5 bookstores to make you forget the e-reader
Local shops that’ll revive your love for literature
Photo credit: Scott Chester
There’s a little LeVar Burton in all of us. Like the “Reading Rainbow” show host, Atlantans know and appreciate the value of a good book. Thankfully, this is also a city where everyone from American lit snobs to graphic novel lovers can find a place to curl up, get lost, and invest — literally — in a great story.
A Cappella Books
The long-lived indie shop boasts new/used offerings focusing on leftist politics, Beat writers, and art/music/underground lit. A Cappella hosts author signings and live music events.
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Atlanta Vintage Books
A hidden gem in the city of Chamblee, this location offers books not available anywhere else, with some titles dating as far back as 100 years. Items are also available online.
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Charis Books & More
Atlanta’s long-running lesbian/feminist/mystic bookstore also stocks CDs, gifts and jewelry, and hosts frequent in-store events.
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Little Shop of Stories
An independent bookstore with items for both children and adults and lots of events, including storytimes, readings, and author signings.
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Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore
Offering “books and gifts celebrating the human experience” for more than 20 years, Phoenix and Dragon offers your one-stop shop for crystals, chimes, oracles, and other media.
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The list above first appeared in the 2015 CL Cityguide and was updated by CL Staff recently.