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15 Bookstores Found in Georgia
44th & 3rd Bookseller
Entra West End 451 Lee Street SW, Unit B
Atlanta, GA 30310
Store Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Closed Mon
Owner/Proprietor: Warren, Cheryl, and Allyce Lee
Phone: (678) 692-6519
Stored Opened in: 2017
44th & 3rd Bookseller is a family-owned, multi-cultural book and culture brand headquartered in the heart of Atlanta, GA. Founders, Warren, Cheryl, and Allyce Lee, established the brand in 2017. Their mission is to continue a source of unbiased literature that is true to the rich culture of excellence experienced and expressed in the Black community world-wide.
44th & 3rd Bookseller Information Updated: 2021-11-09
A Small Place Bookshop
40 Franklin Street, Suite 500
Avondale Estate, GA 30002
Store Hours: Mon - Fri Closed, Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone:
Stored Opened in:
A Small Place Bookshop Information Updated: 2025-04-09
All Things Inspiration Giftique
1400 Veterans Memorial Highway SE, Suite 140
Mableton, GA 30126
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor: LaVonya Tensley
Phone: 678-671-0270
Stored Opened in: 2019
A Christian bookstore offering a great selection of Christian literature, church supplies, Bibles, communion, unique gifts, greeting cards, African American literature, leadership books, and a curated selection of popular fiction & nonfiction titles.
All Things Inspiration Giftique Information Updated: 2020-11-18
Birdsong Books
650 Peeksville Road
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Store Hours: Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Jasmine Atkins
Phone: 404-991-4205
Stored Opened in: 2021
Birdsong Books is a new and used books store specializing in general fiction, self-help, Christian Living, children and other non-fiction books.
Birdsong Books Information Updated: 2023-09-13
Black Dot Cultural Center
6984 Main St.
Lithonia, GA 30058
Store Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm, Sunday Closed
Owner/Proprietor: Adigun Kazemde Ajamu
Phone: (770) 305-6373
Stored Opened in: 2017
Black Dot Cultural Center Information Updated: 2025-07-01
Books & Brew
4316 Lawrenceville Highway Suite 110
Tucker, GA 30084
Store Hours: Mon & Tues, Closed; Wed and Thu, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Fri and Sat, 11:00 a.m. to Midnight; Sun, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Quinelle, Irene, and Nate
Phone: 404-583-6858
Stored Opened in: 2024
A home away from home with comfort food, drinks, and your new favorite book.
Books & Brew Information Updated: 2024-10-19
Brave + Kind Bookshop
722 W. College Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
Store Hours: Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat, Sun, and Mon Closed
Owner/Proprietor: Bunny Hilliard
Phone: 470-440-5714
Stored Opened in:
Brave + Kind Bookshop is a neighborhood independent bookstore that specializes in a thoughtfully curated and inclusive collection of children’s books. We pride ourselves on bringing artful and beautiful stories that inspire bravery + kindness (and creativity) to our readers and their family and friends.
Brave + Kind Bookshop Information Updated: 2022-04-17
Early Literacy Development Agency (ELDA)
New Black Wall Street Market, 8109 Mall Parkway
Stonecrest, GA 30038
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor: Cynthia Shambry
Phone: 470-502-4301
Stored Opened in:
Early Literacy Development Agency (ELDA) is a child development program that promotes diversity & inclusion by providing exposure to multicultural books, educational material, and services with the intent to instill the love of learning through reading.
Early Literacy Development Agency (ELDA) Information Updated: 2022-04-18
For Keeps Bookstore
171 Auburn Ave NE, Unit H1
Atlanta, GA 30303
Store Hours: Thursday – Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Rosa Duffy
Phone:
Stored Opened in: 2018
African American rare books, classics and ephemera. Open from 10-5 Thursday-Sunday.
For Keeps Bookstore Information Updated: 2020-11-25
Medu Bookstore
Greenbriar Mall, 2841 Greenbriar Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30331
Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sun: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Owner/Proprietor: Nia Damali
Phone: 404-346-3263
Stored Opened in: 1989
Medu, "The Power of the Word"
Medu Bookstore Information Updated: 2014-03-19
Nubian Books
1540 Southlak Pkwy, Ste 7A
Morrow, GA 30260
Store Hours: Mon - Sat 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sun 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Marcus Williams
Phone: 678-422-6120
Stored Opened in: 1999
Nubian Books Information Updated: 2014-03-19
Rejoice Christian Books and Gift Shop
2059 Scenic Highway Suite 110-B19/B17
Snellville, GA 30078
Store Hours: Sunday-Saturday 10AM-8PM
Owner/Proprietor: Ms. Ojay Jones
Phone: 678-253-7746
Stored Opened in: 2021
Rejoice Christian Books and Gift Shop LLC is a small, independent Christian bookstore that provides a soul-nourishing experience for our customers. We offer a wide range of Bibles, devotionals, and gifts that inspire and uplift, along with a commitment to hosting quarterly free workshops and events for the community.
Rejoice Christian Books and Gift Shop Information Updated: 2023-07-06
Shrine of the Black Madonna (Atlanta)
946 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Store Hours: Wed - Sat 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Aminika Covington
Phone: 404-549-8676
Stored Opened in: 1975
The Shrine Cultural Center & Bookstore is a separate component of the church located next door to our sanctuary building. The Shrine of the Black Madonna is a Christian church rooted in Black Liberation Theology. The Cultural Center has always been known for its solid selection of books dealing with the Pan-African experience. In addition, we offer a good selection of African ceremonial masks, instruments, clothes and wood sculptures. Also, connected to the bookstore is an African Holocaust Museum and the Karamou Gallery (Red Room), used for community events, book signings and lectures.
Shrine of the Black Madonna (Atlanta) Information Updated: 2021-09-15
The Book Worm Bookstore
4451 Marietta Street
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Store Hours: Mon – Sat, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Extended hours Thu 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed Sunday
Owner/Proprietor: Julia Davis
Phone: 770-439-2029
Stored Opened in: 2020
A place where love is shared as much as stories!
The Book Worm Bookstore Information Updated: 2025-06-24
The Listening Tree
2308 Candler Rd.
Decatur, GA 30032
Store Hours: Thu & Fri. 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Sat. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Omar and Kimberly Finley
Phone: (470) 351-1817
Stored Opened in: 2014
The Listening Tree is a children's booktique created to perpetuate literacy and a love of reading in our global community.
The Listening Tree Information Updated: 2019-11-08
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