Such a great bookstore! Great selection and staff was super friendly. Highly recommend.read more

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]

So many local artist amazing work inside this delightful place .. everything from jewelry,…read moreclothing, amazing artwork ,soaps... just a lovely place to walk into and enjoy browsing.. the sweet lady that owns the place.. Omgosh absolutely the sweetest.. so ever in this area you definitely need to check this place out..

Over and beyond !! Such hospitality . I saw something in the window when the shop was closed and…read morethey bent over backwards to open the shop for me. Wonderfull success !!! Great items - super local shop.

My first stop for buying books!…read more The Book Dispensary is a wonderful used book store! It's well organized and cozy. It is such a great place to just roam around looking for a little hidden gem perfect for you! There are little nooks and crannies for you to discover. Cushy chairs are here and there if you want to take a closer look at a particular book. Don't miss the rare books area or the adorable children's room. There are shelves and shelves of fiction, history, romance and when I have been there was a clearance area too. I heard that they are trying to make space to have local artists display their work here too. The staff is so helpful! If you are looking for something they don't have just let them know. They will try to find it and call you when they have a lead on it. They also have a deal where you can volunteer to work at the store and receive store credit. Don't miss Markdown Mondays - All clearance hardback books are an additional 1/2 off the lowest marked price! Tuesdays are Senior Citizens Appreciation Day! 10% Off your total hardback purchase and for every 3 paperbacks you get a 4th free! Plus, Markdown Mondays last all the way through Tuesday for Senior Citizens! They also have a book repair and binding/rebinding service. Be sure to sign up for their e-newsletter too. There are often deals advertised for the subscribers.

This place was a treasure trove of fun finds! Books of all types - genres for all genders, ages and…read morelovers of literature! Sometimes they run a BOGO sale and I was able to catch this on Mystery/Suspense Novels and hooked a Hitchcock! Can't beat snagging 2 books for eight books! Great deal! They even take books in on trade to boot. The ladies that work there were very helpful and we found some neat things. They even have a nice selection or rare and first edition novels.

Now I'm not a second and Charles pro but I FREQUENTLY visit the one back home and compared to the…read moreone at home this one is HUGE comics, books, collected edition, manga, you name it they have it. Staff was also not too bad and since it a second and Charles great used prices. 5 stars

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 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! 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.

People are great and you are supporting a great cause. Cozy and nice environment and we bring our…read moredog inside. In a stressful world we need more places to go like this.

I stopped into 2nd wave Coffee while I was in Lexington SC. The coffee was great! It is close to…read moreparks and had a cute outdoor space. I was so surprised on this location. It is so unique it offers different rooms in each room. It feels like you're in a cozy library. They also allow dogs which I loved. The furniture and shop is a little dated, but adds character. My pup and I sat in a room and took a couple meetings and it felt so cozy and comfortable. I felt like I was at home and had enough privacy.

I love a good book, and I wanted to check this place out. I am one for a deal and if you neeed a…read moregift this is a grat place but if your just in need for a book to read and then return best to go to the libary. Books are not cheap and can get pricey over time. There are lots of great options, but be warned the prices are not always on the items, and I had to search for them. The building is clean, and the lady was very nice when I came in and was able to direct me to the right place.

As I approached the store the first thing I noticed was the Communist…read moreCovid shot sign on the door. Next were the employees in face diapers, then I grabbed some of the books I was looking for and heading up the center towards the register, I saw all of these demonic books. As I was waiting to purchase my books, there were two young children and one of them picked up this terrible Covid doll and that was the end for me! I turned around, put my books back on the shelf and walked out, never to return to this store again! This store apparently loves to throw all of the Communist, demonic stuff right in your face!

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.