Bookish Atlanta

Just regrouping from the holidays & creating the 2021 Reading Challenge... YAY! We’re here til 5pm today. Pop in!

Hey! We’re here til 5 today (NYE). Come get you a book to ring in 2021! P.S. we’re closed on New Year’s Day. But we’re back on Saturday 10-5! Happy 2021, y’all!

2021 already has us feeling all the inclusivity & love. . Come see us today between 10 & 5. Just a reminder that ALL humans entering the store must be wearing a mask over their nose & mouth. Because we love all y’all. Come see us this morning & beat the rush. (Only 4 customers permitted in store at a time.)... Free mass market paperback or Little Golden Book with purchase* today. Yay!!! See y’all soon! *select titles. While supplies last.

We’re open til 6pm today. Yay! And we’ve got this little fiery gem. Come see us!

The Book Nerd Family is going to take a minute to celebrate the season. We’re closed on Sunday, December 27th. And we’re always closed on Mondays. But we’ll be back to nerd out with you from noon to 5 on Tuesday, December 29th. Also, we’re TOTALLY open today (Dec 26th) from noon to 5.

Merry everything, y’all! We’re here til 5pm today.

Today is the release date for this book. That seems fitting, somehow. We’ve got 3 copies in stock

We y’all as much as we lovedin the 70s... and that was (so much!). We’re open today (Dec 23) until 7pm. Christmas Eve noon to 5pm. Closed Christmas. OPEN Dec 26th noon to 5pm. CLOSED Sunday, Dec 27th. Let us help you find a great gift (or something fun for yourself. You deserve nice things, too!).... And have the happiest of holidays!

There’s a lot going on in Book Nerdville! We’re giving away copies of Witch Hairs (Dixie Gamble’s memoir about mirth, miracles, mayhem & music) when you spend $10 at Bookish. We’ve got goodie bags for kids. Yay!... We ALSO have I Voted stickers designed by artists, sent to Bookish by New York magazine. They’re FREE, so come grab you a sheet! AND we’ve got a nifty little box of mysteries for $1. Come be ghoulishly nerdy with us! Open til 5pm today. Saturday 1-4 (closing early for the EAVoween Driving Parade). Sunday 1-5. Yay!

We’ve got TWO by appointment browsing slots left this Saturday (that’s tomorrow)! If you plan on coming by the store & bringing someone with you, an appointment is a GREAT idea. You get the whole store to yourself. And you’ll know for sure that you’ll both get to come in together and shop at the same time. Yay! tinyurl.com/Bookish-December If you like to fly by the seat of your pants, we have walk in hours from 1-5 Sat & Sun. 4 customers in the store at a time. required. No cash. Happy holidays, book nerds!

Bookish offers store credit for books! Yay!! We LOVE accepting books from our customersbecause they know what the store is about & what we need. We count on y’all to help us maintain our selection of quality used books! Right now, we have to be super careful what we take on, because we’ve got such limited storage. If you’ve got books you think we can use, we’d love you to send us picks of the stack via DM or email: [email protected]. We’ll tell you what we can use!... Y’all are the BEST & we you for it!

Just hanging around in my Warnock Your Ossoff t-shirt, listening to the Bitter Southerner Top 30 Southern Albums of 2020 Come shop for books & listen to good music! We’re open til 5 today... but we have one by appt shopping hour TONIGHT at 6pm. You can grab that spot at tinyurl.com/Bookish-December

There’s a lot of talk about Halloween being cancelled this year. But, y’all... Halloween is in your HEARTS. So come grab a copy of Bunnicula or Goosebumps or a proper Halloween book. We’ve got goody bags for kids (with the purchase of a kids’ book). Let’s make our own spooky good time. We’ve also got Horror novels for full-growns. And a free copy of Dixie Gamble’s memoir Witch Hairs (with $10 purchase) Come on down, y’all. We’re open until 7pm today!

You know what you need? Holiday cheer! And books. Always books. We’re open til 7pm today. Come see us!

Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU. Thank you for voting Bookish the Best Bookstore in Atlanta. Thank you for checking in, ordering books, and offering kind words during the pandemic. Thank you for trusting us with your book ordersand for buying into the dream of this itty bitty indie bookstore. We love all y’all so, so much.... And we’re grateful. Come see us this weekend! We’ve got a few by appointment spots left: tinyurl.com/Bookish-December And we’re open 1-5 on Sat & Sun for walk-in browsing. (Masks required. 4 customers allowed in at a time. Cards only. No cash.) Happy holidays, book nerds!

While Bookish wasn’t able to get signed copies of Untamed (we can talk about that later), A Capella has them! Support this long-time ATL indie by getting your signed copy from them.https://bit.ly/2JiMSqh

If y’all haven’t been to Charis yet, what better time to go than to celebrate their 46th birthday? Charis has welcomed & encouraged Bookish since it’s inception. We them & wish them many, many more years!

Our AMAZING customers got Bookish added as a write in for Atlanta's best bookstore in the AJC's Best of Atlanta!

Look! Even Kamala Harris wants you to come to Bookish today. We’re open til 5.

Halloween fun abounds at Bookish! Spend $10 and get a copy of Dixie Gamble’s memoir, Witch Hairs, for FREE! Yay! Dixie Gamble went from a small North Carolina town as a divorced young mother of two boys to the first female president of Elektra Asylum Music, a publishing division of Warner Bros. Records in Nashville, guiding the careers of Pam Tillis, Lewis Storey, and many others. A second marriage to one of the most storied record producers in the country lead to ano...ther divorce and a deeper longing to find answers to her lifelong questions. In Witch Hairs, she shows, and explains, every tug at her soul and the fulfillment she found, each pluck of what was and a map to what should be. Part memoir, part atlas of the soul of the Universe, Dixie Gamble hides nothing of her journey to find both herself And John. The Witch Hairs website offers music to accompany the book, too! And, for the kids... if you buy a kids’ book at the store, we’ll give you a nifty goodie bag with some fun stuff like candy, bookmarks, temporary tattoos... Both Witch Hairs & the goodie bags are a while-supplies-last situation. So pop into Bookish soon! Tues: noon to 5 Wed: noon to 7 Thurs: noon to 5 Fri: noon to 5 Sat: 1-4 (so the Book Nerd Family can participate in the EAVoween Driving Parade)

Y’all! It’s Small Business Saturday! We’re OPEN 10am to 5pm! Come see us! 10% off used books. $15 Bookish tees. Free Bookish notebook with purchases of $35 or more. Free Bookish tote with purchase of $75 or more. Free good cheer all day! 4 customers inside at a time. Mask required. Hand sanitizer requested upon entry & exit. Cards only.... Bookish book nerds are the best book nerds. Let’s celebrate the season together.

We’ve got 2 browsing appointments left today: 4pm & 5pm. Bring up to 3 people... or leave ‘em all at home! Sign up at tinyurl.com/Bookish-November always required.... Can’t make it today? Pop by for Small Business Saturday tomorrow from 10-5. Only 4 customers in store at a time, so you can shop safe. Yay!

Want Bookish All to Yourself on Black Friday? We can make that happen! We've got 3 Black Friday shopping spots left. Yay! The only people in the store will be the people you bring with you (up to three plus you) and the bookseller.... No waiting outside until someone leaves before you can enter. And you won't need to worry about other folks waiting to come inside. If you want to shop with a friend or a family member, an appointment is the way to go. And appointments are perfect for folks who are strictly limiting their contact with folks outside their family/quarantine pod. Sign up for a Black Friday appointment here: tinyurl.com/Bookish-November We're offering the same specials on Black Friday that we'll offer on Small Business Saturday: !0% off all used books. Spend over $35 and get a FREE Bookish notebook. Spend over $75 & get a FREE reusable tote. And we'll be offering our super cozy Bookish tees for $15. All while supplies last. Can't make it on Friday? Come see us on Small Business Saturday. No appointment required. We're open 10am to 5pm. Please remember, store capacity is capped at 4 customers to keep everyone safe. And masks are always required. Shop small, y'all!

The Assistant to the Manager called my hair unprofessional on my way out the door this morning. I’m gonna need y’all to pop in & weigh in on this situation. It’s the back she takes umbrage with. But y’all know I can’t take a picture of the back of my hair. I can barely take a passable selfie. Stop in. Cast your vote for unprofessional or no. And buy a book while you’re here.

Whatcha doing on Saturday morning? We’ve got an idea! Get you a cup of coffee & drink it on your stroll down to Bookish! We’ve got private browsing hours starting at 10am. Book an appointment at tinyurl.com/Bookish-November Not a morning person? That’s okay! We’re open 1-5 for walk-in browsing!... And we’ve set up a safe, by appointment browsing experience for our favorite book nerds (that’s you!) on Black Friday. You can sign up at (you guessed it!): tinyurl.com/Bookish-November You can bring up to 3 people with you. Yay! Masks required (of course!) See you soon!

We’ve got some browsing hours available this coming Saturday morning. Yay! But even BETTER, we’re doing private browsing hours Throughout the day on Black Friday. Super YAY! And we’re open for Small Business Saturday, with a 10% discount on used books & other fun pop-up deals. Store capacity capped at 4 customers. Mask required.... We’re thankful for the love & commitment you’ve shown to this itty bitty indie. Can’t wait to see y’all soon! See more

Let’s talk real quick about how Elmo KNOWS THINGS, y’all. He’s on top of the mask sitch. AND... Keeper of the Lost Cities: Unlocked was released yesterday. If you have a kid that’s into this series, this is a great holiday gift. We’ve only got one left! So zip in or call 404-496-8722 & we’ll hold it for you. We’re open til 7pm tonight. Yay!

Beautiful Book Nerds: Some of y’all just aren’t comfortable being in a bookstore with folks outside your chosen quarantine pod. We understand! And we want you to be comfortable, so you can enjoy book browsing to it’s fullest. That’s why we’re still offering select private browsing hours, in addition to being open to walk-in customers 6 days a week. Private browsing means the store is closedexcept for the people in your party. You can bring 3 addition people with you (we alwa...ys cap the number at 4 customers, for the safety of the bookseller). Haven’t you always wanted a bookstore all to yourself?! Sign up for private browsing at tinyurl.com/Bookish-November Stay safe out there! Hope to see y’all soon!

A couple things you need to know on this cloudy Sunday afternoon: 1) We’re open til 5pm today. 2) We have Dear Justyce, Cursed (yep, like on Netflix), All Boys Aren’t Blue, Slay and a lot of other great YA stuff. Yes, you should read it even if you think you’re too old for YAbecause that’s not even a thing.... 3) I did not know, until I went to take this picture, that a tiny gnat had hitched a ride on my forehead on my walk into work. It’s that kind of day, y’all. Let us help you find a good book to while away this cloudy Fall day.

Walk, ride, scoot... It’s gorgeous out! Get on up here & get you a book!

Come browse for holiday gifts or let us help you find your next great read! We’ve got regular walk-in hours from 1-5 today & tomorrow. But booking a browsing slot means not having to wait outside (we’ve capped customer occupancy at 4 at a time) See y’all soon!

Y'all! Warnock Your Ossoff merch!* Created by the same folks who brought you the You Are An Awesome Human campaign. Committed to making Georgia more awesome than ever! Let's flip the Senate, too! . . . *Proceeds from the sale of the merch go to support the Warnock & Ossoff campaigns. Bookish does not receive monetary compensation. But as an LGBTQ family, the Book Nerd Family is passionate turning out the vote to Warnock Your Ossoff!

Wonder what is missing here??? Oh! It’s YOU! ... Bookish just isn’t the same without you. Come browse with us on this gorgeous Friday afternoon (noon to 5) or on Saturday or Sunday. We’ve got appointments available on Saturday morning starting at 10am: tinyurl.com/Bookish-November And we’re open for walk-ins on Saturday & Sunday from 1-5. We only allow 4 customers in the store at a time. And every human entering must wear a mask over their nose and mouth (even our smallest book nerds. If they are too small to wear a mask or cannot keep a mask on, we’ll have to ask that they not come in. It’s the only way to keep everyone safe). Please NO CASH. Cards only. We’ve got hand sanitizer by the front door for you to use as you come in & before you go. It’s so nice to be in a bookstore. You’ll see. Come nerd out with us!

Know what’s better than hanging out at Bookish on a Thursday afternoon in November? Neither do we! We’ve got all kinds of great books for you to browse. We love to give book recs & have you tell us about the books you love so we can recommend them to other folks!... We’ve also got a whole table of easy, breezy reads up at the front of the store, because that’s what folks have been asking for recently. We can’t wait to see you! We’re open until 5pm today & from noon to 5pm on Friday. Sat & Sun 1-5. Oh! And we also have appointments available for folks who want/need to be the only people in the store (besides the bookseller). We also recommend an appointment if you plan on coming with more than one other person (we have a cap of 4 customers in the store, and an appt prevents you from having to wait outside).tinyurl.com/Bookish-November See y’all soon!

We’re so serious about how cool the latest batch of classics we received are! We’ve got some hardbacks like this & some neat leatherette versions. All gently used. Hooray! We’re open til 7pm today. Come get something good to read!

What gives us hope today... Black is beautiful. YOU are beautiful.

Look at this AMAZING mask, made by one of our EAV neighbors! Yay! Also, we're open 1-5 today. Also... YAY!

Come buy a kids’ book (for ages 5+) & we’ll give you one of these cute goodie bags. Yay!

When you do something new--like open a business, say--there's a learning curve. We ordered copies of The 10x Rule on spec for a book club...and, well, most of the members of the book club decided to grab their book elsewhere. But that's good news for you! Because we have brand new copies of The 10x Rule that we're selling at cost! Yay! There are a handful of copies, so if it's been on your reading list and you feel like your entrepreneurial spirit needs a jump start, go ahead & grab one: https://bookishatl.com/shop/the-10x-rule/

Hey, music folks... this one is for you! Bookish is teaming up with Bookshop to offer you access to a satisfying fix of pop culture and music history: Zoom with legendary photographer and music video director Mick Rock! He'll be in conversation with TASCHEN Executive Director Creed Poulson and will take audience questions!... He'll offer up some of his favorite moments with iconic subjects such as David Bowie, Blondie, Queen, The Ramones, Janelle Monáe, Snoop Dogg, Lou Reed, and more. Mick will especially focus on his most recently published collection of irreplaceable photographs in Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie, 1972-1973. Thursday, October 22 at 2pm ET, with Q&A. Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AK5qMALgQP2riKvmlS1mNQ Buy the Book: https://bookshop.org/a/4334/9783836583244

November is right around the corner.... which means NaNoWriMo is upon us, y’all! Come join the Bookish Book Nerds as we write our way through 50K words (or something like that!). Never done this before? That’s okay! We’ll link to cool NaNoWriMo resources & we’ll cheer each other on. Might as well try, right?!? This year’s so weird, what have you really got to lose?... https://www.facebook.com/groups/382393049832067

Y’all. Charis is hosting this & you should totally (virtually) go to it!

Just hangin’ around... Waiting on you to come nerd out. What?? Can you think of a better way to spend your Tuesday? We’re open noon to 5pm.

We've been shifting our hours around, trying to find just the right mix. We think this is it, y'all! (for now, at least) Monday: Closed Tuesday: noon to 5 Wednesday: noon to 7... Thursday: noon to 5 Friday: noon to 5 Saturday: 1 to 5 Sunday: 1 to 5 The hours listed above are walk-in open browsing hours. Only 4 people allowed in the store at any time (besides the bookseller). If there are already 4 people in the store, you will be asked to wait on the sidewalk standing 6 feet apart. Masks REQUIRED. Mask must fit well and cover nose & mouth at all times. Hand sanitize upon entry and before exit. Social distancing required in store. Cards ONLY. We still have appointments* on Saturday and Tuesday early evening. Book at tinyurl.com/Bookish-October Need a different appointment time? No problem! Just email [email protected]. *Folks who are considered high risk or who want to bring more than one person into the store with them should consider booking an appointment.

Did you hear?!? Bookish is open 1-5 on Saturday & Sunday! Y’all know the drill. Mask REQUIRED. Mask must cover nose & mouth at all times. Hand sanitize upon entering & before exiting. No more that 4 customers TOTAL in the store at one time. That means you may have to wait outside for someone to leave before you can enter. Stay 6’ apart, y’all. Cards only. Can’t wait to see all y’all (at a distance. With a mask on)

Look at this awesomeness! They just came in. Come take a peek! We’re here until 5pm today. And we’re open for walk-in browsing from 1-5 tomorrow AND Sunday!

Know what is going to make your asynchronous Wednesday so much better? Some Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Books! Think you’re too old for middle grades novels? NOPE!... You’ll love them. Promise. Bring yourself and/or your kids. We’re open til 5pm.

Are you comfortable with walk-in browsing (with masks, of course) or is by appointment only browsing important to you?Are you comfortable with walk-in browsing (with masks, of course) or is by appointment only browsing important to you?

Did you know that there’s a Vampire Slayer named Kendra? Yep. A customer reminded me the other day. #slay Speaking of Vampire Slayers, we have Slayer in stock, which feels like a must-read for Buffy fans.... On a related note: We’ve been working on our YA section. Come check it out! We’re open for walk-ins til 5 (yeah, it’s an appointment day... but we’ve got open slots, so come on in! But only until 5, so hurry up!)

We know Halloween is itty bitty this year. So we have an itty bitty collection of Halloween books for you. Come see us on Tuesday & grab one!

Y'all... National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is almost upon us! If you are a writer & you've never done NaNoWriMo, why not give it a shot this year? This year's just weird enough that it might work! We've started a Bookish NaNoWriMo group where you'll be able to get NaNoWriMo updates, find writing prompts, and connect with other Bookish NaNoWriMo participants.... We'll try to do at least one (masked, socially distanced) in-person writing activity in November. But you'll be able to create community online & through Zoom, too. It's going to be fun! You can join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/382393049832067/ Yay!

We’re doing a giveaway of this middle grades sci-fi trilogy over on IG! Follow us there, then enter to win. But do it today! The drawing is Friday (10/9) at 5pm! https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDYhg-poVS/

Y’all better get your kids some books. Fall break & asynchronous Wednesdays are UPON US. Want to come browse Bookish & have the store all to yourself? Book an appt on Saturday between 11am-1:45pm at tinyurl.com/Bookish-October ... Want to walk in & browse? We’re here from noon to 5pm Friday & Saturday from 2-5pm. Masks required. Cards only. Only 4 people in the store at a time (besides the bookseller ). We’re closed on Sundays for deliveries (check out online stock at BookishATL.com). But we’ll be back on Tuesday with more appts to browse. And walk-ins again on Wed. Yay! Come see us, y’all! Got questions? We’ve got answers! Call or text: 404-496-8722

Did y'all know that we post book reviews over at BookishATL.com? Yep. And you don't have to worry about getting bogged down in lengthy analysis. Nope. They're quick & to the point. Check out this one:

We’ve got these super nifty books at BookishATL.com. You can buy online, then come pick them up at the store. You know you want to browse...

Y’all... The store is open until 5:45 today. We’ve got some by appt hours today, if you want the store to yourself: tinyurl.com/Bookish-October Or you can swing in, if no one’s signed up to browse. . I’m going to need at least one of y’all that has read this book to swing on up here & talk to me about it. I inhaled this one. And i have so many things bouncing around in my head! I’ll be writing a Nitty Gritty review of She’s Cone Undone today, but here’s the shorthand version: read it.

We’ve got by appt hours from 11 to 1:45 and walk-in browsing from 2-5 today. Sign up for appts at tinyurl.com/Bookish-October Some ground rules (you know, so we’re all on the same page):... Yes, you can walk in during appointment hours if no one has signed up for that time slot. There can only be 4 people in the store besides the bookseller at all times. Mask required for EVERY human that comes in the store. Social distance makes the heart grow fonderstay 6’ apart. Hand sanitize when you walk in & before you leave. Cards only. No cash. We LOVE having folks back in the store. Come see us!

Walk-in browsing today from noon to 5pm. Hooray! Mask required. Only 4 book nerds allowed in at a time. Y’all need to stay 6’ apart. And for goodness sakes, hand sanitize when you walk in & before you leave. Cards only. We all y’all. Be good to each other. Stay well. See you soon!... P.S. if you want the store to yourself, we’ve got by appt shopping, too! tinyurl.com/Bookish-October P.P.S. We’ve got appointments available Sat from 11-1:45 & we have walk-in browsing 2-5. Yay!!

Did y’all read Memorial Drive? If not, you should! It’s gripping & moving, horrifying & hopeful... it’s all the intensity you might expect when a poet writes a memoir on grief. And when you read Memorial Drive, you will fall in love with Natasha Trethewey. So we got y’all some of her poetry. ... An aside: Bookish is still itty bitty (but with BIG !), so we still stock itty bitty quantities. If we run out of a book you want, we’ll happily order you one! Just email us at [email protected]

Look past the pandemic hair, would you please?! We’ve got some great used middle grades books that just came in! Grab ‘em while you can. We’ve also launched our new October schedule, which means we’ll be doing by appt browsing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings ALL MONTH LONG! tinyurl.com/Bookish-October... We’ll also have walk in browsing on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoon. Limit of 4 people besides the bookseller in the store at a time, so you may have to wait a bit to come in. But... BOOKS! And we’re still doing home delivery within 6 miles of the store, but it may not be quite as zippy now that we’re open more hours. We encourage you to try curbside pick-up if you’re out & about. Just text 404-496-8722 & we’ll run your books out to you. Easy as !