(404) 681-3122
591 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta,
GA
30307
33.7707
-84.3524
Neighborhoods: Poncey Highlands, Eastside, Eastside
What People Are Saying About Atlanta Book Exchange
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Located in the heart of Virginia-Highlands, this small book store brings to mind the diminutive neighborhood vendors that permeated America before the chain giants came to town. The musty smell upon entering this old-house-turned bookstore nearly knocks you over; books of all types are packed into every inch of its interior. Just can't find what you're looking for? The knowledgeable and friendly staff is quick to lend a hand. – – The Goods – A small selection of used books covering nearly every topic imaginable can be found on the eight-foot-high shelves…
02/04/07
full of books, peaceful store
by hamdi
It's never the same to browse the books on ebay or amazon to find something valuable. Personally, I need to feel a book in my hand and go through the pages. Book Exchange not only allows me this, but there I can always find interesting books at attractive prices. The prices vary, some of the books are really really cheap, and some of them are just comparable to what you'd pay on amazon or at Barnes and Noble. But the collection is amazing! All collectible ones and no filled-out-template like best-best-best-seller(!) books pop up periodically.
The store is simple: packed and full of books. They're well organized, and it's easy to find something if you have some categories on your mind. If I were you I'd go there to find a good catch on a subject instead of a specific title on my mind. Wide open your eyes, there are some out-of-print books you cannot easily find elsewhere; so take your time and enjoy your search!
The owner of the store and the other people in charge are kind and helpful (if that really is a measure for you!).
Finally, I must mention that the store is next to the Aurora Cafe where you can enjoy the best coffee in Atlanta, I think. Grab a book and start reading it while you sip your delicious coffee.
- Pros: collection, prices, parking
- Cons: over-packed
The Details on Atlanta Book Exchange
Parking:
If the tiny parking area in front is full, don't worry; a larger lot is located behind the store with plenty of "patron-only" spots.
Know Before You Go:
There's a method to the madness. Each of the shelves is marked with a small tab indicating the subject of each section.
Save Money:
The store's mixture of new and used books are all 5 to 40 percent off retail price.
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