This place is a bit tucked away, but it's a great place to go for comics, wargaming, and magic the…read moregathering. We had some family come in from out of town and we went to challenges for a MTG pre release. The staff was very welcoming and kind and helped facilitate an experience that was fun for us and newbies and for some of the hardcore guys and gals at the event. And the people who showed up to play were friendly too! It's a nice place with good vibes. Would highly recommend checking them out.

Hard to find but well worth the search. Found plenty of fun card game players here to hang with…read more Definitely has a great selection of card and board games with nice staff to complement it.

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.

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.

Found a spot that I can come by to play in local tournaments in my off time!…read more I have gone to this place for the past few months even though it's quite a drive away from my home, but it's well worth it. They are ran by a great staff team that has such an inviting atmosphere when you interact with them. Product selection is quite vast. They continue to stock up on the latest sets as well as consistently hold events. As any other shop, they are more busy during the weekend.

It's great to visit a comic & (board) game store with enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff .read more

I've come here pre-Covid, but I didn't know they were Black owned AND LGBTQ owned! That made all…read morethe difference for me lol! I definitely had to show out and come back! They have everything imaginable for pops!! Like it's the best place you can go to for your pop collection! They collect pops from all over and sell it here, so if you couldn't find it online or anywhere else, it's probably here lol!! Also, they have board games, posters, keychains, comics, anime novelty items, etc. I mean wow!! Definitely coming back for sure to branch my collection more

The welcome upon arrival was amazing while walking in. I have just started my collection and…read moreStukntyme is a great place to go to get started. In the category of funko pops they have a very vast amount of all genres wether it be music, anime, tv, sports, etc. The worker was very respectful of helping me in whatever I had questions on as well as gave me social media handles to be updated with the store. I am 100% coming back

After several years I decided I would make another trip to the BookNookll. Walked in and as my son…read moreand I were walking to the back we see an employee walking toward us. No hello or welcome or how can I help you. She just looked at us and kept on walking. We browsed for a bit and not once did they acknowledge us. One of the most unwelcoming bookstores I have ever been in. I am perplexed how they stay in business.

I always wondered way the parking lot was empty at Book Nook. Today I found out. The service is…read morevery poor! I was excited to visit with my family this afternoon and greeted the staff member with several hellos and was treated very rudely!!!! He just proceeded with how can I help you with a look on his face like why are you in here or talking to me. I wanted to shop but I don't spend my money in establishments who don't treat me properly !!!! 0 stars!!!!!!!!

I was running some errands and drove past this book store. I was curious to see what was inside, so…read moreI turned around and parked and went inside to take a look. This is quite the hidden gem of a bookstore in Atlanta! This place feels very cozy and calming. There are countless books throughout the entire store sorted by genres. They even have a downstairs area filled with additional books as well as periodicals and magazines. The store almost transports you back in time, because there are sooooo many older and vintage copies of books. They even have some signed books for sale too! I saw a Dr. Seuss booked that was signed by the man himself...pretty cool if I do say so myself! The signed copies vary, but definitely take a look when you're there! It would make a super cool gift for someone. Another cool thing, is that they have 2 store cats! You will most likely find them by the front desk with the employees. One was napping when I came and the other was sitting right by the desk. The books all vary in price. It kinda just depends on what you get. I'll definitely be back in the future to take a further look!

This huge eclectic vintage store is a whole vibe. You could literally hang out here all day…read moreperusing the bookshelves. Lots of interesting books of every genre that you can imagine vintage magazines, including Playboy magazines, and periodicals we loved every inch of this bookstore. We will be back.

Progressive book store in Decatur. Loved that they have many books on many topics such as abortion…read moreand LGBTQ. They have also a section with stickers, notebooks and even Agnes Scott merch. I loved that they had community resources and even free plan b and other s3xual health necessities.

Very feminist and LGBTQ-affirming shop within a charming Southern space. Lots of knick knacks -…read morecould have bought nearly the whole shop. I ended up with a deck of learning cards based on the vagal system and two stickers.