This place is an absolute gem in Metro Atlanta. If you are looking to resale books, CDs, DVDs, or any other type of media, I highly recommend them as an option. I took two boxes of CDs and movies in. The staff brought them in the building for me and the process of examining them took about an hour. They want you to stay in store while they go through what you brought which really is known struggles since they're used books and media options are extensive. I found four great novels for about six dollars apiece while I was waiting for them to go through what I brought in. After they finish their examination, their offer was extremely fair and I walked out with a couple hundred dollars in my pocket and four new books. This is a place that is not to be missed if you're looking to kill a few hours in Metro Atlanta. read more

I love Half Priced Books and always jump at the chance to visit. This store had lots of aisle space. The SciFi section was definitely SciFi/ Fantasy. The folks were nice. Super busy with ppl selling their old stuff. Great selection of some cool books and VHS tapes. read more

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Lots of great books. Most are barely used. They also pay you if you have books to sell. Staff are courteous and helpful.

A friend was selling some books here so of course I had to wander to the international studies and bargain sections and walk out with five books of my own. :-) read more

I have not been to a half price books in ages so when i saw there was in the Atlanta area while i was visiting, I had to stop by. The store is a great place to find valuable items, books, of course. But not just books, they have video games, music, DVDs, and more. It's really a self contained entertainment store at a fraction of the cost. Basically a budget Barnes & Noble without cutting the quality. While i didn't do it here, you still can trade, sell your items to them. The staff was helpful and friendly. I ended up with a few cookbooks for my diet I'll never go on but at least the books were cheap so i don't feel like i wasted my money! read more

Love half priced books! I come here often for their affordable selection of used CDs, vinyl, and manga. I would definitely recommend if you are into buying things second hand. read more

I've passed this bookstore so many times on my way to other places in the plaza, and I decided to go in today to kill some time. Boy, did I kill some time (and my promise not to purchase anything else this weekend). If you're an avid reader or a media hoarder of any kind (no judgment on my end), you'll love Half Price Books! The store is organized, and the staff were so kind. I'll definitely be back. read more

What a wonderful bookshop! I have to keep myself from going too frequently! The staff are friendly and helpful. The selection is large, though I do wish there was more variety in the graphic novels. The Drama and Poetry sections were small, as well, but I had specific texts/authors I was looking for on this last trip. I think there are books for most price ranges (I got some for $2.99 and some for $18). There are new books as well as used, and they have records, too! Every time I visit this store I leave with an armful of books! Book lovers will love this place! read more

I've always wanted to check out a Half Price Books as a lot of my Star Wars brethren around the country rave about them; The good: Clean! Organized! Someone in management clearly has OCD; not a SINGLE book was out of place. The okay: The prices were just good. Everything in the photo I posted was $40. I kind of expected somewhat lower prices, considering the crazy deals I've seen online, but I guess the hype wagon got me again. The happy: The workers were all very nice and seemed to be in high spirits. It's nice walking into a bookstore and not getting yelled at or wondering if anyone actually works there. 4.1 first editions out of 5.0 [4.1/5.0 s] read more

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I was on the search for any books relating to Italy. I was greeted by a clerk when I walked in. The store was nicely laid out and easy to navigate so I didn't have to ask any clerks for help. Seemed like I was in a similar store somewhere else in the US before, can't remember where, so am wondering if this is a chain. Anyway, I did find a couple of Italian language learning books that I picked up. But first, as I usually do in stores like this, is check the Amazon price on line first. Both books were cheaper in-store so I bought them here. The check out clerk was pleasant and the experience was a good one. I highly recommend checking Half Price Books if there is one in your proximity. Ciao for now! read more

I seriously can't get enough of this place! Not gonna lie, initially the thought of purchasing a pre- owned book was quite unappealing. The store itself is small, but very organized. They rarely have all of the books on my list, but I've found some gems. The books that I've purchased are well maintained. The prices are excellent and they send coupons when you join their email list. The staff goes above and beyond to assist you. The deals that I've received make up for the lack of aesthetics or relaxing environment that you would find at a larger bookstore. If you're looking for a great read and are balling on a budget, definitely give them a shot. read more

Da best! I went on the Memorial Day sale and got my favorite book with the 20% discount. I love the prices and vibes of the store. If you want a nice kpop selection they also got it. Make sure to go when it's not too busy!! read more

Decatur is bustling with new shops and eateries. Half price books is in a shopping center with Walmart and LA fitness at the corner of church street and Lawrenceville highway. Clean, bright and well labeled sections. There is a section to sell back books, cds, dvds, video games and consoles. They sell all of those, they even have cassettes and turntables (Bluetooth capability). The selling process is soooo easy. Bring in your books, show your id, wait a few minutes, they'll call you over the intercom, get a receipt if they can resell them, cash out and done. It was like walking on the yellow brick road. They have roomy aisles, seating and great deals. Creme de la Creme, there's a wonderful children's section. Whether your a book lover or not it's a great place even if just for the nostalgia. read more

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Another store that carries Used vinyl is on the price gouging bandwagon. I have however, found a couple of things in the $1.00 shelf worth buying. For the most part... their priced on used (mostly beat to hell) records are ridiculous. It's like... oh that was popular band, jack up the price. read more

I have sold books to video games to them, honestly they will in most cases give you something but I would say it's a last resort. I have some video games and books in my trunk that I have been driving around for months with and just couldn't find buyers for so when I end up in the parking lot of the plaza I was okay with getting some money from them. If you are selling your college textbooks here do it within the last week of finals to get the most money you can like most college buyback shops. On the hand of finding a ton of books, records, dvds, video games and etc. you can possibly find them at an okay price. Don't know if I can recommend them for buying more than a hanging out place where you can read a bunch of cool books. read more

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My son went in to sell DVDs and blue ray DVD. 77 total DVDs and gave my mental health sin ten dollars and 50 cents. This is a rip off. U can me George at 6785886428 . U need to make this right. read more

Cool place to check out! I was in the area and decided to drop by. Definitely has some interesting book finds --older editions of textbooks, some brand new books (still in their plastic!), and some gently used It was a cool mix of everything --I would say it definitely inspired some book choices for me, but only because I also looked up most finds on Amazon as well (sorry!) I would say prices are pretty comparable to Amazon as well, maybe a little more or less, depending. I ended up picking up an Anne Sexton poetry book and an older edition of this textbook I was interested in for a grand total of about $20. Not bad, and worth a visit just for inspiration or if you're doing some nearby shopping! read more

I love Half Price Books! The staff is always super welcoming and I have found some great reads here. They have an option to sell used books, movies, and games for cash. As a graduate student, I love being able to use this option for selling some of my textbooks, especially because other stores typically just offer store credit. They also have new books at a discounted price and a large selection of comic books and records as well. Definitely worth checking out Half Price Books if you're in the area read more

My eyes, nose and wallet were impressed with Half Price Books. When I think of discounted books I think of chaotic stacks of dusty books that flare up my allergies. At this store, there were zero musty odors...just clean books organized into categories like you would find at any other bookstore. They even have grocery aisle signs to direct customers to various subjects. There were a wide variety of titles to choose from and I was happy that the employees left me alone to browse undisturbed. Not sure if my finds were new or used but they were certainly in like-new condition. At least, they looked identical to the books I buy from big-box booksellers. The name says half price but the books I bought were more deeply discounted than that: The 100 Greatest New Orleans Creole Recipes (paperback) List Price - $15.95 Amazon - $15.95 Half Price Books $5.99 My New Orleans (hardcover) List Price - $45 Amazon - $28.12 Half Price Books - $9.99 The I Hate to Cook Book (hardcover) List Price - $25 Amazon - $15.93 Half Price Books - $7.99 They sell audiobooks, DVDs, calendars, greeting cards, vinyl albums (vintage and new ones) and more. You can't sip and read since there's no in-store café but there is a Starbucks right across the parking lot. It's less than half a football field away. Although I have a membership at another bookseller, in the future I plan to make this my first stop. The bargains at Half Price Books are undeniable and with the holidays approaching it's good to know I can find affordable books and gifts for my family here. read more

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First visit to the new (to me) location in the newly developed part of Decatur. Yes I lived in the neighborhood back when this was a Big Lots. Went in here looking for records, didn't find any I wanted. Bought a couple DVDs. The selection here seems to be smaller than other HPBs I visit but hey stop in and check them out and see if they have what you are looking for. read more

Half Price Books is a well organized, nicely laid out bookstore. It's not huge but not small, either. I can see spending an hour here poking through the sections that interest me. You'll find plenty of high quality books plus some DVDs and even vinyl records. Most everything I picked up was in great, almost new condition. They have a cash policy for selling back, which I like. Some other used bookstores only offer credit for future purchases, which is fine if you're in the book swapping mode. But if you're looking to unload your library, cash rules. The downside of the policy of having only 'almost new' books on their shelves is that they're apparently not going to be interested in your 'more than gently used' books. Easy parking. read more

Excellent selection for a bibliophile. If I still lived in Atlanta, this would be my go-to. A devoted selection for McSweeney's took me by pleasant surprise along with the right proper assortment of CDs at a reasonable price. Every selection had amazing diversity of tomes that were cheaper than Amazon and I couldn't find at my library. i think this is true love. read more

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Great books at even better prices. Well organized and sorted. Special section for 99 cent books. Love the ability to enjoy a real book and then pass it on to others. It is line with my minimalist sensibilities. read more

A former regular at Half Price Books stores in CA back in my student days, I was pleased to see this branch open up in my backyard here. My hazy memory of HPB stores included mildly haphazard shelves, books overflowing onto the floor, tight spaces [insert pang of used bookstore fandom nostalgia here] etc. If that's what you're seeking, you may be disappointed. This store is well-lit, clean & spotless, and book inventory is well-organized. My focus these days is more on vinyl than books, so my comments will be likewise centered on their music section. By & large, pricing is fair - though I've noticed in the last year or so, definitely increasing. If inventory turned over more quickly, I might also visit more frequently. Quality is decent though you'll be hard-pressed to find near-mint examples as most items exhibit varying degrees of wear-&-tear. Selection is average (note - this is not a specialty vinyl store), with pleasant surprises from time to time, especially if you patiently rifle through the $2 section. One beef I have with HPB - the company, not this branch specifically - is many of the promotions & coupons are valid ONLY on HPB.com, and not in-store. For vinyl lovers, HPB.com doesn't possess actual store inventory across the HPB network, but is an online portal of specialty music retailers (with "specialty" prices). You'll find mainly new vinyl, not used, on HPB.com - which renders the promotions irrelevant to me. On a good note - huge kudos to both the Decatur & Marietta stores being dog-friendly as well! read more

This is one of my favorite places to check out vinyls. HBP in general has a large and great selection of books, board games, and music. Hubster and I like to browse the vinyls section because it's always changing. I find the prices are very reasonable compared to other stores. The selection may seem small, but it's definitely adequate and not overwhelming to dig through. 10/10 would repeatedly visit again. read more

Doesn't feel like a used book store because it is so clean and put together. They really only take what seem to be new books! Plus the clearance section in the back is always worth a look because I promise you'll find some thing. This location gives half price a good name!! read more

I love books. I love Half Price Books. Having moved to Atlanta from Texas I was so excited to see that they have stores here. The one in Decatur is smaller than the ones I'm used to but it is still very well stocked and the staff are helpful, knowledgeable and eager. If you are an avid reader and find yourself spending a lot on books this is a great way to get more books for your buck. read more

They changed their hours & haven't posted it anywhere besides a sign on their door. Would've been nice to know before making the drive

So, so many items in this bookstore. I am a reading machine, so these kinds of places are my homes away from home. The sections are clearly labeled. They have something for everyone; video games, puzzles, comic books, the list goes on. It was super clean for a used book store, and the employees seem friendly. Sign up for their email list, they usually have some sort of special going on. I have yet to try selling books here, but the process was explained to me clearly (lightly used books, drop them off on the left hand side of the store, wait in the store while your items are checked, deny or accept the cash offer.) Books and money? Sold. read more

So the name is misleading. They have so much more than books! Of course I read, and the prices are pretty darn good. I hate paying full price for a hardback book. But I really go there for the vinyl LPs! The prices are actually some of the best in town, with an ever changing selection of new and used. I've found some new vinyl literally half the price of eBay and other record store pricing. read more

good selection of second hand art books, unfortunately leaning more towards Rembrandt and Degas than contemporary art - clean and well organized read more

Love this place if your a movie head or like books welcome home

I wish I could give this place zero stars. My first experience here today and it was the WORST customer service I've ever endured in any establishment. I was not greeted upon entering even though I was spotted by two employees. As I was checking out, RICARDO had a very poor attitude. He not only didn't offer to bag my books, he didn't even put them in my hand. Just left them there on the table and ushered the next person to proceed to getting checked out. I plan on returning these books that I bought from this establishment and I will NEVER return here again. I've called the customer service hotline and I plan on speaking with the general manager as soon as I can. read more

This is a great find for those of us still suckling on the paper bound variety. If you have leftover books, CD's, Vinyl, or Wii games; there's plenty of room, and a few scheckels in your pocket! read more

Sometimes I have to go to chick-fil-a or the dollar tree to remind myself that greetings, when a customer enters a store, do exist. This bookstore is fine. It's clean. It has had some of the books and DVDs that I was looking for. And I've had good customer service once before. But my goodness, there are a few folks that work there that refuse to greet, speak to, or say bye as you exit. It's really wacky. I see you see me. And it's not a social rejection situation, you work here - you're doing your job by speaking to me. I get you're not trying to be my friend. No reason to be aloft. But when I do speak, it's a weird look away. Listen, I'm pretty understanding of the fact that there are tons of people with different social anxieties and difficulties. But there is also something relatively elitist and not culturally competent when you have someone working the front that ignores customers. Like my goodness, it's the holiday season - folks are coming in and potentially spending the little bit of money they have - the least you can do is acknowledge them. read more

It was a solidly OK bookstore. I looked for several authors in different genres but didn't find them or they only had one or two of their books. The staff was a little bit rude when I was asking about technical material books and a didn't find any books I was looking for. read more

What a great experience!! The staff was personable, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and the customers were book lovers, like myself who were also friendly! They had a great selection n even better prices! The books are well organized as well and they had a cute lil curbside sale with books as low as $2. I mean, good books!! I ended spending about an hour there finding good new reads n left with three books (only two actually turned out to be good though) I loved it! I'll definitely be back! read more

Love that this area has a book store but you are better off going to a diffrent one. First: this store doesnt have management. Today was the fifth time I have seen a customer getting harassed by someone that looked like they just got out the hospital. I was disgusted because the lady was just trying to protect her kids and the employees did nothing. Other than say I don't know where she came from. This has happened constantly over the past few months. If they can't afford security the least you can do is be vigilante of who is coming in to protect your customers. Second the employees don't greet you or even say hello back they just look at you. Third books are usually out of place. When you ask for help they will help and they do find it but it's never where it's suppose to be. We will never be back to this location. read more

If you are a book lover, you'll love this place! Great selection and prices, and a helpful staff!

Great customer service and employees. The selection of books could be better, however they have some very interesting titles. There's also free or complimentary coffee with tables and seating outside. It was my first visit but I plan to return. It's located in a very busy shopping area with lots of great places to eat and shop. read more