My Review of the Book Crook: Waiting 48 Years to Leave This Google Review…read more On my 13th birthday decades ago, my parents opened a small new-and-used bookstore called The Book Trading Post here in the Atlanta area. They ran it successfully for 12 years. My father had connected with Alex, the owner of the original Book Nook on or near North Decatur/Clairmont, who promised a great variety of around 30,000 books. What arrived instead were massive duplicates -- 30 to 50 copies of the same titles. It was a horrible, upsetting experience that stayed with my father. At the time I was 13 and didn't really know what it all meant -- I just knew he was upset. My father passed in 1981 after chemotherapy and radiation at Emory. Recently, I brought in a large personal collection to the current Book Nook Decatur location -- over 130 albums plus many books, including rare 1940s-1960s sci-fi classics and a signed copy of Miracle in Atlanta. As a longtime collector of coins, books, comics, historic color brochures, and more, I knew the value easily exceeded $500, likely more. I first spoke with the manager on March 25th of this year. He gave a standard percentage quote and left a message. When I returned on March 27th to collect payment, I received just $70. They kept all the books -- which filled the entire counter on the right when you walk in -- and roughly half the albums. I left with two small suitcases. Walking around the store afterward, I saw their selling prices and realized they stand to make a substantial profit. I spoke with the manager (Doogie, like Doogie Howser from the 1980s show) and then with an employee named Scott, who has been there for years. I shared some of this backstory. Scott was pretend friendly and even suggested I didn't really need to write a bad review. That conversation left me feeling extremely uncomfortable, and that discomfort is exactly why I decided to write this review now. The owner is very old (likely in his late 80s or early 90s) and does not come into the store. I felt the manager was dishonest in the way the offer and process were handled. It all felt like history repeating itself in the worst way -- like a scene from Red Dawn: "Avenge me." In the end, I just took the money to be done with it. This isn't just about one low payout. Most people don't know the old story of The Book Trading Post and that first disappointing deal with the Book Nook. Now the full 48-year circle -- from my parents' store in the 1970s to today -- is part of the public record. If you have anything of real value (books, albums, collectibles), think carefully before bringing it here. Get your own realistic expectations and consider other options. P.S. For comedy purposes, I've officially renamed this place The Book Crook.

We have not been here in a long time. This is a fun place you could get lost in. They have…read moreeverything a collector could ever want: books, comics, DVDs, LPs, toys and more. I overheard someone say, "This place is huge" and it is. It is much bigger than you think when you see it from the outside. There are so many twists and turns to explore. We took our time and wandered around. You can easily lose track of time. There are a few staff members up front that will help with any questions. They don't have an itemized inventory but they can point you in the right direction. I would definitely recommend this place.

So this is a Solid record store. I actually have been here maybe 5 or 6 years ago and it hasn't…read morechanged not once actually it may have been longer than that honestly but they have a lot of options and they have decent prices so you may find something used that you may be looking for or they have new things as well. But predominantly it's going to be used so just keep that in mind unless you want all brand new they have a lot of rooms I actually have been here maybe five or six years ago, and it hasn't changed not once. Actually, it may have been longer than that, honestly. They have a lot of options and they have decent prices. You may find something used that you may be looking for, or they have new things as well. Predominantly, it's going to be used, so just keep that in mind unless you want all brand new. The staff is super friendly and very nice and super helpful, so I can't say anything bad about that at all. They have a main room and a back room, and these are filled with vinyls, so if you can't find what you want here, then you may want to check another place in the facility. If you want some CDs, you can probably find those as well. Overall, I've been coming back for years, so obviously it's a good experience, so I have no complaints.

I didn't come here to shop; I came here to sell my collection of music CDs that I had collected…read morebetween 1982 and 1999. I hadn't even played a CD since about 2010, so it was finally the time to rid myself of the few hundred CDs that had been in storage for all of these years. Wuxtry Records is a quirky looking music store that looked like it specialized in selling used CDs and vinyl records. I had called the store asking one of the employees about them buying my CD collection, but he couldn't commit to anything until he saw the condition of the CDs and their genres. He explained that he would not buy CDs if they already had enough inventory for that title, but would consider buying rock CDs. I had a lot of those! Parking was easy on the weekday that I went, and I didn't have any trouble finding a space in the free parking lot that is shared by all of the retail stores in the shopping center. I brought in about 200 CDs to the front counter and was told to come back in about an hour while they went through all of the CDs and determined which ones they were going to buy. During my wait, I just browsed in the store. There were lots of CD titles and groups that I have never heard of, and lots of familiar ones too, and they all looked in great condition. And there was a lot of quirkiness! In the end, there were about 40 CDs that I was not able to sell to Wuxtry Records. This was fair to me and was a good experience. I didn't receive anywhere near the money that I spent to get these CDs, but my goal was to get something out of the CDs that I knew I wasn't every going to play again.

I love Half Priced Books and always jump at the chance to visit. This store had lots of aisle…read morespace. The SciFi section was definitely SciFi/ Fantasy. The folks were nice. Super busy with ppl selling their old stuff. Great selection of some cool books and VHS tapes.

Lots of great books. Most are barely used. They also pay you if you have books to sell. Staff are…read morecourteous and helpful.

My "go to" store for alllllll my vegetarian dishes. I love the dinner roast been my fav for years…read more Nice book selection as well!

Vegan/Vegetarian paradise. More frozen and canned veggie…read moremeats than I could even comprehend.

Stay away!!! This tech shop is very unprofessional. It all started when I called to ask about…read more repairing my personal dvd player, which stopped reading dvds after the warranty expired, go figure. Anyway Daniel whom I spoke with was positive they could repair it. He sad he checked on line and was able to find hits for parts for it, so I went in dropped it off and left my deposit. After two weeks I had not heard from them, so I called for an update. Daniel appeared as if he did not no who I was and after describing my product he said oh yeah sorry I'm real busy here. So after a month goes by no call or updates I made the decision to pick my devise up, because they were obviously pushing me to the back or they just couldn't fix it, either way don't keep me waiting like your doing something when your doing nothing but wasting my time. When I went in to get it Daniel had taken off the four screws that held the back on and said it would take thirty mins to put it back on, I'm like why it took me five mins to take it off when I originally went to check out if it was a loose wire in the beginning so I know he was not telling the truth. I wanted my deposit back and he did not want to give it back. He said that the owner would contact me Via email to discuss the matter, not that he would call but that he would email. Real nice, very professional. Thank god I used American Express, I'll let them deal with it. Mean time please avoid these guys. There shop was very unorganized like one big messy closet of junk.. Mike...

From the owner: We are an Electronics Repair Shop, but we specialize in Pro Audio gear , Music Production equipment…read morelike Drum Machines and Samplers and Control Surfaces, Keyboards & Synths, Guitar Amps & Pedals as well as HI-FI stereo equipment, DJ & PA gear including Turntables. We repair any speakers and studio monitors and can re-cone woofers & subs. Our tech is also an expert LUTHIER and can repair any stringed instrument, including Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Basses, Violins, Violas, Cellos, ect. Vintage & Modern, Tube & Solid State, Analog & Digital, we can handle it all, with the best professional expertise and customer service you will find in the area.

I've walked by the place sooooo many times and never stopped in. I saw that they were having a book…read morefestival so took the kiddos and had such a wonderful time. There is paid parking lot right outside the front of the store with several other areas for parking nearby but we walked over from MARTA and it was a breeze. The store is huge! There are sooooo many books and I love the layout. The signage makes it super easy to find what you're looking for and the staff are super helpful. The bookstore itself is so inviting and the kiddos loved playing in the play area where they could interact with other kiddos, read a book, and play with trains. There is a wide selection of books for allll sorts of folks, genres, ages and I appreciated how inclusive the selections were. We definitely came out with a ton of books and I'm sure we'll be back soon for more! Read more books!!!!

I love this little bookstore!…read more Well, there's nothing little about the space and endless opportunities to find literary greatness at this bookstore in the heart of Decatur. I've had the opportunity to visit Little Shop of Stories numerous times since I moved to Atlanta, but my visits totally hit differently now that I'm a mom. As someone raised by a teacher (with help from Reading Rainbow and Levar Burton), I've passed this onto my son although he can't read yet, lol. So we are always adding to his little library as he grows. Beyond books, Little Shop of Stories also carries so many fun educational toys for kids and books for readers of all ages. It's so easy to get lost in their large collections, but luckily they keep it incredibly organized and make it easy to find whatever your imagination can dream of. After finding a few goodies to take home to my little one, I strolled around the store a bit more and took in the whimsical vibes. Just being in there lifted my mood! Seriously a wonderful place to transport yourself into the magical world of books and discovery, no matter your age.

I visited the shops at Decatur Estates recently. I was looking for a gift for my partner's mom…read more She's not easy to buy for but the assistant found the perfect gift! An old decorative plate with JFK painted on it! She's crazy about him and she LOVED it. It was only $10! I'll be back!

I love this place! It's massive! So many cool things. Everyone was nice. I was looking for a…read morepainting, but I got distracted by some lenses (I''m a photographer) and one of the employees saw me looking at the lens and told me there's a booth that has a lot of cool, old cameras, and about half way down the store there's another spot with a bunch of cameras for sale. I had to come back the next day because I ran out of time the first day. I will be coming here again!

Progressive book store in Decatur. Loved that they have many books on many topics such as abortion…read moreand LGBTQ. They have also a section with stickers, notebooks and even Agnes Scott merch. I loved that they had community resources and even free plan b and other s3xual health necessities.

Very feminist and LGBTQ-affirming shop within a charming Southern space. Lots of knick knacks -…read morecould have bought nearly the whole shop. I ended up with a deck of learning cards based on the vagal system and two stickers.