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]

We have been on a hunt for an out of print manga for a while so was looking for a bookstore that…read morealso sold used books. Found that The Book Tavern might be a good option to try out. On going in we found a beautiful bookstore that has a lot of Southern charm. The bookstore itself is laid out really nicely with books lined all the way too the top. There is also an upstairs section with a kids reading nook area. We didn't find the book we were looking for, but we still found a book. Checkout was fast and friendly, wish that I had pickedup a souveneir sticker on my way out - but maybe next time!

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.

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 store is very cool! It has so many mystery packs it's insane…read more They have mugs, backpacks, books, games, stuffed animals, candles, Disney themed items, universal themed items, puzzles, journals, history books, kids books, cartoon, anime, tshirts, socks, tote bags and more. They have so many items and many duplicate items so you can always get an item for your friends or family. They also have a return program so you can get credit toward items you give them so you can buy other books or whatever in the store

This is a great little bookstore! They have lots of great used books at low prices…read more It was worth the drive from Gwinnett County

This is a nice little bookstore that's worth checking out. It may not be the biggest shop, but it…read morehas a decent selection, and it's always great to support a smaller bookstore. The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is friendly. If you're looking for a break from the big-box stores, this is a good spot to browse for your next read.

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.

This is a real bookstore with a real bookstore smell. Excellent selection of vintage books. I love…read morecoming in here and always leave with something.

Whenever I'm in Macon, I make it a point to stop at Golden Bough. It's a cozy little book shop with…read morea selection whose quality belies its small size. The non-fiction is particularly high quality--and super-affordable to boot. I can get most books there from anywhere from three to twelve dollars, to include detailed academic books that would otherwise be very expensive. I want to emphasize again that it's also wonderfully cozy. It has a couple of cats who really add to the charm (as does the occasional presence of the owner's tiny daughter). Seriously, it's a wonderful place to just linger, to be nice to cats, and to buy books.

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.

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.

Cutest little bookshop with something for everyone! We love stopping here whenever we are in the…read morearea. They have decently sized sections and the store covers several small buildings in the Willington "downtown." Each building has several cute little sitting areas to peruse your selections. They accept donations so this time we brought quite a few boxes with us. The prices are pretty great, with most books being $2 or less; there are some rarer or larger books that can be a little more. We always leave with something great! The employees/volunteers are always sweet and helpful, too.

We had a great time visiting in Old Willington's museum and picking up a few books to take home as…read moresouvenirs while we were at it! The volunteers are very friendly and will fill you in about how the historical buildings in Willington that have been saved and restored and the museum, books store and other buildings of note. The books are a steal in Willington, too! The adult books were 1.50 and children's books were just .50 so we filled up a bag of each. The children's books looked almost new! We hated missing out on this Saturday's sale of any book for 10 cents! Rumor has it there is another sale in the summer! All the proceeds go to the upkeep of the historic buildings in Willington!