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.

I've been coming to this wonderful, locally owned business for 30 years…read more They have all the things you're looking for: crystals, incense, books, jewelry, tarot decks, candler, herbs, Florida Water, wish paper, oils, holiday gifts, meditation bells, cards, and KITTIES! They have a few shop cats that are super cute and friendly. They do professional tarot and psychic readings here. They have multiple readers to choose from. They also have a lot of fun events. Look at their calendar to see what's coming up. I went to a tarot readers group years ago where we practiced reading for one another and that was a lot of fun! I hope to see many more years from this great store! Go check it out!

I don't know what happened to this place ... it used to be a highlight on my travels South. They…read morehad an awesome selection of anything metaphysical, from crystals to books, jewelry and statues. Now the there's mostly not much of anything. Very disappointing. Not sure if I'll bother to stop there again on my way through Atlanta.

I was here for a meet and greet with one of my fav authors! The store was fairly organized for the…read moreevent. The only downside was.... we did not fully get the experience that we were promised on the flyer once we signed up. However, the manager did handle everything in a professional and accommodating way even with the miscommunication. Surprisingly this location had a small section of Legos (I wasn't expecting to see that at all) And they had a very small section of black authors. I haven't been to this location in years, but the upkeep is still pretty good.

The store is wide open. The books are neatly on the bookshelf. In the middle of the store , they…read morehave a cafe. So you can enjoyed your coffee while reading. Some books are on sale with good price. The cashier is so nice and helpful because my son wants to check the card behind cashier table. They also have a lots of kids activities books , games, and toys. The restroom is clean and comfortable. Parking space is huge. Absolutely easy for in and out for disabled.

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!

First, I would like to say that the store is filled with a lot of things. That is the only…read moregood thing. Other than that, a lot of things are overpriced or do not have a price on them at all. I read a review saying that the guy will just charge you whatever pretty much and he did! He told me the one item would be $14.99 and I paid almost $20 for it. I questioned him about where the extra fees are coming from and he told me it is because of state tax (which is only 6%). The guy then told me if I didnt want to pay the taxes, I needed to zelle him. I will not be returning.

they have cute stuff but they are racist the employees kept staring down and following my friend…read moreand i the entire time we were there it was extremely uncomfortable & yes we are black! i won't be back

This place is a gem. Beautiful to see and experience…read more A modest selection of books and odds & ends in a lovely, clean space for your enjoyment. The service is overall friendly and attentive when you need it. I unexpectedly snagged the last copy of the new David Bowie biography and couldn't be happier. I even got a discount, without asking for it, due to a crease on the dust jacket. That level of character and care is the true value of this place. It's so worth it. The only thing missing is that musty smell of old books and paper. I shall return.

Came across the COOLEST BOOKSTORE while exploring DT Chamblee with my wife the other day! The…read morebookstore is truly very magical and whimsical. It looks small from the outside, but Wild Aster is quite big on the inside. There are many shelves sorted by genres. There is a back area for children. There's also a smaller area for stationary items. There's even a really cool section where the books are all wrapped in brown craft paper (so you can't see the actual book), but a description and genre is written on the craft paper with marker. My wife got me one of these as a surprise for my birthday, and I also bought a book from one of the mystery/thriller shelves. The books are averagely priced. We chatted with the owner, Grace, for a little as well. I believe she owns the bookstore with her husband. He was not there though. She was so friendly! She was letting us know about all the events Wild Aster throws (they throw a lot, so definitely check out their website/instagram to stay updated!), local recommendations around the area, and was giving us insight into how the store came to be and all that. She was truly a delight to talk to! I look forward to coming back here in the future! I LOVE a good bookstore, and this is right in our backyard!!