Bookstores in Atlanta
If you judge a town by its bookshops, Atlanta, GA gives you 64 to judge by. That's 64 bookshops mapped around Atlanta, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide. Staff picks shelves are the fastest way to read a shop's personality.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Atlanta (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Little Shop of Stories and Christian Science Reading Room, plus Books Again. If a bookshop's missing from Atlanta's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Atlanta bookstore lineup
64 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Little Shop of Stories
Bookstore
Little Shop of Stories is Bookstore on 133A. Little Shop of Stories also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
133A
Christian Science Reading Room
Bookstore
Christian Science Reading Room is Bookstore.
Books Again
Bookstore
Books Again is Bookstore on 225. Books Again also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
225
Blue Elephant Book Shop
BookstoreRun by blueelephant
Blue Elephant Book Shop is Bookstore run by blueelephant on 407. Blue Elephant Book Shop also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
407
A Capella Books
Bookstore
A Capella Books is Bookstore on 208 Haralson Avenue NE. A Capella Books also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
208 Haralson Avenue NE
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore, found on 3625 Dallas Highway Southwest in Marietta. Also worth knowing about Barnes & Noble: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3625 Dallas Highway Southwest, Marietta, 30064
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Phone: +1-770-424-0511
Hiram Bookstore
Bookstore
Hiram Bookstore is Bookstore on 109 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway.
109 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Kinokuniya
Bookstore
Kinokuniya — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Kinokuniya: the map lists its hours as 10:00-20:00.
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Bookmiser
Bookstore
Bookmiser is Bookstore on 3822 Roswell Road, Marietta. Bookmiser also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00;Sa 10:00-18:00;Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3822 Roswell Road, Marietta, 30062
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00;Sa 10:00-18:00;Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-770-509-5611
NYT Books
Bookstore
NYT Books — Bookstore.
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore, found on 2900 Peachtree Road in Atlanta. Also worth knowing about Barnes & Noble: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2900 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, 30305
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Phone: +1-404-261-7747
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore.
Simply Books
Bookstore
Simply Books is Bookstore. Simply Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 05:00-21:30.
Hours: 05:00-21:30
Book Store
Bookstore
Book Store is Bookstore.
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore.
The Book Nook
Bookstore
The Book Nook is Bookstore on 3073 N Druid Hills Rd, Decatur. The Book Nook also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3073 N Druid Hills Rd, Decatur, 30033
Phone: +1-470-986-1588
For Keeps! Book Store
Bookstore
For Keeps! Book Store is Bookstore.
Charis Books & More
Bookstore
Charis Books & More is Bookstore on 184 South Candler Street, Decatur. Charis Books & More also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
184 South Candler Street, Decatur, 30030
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1-404-524-0304
Books-A-Million
Bookstore
Books-A-Million — Bookstore.
The Reading Lounge
Bookstore
The Reading Lounge — Bookstore.
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore on 100 Scenic Highway. Also worth knowing about Barnes & Noble: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00.
100 Scenic Highway
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Half Price Books
Bookstore
Half Price Books — Bookstore, found on 1205 Johnson Ferry Road Northeast in Marietta. Also worth knowing about Half Price Books: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1205 Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Marietta, 30068
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-770-565-3337
Books-A-Million
Bookstore
Books-A-Million — Bookstore.
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore, found on 120 Perimeter Center West in Atlanta.
120 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, 30346
Sincerely Yours Bbookstore
Bookstore
Sincerely Yours Bbookstore is Bookstore on 2450 Atlanta Road Southeast. Sincerely Yours Bbookstore also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,We 11:00-17:00; Th-Su 11:00-19:00.
2450 Atlanta Road Southeast
Hours: Tu,We 11:00-17:00; Th-Su 11:00-19:00
Book Exchange
Bookstore
Book Exchange is Bookstore on 2932 Canton Road. Book Exchange also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 13:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2932 Canton Road
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 13:00-16:00
Phone: +1 770-427-4848
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Bookstore
Eagle Eye Book Shop is Bookstore on 2076 North Decatur Road. Eagle Eye Book Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00+; Su 12:00-18:00.
2076 North Decatur Road
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00+; Su 12:00-18:00
Simply Books
Bookstore
Simply Books is Bookstore.
Half Price Books
Bookstore
Half Price Books — Bookstore, found on 2615 N Decatur Rd in Decatur. Also worth knowing about Half Price Books: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2615 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, 30033
Phone: +1-404-377-4593
Tall Tales Book Shop
Bookstore
Tall Tales Book Shop is Bookstore.
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore on 50 Barrett Parkway. Also worth knowing about Barnes & Noble: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
50 Barrett Parkway
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 770-422-2261
Community Books
Bookstore
Community Books is Bookstore.
Bibliotech
Bookstore
Bibliotech — Bookstore.
Books-A-Million
Bookstore
Books-A-Million — Bookstore.
Book Worm
Bookstore
Book Worm — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Book Worm: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00
Atlanta Vintage Books
Bookstore
Atlanta Vintage Books is Bookstore. Atlanta Vintage Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore, found on 4475 Roswell Road in Marietta. Also worth knowing about Barnes & Noble: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4475 Roswell Road, Marietta, 30062
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 470-289-3365
The Reading Attic
Bookstore
The Reading Attic is Bookstore on 21 West Park Square Northwest, Marietta. The Reading Attic also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,We 11:00-18:00; Th,Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
21 West Park Square Northwest, Marietta, 30060
Hours: Tu,We 11:00-18:00; Th,Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-706-784-3134
Ex Libris Atlanta
BookstoreRun by Savannah College of Art and Design
Ex Libris Atlanta is Bookstore run by Savannah College of Art and Design on 1470 West Peachtree Street Northwest. Ex Libris Atlanta also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1470 West Peachtree Street Northwest
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Phone: +1 404-253-6088
Posman Books
Bookstore
Posman Books — Bookstore.
Posman Books
Bookstore
Posman Books — Bookstore.
All The Tropes Romance Bookstore
Bookstore
All The Tropes Romance Bookstore — Bookstore, found on 27 Doyle Street Southeast in Atlanta. Also worth knowing about All The Tropes Romance Bookstore: the map lists its hours as Mo off; Tu off; We-Sa 11:00-07:00; Su 12:00-06:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
27 Doyle Street Southeast, Atlanta, 30317
Hours: Mo off; Tu off; We-Sa 11:00-07:00; Su 12:00-06:00
Phone: +1-470-692-7023
Scholar & Scribe
Bookstore
Scholar & Scribe — Bookstore, found on 300 Trilith Parkway in Fayetteville. Also worth knowing about Scholar & Scribe: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
300 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville, 30214
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1-470-692-2213
The Lavender Bookshop
Bookstore
The Lavender Bookshop — Bookstore on 1289 Roswell Road. Also worth knowing about The Lavender Bookshop: the map lists its hours as 12:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1289 Roswell Road
Hours: 12:00-19:00
Phone: +1-678-899-8951
Bookish Atlanta
Bookstore
Bookish Atlanta is Bookstore on 1188 Glenwood Avenue Southeast. Bookish Atlanta also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1188 Glenwood Avenue Southeast, 30316
Hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
Phone: +1-404-496-8722
John's Creek Books & Gifts
Bookstore
John's Creek Books & Gifts — Bookstore on 6000 Medlock Bridge Road. Also worth knowing about John's Creek Books & Gifts: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 09:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6000 Medlock Bridge Road
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Phone: +1-770-696-9999
A Better Today Books & Boutique
Bookstore
A Better Today Books & Boutique — Bookstore on 2300 Shallowford Road Northeast. Also worth knowing about A Better Today Books & Boutique: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 13:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2300 Shallowford Road Northeast
Hours: Tu-Fr 13:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1-404-716-6676
The Book Bird
Bookstore
The Book Bird — Bookstore, found on 70 North Avondale Road in Avondale Estates. Also worth knowing about The Book Bird: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu 07:30-18:00; We-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 08:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
70 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, 30002
Hours: Mo-Tu 07:30-18:00; We-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Phone: +1-404-855-5489
Origin Story Comics
Bookstore
Origin Story Comics is Bookstore on 2899 North Decatur Road, Decatur. Origin Story Comics also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
2899 North Decatur Road, Decatur, 30033
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa-Su 11:00-17:00
44th & 3rd Bookseller
Bookstore
44th & 3rd Bookseller — Bookstore, found on 451 Lee Street Southwest in Atlanta. Also worth knowing about 44th & 3rd Bookseller: the map lists its hours as Su 12:00-17:00; Mo off; Tu-Sa 12:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
451 Lee Street Southwest, Atlanta, 30310
Hours: Su 12:00-17:00; Mo off; Tu-Sa 12:00-19:00
Phone: +1-678-692-6519
Spelman Bookstore
Bookstore
Spelman Bookstore is Bookstore.
Odin's Comics
Bookstore
Odin's Comics is Bookstore.
Virginia Highland Books
Bookstore
Virginia Highland Books — Bookstore, found on 1034 North Highland Avenue Northeast in Atlanta.
1034 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, 30306
The General Bookstore
Bookstore
The General Bookstore — Bookstore on 1111 Chastain Road. Also worth knowing about The General Bookstore: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 08:30-18:00; Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1111 Chastain Road
Hours: Mo-Th 08:30-18:00; Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off
Phone: +1 770-425-5935
Christian Science Reading Room
Bookstore
Christian Science Reading Room is Bookstore on 150 15th Street Northeast, Atlanta. Christian Science Reading Room also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,We,Fr 11:00-14:00; Su 12:00-12:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
150 15th Street Northeast, Atlanta, 30309
Hours: Mo,We,Fr 11:00-14:00; Su 12:00-12:30
Phone: +1 404-892-7838
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore, found on 1205 Caroline Street Northeast in Atlanta. Also worth knowing about Barnes & Noble: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1205 Caroline Street Northeast, Atlanta, 30307
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1 404-857-3860
Barnes & Noble
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble — Bookstore, found on 2952 Cobb Parkway South in Atlanta. Also worth knowing about Barnes & Noble: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2952 Cobb Parkway South, Atlanta, 30339
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Phone: +1-770-953-0966
Christian Book Store
Bookstore
Christian Book Store is Bookstore.
Douglasville
Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore
Bookstore
Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore is Bookstore on 5531.
5531
Book Cafe
Bookstore
Book Cafe — Bookstore.
What the map tells us about bookstores in Atlanta
32 of the 64 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
32 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
The Atlanta bookstore crawl
Making a day of it in Atlanta? Work this order: Little Shop of Stories on 133A, Christian Science Reading Room, Books Again on 225, Blue Elephant Book Shop on 407, A Capella Books on 208 Haralson Avenue NE, Barnes & Noble on 3625 Dallas Highway Southwest, Hiram Bookstore on 109 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, and Kinokuniya. That's the bookstore crawl in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 56 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Atlanta
A few things worth knowing before you work through Atlanta's bookstores:
- Learn the remainders table at Little Shop of Stories. Publisher overstocks sold cheap. Great for gift buying — new books at used prices.
- Come back seasonally at Christian Science Reading Room. Stock turns over with the publishing seasons. The shop you browsed in spring is a different shop by autumn.
- Ask about the book club discount. Many shops discount book-club orders. If your club buys local, everyone wins.
- Bring a tote bag. Bookshops and tote bags are a natural pair. You'll need it — nobody leaves with the one book they came for.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Atlanta — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Atlanta can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 64 that's closed, or a great bookstore we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 64 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Atlanta: 64 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.