Owl & Company Bookshop

Owl & Company Bookshop feels to me like a recent arrival on the local-bookstore scene, but in reality they've been around for several years now. They are a lovely cozy presence on Piedmont Avenue, which, amazingly, is home to several used bookstores - all with their own unique flavor and style.

I visited Owl & Co in early February, on a chilly rainy day - the shop was the perfect welcoming environment, and even has comfy chair to hang out in, for folks who want to linger a while.

There's a wide variety of beautiful old books lining the walls of this narrow shop, and several tables stacked with eye-catching books of the pictorial & coffee-table variety. The shop provides the perfect environment for contemplative browsing - it almost feels more like a library than a store. The prices are very reasonable, too; I've been astonished at how affordable some of the books are.

Ultimately, I recommend stopping by when you have at least 20 minutes to spend browsing: you'll discover some new books, and possibly have a nice chat with the amiable clerk behind the counter. (Also, sign up for their newsletter, which often announces special sales!)

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The book I bought: "The Moogs" by Gelett Burgess. I spotted it in the children's section, and was immediately captivated. Originally published in the year 1900 (I didn't note the year of this reissue - guessing the 50's) this book is full of charmingly grumpy advice on how to Be A Good Child. Since I already have a billion books (and don't have kids) I figured this book would be happiest with a family that would actively read and enjoy it, so I gave it to a friend who has two little ones. Hopefully they appreciate the life-advice contained within! (Or at least the great illustrations.)

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Owl & Company Bookshop is located at 3941 Piedmont Ave. (Next door to Piedmont Springs.)