A unique blend of a bookstore and a great coffee shop…read more Don't sleep on the "frozen" versions of the drinks - more like a milkshake, but 10/10

A cute little coffee show with some books! What more could you want? I did want more books but…read morethat's just because I read a lot and needed more options. I love that the drinks are after characters in movies and books.

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!

Wonderful shop and owners! Very easy to spend time browsing through a large collection of…read moreantiquarian books.

Talk about an old school used book store. This place is a blessing. Obviously the owners care a…read moregreat deal and it shows in their friendliness and knowledge of a variety of topics. Don't miss this one.

This bookstore has a different type of vibe from the typical bookstore. I love the charming…read morecharacter. There are multiple rooms and the flow is fluid making the space easy to navigate. There is a cafe that serves up hot & cold beverages as well as light snacks. There is street parking and garage parking nearby.

What a STELLAR Bookstore. I was in here on New Years Eve and it was extra fun and bustling. Because…read moreof the holiday, I think it was extra-packed, so we couldn't sit anywhere; however I typically think it's a low-key, quiet spot in which you could sit, read, or meet-up with someone. This place has a little bit of everything: a magical children's book store and reading area, a card and stationary shop section, a traditional bookstore (mostly gift-type books in my opinion) like coffee table books or very boutique, aesthetically-pleasing books, and there's a coffee shop with pastries inside too. Obsessed! They HAVE IT ALL. I can't wait to go back when it's more chill and enjoy the beautiful ambiance, architectured building.

Happy Sunday! After service, hubby and I decided to stop in and grab a book for" our book date" we…read morehave every month.We purchase a book based on the subject, or just a general book. We both read our book for the month, come together with our wine, and charcuterie board then discussed parts of the book that impacted us in some way. Really exciting and fun, to not only highlight the book but just coming together conversing. I absolutely love Barnes & Noble! If you're a reader you know:) So if you're relaxing today, snuggle up with a good book from Barnes & Noble. They have great selections and I promise you will find a book that won't break the bank. Happy reading!

I just love a good book store! I was beyond excited that my son asked to go to the bookstore, I…read moremean I might have jumped up and down a bit. The bookstore was clean and inviting, we grabbed drinks at the cafe and browsed books for hours; never once did I feel rushed or pressured to purchase anything. It was a great day of book browsing and making our wish list.

Nice local bookstore. Friendly staff. Nice selection of local authors. Nice neighborhood with shops…read moreand restaurants.

The promise of meeting a cat named Zora lured us in. The carefully curated selection of books will…read morebring us back.

My favorite place to buy books. Paperbacks are only $1 and Hardbacks are only $2! They also have a…read moreton of CDs and DVDs to choose from. Very clean store and friendly staff.

Really nice bookstore with good deals! It looks just like a library inside, which I guess makes…read moresense since most things inside are from the local libraries! Except you are buying instead of borrowing. But with books as little as a buck, why not? Big kids section of books, tons of cookbooks, lots of magazines of all types, big sci-fi section. Basically something here for everyone.