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.

The people at the front were very nice and joked around with us. Got some little old figurines and…read moreCDs. The CDs prices are not the greatest around but the books and toys seem well priced. Very nerdy vibe and you could spend forever browsing. It's nostalgic in there. The other reviews saying the place is kinda disorganized are correct. I didn't think it unsanitary, though. Probably a good place to hit if you're a geeky collector of something niche... but I'm not that cool, all I have is my CDs. Thanks guys!

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.

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!

My best friend lives in the area and I was in town visiting. She surprised me with a stop to…read morePhoenix & Dragon and it was so magical. The parking lot is on a kind of weird hill but there's plenty of parking spots. The front door of the store opens to a small lobby with a cashier/desk, but the store is actually very large. We were greeted at both the front entrance and when we were in the jewelry/rock room. This is called a bookstore but it's really much more. The selection of books is vast and niche at the same time. I picked up a little astrology book I'm very excited to get into. There is a huge and stunning wall of rocks and gems you can self-service with a variety of types, shapes, finishes and priced at a very accessible level. I picked out several different rocks from the wall. They also have jewelry, candles, accessories, I can't even begin to list everything available here. The best part is the store cats. They are beauty, they are grace and I love them. Also wonderful the Sagittarius that rang up my purchases. I can't wait to come back and visit with my best friend again! Thank you Phoenix & Dragon!

I organized a book club event here almost two decades ago. The author was a coworker at the time -…read morean endocrinologist at a local hospital - and he wrote a book on wellness (not a diet book as the name suggests) called The Nantucket Diet. I enjoyed coming back here to buy a Rifle Paper Co. umbrella. I wanted a very chic umbrella. I used to have a pretty stylish large black umbrella with white polka dots and a wooden curvy handle but I forgot it somewhere because it wasn't foldable (the brand was Business and Pleasure Co., and I think I spent more than a hundred bucks on that umbrella). The Rifle Paper Co. has some cute prints but the foldable umbrella feels too small and flimsy. The print has a particular bird that lives in the Los Angeles Arboretum, which I discovered on a rainy day at the end of December 2019, so I had no choice but to get that umbrella. It's going to work in light rain but not in a major thunderstorm or on a blustery day.

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.

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

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!!

Best book shop in Atlanta, enough said!!!…read more Grace, the owner, has curated an absolutely stunning interior design, aesthetic, and community within the bookstore that is perfection. She is generous enough to be collaborating with me for a book launch in her store for later this year. When I last visited the store, a community group was having a speech pathology class with their group of infants. This is truly the coziest community meeting space. Within her story, she has a fabulous selection of children's books, adult books, gifts, and games, and stationary and cards! If you want a mood boost in your day, simply pop into the store to take a look around.

Best comic shop in Atlanta. Huge selection of recent and back issues, enormous collection of…read moregraphic novels. Clean and well managed, staff is very knowledgeable.

Visited this store today and they have a great selection of comics. The service was great as the…read morestaff was polite and answered questions. Only wished that the comics were already bagged and boarded to help preserve them as anyone can come in and bend comics and diminish the value of them. Overall a great store.