The best book, hobby & craft shops in Decatur

3 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

Novel Ideas Books & Gifts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

When your TBR pile needs a fresh plot twist, Novel Ideas Books & Gifts has roughly 20,000 books to dig through, plus quirky, functional…

480 E Main St

“When your TBR pile needs a fresh plot twist, Novel Ideas Books & Gifts has roughly 20,000 books to dig through, plus quirky, functional gifts like Solmate Socks. Perfect for a quick mood boost and a last-minute birthday win this week.”

From the Decatur newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

1146 Hickory Point Mall (Forsyth)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Old Book Barn

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Sprawling store, split into genres, offering new and used books for browsing.

126 US-51 (Forsyth) · ✓ checked Aug 4

“Sprawling store, split into genres, offering new and used books for browsing.”

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