In-store pick-up
Yes
Posman Books in Atlanta
Categories
Location on the map
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, US
Service options
In-store shopping
Yes
Delivery
No
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Yes
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 470-355-9041
Site: http://posmanbooks.com/
Site: http://posmanbooks.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–9PM
- Tuesday:10AM–9PM
- Wednesday:10AM–9PM
- Thursday:10AM–9PM
- Friday:10AM–9PM
- Saturday:10AM–9PM
- Sunday:11AM–6PM
Comments (199)
The staff was super friendly, I met a wonderful woman with a dog (a type of big fluffy poodle), and they have a very interesting collection of books!
Very unique book and gift store. Store sells cards, stuffed animals, toys and a lot of interesting books. Staff is friendly and efficient. Parking could be a challenge but you can use the parking structures close by. Prices are surprising reasonable for the area.
This was our first time to this new, eccentric mall in Atlanta. Very easy to find in maps, easy parking and a relaxed atmosphere. Quite pricey however. But this store especially had super cute stationery, books, fidget toys, journals, greeting cards aplenty! Super nice and helpful staff. Will definitely visit again.
Super friendly people behind the register, gave us a mask so we could shop in the store as we misplaced one. Great book selection, my daughter loved the young adult section. Will definitely be back.
A bookstore in GA that has wine and Drag Queen story time, as well as books about, Darwinism, America and Russia at the turn of the 20th Century, and the gay civil rights movement? Yes please
Really cool book store I loved looking at everything
I picked up some amazing books and games while at this store.
Lovely little bookshop with a decent size inventory of diverse genres. Nice collection of notebooks made of recycled paper. They have a handwritten book review display I thought was a nice touch. Some accessories for kids including handmade washable lunch bags and soft plush toy animals. Browsing was fun. 10/10 Ill be back to buy.
Great bookshop that has plenty of choice for adults and kids. Convenient location at Ponce City market too
Love this place man, awesome trinkets and lovely novelty books!
Great location. Great selection of kids books! There are some fun reading nooks for kids. I tend to like hardcover books and they are a bit lacking, but I guess most people like paperback.
Great shop however knocked stars off due to zero acknowledgement from either of the workers for the entire time my son and I were in the store. Walked within 6ft of them both several times as well.spent about 20 mins here. Busy with their own conversation.Wife came in and purchased a giant 🐼 and my son added in a few books. Would have purchased a lot more as we are avid readers in our house, not to mention we were on vacation in Atlanta so looking for things to purchase! But theres a B&N less than 5 miles from our home in Texas which isnt any more or less inviting as a big box store.
This is a really great store with a large selection of lapel pins and stickers. They also have some glorious Murder Kroger goods. And if youre in need of stamps, they have domestic and international. You can find the store across from Anthropologie.
Although the owner is deleting bad reviews which violates freedom of speech. This again shows the type of environment this business operates under. Bottom line is the store does not have friendly customer service. The manager is very rude and lazy. Don’t ask for assistance unless you want to be given a eye roll. Now after reviewing some books being sold here. Your store is not safe for children that’s a very fair and honest review. That would mean any child under the age of 13 should not be allowed to walk and shop this store alone. It is a factual statement that this store is not safe for families and children. Can’t take a bad review don’t go into a business serving the public.
Cute little book store with lots of gems hidden on their shelves.
Love the inclusivity and the love from the staff. (I spoke with Jonas to find a special book that I could not find anywhere else. He was AMAZING!) The selection isnt massive, but I will always support small bookstores before anything like some other chain stores. 10/10 will absolutely be back.
I visited Posman Books at the Ponce city Market with my son who is a Law student and looking for something fun to read after studying. They have an excellent selection for the size, the staff is great. We purchased a couple of books and will be going back.
The literature section at Posman’s is the best that I have ever found in a modestly-sized new book store. The selection is carefully curated and includes not only the obvious big-name authors but also rare cult novels. I only wish I lived in Atlanta so that I could dip into its selection on a regular basis!
This is a truly fun store. great assortment of books, games, puzzles, cards, and unusual gifts. fun to explore, if you visit Ponce City Market be sure to stop here.
Super cute but also super small. Social distancing is hard in this teeny tiny store. The store has some cute local finds. A little bit of everything... great place if you are looking for stocking stuffers or a small host gift. Masks were required, dogs allowed and no dividers between customer and staff when checking out.
Unique collection of books and awesome accessories. Worth a visit!
I want to buy everything. This bookstore has all the newest and best selection. What a delightful store in which to spend hours!
Huge book nerd here. Nothing beats the feeling of walking into a good book store, and Posman doesnt disappoint. Being at PCM, they could easily just offer the minimum, be a mediocre book store, and probably do just fine, but they dont do mediocrity. I love the feel of this store; so vibrant and welcoming. The layout is great, although a little overwhelming with the amount of people on busy days, but theyve handled this inevitability in a great way. Their displays are always on point, up to date, and rotated regularly. Theyre always stocked up with the newest releases, and they always have great recommendations of older books as well. I absolutely love this book store!
Quite a few books about traveling and the history of Georgia. They have stickers/postcards/pins that make good souvenirs. Its a fun bookstore to wander through and find fun stuff
This is a superb bookstore! However, I love to cook and bought Ron Douglas cookbooks. Both cookbooks do not have photos to show how the dish should look and the ingredients are inaccurate! Ive read the most recent book-Methods To Millions is a waste of money with novice like tips.
Lovely bookstore in Ponce City Market. They had a great selection of books and book-related merchandise. So glad my family stopped by while we were in Atlanta!
My love for books was truly satisfied for me and my children in this store prices are reasonable books are amazing have anything from cooking to sci-fi to fiction to history with a great experience cant wait to take my kids so they can enjoy it
This is what a bookstore should feel like. Posman Books is just so... quaint... but huge... if that makes any sense! It has that tiny, independent bookstore feel but has a huge selection that rivals the book sections of larger big chain stores.The staff was very friendly and my payment was quick. They accept credit cards, which I suppose is expected, but I was doubtful because its such an old-feeling shop.Overall, I love this bookstore and wish I lived closer so I could frequent it more!
I could browse around in this place for hours. Finally found the ATL postcards!
I happened upon this pleasant store and left with a bag of goodies. Not only are the books clearly chosen with great conscious, many of the newly popular books are displayed alongside a handwritten note of recommendation. The location contains not only books but puzzles, planners, stickers, erasers, enamel pins, patches, and toys. Leif was friendly and happy to help customers.
This bookstore is incredible! Amazing selection of books, journals, and all things children need to embrace their sense of wonder and love of learning. The location at Ponce City Market has fabulous events that turn our local independent bookstore into a cool spot to chill on a Friday night.
Stumbled upon this store while waiting for our car to be washed across the street. Very cute and great prices. I did notice that the space is small and they have a lot of inventory that goes beyond books. As a result, it does feel a bit cluttered in there, and I feel like a person using a wheel chair might have difficulty navigating the store. However, I will definitely be back as I dont feel we were able to adequately explore. It is 2 and 5 year old approved as well.
Such a cute and quaint little spot. Great assortment of books and novelties. Always neat and clean. Staff is always pleasant and knowledgeable
Has a wide variety of amazing cultural, civil & human rights books & trinkets for all ages! Friendly customer service & a multitude of gifts for the educator & progressive parent!
I love the atmosphere and employees at Posman!!! I especially love how they do drag story time. They are incredibly kind and inclusive, and always leave me excited to come back :)
I got tickled by the sign out side the shop. It said stop in and say hi. So I did. And the first employee was organizing books. I am grinning, waving my hand saying hi! He smiled big. I told him the sign out side said to come in and say hi. So I did. He laughed. And asked if he could help us find anything. The shop is cozy, staff super authentically friendly, and I will return. I thank you.
Great local bookstore and gift shop. They have my favorite selection of cards from local creators: thank yous, birthdays, just because ... Their staff is very friendly and not pushy. You can wander the store and never feel pressured to buy, but will see plenty of things youll want to buy if youre an avid reader.
Nice little bookshop with a good collection of titles.
Posman Books is such a cute and welcoming bookstore! Every time I come to Ponce, I just have to come here! Its impossible for me to walk out of there without a good book or some cute pins. They offer so many different genres of books and have lots of cool knick-knacks if thats more your speed. I highly recommend people to visit :)
Great selection with a lot of small local souvenirs
I prefer small boutique book stores over the bug chains like Barnes and Noble. The staff actually read books in the smaller stores and want to help. When I buy books they are my first stop before ordering online.
Every time I visit Ponce City Market I always try to make a stop by this bookstore. They have an excellent selection of books that are organized in a clear fashion throughout the store. The staff have always been super nice and appeared to really enjoy working there. I also enjoy the pins, magnets, and other little knick knack objects they have between the tables of books.Definitely worth the visit if you are in Ponce City Market!
Lots of great options for gifts in addition to books, friendly and helpful staff!
Cute store with a variety selections and merchandise!
I was drawn into this store upon seeing the jellycat plushies in the windows. I never imagined I would see any jellycats in a physical store. And then they have a great selection of sci-fi and horror books. I am always hunting for good horror thats not Stephen King or the like.
Came in 15 minutes till close looking for tarot cards because Mystic whatever was closed, was super excited to find several sets to choose from... went with the cat deck ^.^ I will definitely be back when I have at least an hour to look at all the other cool books, writing, and drawing stuff.
Book stores were a dying breed but they are back and Posman is a great addition to the PCM retail group. They have a wonderful and well curated offering of books and toys for kids. Visit for the drag queen reads once a month, that is outstanding.
Its a very nice, clean independent bookstore. Their selection is a little on the small side, but they do carry a lot of the current, popular books. They also have a nice selection of knick-knacks and book accessories!!
Cute little book store in the Ponce City Market. They have a really nice varied selection of hardcover and softcover books, little trinkets, and souvenirs. Picked up a cute post card for my auntie and a new book for my plane ride home.
It was a good experience, at first. The owner and I engaged in friendly conversation, until I mentioned the company I work for, at which point he proceeded to bash the company relentlessly and borderline insult me. I just wanted to learn about and buy a few books. We were having a really nice interaction before that, and I attempted to gracefully move past the topic, but I couldnt believe his lack of couth--he just kept going on and on in the direction of negativity. Needless to say, I will not be back, and I do not recommend.
Im so glad I visited! They have a great selection of books, a ton of cute canvas bags, and the employee I talked with was very helpful with selecting a couple of books for me to read. So far I love their suggestions!
A small bookstore with, from what I noticed, a somewhat large cooking and travel section for its size. For a bookstore this size, they probably wont carry some of the more obscure books. They have some contemporary books, classics and childrens books. This place is like half bookstore, half Hallmark store.
Nice little book store with a good selection. I liked how the shop owner had things organized.
There for Drag Queen Story Hour with Edie Cheezburger. We love the bookstore, great selection, fun events, incredible staff. Only trouble is dealing with Ponce City Market on the weekend. So many people and impossible to find parking. Still worth it for a fun time and unique book selection, though.
This shop is well stocked with new and classic books as well as employee recommendations. Evidently for these they only keep one or two of the recommendation in stock, so if you see it on the display ho ahead and grab it! While checking out I was drawn to several local gifts such as the rip murder kroger sticker and the person at check out dropped a somewhat catty line to the effect of Youre the best impulse shopper weve had today. Please dont say this to customers. Its not a neutral or positive statement. I still checked out but it was followed by immediate buyers remorse.
Really cool store with great book selection and so much more.
I love this place because they dedicate a full table to Penguin Classic Deluxe books. Theyre my favourite collection, and this is the only place I know that has them all together instead of sprinkled throughout the fiction section.
This is the best bookstore in Atlanta! The staff is friendly and helpful. They have a great assortment of books and other items.
It was a really cute and genuinely great bookstore and my favorite thing out of the whole ponce market.
They have a wonderful selection of books, gifts, trinkets, pens, etc. The stagg is incredibly pleasant and helpful!
A book lovers dream shop. I love supporting independent book stores. They have the latest bestsellers as well as blank journals and a childrens section
Great collection of books and fancy design stationaries.
Their selection wasnt great for fantasy books, but it was still a cute shop with a great location.
The most dangerous store ever! It was hard not to want to buy something in there. From souvenirs to childrens books and activities to arts and crafts. Its my new favorite store in Ponce.
We love this book store, every time we are in Atlanta we make sure to stop in, we always find something interesting to buy. The staff is always very helpful & friendly.
Fussy staff, wouldn’t leave us alone. Just wanted to peruse. Not relaxing or pleasant.
Great bookstore, a lot of nice variety packed into an intimate space. Staff is great. Location is awesome.
This bookstore always has the coolest things. From buttons to magnets to puzzles, not to mention the huge variety of books. I always enjoy stopping by here and seeing whats new.
My son and I love this book store. Everyone is always friendly and helpful.
Attentive staff and an awesome selection of books and novelties of the sort. Interesting store that one could get lost with time just looking around and reading cool books you cannot find in other stores.
Very organized bookstore! By the way, Ron Douglas books are pure fluff and a waste of money including Methods To Millions.
Very beautiful, exciting and interesting with almost items in this book store. Decorative nice and easy to find for customers. I see a man at station and think owner, he nice and kind
I love this little bookstore. They have such a unique selection. Its a great place to find gifts too!
Nice small book store with lots of unique offerings.
Great space, awesome collection of books and kid materials! A little busy for Covid standards but everyone had on a mask!
Fun eclectic book shop! Always a great place to find a fun gift last minute.
Very bookstore. Selection is a bit limited but they do have a good variety and the newest popular books. Definitely worth a stop.
This book store is cute and they have great cards. Highly recommend checking it out.
Pricey, but beautiful bookshop/paper store to peruse, and yeah--I might find things a few bucks cheaper on Amazon, but the quality, service, unique ideas, and personable touch are lost.
A very classic bookstore. More on the quainter size, yet a very nice selection. Very kind employees. I will happily return next time in area.
Adorable bookstore with tons of cute gifts, and of course, a great selection of books.
Cute stuff! Lots of pins, magnets, stationary, toys etc on top of their book selection. I got souvenir stickers for myself.
An interesting book store. I think its worth taking a looking around. Has some classics and a bit of everything. Some neat knick knacks and what not.
Omfg. This bookshop was a dream.
Legit bookstore feel, not a big box retailer. Decent variety
Cute, touristy book shop in Ponce City Market. Great place to pick up some Atlanta gear, a pin for your backpack, or a best selling book.
Awesome place with different fun kind of books for children and adults with fun toys, stuffed animals, and souvenoirs for young znd old alike that a person can enjoy.
Cute bookstore with a wide variety of choices, including books about Atlanta and its history, outdoor travel, and more.
All types of rare books available here. Not an incredibly large book store like Barnes and Noble but quite cute and quaint no the less.
Has an extensive assortment of items. I typically go for the post cards. They have cards for all types of humor and designs that appeal to any consumer.
I’ve never been in a bookstore so well thought in terms of titles and organization. There aren’t thousands of books here. Just hundreds of the right books. It’s the first time I’ve scanned the table spreads at a bookstore and thought, “I want like 12 of these!” ... on every table.
Great book store with good variety and pricing is reasonable. Fun stop to check out if at ponce city market.
I love this place! Youll find so many unique books, gifts, stationary, etc. Its impossible to leave empty-handed!
We came in on the day that Anthony Bourdain died, and the customer service lady was very rude and unfriendly/unhelpful when I asked to see some of his books. I should have taken my business and my friends business elsewhere. Maybe she was just upset, I dont know!
Lovely little bookshop! Well its not that little but not huge either.
Great little bookstore. All the latest books. Great selection of African American books as well.
Quaint little bookshop. Good selection. Super friendly staff.
Small but a good selection. Loved the stationary and cards. Great kids section. I could die there lol.
Surprising amount of charm squeezed into that little bookstore. Great place to check out for some quick gifts.
If you like sending postcards, this is the place to go. They have several beautiful postcards (drawings, graphic prints) available for purchase.
Great store, has a wonderful selection of classics and has something for everyone.
Cute little bookshop, mainly newer books
One of my favorite book stores. They even allow pets! Bring the pup and enjoy the store!
Loved this store. Just wished they had more art related books.
Should not be classified as a bookstore. Very small and filled with mainly junk with political rhetoric.
Great little book shop! A lot of cool little nick nacks and the staff is always knowledgeable.
Dont do business with them. they lie and are basically scammers. A Horrible business.
Walked in to kill time and came out with three books! Cute and cozy bookstore that offers a book of the month club!
I love the variety of books and reader related items
They have a great selection of quality kids books and activities/games.
Cute collection of perhaps overpriced but unique books and cards. Staff has never been particularly friendly.
Cute book store with a varied selection of books, some of these were very interesting.
This bookstore has a great selection of books! I only wish the store was larger.
So many amazing books for sale here, and prices are fair!!
Great stuff and even had some manga !
Great little bookstore, nice variety and really friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Great place to find fantastic books.
Cute little book store with loads of quirky toys and ATL knick knacks/ souvenirs.
Awesome little bookshop with lots of selections.
Cool little bookstore in ponce city market
Cute little bookshop, with an interesting collection of books.
Super cool books, cards, book marks, poems, great gift shop!
In addition to good books, they have a nice selection of greeting cards.
Book for book, possibly the best selection Ive seen anywhere. Great store!
Lovely little place. Employees are very nice and happy.
Great selections, loved it!
A little expensive, but a very neat place none the less. Small on the outside but a surprisingly very expansive inventory.
Lovely small shop found a good book here
A little pricey, but thats to be expected with the area. I liked the array of books.
Great place. Amazing books. Friendly staff.
Really cool place has a wide variety of merchendise even bought a few color pens
Good variety of books and lots of great gifts.
Lots of really cool, whacky books available!
A great place for fun and exciting book for all ages and types.
Excellent bookstore at which you can find something for everyone in your family.
Super friendly staff
In addition to being a traditional bookstore, Posman has a huge collection if greeting cards.
Great independent bookstore with helpful staff. Support your local bookstore.
Great selection of books for kids of all ages.
Great place for unique puzzles, books, and notebooks.
Very nice shop we lots of good books
Lots of unique covers of classic books. I could go crazy in there.
Great food, service, ambiance....oh, and coffee
An inviting environment to find the right book for your interest.
Bright, quiet, and peaceful. All things you look for in a small bookshop in the city.
Super sweet store.loved the special section for Black History Month
Classics & best sellers. Cute kids section. Helpful staff.
So many creative ideas, those books are an excellent collection
Pricey, but is a great store with fun ATL items.
Love it! A real bookstore.
Fun place and friendly staff
Small but helpful and convenient. Great location and very attentive staff.
Great place for books and interesting other materials
My favorite place to get lost on a Sunday. That old school bookstore feel
They have a great selection of books.
Lots of unique items, not just books.
Friendly clerks, interesting collections
Bad experience. The manager at this location was rude and insensitive. Ill just stay at Barnes and Nobles!
Such a cool place with so many things you didn’t know you had to have
Very adventurous and nice
A bit overpriced but expected for the location. Cute store.
Expensive and pretty much just a smaller more posh Barnes and Noble
Great selection of books, art, toys, etc.
The best part of Ponce City Market. Period.
Great bookstore!
Great to see real live book store
We stop here everytime we visit Atlanta and it never disappoints!
Fun, hip bookstore with local inspiration.
Gorgeous store, great selection
Great people small selection
Great curated selection of books.
I love a good bookstore!
Really cute store, decent prices
Love it here. Wish there was one closer to me
What an adorable little shop in a quaint location.
Adorable store, broad, fun selection.
Great place. Best I have been to.
There are some FUN books in here🤣🤣
A great little bookstore at the Ponce Marketplace
Excellent selection of books!
Excellent. Gave great ideas
Great selections and superior service
Nice little shop with friendly people
Great book store!
Comprehensively hip paper and book store.
Gr8 place for interesting souvenirs or gifts.
Great selection of books
Great store, excellent management.
Excellent book store
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Posman Books 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-07Great bookstore! Conveniently located and nice staff. I would visit again for sure. Very thorough selection of books with lots of popular titles.
Review №2
2022-07-15My favorite bookstore in Atlanta! Always have the newest releases and lots of local art and knick-knacks (I’m partial to the Smiski blind boxes). Love their LGBT section as well 💕 Staff is always down to discuss books and recommendations. They also carry literary candles and Boysmells, which I love as well. I come by every time I’m in the area.
Review №3
2022-05-31Super cute bookstore with such a variety of books and other little goodies. Loved browsing around!
Review №4
2022-08-17The owner was extremely rude, and kicked my friends and I out of the store because we “weren’t buying anything.” Since when are we not allowed to browse in a store? And actually, of my friends had bought a magnet less than 2 minutes ago! Bottom line: horrible service, save your money!Update in response to the owners comment: 1. My friends and I are all adults; we are university students who do not need adult supervision. 2. We were genuinely interested in your book selection and were considering buying one of the books. 3. We did not hurt your business; we did in fact buy something, helping your business.
Review №5
2022-04-17Loved this shop! I was able to get unique books for my friends kids as well as several small gifts and souvenirs. Will definitely be going back next time I am in Atlanta.
Review №6
2022-06-07What an amazing book store. All kinds of neat things to discover. The people working there are wonderful and the selection is very good. Will go back for sure.
Review №7
2022-05-14Beautiful bookstore, but the staff is always a bit rude at both locations (Ponce and Avalon). Not to the point of insult, but looking down on you like youre a waste of their time. It almost feels like an intentional training decision...? Bizarre. Posman is the closest bookstore to me, but I prefer to shop at other local bookstores where the employees are at least polite if not friendly!I dont need to be welcomed into the store or asked if I need help, but when an empoloyee gives me a rude up and down look when I come up to the counter, thats just impolite. And something similar has happened every time Ive visited either store!Its a lovely local chain with a good selection and cute trinkets, so its really a shame their employees treat customers this way. They almost act like they work in a luxury store at Phipps... lol
Review №8
2022-08-17Getting kicked out for browsing a bookstore is wrong. People come to bookstores to look at books, read the synopsis of some of them, and then eventually decide if they want to buy a book or not. There is no rule that states that customers are not allowed to window shop. No one should be expected to come into a bookstore a buy a book or two in five minutes. By making customers leave, you are hurting your own business by not letting people look for something they would genuinely enjoy, and you are hurting the chances of having regular customers.
Review №9
2022-08-06Friendly and helpful staff; great mix of Atlanta-themed stuff, kids stuff, gifts, and books. Found some books I havent found in stores in many other bookstores - selection was incredible.
Review №10
2022-08-16The manager was incredibly rude and was mildly racists. A group of 6 of us went in to look at the books and ended up buying a magnet. He kicked us out and said that it was “his store”. Absolutely unbelievable, please do not support his store.