Book Lovers’ Guide to Atlanta: 20+ Must-Visit Bookstores & Comic Shops

Written By Jesi Hooper

Looking for your next cozy read, community event, or rare find? This ultimate bookshop guide features the best indie bookstores, comic shops, & hidden gems in & around Atlanta — all recommended by real locals.

After my last roundup went viral, my DMs blew up with:

“You forgot __!”

So here it is… a bigger, better, follower-approved list of must-visit bookshops. From feminist staples to vintage comic stores, this is your excuse to plan a book lover’s crawl across Atlanta and beyond.

P.S. Happy reading banned books 😉

📍 LOCAL BOOKSHOPS

Perfect for: quiet mornings, curated recs, gifts, & community events.

  • Bookish – East Atlanta Vibes. Curation. Always fresh picks.

  • 44th & 3rd Bookseller - A Black-owned bookstore. Copy, well-curated, & rich in culture.

  • Atlanta Vintage Books – Get lost in the stacks (& the stories).

  • Charis Books & More – Queer, feminist, legacy.

  • Eagle Eye Books – Huge selection + neighborhood charm.

  • Brave + Kind Books – Family-friendly, joyful, & Black-owned.

  • Postman Books – Small but mighty — pop-ups, zines, & culture.

  • Yes Please Books – Eclectic, indie, & ultra cool.

  • Bibliotech – Community-focused bookstore & charming.

  • The Book Bird

  • A Small Place Bookshop – Small but mighty space telling Black stories.

  • Virginia Highland Books – Cozy & local-loved. Pro tip: Steps with literally authors.

  • Little Shop of Stories – Great for kids, but magical for everyone.

  • A Cappella Books – Old-school staple, strong events game.

  • For Keeps Books – Rare Black lit, first editions, culture. A must-do!

  • All the Tropes Bookstore – Romance reader heaven. Smut lovers!

  • Tall Tales Books – Classic indie in Toco Hills since 1979.

📖 COMIC SHOPS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

Perfect for: collectors, casual fans, & curious first-timers.

  • East Atlanta Comics – Neighborhood vibe for sure & great section.

  • Criminal Records – Comics, records, culture.

  • Challenges Games & Comics - Gem caters to both gamers & comic fans.

  • Galactic Quest (DT Lawerencville) – Local favorite with deep stock.

  • Super Heroes Cards, Comics & Games (Newnan) – Nerd haven.

  • Infinite Realities Comics (Tucker) - Wise selection of titles, mainstream comics, & collectibles.

  • Urbn Pop Comics Company (Acworth) - Clever shop, with cheeky pop culture photos (Dragon Ball Z action figures…Yess).

🌱 BEYOND ATLANTA

Because good books are worth the drive.

  • Wild Aster Books (Chamblee)

  • Community Books of Stone Mountain (Stone Mountain) - Grassroots radical bookstore with a variety of books.

  • Shelf Love Atlanta (Austell) - A Romance only bookstore.

  • Lavender Bookstore (Marietta) – Queer & cozy. My go-to.

  • The Reading Attic (Marietta Square) – A hidden gem.

  • The Crazy Book Lady (Acworth) - Used. Bookstore (other oddities).

  • The Artful Rabbit (Kennesaw) - Bookstore & art studio.

  • The Book Cellar (Conyers) – Coffee shop meets bookshop.

  • Red’s Corner Bookstore (Tucker) – A warehouse culture-forward indie.

  • The Books & Brew (Tucker) - A cozy indie bookstore-meets-coffee-bar with a focus on community vibes.

  • Sincerely Your Bookstore (Smyrna) - Whimsical & cuuute!

  • The Underground Bookshop (Carrollton) - “Subterranearn bookshop”.

  • Newnan Book Company (Newnan) – Southern charm & stacks.

  • Book Love: The Bookshop of Senoia (Senoia) – A storybook shop. Pro tip: Local authors & local filmed novels.

  • Tea Olive Books (Griffin) - Used books & eclectic vintage.

  • The Armory Bookstore (Monroe) – Community-minded.

  • Fox Tale Book Shoppe (Woodstock) - Whimsical & welcoming.

  • The Sweet Read Bakery (Woodstock) - Used books stacked inside a 119 year old house.

  • Poe & Company Bookstore (Crabapple, Milton) - Events, book clubs, children’s story time & more!

  • Story on the Square (McDonough) - Bookshop with a bar & event space. Must-visit.

  • Read It Again Books (Johns Creek) - A used + new bookstore with a little bit of everything.

  • Johns Creek Books (Johns Creek) – Thoughtfully curated gifts + books.

BONUS

A curated coffee Co - A pop-up cart slinging good lattes & stacks.

💬 Final Page Turn…

Atlanta is full of stories — & not just in the books. These shops represent creativity, resistance, joy, & the local flavor that makes Atlanta, Atlanta.

📌 Bookmark this guide.

🛍️ Support these shops when you can.

💬 Oh, & tell me… what’s the best book you’ve read lately?

Jesi Hooper
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