“I love the Spartan Store. It’s incredibly well done, and it’s amazing to me that this is on a school campus. They have a huge selection of Jellycat, eNewton and other great brands, as well as fun logo apparel. It’s a treasure’”
“What an amazing collection! They have a bit of everything here. One can easily spend hours looking through shelf after shelf. Also they have cats, definitely a plus.”
“I had the best experience today! I came to purchase a bible for my best friend and Wanda helped me find the best bible version based on my experience and preferences. She was such a joy and her customer service made this special 🩷”
“I love this Books-A-Million location! The staff is always helpful and friendly and the manager is fantastic! They always have the new releases stocked as well as any other book I’m looking for. The bargain section has some great hidden gems in it as well. 10/10 recommend shopping here!”
“Wide selection of both new and used books ranging in price. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They also offer the option to sell back books youve purchased there for half the price I believe. There were a few seats to sit and read and even a lil cafe inside.”
“This store is jam packed with sire cute decor and Manga. Some of the items are overpriced,but it's hard to find them in surrounding areas. There's sooo much to look at!”
“Sarah was so wonderful and friendly helped me find exactly what I was looking for plus more !!! So excited to shop a small business that cares for the customers on such a friendly level!! Will be back next time we are in town and hope to see Sarah too”
“Came across the COOLEST BOOKSTORE while exploring DT Chamblee with my wife the other day! The bookstore is truly very magical and whimsical. It looks small from the outside, but Wild Aster is quite big on the inside. There are many shelves sorted by genres. There is a back area for children. There's also a smaller area for stationary items. There's even a really cool section where the books are all wrapped in brown craft paper (so you can't see the actual book), but a description and genre is written on the craft paper with marker. My wife got me one of these as a surprise for my birthday, and I also bought a book from one of the mystery/thriller shelves. The books are averagely priced. We chatted with the owner, Grace, for a little as well. I believe she owns the bookstore with her husband. He was not there though. She was so friendly! She was letting us know about all the events Wild Aster throws (they throw a lot, so definitely check out their website/instagram to stay updated!), local recommendations around the area, and was giving us insight into how the store came to be and all that. She was truly a delight to talk to! I look forward to coming back here in the future! I LOVE a good bookstore, and this is right in our backyard!!”
“I came here to buy my books from my favorite author. Amy was the sweetest and most helpful cashier. She helped me find the best deal for the books. And Lanisha is the most amazing book finder. Always goes out of her way to help me! I always have a great experience with customer service here!”
“Barnes & Noble is my favorite bookstore for my niece and me. We often come here on our days off. The bookstore offers a wide variety of books in many different categories. Everything is neatly organized by topic, making it convenient to browse and shop. The children’s book section is beautifully decorated and very attractive for kids. The bookstore also has many shelves displaying fun and interesting toys for children. My niece really loves this area. One special thing about this bookstore is the café and pastry section, which is a perfect place to relax and read the books you just bought.”
“This is a beautiful Chinese bookstore. The lady inside was kind and jovial with my questions as I am trying to get back into learning Chinese. She said they had low stock right now so I'll be back soon to check out the new shipments!”
“Just the smell alone coming through the door took me back to another place. Absolutely love this store. Had everything I wanted. Friendly staff and great selections.”
“Tons of books, a bit disheveled though…maybe after a few visits I would feel more comfortable but unfortunately I was only visiting. If you are a paperback fan there is a pretty massive selection (much better than the hardback for fiction anyway)”
“I’ve been going to bookstores in and around Atlanta this summer. This bookshop is 5 minutes from where I work so once I realized it was here, I stopped in. This is a small-medium shop with a fantastic selection of books. It’s got that wonderful warm bookstore feel and the staff are very friendly and helpful. They have a great children’s section and even let their young readers put up their own recommendations. I was pleased to see not only books I read in school 15 years ago (the Giver) but also current series (Keepers of the Lost Cities). For one of the series in the adult section, they had a reading order list up, which I thought was very helpful. They also have a couple of rotating displays upfront near the check out counter. They had their Father’s Day display up as well as a cat themed one. Additionally, they have a nice selection of other items such as stickers, puzzles, and bookish items. I will definitely be stopping in again after work.”
“This store is an outstanding resource for all homeschool families. The owners are knowledgeable and always willing to offer their opinion and guidance. Blindly picking curriculum online is extremely overwhelming. Being able to flip through books in person is immensely helpful. They have a great play area to distract your kiddos while you browse. A big selection of used books and curriculum as well. I leave feeling energized and confident about homeschooling each time I visit. So grateful that they are a short drive away.”
“I love dropping into this store. Every time I browse, I come away with new additions to my reading list. Fantastically curated book selection. The cutesy toys, stuffed animals and gadgets always bring a smile to my face ... although *ouch* my visits do sting the wallet! :)”
“I attend the Atlanta Campus, but went to the Perimeter bookstore location to purchase all of my online books. I cannot begin to explain to whomever reads this how amazing, patient and kind Liz, who works at the bookstore, is. She spent so much time helping me navigate the ins and outs of using my benefits to purchase my school books. She truly cares about the success of each and every individual that walks through the doors of the bookstore. 20/10 would recommend everyone stop by, even if it's just for a snack and to see Liz!”
“I went to this college for my sister and the sweatshirt I got was very nice. This store also has a variety of clothes to choose from, snacks, school supplies, cups, stickers, parent t-shirts, baby clothes, jewelry, soda, etc... A wonderful store”
“My cousin and I came here to get souvenirs for her friends, and there’s so much cute and affordable stationary, like the stores in Korea have! I love the pens, and they have my favorite style of pencil pouches (cloth rectangular ones).”
Barnes & Noble is proving that physical bookstores aren't going anywhere. The retailer just opened three new locations across Texas and South Carolina, marking another step in its comeback story. Barnes & Noble opened 57 stores in 2024 alone - more than it had opened in the entire decade from 2009 to 2019. The company isn't slowing down either, with plans to open more than 60 new stores in 2025 and a goal of reaching over 1,000 stores nationwide in the coming years.
