selections. It's great to…read moresee the many albums and artists and is a great way to finding new music. I do enjoy coming here when I visit in town!

It is a great little record shoppe! It features a lot of uses and some new CDs and LPs. I just…read morehappened to cop the last brand new copy of Anita Bakers Rapture album!!! I also bought Sade Greatest Hits!! This quaint little place is a vibe and the staff are super helpful and knowledgeable!!! Loved it!!

I loved this place!…read more You never know what you'll get with one of these multimedia shops. I went on Black Friday and they had some great sales. It was fantastic - packed with stuff. They sell tons of collectible figures (including pop funko), comics, records, tapes, dvds, cds etc. used and new. They had an incredible LOTR collectible figure corner. It was above an employee only area so I had to ask the employees to pull things down for me and let me walk inside a bit closer to read what was up on the wall. That was annoying to do but they were nice. They had a ton of stuff overall I haven't seen in other places and I spent a LOT of money here! :)

It's all crammed and the owner overprices the merchandise. It also disturbs me that this is…read moresupposedly an all family store and the owner posts half naked women on the Facebook page when he himself is married with a child. It isn't good for a business to advertise like that, especially with the location being in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Love this place! Compared to other B&Ns I've visited, this location has more selection on…read moreeverything, especially their toys, which is what I usually come for. I've gotten few Lego sets here and just about every one of the portrait ones. I come around every few days and there's always a new set that's usually hard to find in stores like Walmart or Target. Picked up the sunflower set this time and it was priced the same as what you'd pay on Amazon. Was fortunate to get the only one they had and looking forward to building it! This location also has a Starbucks located in the back, so you can sip on some drinks & snacks while reading. If you're a Pokemon Go player, there are multiple gyms and poke stops so I also like to chill and play the game at Starbucks.

This may be a soon to leave location…read more I stood at the help desk for 10 minutes and never saw an employee. There was only one register open. I was trying to find a book but no one was around to help. If you search and cannot find what you are looking for,look online. It will be faster.

Love this place, Ray is a great guy and they deserve nothing but the best. Support your local comic…read moreshops!!

In a not so distant life I spent a ton of money on comic books, own a lot, and stopped reading them…read moreabout 5 years ago. When we made our trip to Columbia, one of the places I didn't know we were going to stop in was Cosmic rays! Cosmic rays specializes in a lot of things, including video games, toys but most importantly, comics! They have a nice selection of comics and being surrounded by them brought back nostalgia. My gf wanted to buy some comics for a friend since we were in the area, and rather than tell her what I thought, we picked the brain of staff, who were super cool about listening to what she was looking for, and came with recommendations that were right in line with what she wanted. Super friendly staff who were happy to let us casually peruse, and ultimately we walked away with a comic featuring AOC (a comic she couldn't walk away from). Located off of Devine st, there is limited parking right in front of the shop, but we didn't have a problem finding a spot, nor did we see the lot full each time we passed the area. Friendly staff, located on a main road, and filled with lots of entertainment from games to movies to comics, if you or someone you know wants to get into some adventures, come check Cosmic Rays out!

If you're a huge fan of merchandise for books or shows? Definitely check this spot out!…read more There's multiple of rows of used and new books, cd's, vinyl's, blind boxes and etc! It was so cool to see the many options we have to look and decide from. My favorite part was the books and the merch as well as and the vinyls! Seeing products from tote bags to bookmarks to even fanart being sold was so cool to see. The selection felt endless!!!

Nice place to find a variety of goods, a huge amount of books, CDs/DVDs, records, etc. There are…read morealso t-shirts at this location. There is a small clearance section in the back and in the front also has deals. Expect to pay full price for the majority of the items, but I guess that due to the selection it will save you time in exchange for the price. Lots of interesting pop culture merchandise. Didn't walk out with any purchases this time, but maybe another day. Very conveniently located in a strip mall.

I was a frequent customer at their old location, but their new location is so much more convenient…read moreand so great. They've been in business for a long time, and many customers have come to support them for decades, and with a high value selection of comics to choose from, and a community of tabletop and card game players, it's no wonder why this place has been in business so long, I told my friends about this place all the time, and there's darn good reason for that.!

Graded comic books are scarce but they have a good wall selection. Customer service is good…read more Everyone is friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable of the books and games. They promote local events as well as local artists. I'd happily spend my money here.