Was unfamiliar with the area and looking for a Barnes & Noble near me. This was the closest, but was a complete let-down. It wasn't a true Barnes & Noble store, more like a university merch store for Georgia Tech with the tiniest section of actual books. No music, no games, not what I expect from a Barnes & Noble at all. Plus, the only parking was expensive metered parking on the street. I paid $3.50 for an hour (the minimum allowed) to go in, ride the escalator to the second floor in confusion, and then leave, disappointed and feeling robbed. read more

The largest GT merch shop around. They have a Starbucks inside and some books though I feel like most student buy their books used online now. It is expensive but they have unique merch like Lulu Lemon & Tommy Bahama If your doing college tours I would stop here for sure read more

Fantastic location. Very very useful for GTech kids . There is a Starbucks inside too. Parking is a little bit of issue and is paid . It's about 1$ an hour . Issue is getting a parking close to Barnes and nobles . Lots and lots of GT merchandise .. but it is a bit expensive than the Merchandise store inside the college . There are some discounts in some products but it's still expensive . A hoodie costs about 50$ and the adidas ones were 80-120$ . Tshirts were also a bit expensive. Good customer service . Overall a good experience for students and kids . read more

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Meh. This Barnes & Noble is only for Georgia Tech people. Not that that's a bad thing but this is NOT a normal Barnes. So if you book lovers from out of town are thinking of grabbing that romantasy you've been eyeing while you're out of town, don't go here lol. This only has textbooks and Georgia Tech stuff. Doesn't even have a romance section. And yes, I DO see now that it says it's a Barnes @ Georgia Tech but in my mind? A Barnes is a Barnes. Hope this review helps anyone from making the mistake and wasting any time like I did lol. read more

Ok, so it depends what you're looking for. As far as a large selection of non school books there is only a small section. There's supplies for school and an online order pickup for textbooks. A small tech area. As far as GaTech fan gear. This location has it all (except for big and tall size clothes). Only a few things were 50% off. Great tumblers and hats though. Very expensive fan gear but worth it if you don't want to look online. read more

Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech - Street view into the store including all GaTech apparel - Bookstores Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

STOP WITH THE INSANE RULES FOR STUDIERS UPSTAIRS. They run this place more like a military boot camp than a place for students to study. Months ago I got asked to stop appearing like I was sleeping though the officer and I both acknowledged I was not sleeping, just resting my head during studying. Today I got told off for studying with my feet outside my slides. Then I got told off for resting my feet (with shoes on) on another chair. What's next, no elbows on the table? Will we need to start balancing a book on our heads to prove our posture? This is not a good place to study for exhausted and hardworking students at the very university this b&n is themed after. Clearly part of Tech's anti-homelessness rules taken out on students just trying to study. read more

Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech - A violation that will get security to talk to you.. no feet on the furniture - Bookstores Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I stopped here when I had a bit of time to kill. As would be expected they have a lot of Georgia Tech gear and a Starbucks. There is an area which has electronics, computers, earbuds, etc. The upstairs area has more swag and there are study tables scattered throughout which I would imagine are convenient for students and/or visiting families. There are also various school related supplies. There is a parking garage directly across the street as well. read more

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The Barnes & Noble bookstore at Georgia Tech is *the* place to purchase Tech apparel and merchandise. Since this is the official campus bookstore, most of the apparel is sourced directly from Russell Athletic, Tech's official uniform provider. You won't find a store that carries more Tech gear, except for maybe Tailgaters Alley in NE Atlanta. I've been a regular at this store since it opened in the early 2000s, when I was still a student at Tech. The store is two stories and is connected to the College of Business at Tech Square. The first floor is like a regular Barnes & Noble bookstore except in addition to the bookstore, there are entire sections devoted to Georgia Tech apparel and merchandise, a Starbucks Coffee, a small Apple-like computer store (opened some time in the past 1-2 years), and a small convenience store with snacks and drinks. The second floor contains all of the classroom textbooks and school supplies, like notebooks and backpacks. If you're a Georgia Tech fan or are close to someone who is, you owe it to yourself to check out this store. It's a great place to pick up Tech-related gifts such as coffee mugs, artwork, ornaments, banners, etc. I've purchased a multitude of things over the years including hats, t-shirts (short and long sleeve), collared shirts, and car accessories such as gameday flags, window decals, and license plates. I like the relatively deep selection at this store. For example, they have hats and t-shirts for specific sports such as basketball and golf. They also stock apparel for specific special games such as the ACC Championship Game. Expect to spend about $20 for each hat or t-shirt. If you're looking for just a basic tee, you can grab one of the roll-up t-shirts (located near the escalators) for $15 apiece. They come in 2-3 colors (gold, navy blue, and sometimes grey). The inventory is constantly changing, so I try to come at least once or twice a year to check out the new items, usually during the football and basketball seasons. The bookstore is usually only busy during gameday and at the start of Fall and Spring semesters. Otherwise, browsing and checkout here are a breeze. The only inconvenient thing about this bookstore is you have to pay for parking. You can park directly next to the bookstore on Spring Street. The street parking spaces are metered and cost $2 per hour, administered and enforced by PARKatlanta. Don't try to get away without paying because PARKatlanta will ticket you. Another option is to park across the street in the Georgia Tech Hotel parking deck. This is usually what I do and it costs less. Fun fact: I once ran into Calvin Johnson and his mom here! read more

After receiving a gift card over the holidays I've been spending a great deal of time at any Barnes & Noble nearby. This particular location is in the heart of Georgia Tech's campus, well, not so much in the heart but nearby. As you would expect, there is a lot of Georgia Tech memorabilia. From coffee mugs, T-shirts, hats and pennants. The store is quite large and of course there is the obligatory coffee shop. Also, there is a great deal of seating. I was even able to order a book a needed for a class here. Unfortunately,you have to pay for parking at the meters. But if you have the time this location is well-stocked and you should find whatever you want or need. read more

The is perhaps the nicest Barnes and Noble Bookstore that I've ever visited and I have been in a few. As indicated by both the location and name, this B&N is Georgia Tech themed and it's quite evident when you walk through the door fro 5th St. The space is huge and the vista unique. New books are positioned on the wall to the left (East wall) and the checkout is on the right (West wall). There's also a Starbucks in the adjoining space to the East, however at present it's going through a remodel and is closed with large orange barrels blocking the main entrance. Books cascade on the right towards a "Technology Center" while the left side is mostly Georgia Tech-branded merchandise (clothing for the most part) with escalators providing access to a mezzanine-like second level. The book selection is quite selection - I didn't dwell too much in most of the racks, however the Science Fiction, Comics and Anime sections were well stocked (not surprising at GT, no?) And actually compared to the other Atlanta area B&N stores, the collection is quite extensive with some depth to much of the series fiction. The magazine racks (on the left or East wall) was puny - surprising but in retrospect, with everything going digital and this being GT, perhaps not-so-much. Walking though the racks, most of the GT-branded items were labeled Russell Athletic (which also provides GT's program gear if I'm not mistaken). If you can't find something here you're no looking too hard - it's like a candy store for a GT fan. Going upstairs you'll find text books and other school supplies, even some art supplies. This store does a good job providing what most students would need and I would think is very convenient. Unfortunately the store wasn't very busy (granted, it was after 7:00 PM on a Wed) but with school into summer session that's to be expected. The back quadrant has a Barnes and Nobles Technology Center label on it and it's filled with Apple computers, devices and associated appliances. I didn't dwell too long in that area but I believe you can pick up what you need to get started in your classes (as far as equipment goes) there. As with all B&N stores the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable regarding their inventory - seems there is a haven for all us book nerds when we fill the itch. I arrived in the area for a Technology Association of Georgia meeting (at the TRSB building across the street) so arrived by MARTA and walked the 5 or so blocks into the area. I've also attended training classes at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center (across Spring St) and this bookstore is very convenient to both venues so you should definitely check it out if your in the area. read more

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Beware, don't follow their return policy listed on their website. They state it's a third party and will not abide by it. Customer service are also not well informed. They say one thing and when you go inside, manager says another thing. Waste of time read more

If you're looking for a store with 75% clothing items with "Georgia Tech" written on them, then this is the place for you. If you're looking for a Barnes and noble, this isn't it. read more

Was a bit put out at being unable to use my B&N membership at this store. Was told it was "corporate" or some such. Umm, it's a Barnes and Noble store so... read more

Georgia Tech fan and wondering where you can get one of those frizzy, yellow wigs that those crazy, shirtless Tech men where behind the goal posts at football games? The Barnes and Noble @ Georgia Tech is where you can get everything Tech. Prices may be high, but if you stick to the sales racks in the back, you can find t-shirts and other Tech apparel at a discount. Expect this place to be packed during home games and during the month of August. If you are a student at Tech, you know you can get new and used books all year round here. Even better, they will buy back some of your text books at the end of each semester. They do a great job at setting up booths around campus during finals week for students to sell back their text books for cash. This past semester, I tried selling back a book without the companion CD and they wouldn't take it. Luckily I tried selling it at another tent they had set up and the person taking the book didn't notice that there was no CD in the pouch and paid me over 90 dollars for it! Also, if you can't sell back your book one semester, try the next semester because I've held on to books for a year that they didn't take back, but finally they did and I made over 200 bucks. read more

Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech - Bookstores Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I love bookstores.  Real bookstores.  Where I can touch real books.  With the age of Amazon among us, most people would rather shop for books online rather than sit and actually review books.  I've been coming to bookstores forever!  B&N, Borders, waldens, posmans.  Anytime I see a bookstore....I'm in... First of all, this bookstore is on a campus.  That's probably the reason this REAL bookstore exists.  It's on the campus of GA Tech.  And it is freaking amazing.  Very clean, a study/reading area with a fire pit, books on the cheap and very comfortable.  The clientle here is also mixed to perfection I think.  You have college kids, professors, regular folk and a little "dab" of homeless people (it is midtown atlanta I suppose).  Everyone is here for the same reason though....books... By the way I'm a huge cookbook collector and I recently saw 50% off of the latest cookbooks (So screw you amazon!!). The selection here isn't huge but it is diverse and normally up to date.  Totally what I expect from a bookstore.  I love this place.  It's great.  Take a trip here, get a coffee at the inhouse overpriced starbucks and look around.  It just may be better than what you'd get online.... read more

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Horrible customer service. When I asked for more information on store policies the manager Clay S. directed me to google to do the research on their own store policy. It's laughable. Corporate will be hearing from me next. read more

I come here a lot and it's a great bookstore, provided that you understand that it shares its use with a Starbucks, a computer store and a college bookstore. I would rate it my 2nd-3rd favorite in the City -- behind Perimeter and Buckhead. The books are primarily on the first floor. The pickings are varied, more than you might find at other places, but less popular books. The second floor has an excellent selection of math books, which should be no surprise. And it's possible to read books in the Starbucks downstairs. (The magazines are also close by.) There's great space upstairs to do some work, if that's what you've come to do. Many Barnes & Nobel's doe not have great seating, so this is a step up. And there are great views to the Courtyard. What's the downside -- this is an odd thing to say, but there are a fair number of folks whom are there because it is a free space. That's true at a lot of bookstores in downtown areas. But it is a little surprising on a college campus. That detracts from being able to read -- and that is mostly upstairs. When GT is in full swing, that's not such a big deal, but when it's not, you'll notice it and it will detract from the experience. Of course, if your goal is to buy books, you may not notice that, but just the slightly smaller selection -- replaced by an excellent selection of GT gear. read more

Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech - Nice study lounge on 2nd floor. - Bookstores Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Such a cool place especially for someone that wants to go to tech. Good book selection along with other merch, nice staff, and well kept, Apple store there is nice and extensive read more

I am so excited about this review because last week was my first week at work with GA Tech!! I went in the Bookstore to the 2nd floor to get a Buzzcard, which is used to access certain things on campus. While I was in there, I couldn't believe the number of students and patrons were in there. After I got my card, I proceeded to go find a lanyard and a card holder. I found a nice Vera Bradley lanyard and a MCM group ID holder. I received a discount for both items. As an employee, I get 20% off all purchases, so that was cool. The clerk was nice and she explained to me the discount I could use on buying stuff. read more

By far one of the largest bookstores I have ever seen. Came to visit the campus and really wanted a t shirt. This one is a bit farther from the main area of campus but they have a much larger selection here! read more

Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech - Escalators on the way up to the second floor - Bookstores Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I don't understand how this bookstore doesn't have a 3 or 2 star rating. I've been a student at GeorgiaTech for 3 years and over and over again I am amazed at how overpriced everything here is, especially the textbooks! Besides that, this isn't even a real barnes and nobles; their selection of books (besides the textbooks) is horrible. They almost have more (overpriced) GT gear to buy than books. It's as if their whole purpose is to just rip off new and unwise GT students. The only plus is the embedded Starbucks, which has a large seating area. read more

Recently stopped here before we went to a Braves game. This place was HUGE! It has two levels, and has all the merchandise a Georgie Tech student, or a fan, could want or need. It also has a nice coffee shop inside, and the bathrooms were spotless. It is not your typical Barnes and Nobles - it is more of a campus bookstore, so keep that in mind. read more

This review is specifically for the Technology Store team. I was so disappointed in the lack of service. I dropped off my Mac for repairs on a Monday, and by the following Monday nothing had been done to my computer. I called three times for an update, and twice my call was not returned. The only update I got was when I called 2 days after dropping off my machine and I was kept on hold for 15 minutes before they could tell me it would still be a few more days. There was no follow-up, and my messages were not returned. When I went to retrieve my machine, the apologies were lackluster, bemoaning recent personnel changes (one dude named Matt leaving the store) which caused the backlog. This is Georgia Tech - one of the world's leading institutions for innovations and technology and supply chain management - and y'all can't even run a computer repair shop? Seriously, get it together and actually provide some technology support to customers in need. read more

I like this bookstore because I am a Tech fan and this is where you can buy all your Tech stuff. And, they do have the best selection of Tech gear around (since it is the official Georgia Tech store). This is also the Georgia Tech bookstore where Tech students can buy their textbooks and other miscellaneous school needs. But, this is also a regular Barnes and Noble store. The non-textbook area definitely seems smaller than in other Barnes and Noble stores but that is not to say that they don't have a decent selection and a wide variety of books. This is the closest bookstore to me and I have gone here on several occasions when in a pinch to find something with great success (including a Czech dictionary/phrasebook and the book of Hoyle card game rules). It also seems like the regular book section is never crowded so it's a good place to browse. If you are looking for something more obscure, you may not find it here, but you may be surprised. They also have this little convenience store at one entrance where you can find little necessities that you may need (gum, greeting cards, bottled water, candy, playing cards). It's very handy. And, you can always buy a Georgia Tech t-shirt, too! read more

If you're coming here looking for non-textbooks, you'd be better off running to one of the used bookstores for a better and more affordable selection. I'm not a Tech student (I go to state), but it seems like I'd need to have deep pockets to get all my text books here. At any rate, I am also an English Lit major, so...I literally can (and have) bought my books from a used bookstore. I used to come here all the time to read my gossip magazines (don't judge me!) when I lived in Midtown, and I still do occasionally because it WAS quiet and peaceful. But they've been doing construction for the past couple of months so...I'll only stop by to feed my need for salacious gossip if/when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

As a GT student, i come here for my textbooks, and that will be the only thing i come here for. The textbooks are very expensive, even the used ones, and they rarely have any used ones in stock. It is way cheaper to buy your books off Amazon as they have free 2 day shipping for students. They have a wide variety of Georgia Tech gear, but they are overpriced. Their selection of books aside from textbooks is so limited, you will most likely not find what you want. Also, there it is almost impossible to find parking there, as 5th street is very busy with limited street meter spots. Only reason there is 2 stars here is for the spacious starbucks inside. Definitely don't get anything here besides starbucks. read more

GT book store is great for browsing books or even just chilling before class. I loved comming here just to get out of the hot sweltering atlanta weather. The prices are very high, but who buys books in book stores anyways (amazod[dot]com is much cheaper). They have a great atmosphere and all sorts of GT attire/accessories. I wish they would update their wallet line, consider mine of 10 years is getting slightly gross... read more

One of my favorite features of my new neighborhood is that I can walk to this bookstore. However, as a Georgia grad, one of my least favorite features of my new neighborhood is that this closest bookstore is also the Georgia Tech Bookstore. Oh well, you win some, you lose some! Jacket infestation aside, this is not a bad spot to do some studying, grab a coffee, peruse the bestsellers, and maybe even pick up a bargain book or two. Though the focus is textbooks, they do a pretty good job stocking a limited selection of non-textbook literature, though the aisles devoted to Japanese anime and science fiction are a little disconcerting. However, when I needed to find a copy of both Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone AND the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe for a birthday gift, they had both in stock and available in a couple of different editions/formats. I still do 99% of my book shopping from Amazon, but when I need a title immediately, this Barnes and Noble usually does the trick. read more

Very frustrating apparel experience. They didn't have my size in store. They couldn't order in store. I had to order online. The item was placed on backorder for months. The item was then apparently then discontinued. They shipped a replacement item which I didn't want. Charged me for the item. All of this occurred over 4 months with several phone calls, un-returned voicemails, unanswered emails, unhelpful staff, and finally someone who DIDN'T CARR that I was dissatisfied. If it weren't frustrating enough trying to find GT apparel here in GA, our own store being this bad is unexplainable. read more

Barnes and Noble at Georgia Tech is a busy, bustling bookstore. We usually make a stop at Barnes and Noble just to grab some Georgia Tech gear. You can park across the street for a small parking fee. I like the variety of Georgia Tech goodies they offer. I love the smell of coffee as you walk in the store. The store really feels full of energy. College students are everywhere buying books, chatting and sipping coffee. The place is usually really busy. I'm not really shocked by the high prices. I guess I just never expected items in Barnes and Noble or Georgia Tech gear to be cheap. I mean it's rare for us to even find Georgia Tech items in area. I'm willing to pay the price to gear up for the game. read more

Quality book store with a great selection. They also have a pretty decent selection of text books for those of you who are still doing the school thing. They also have a great selection of GT apparel you need some yellow jacket gear. I usually go there for the Starbucks, but there are other coffee shops in the area. If you work in or around the 5th Street area then take a stroll over and look around - it's well worth it. read more

Do yourself a favor and just buy online. In store won't even price match their own online prices.

Clean, helpful staff, organized to allow easy book finds, quick check out. Surprised at the amount of GTech paraphernalia, but it is a campus store so.....lol. I gave it 4 stars because I just wanna. Not sure it was a, "Wow! I need to give this perfect place 5 stars now," kind of place so, yeah. Four stars. read more

Did not find what I was looking for! I was pleasantly surprised to find an Apple Store in the same building. They have a very limited selection of books, mostly geared towards text books for the students. read more

a paltry selection of books. they shouldn't even be allowed to call it a B&N. don't come here to browse. most of the space is given to GT paraphernalia. does have a starbucks and a lot of seating. nice to have in the neighborhood but midtown still needs a real bookstore. read more

Perfect place to take people who are visiting from international countries who are searching for books for those learning to speak english.

Just got back from Barnes & Nobles to buy a cookbook. I looked online and it said it was $17.85, but once I go to checkout I pay $30 for the book. I go back and show that it is only $17.85 online and I am told that they do not price match with Barnes & Nobles online... I was then told I am "paying for the comfy chairs". How do you not price match with your online price? Will not be back to any Barnes & Nobles in the future and will continue to stick with Amazon here on out. read more

Terrible customer service. Was given a gift card for my birthday. Went to the store to use and the power was out randomly. It ended up expiring and they won't do anything about it. There goes $100 down the drain. Never shopping there again. read more

Wow, I came to this bookstore and I was tremendously jealous. It made the bookstore at my school (Emory) look puny and inferior in comparison. I came to this store out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised when I walked in. The store was incredibly large, and actually had a pretty good selection. Also, there was a massive coffee shop connected to it that was bustling with activity. The store had a great variety of Tech stuff and had a good amount of other college-y needs. Overall, I was incredibly impressed with this bookstore. One of the best I have been to so far. read more

Terrible customer service. I bought a graphing calculator because my old calculator broke the night before my def bods midterm. I ended up only needing a scientific calculator for that midterm (which I've had for 10+) years, so the new calc never left my bag. When I tried to return it, they said I couldn't because it was out of the packaging (which the store clerk had removed for me). He never told me that removing the packaging means no returns. If I had known, I would've walked into the midterm with the packaging intact and waited to see if I could manage with the scientific. Wasted $160 for a brick. read more