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.

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

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!

Papa Jazz is such a fun store, and an awesome Five Points and Columbia staple! They have records,…read morealbums, and all sorts of throwback and classic music memorabilia! I didn't really know what I was doing when I walked into the store, but all the employees were really nice and helpful! Although I don't have much need for records or a record player, I'll definitely come back to check out the ambiance and get the experience at least one more time. I'd recommend others do the same as well!

My little sisters love coming to this record shop because of the endless selections. It's great to…read moresee the many albums and artists and is a great way to finding new music. I do enjoy coming here when I visit in town!

I loved this place!…read more You never know what you'll get with one of these multimedia shops. I went on Black Friday and they had some great sales. It was fantastic - packed with stuff. They sell tons of collectible figures (including pop funko), comics, records, tapes, dvds, cds etc. used and new. They had an incredible LOTR collectible figure corner. It was above an employee only area so I had to ask the employees to pull things down for me and let me walk inside a bit closer to read what was up on the wall. That was annoying to do but they were nice. They had a ton of stuff overall I haven't seen in other places and I spent a LOT of money here! :)

Save your money and go elsewhere. My daughter and I were in this store purchasing over $200 worth…read moreof music. We were using a Visa gift card to pay for a portion of these items when the owner/manager informed us that they couldn't process the gift card because of their antiquated transaction equipment. He said "we type the card information in manually and sometimes it works". Hmmm, sounds as if this has happened before and it'd be smart to update your systems to accommodate your costumers. He was rude and combative when we expressed how dissapointed we were that this happened. He doesn't want your business. The items are over-priced for used CDs and records anyway.

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.

Love this place, Ray is a great guy and they deserve nothing but the best. Support your local comic…read moreshops!!

In a not so distant life I spent a ton of money on comic books, own a lot, and stopped reading them…read moreabout 5 years ago. When we made our trip to Columbia, one of the places I didn't know we were going to stop in was Cosmic rays! Cosmic rays specializes in a lot of things, including video games, toys but most importantly, comics! They have a nice selection of comics and being surrounded by them brought back nostalgia. My gf wanted to buy some comics for a friend since we were in the area, and rather than tell her what I thought, we picked the brain of staff, who were super cool about listening to what she was looking for, and came with recommendations that were right in line with what she wanted. Super friendly staff who were happy to let us casually peruse, and ultimately we walked away with a comic featuring AOC (a comic she couldn't walk away from). Located off of Devine st, there is limited parking right in front of the shop, but we didn't have a problem finding a spot, nor did we see the lot full each time we passed the area. Friendly staff, located on a main road, and filled with lots of entertainment from games to movies to comics, if you or someone you know wants to get into some adventures, come check Cosmic Rays out!

2nd & Charles was an amazing... bookstore (?) I guess that I would call it a bookstore, but they do…read moreso much more than sell books! They sell guitars, vinyl records, graphic tee shirts, stuffed animals, assorted Legos, and my favorite, the mystery boxes! What I particularly enjoyed about 2nd & Charles was that they had all of the new titles and bestsellers, as well as a large collection of eclectic and vintage books that you could check out and peruse. They also offered you the opportunity to sell and trade books that you've finished, and had a section of books that were "lightly used" and highly recommended from previous readers. In addition, although I don't play video games myself, they had a nice collection of video games that were brought in from previous users, as well as a humorous assortment of t-shirts and office supplies that are sure to break the monotony of a regular office space. To conclude, 2nd & Charles was such a fun and unique store, which offered a dynamic combination of new and used books, music supplies, video games, and a range of other interesting miscellaneous items. I'm so glad that I stopped in, and while I don't really see myself becoming a "regular", I'll definitely be back in the future, and would recommend that anybody stop in if they're looking for a change of pace and exciting shopping opportunity!

If you're a huge fan of merchandise for books or shows? Definitely check this spot out!…read more There's multiple of rows of used and new books, cd's, vinyl's, blind boxes and etc! It was so cool to see the many options we have to look and decide from. My favorite part was the books and the merch as well as and the vinyls! Seeing products from tote bags to bookmarks to even fanart being sold was so cool to see. The selection felt endless!!!