B&N is now in Algonquin Commons! Located next door to Trader Joe's…read more Today was their Grand Opening with ribbon cutting by two Chicago authors. This new location is huge and spacious with exposed ceilings. Head to the very back left corner for the Starbucks Cafe and tables area. Friendly employees are there to help you find what you need. Check out is at the left front of the store. No signage but it's there.

After losing our Crystal Lake Barnes and Nobles and Borders decades ago, I sorely missed having a…read moreclose place to run to when I wanted to browse for books. While the opening of this store coincided with the closing of the Spring Hill Mall location, I gotta say-- I'm so happy to have a close bookstore again! Barnes and Noble has been slowly moving away from the stores of yesteryear and most sport a new redesign. The stores are (or at least look) smaller and have a more sterile feel to them. They've very streamlined. The big customer service desk is gone, as is the music department, which for years have laid pretty dormant at most Barnes and Nobles, truth be told. The inventory of CD's and DVD's is much, much smaller than before, so if that's why you visited Barnes and Noble, you'll be disappointed. The same goes for if you shopped their for magazines, which have been severely cut as well. The Children's area has lost a bit of charm, as well, losing the fun storytime tree/nook and cute wall decorations.The children's area is less enclosed than in the older stores. The cafe is present and had a lot of seating, which is nice. It is not as separate from the actual store as in many Barnes and Nobles. As far as books, I feel like there is less of a selection because of the new direction. That being said, there's still plenty to browse and while corporate redesign has changed a bit of the vibe of the stores, it's still a good place to go and relax or to wander about when you just need something to do. I'm happy to see a new BN near by and know I'll frequent it often.

Love this bookstore so much. Love that it's second hand books and decently priced. Service is…read morealways super friendly.

Wonderful community volunteer-run store with well organized books and great selection! Fair prices…read moreand kind service. Would definitely visit again!

This is one of the coolest shops around. If you're a book lover or looking for a kitschy gift this…read moreis the place to stop by. It's one of those places you could spend hours in. It's cute, quaint, and quiet. The staff is friendly and the space itself is very clean.

Quaint, cute coffee shop bookstore. Independent. Some unique sweets, cute stuffed groundhogs, good…read morerecommendations for reading. Nice card selection too. I don't like that they have n only disposable cups for coffee even if you sit down here.

I was looking for a religious store and found The Little Way in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The Little…read moreWay has become my favorite place to shop, and sometimes just visit. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions or provide guidance and suggestions for items I want to purchase. I was warmly welcomed on my very first visit and every visit since. The owner has an incredible memory and asked after a close family member facing health challenges that I made some encouragement purchases for. Highly. . .HIGHLY recommend. Religious or not. . .just stop by to take in the warm, welcoming atmosphere.

For a little shop, it has an amazing selection of just about everything. The prices are reasonable…read moreas well. It's a little "ma & pa" shop and they're very helpful. Lastly, it's handicapped accessible--even a scooter can get around.

Love it. I want to visit again and again. I've been twice already. Gotten a handful of books for…read moremyself and some for others

I love this bookstore! Great selection of books at great prices. customer service is wonderful too.read more

If I could give 0 stars, I absolutely would. I have never walked into an establishment and felt so…read moreunwelcome. The workers were just sitting around chatting and didn't acknowledge me at all. I entered the store and was not greeted just stared at as if I didn't belong. As an African American customer, this experience made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome, and it completely discouraged me from wanting to spend any money there. I will not be returning.

Selection and value was a big factor. I was able to find several copies at various prices.read more

It was a nice surprise that the bookstore was still open after our post-dinner treat. It's always…read morefun to browse, and the store is very attractively laid out, with book covers gleaming and beckoning like inviting gems. I found a new book from my to-read list, coveted a cute display of Studio Ghibli merch, smiled at the witty cards, and soon my companions and I amassed a stockpile of items to purchase and so they gave us a nice tote. Maybe next time we'll skip dessert and head straight here (must check hours to see when the bar is open).

This bookstore does not support local authors. A local bookstore should. They are very rude and…read morepompous as well. We don't need that behavior in Evanston.

This shop is just magical. I drove past after work one day and couldn't wait to spend my saturday…read morethere! Immediately transported to a world of warmth love and joy of story telling and books! very fair prices Pam is such a kind owner with great stories herself! Not to mention the wonderful bookmarks she makes as well!

Very friendly, excellent selection! My daughter loved shopping here! A local treasure!read more

Great bookstore and got all the help I needed! It looks small on the outside but when you walk in,…read moreyou're in book heaven! Quite the selection for kids and adults! I got to talk with Sam on what genres I want to explore and she recommended some great books! It's a wonderful place and look forward to going back!

Wonderful small, independent bookstore. Great selection of newer titles. Staff is always super…read morekind and helpful. I've only had one issue finding a book that I was looking for and they were helpful in ordering a copy for me. The bookstore also hosts and organizes lots of community events and author talks which have been great.

The Book Bin is my go to for interesting books and games. They offer books for all tastes, and…read morealways help me out when I'm looking for something hard to find. They make enjoying fiction or true tales affordable.

They have a decent selection and helpful staff. It's a local treasure. Three cheers for local,…read moreindependent book stores.