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    Barnes & Noble - Anchorage

    3.2 (60 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Bookstores
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Brian H.

    I've been coming to this Barnes and Noble for a few years now and I can tell you things have went downhill the last year or so. Specifically the cleanliness of the store, manner in which they stock things (or lack thereof) and the restrooms are gross. Every time I've been there the past 6-8 months the mens room is always smelly, dirty, and usually has the homeless hanging out smoking and doing who knows what. The graffiti and other stuff written all over the stalls is a nice touch too. Not to sound heartless for the less fortunate but the anyone to take over the facilities and make them less for the paying customer is shortsighted and not very good for business. I enjoy coming here to read and relax but that's hard to do with knowing you may not be able to use the restroom of the need arises. They have "security" guards here but I don't see them doing much to curb the problems. I can't see this store staying open much longer if something isn't done to ensure the customers feel comfortable being in the store.

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    Shawn P.

    It's a Barnes & Noble, which is pretty much like any other Barnes & Noble, but it is one of the few games in town when it comes to books. A large percentage of the floorspace is devoted to educational toys and games / gifts. The staff at this location seem helpful and knowledgeable. The store boasts a large parking lot. When the store is busy, it seems a bit understaffed. There is a full coffee shop located in the store as well. It may be a recent thing with plastic bag policies in the city, but they never seem to have bags available, which is inconvenient when it is raining. The store sometimes has good sales around holidays (such as the 50% off any hardbacks right now).

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    John J.

    Love our B&N!!! Well organized books, brightly lit, friendly and attentive staff with an in-house Starbucks - how awesome is all that! The only poor aspect is the result of homeless hanging around and destroying the bathrooms. They have onsite security to manage the issue. Visit! Shop! Enjoy! And read more

    Found this great collection in the Vinyl section at Barnes & Noble.
    Vic E.

    I always feel torn when coming here to look for a required book on school studies when my preferred place to purchase a book price-wise is just down the street or a brand new vinyl record when I can easily get it for less at a secondhand-store. This Barnes & Noble is located at the corner of Northern Lights and A St. in the old Longs Drugs location across from Pizza Hut. The bookstore is like any of the others nationwide with the familiar placement of the books by genres and the obligatory Starbucks café in one part of the store. The customer service by the employees has greatly improved over time on each visit with a majority of the friendly ones at the café always giving you a cheerful greeting. A huge turnaround from just a couple of years ago when employees in both the bookstore and café were cold and aloof. I was compelled to come in for another visit a few days ago when the store sent me a flier in the mail accompanied with two coupons for any item at 20% off just for being a Rewards card holder. The Rewards card costs $25.00 for the entire year. Normally, I shy away from programs like this mainly because of the annual fee, but I have to give credit for this store's inventory compared to the other places that sell second-hand merchandise. The study books available that are needed for my courses are the most up-to-date editions you can get compared to the older, obsolete versions at a used bookstore. Likewise, new vinyl records that have been released like the Game of Thrones Season 6 soundtrack or hard-to-find European imports of various musicians from both past and present can be found here. The extra Reward discount I got from every purchase in the store compounded with the 20% coupons that I received in the mail or online has made it hard for me to pass that up. I can also apply those discounts through online orders if the store currently doesn't carry it and can be shipped straight to my home with free postage. My most recent purchase involved a computer network security book I needed for my studies priced at $49.99. The extra 10% I got from the Rewards card in addition to the 20% brought it all the way down to $35.20. Another purchase I made was a vinyl record imported from Holland that was originally $35.99. That went all the way down to $25.92 after the applied discounts. The café itself is still a gamble when it comes to studying or available seating. Despite the friendliness of the employees and the short wait time for every order I've placed, this is not a recommended place for studying. The seating area is constantly filled with people and the noise level is higher here than in most coffee shops I've been to. Your best bet is to use the available tables and armchairs at the north end of the store where the noise is kept to a minimum. Outlets are available along the wall next to a couple of the tables here rather than sitting on a high stool at the long counter in the café where the outlets are lined directly underneath. Another thing of note is that this Starbucks is the only location that sells cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory, a popular restaurant franchise in the lower 48 that has yet to open a location here. There are pros and cons to this store especially where price and noisy crowds are concerned, but when taking advantage of the discount coupons on brand new items that I can't find anywhere else in town (including the cheesecake), it makes the shopping experience worthwhile.

    No door on the handicap toilet. No privacy.

    My review is not for the whole establishment but rather the men's bathroom. The toilets have no privacy. A gap in the 1st toilets door big enough to walk through & the handicap toilet has no door at all. The floor was very dirty so I'm assuming that the rest rooms weren't maintained well throughout the day.

    Jeroen V.

    Whenever I am in the US or Canada I am always in awe of these bookstores. Especially since Borders is no more. Big, consumer driven an d intelligent and helpfull clerks. Whenever I buy something I always pick the one book that is a couple of books behind the first one. The other are allready well read. Especially the graphic novel section. Love the collection of magazines and the atmosphere. The one in Anchorage had a fireplace. Would welcome those stores in the Netherlands. But as everything is moving to the digital side, not very realistic.

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