*Independent bookstore * Great balanced selection of new…read moreand used books with decent prices * Good selection of genre options coupled with fun bookish merch ( writing supplies, cards, Tshirts etc) * Well organized * Connected to a small cafe which allows you to bring your drinks while also perusing your next read. * Noticed a little separate kids corner which I'm sure is appreciated by parents *A few seating options which I appreciate when you are debating which book to get even though you want to get them all ( I digress... maybe a me issue) * Extra bonus: a Photo Booth in the store * Located in a strip mall with ample parking

I have heard so much about Changing Hands. My sister and I were having a thrift/used…read morebookstore/dinner date. Imagine my delight to realize that the Changing Hands Tempe location was mere minutes away from our previous stop! Of course, we had to visit. I was immediately engrossed by the assortment of non-cheesy and extremely cool gift items that were at the front of the store, but also sprinkled throughout the location. I also really enjoyed that they had both new and used books. I try to limit myself to purchasing used books for environmental concerns, but it's tricky to find new titles pre-owned, so I justified a splurge and purchased two new books. The prices for both new and used books were extremely fair. In addition to the copious amounts of books, gift items, indie bookstore merch, and everything else wonderful, they also have a photo booth! My sister and I have an agreement to indulge in every photo booth we stumble upon, so we were super excited to happen upon one here. I can't say enough good things about this spot. I'm already excited to return.

This was a cute place to stop at. It was a bit difficult to…read morefind, as it's on the other side of Garcia's Mexican restaurant, and there wasn't much of a sign to see where it was. A few parking spots were available out front. But now that I know where to find it, it shouldn't be difficult in the future. There wasn't anyone else inside when my friend and I arrived. They have a small inventory of books available for purchase and I did appreciate the variety the book genres they had. Prices were what you'd expect for brand new books. There were lots of places to sit, including some comfy couches. The woman working was really nice. They have an area to purchase drinks and snacks. A fresh flower cooler was also there to purchase pre-made arrangements, but we didn't find any we liked. It looked like they offer different classes there too.

I've been wanting to check this shop out for awhile now and I finally got to today! My mom and I…read morehad a great time here. We decided to do a DIY watercolor painting. They have all the supplies and set up and clean up everything for you. There's a variety of DIY crafts to choose from and you can do them anytime that isn't during an organized event or class. The atmosphere is so inviting, peaceful, and relaxing. I even got to take home a beautiful bouquet of flowers. This place is a little of everything. Books, relaxing environment, flowers, crafts, and unique gifts all wrapped up in one. This shop is such a gem and I can't wait to come back!

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. A small Indie bookstore that brings in big names for…read moresignings and events and has a great selection, I found it charming. Everyone who works there are knowledgeable and engaging. They made suggestions and the prices were great on a wide selection of books and book related merchandise. I drove all the way from Las Vegas to attend an event and would definitely go back.

I was in the area and heard of this store so I had to stop. Great selection of books and cute…read moregreeting cards. I ended up walking out with 3 books. Patrick checked us out and he was so pleasant to talk to. I definitely plan to come back next time I'm in town

I love me an old bookstore-the smell of the old books, the creaky wood floors and the set of eyes…read morethat gaze at you when you walk in the front door. It's a whole vibe and one that you just can't get with a bookstore that primarily sells new books. There are some items here that are kept under glass, making me think that they might be rare or valuable. Just browsing the shelves provides endless amounts of curiosity-about the stories or information that these treasures hold. If you're looking for something specific, you might be able to ask the shop keeper for assistance, or just come and see what treasures find you. You're guaranteed to find something!

Excellent selection of hardback old vintage books in pretty good condition. Nice selection of…read morebargain clearance outside the store for $1-3 Overall vibe is quiet and musky smelling. Good lighting and organization. Though topics are dated. Not for romance fantasy or more contemporary fiction readers. Poor poetry and traveling section. Missing many categories... Summarized in two words: overpriced and outdated. I've found the same things online for 50-80% off compared to this store.

Quaint and calm. Great stock. Friendly service. Easy to find and excellent selections.read more

Great selection of used and new books and gifts! Love the random assortment. Wonderful customer…read moreservice Jennifer is very pleasant!

Coming here at least twice a week can not let me stay here long time for two reasons:…read more1. The quality of Wifi is so slow. 2. I ordered The Matcha Frappuccino which is not tasty. However, the employee is helpful so much.

Barnes & Noble booksellers is located inside the Tempe Marketplace. I had some time to kill before…read moremeeting my friends for lunch. The bookstore is always a great place to hang out while waiting for a magic hour to come. I grabbed a few magazines along with a table and chair. It was peaceful in here. Got some new ideas in my head from the magazine articles. Shared parking lot and Wi-Fi in the store.

I have a large cookbook collection and decided to start getting rid of it. Have taken a few boxes,…read moreso far. They pay a fraction of what they cost, but I hope someone else finds some pleasure in them. Better than sitting on my shelf collecting dust.

A good resource for used books, DVDs, music CDs, Japanese figures, Nintendo games and then some…read more Very well organized by type of item. Staff are very informative and helpful. Shared parking lot

I love first draft! The baristas are super nice and coming here is one of my favorite ways to spend…read morea Sunday morning. A nice coffee or matcha while reading is the perfect start to my day

A Horse Coffee Bar! Five Star Would Be in Vienna Austria!…read moreReally! There's A Fireplace, When Lit Adds, Old World Ambiance

Wonderful s selection of books, records, movies, games, toys, even craft supplies!…read more Great place to wander!

I just left the Bookman's Store on Country Club and Southern, and I was abused and disrespected by…read moreone of their staff members. I was shopping, and waiting for my trade offer for some items I brought in. I asked to look at a Collector Comic Book that was locked in a case. I asked the staff member if I could take the book out and look a it because I wanted to make sure nothing was cut out of the comic. He immediately became defensive, and his attitude became hostile. I said "if there is anything cut out it's not worth $25 and I want to check. If I damage it while looking at it, I'll pay for it." His response wasn't helpful or understanding, it was pushy and abusive. "You should just get these while you see them. No one has these, and I've never seen one in our store since I've been here". I said "I have been collecting comics all of my life, and if there is anything cut out, it's not worth $10 to me". Again, instead of being friendly and asking anything helpful or asking questions, he was pushy and forceful, and became even more irritated when I pointed out the water damage on the back of the comic and told him I didn't want it. He was very unfriendly from the start. A toxic person, to be as kind as I can be. I received notice that my trade offer was ready, but I cancelled my trade offer, and walked out of the store with the items I had brought to trade. I WILL NEVER RETURN AS LONG AS THAT PERSON WORKS THERE. When I advised the staff of what happened, they seemed disinterested in doing anything. I asked them "how can you allow a person who treats customer this was to work here, and why would you want to work here if the business allows this?" They all looked at me with blank stares on their faces. A manager did talk to me, but it was the same attitude as the rude employee. He didn't introduce himself my name. He didn't try to find out the name of the employee. His attitude, like the rude staff member, was an attitude of not wanting to be there, an attitude of feeling irritated that they have to actually talk to a customer and assist them, an attitude of superiority and entitlement, an attitude that their customers do not matter to them and that they don't respect people in general. I advised their manager on duty that I work as a customer service consultant, and the employees treatment was unacceptable. He did offer complimentary credit, but did not indicate how much. I declined and told them honestly "I don't care if you pay me a Billion dollars in cash, I don't want it if that person works here. What he did was unacceptable and he should be fired". I am sure they won't do anything, and I want everyone to know that Bookman's is a TOXIC company who does not appreciate their customers, and they will screw you over and abuse you if you go there.

Stopped in for a bit to explore and see what they had to offer. As the name states the store is set…read moreup to be similar to a 'maze' with how the shelves are set up. It was fun walking around looking at everything. We found a lot of neat books and a lot of older books, many of which were being sold for some pretty decent prices. We ended up picking up a few more things than we thought we would. I also really liked their board game section and it was cool they also sold DVDs,Cds, records and more. I've heard there are cats who roam the store, I saw their cat tower, but didn't spot any cats while I was there. Parts of the store seem semi-unfinished but it was still a cool spot.

Weird place. Definitely a cool concept, it tries to stay as true to a "maze" as possible. The…read moremildew smell couldn't be ignored. The man working had pajamas and no shoes on-- I'm not one to judge, but it seemed like he wasn't expecting us. Kind of creepy and half done. Not a very good selection and they only took like 1/8th of the books we tried to sell, for $20. It took everything in me not to get annoyed. Yes, I did take the $20, but I'm going to stick to eBay/Mercari for selling my books .