What makes Atlanta's A Cappella Books the smartest bookstore in town?

Probably the same things that make you smart. Like you, we love books. We’ve responded to the upheaval in our industry notwith defeat, but with greater passion. As Patti Smith once said, “there is nothing in our material world more beautiful than the book.”

When we opened in Little Five Points in 1989, Amazon didn’t exist. Neither did local Barnes & Noble stores, and the internet was barely a thing. Oxford Books dominated the scene, with Chapter 11 on the rise. Within a few years, both were gone. We’re still here.

After three moves over more than 35 years, we’ve remained a small but vital part of Atlanta’s literary life, presenting major authors and selling books at venues across the city. In 2015, we marked our longevity with a book of our own: "A Cozy Infinity," featuring reflections from writers and customers.

We stock what we believe to be the most important and engaging new releases and bestsellers, alongside books chosen for their visual and tactile appeal. We also curate titles that reflect the joy and discovery books have always offered.

Our used books are generally priced at half or less of the new price, and we carry rare, collectible, and antiquarian volumes, along with limited editions and a standout collection of signed first editions from the hundreds of author events we support each year.

If you love books the way we do, we think you’ll enjoy our shelves. And if you don’t see what you’re looking for, we can usually get it in a few days, or help you find it elsewhere if it’s out of print.

If you’re in the neighborhood for a day out, drop by and browse. If you love books, you’ll be glad you did.