Staff was extremely helpful and attentive! Omg such a varied selection of authors and genres. I'm…read moreimpressed! Value? Well it is what it is. They charged me what the book jacket s

Top notch book store! I found street parking easily and went in on Saturday morning. I was greeted…read moreupon entrance and given a little tour of the place as well as help finding the section I was looking for. They have new and used books, great music, and helpful staff. I will definitely be back for another visit!!

I LOVE this bookstore. Every time I come here I feel like I'm being transported to a magical…read moremagical place. So many books, and even a lower level WITH MORE BOOKS. I love the amount of tables with books displayed throughout the store. It makes discovering new books so much easier. Specifically I love the international books and staff picks tables. The staff was very kind and helpful. I will definitely be returning here many more times.

Total gem of a bookstore in VaHi!…read more This place has a lot of quaint neighborhood charm and offers a wide range of books and gifts. As an out of towner, I appreciated the postcards of the Atlanta skyline done by a local artist. I loved the overall aesthetic of the store: creaky wooden floors, hand-written staff recommendation cards, local art on the walls...very neighborhood bookstore vibe. Comfortable. Cool stuff to discover. The basement definitely warrants a trip, so head downstairs if you can. And then look up. It's a cool list of authors, one on each stair. Insta-worthy for sure. ;)

A very cute, quiet spot in Vinings! There's seating available if you want to get some work done,…read moreplus a selection of books for sale if you're in the mood to read while you relax. The s'mores latte was absolutely delicious and hit the spot. Definitely check this place out!

We were in the area and in the mood for some coffee and found The Read Shop. We entered the…read morelittle boutique coffee shop / book store and were greeted warmly. I ordered a Cafe Mocha and Wifey ordered an Americano. As we were waiting for our order we browsed around and checked their selection. The place is small but they had a little bit of everything. Next thing we knew our order was ready and we headed out. What a little hidden gem we stumbled upon and I would definitely recommend a visit.

This is a nice local bookstore and gift shop in the Chinatown building. The books are mostly in…read moreChinese though but there are a few books for kids that are bilingual. I actually bought a Magic Tree House book because it was bilingual and they had Traditional Chinese characters with bopomofo (alphabet) alongside the characters. I have never seen a bilingual book like this before! They have some cute stickers and cards here too. I also saw a small selection of snacks and condiments like chili crisp. The cashier (who was probably the owner) was very nice! She spoke English and Mandarin.

A charming shopping experience with a great selection of Japanese stationary, teas and teaware, and…read morechinese language books. The staff were beyond friendly, able to tell me about the new products I was interested in, and discuss the tea knowledgeably. The boutique was so cute we took our time checking every corner of the shop, and walked away with some lovely new pens for journaling. I'll be sure to come back any time I'm near here! And the surrounding complex had a surprising array of food, a lovely indoor/outdoor eating area, and stores full of international goods of many kinds. Maybe next time calls for a visit to Dim Sum next door followed by some tea from their shop!

Loved this bookstore! It is small but mighty. They have a great selection across genres and are…read morehappy to order anything they don't have in stock. I got some really cute stickers and accessories and a print I really liked. And I signed up for their reading challenge for 2026!

Oh what a gem!! I adore this shop. Every book that the staff has suggested has been a complete…read moredelight. Their kids section is also packed with winners. I also love the overall vibe of the shop, it just feels cozy and like an old school bookstore of the 1990's. Lastly, their selection of non-book items make them my favorite go-to for gifts -- a book and a little item is perfectly rounded. 11/10 certainly recommend.

I've been coming to this wonderful, locally owned business for 30 years…read more They have all the things you're looking for: crystals, incense, books, jewelry, tarot decks, candler, herbs, Florida Water, wish paper, oils, holiday gifts, meditation bells, cards, and KITTIES! They have a few shop cats that are super cute and friendly. They do professional tarot and psychic readings here. They have multiple readers to choose from. They also have a lot of fun events. Look at their calendar to see what's coming up. I went to a tarot readers group years ago where we practiced reading for one another and that was a lot of fun! I hope to see many more years from this great store! Go check it out!

I don't know what happened to this place ... it used to be a highlight on my travels South. They…read morehad an awesome selection of anything metaphysical, from crystals to books, jewelry and statues. Now the there's mostly not much of anything. Very disappointing. Not sure if I'll bother to stop there again on my way through Atlanta.

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!!!!

One of the best bookstores I've been to! Little Shop of Stories has such a welcoming and charming…read moreatmosphere. The staff are incredibly friendly, and I love that they regularly host authors and special events. There is also great artwork throughout the store, which adds so much character to the space. It's the kind of independent bookstore that's fun to explore even when you don't have a particular book in mind. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Decatur!

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.

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.