Books · Downtown Decatur
Charis Books & More
on Decatur, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Feminist and LGBTQ+ bookstore, now on the Agnes Scott College campus, with booklists on queer fiction and social justice, gifts, college merchandise and a busy calendar of book clubs and readings.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–7pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–7pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–7pm
- Thursday
- 10am–7pm
- Friday
- 10am–7pm
- Saturday
- 10am–7pm
- Sunday
- 12pm–6pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- MARTA’s Decatur station sits directly beneath the square, so the train is the easiest way in. On-street meters have a two-hour limit Mon–Sat 8am–6pm and are free after 6pm and all day Sunday; the Town Center Deck at 546 Church St is free for the first hour and $10 maximum for the day. The Decatur Court garage at 315 W Ponce de Leon Ave caps at $8, and the county Courthouse Deck off W Trinity Pl starts at $6 for two hours.
- Decatur shops
- Most shops open 10–11am and close 6–8pm Monday to Saturday, with shorter Sunday hours from noon; a few jewelers and specialty shops close Monday and Tuesday.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Decatur →- Jenette BrasFashion · 307-A E College Ave, Decatur5 min walk
- Hearsay GoodsGifts · 149 Sycamore St, Decatur11 min walk
- Très JolieBoutiques · 145 Sycamore St, Decatur11 min walk
- Boutique KarmaBoutiques · 145 Sycamore St, Suite B, Decatur11 min walk
- HomeGrown DecaturGifts · 412 Church St, Decatur12 min walk
- Worthmore JewelersJewelry · 117 E Court Square, Decatur12 min walk
Before you go
What are Charis Books & More’s hours?
Charis Books & More is usually open Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 12pm–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop’s site before a special trip.
Where is Charis Books & More?
Charis Books & More is at 184 S Candler St, Decatur in Downtown Decatur, Atlanta.
Is Charis Books & More open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 12pm–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Charis Books & More?
The closest option for Downtown Decatur is MARTA’s Decatur station sits directly beneath the square, so the train is the easiest way in. On-street meters have a two-hour limit Mon–Sat 8am–6pm and are free after 6pm and all day Sunday; the Town Center Deck at 546 Church St is free for the first hour and $10 maximum for the day. The Decatur Court garage at 315 W Ponce de Leon Ave caps at $8, and the county Courthouse Deck off W Trinity Pl starts at $6 for two hours.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MARTA.
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