I love a good bookstore, even if it's a Barnes & Noble and this location in the Americana is so cool. It's multiple floors with lots of big windows that overlook the Americana. I came during the holiday season so it perfectly overlooks the giant tree and we even had a live Christmas performance right outside Everything is so well organized and has books for everyone and even some retail items like CDs and trinkets. There are a ton of places to sit and read a preview before buying any books. I loved how everything was organized and could wander around here for hours. read more

Although my in-person experience was initially positive, on a different day, several issues ultimately left me feeling unsettled and unresolved. I was promised validated parking, yet I still had to pay the full parking price. I also intended to purchase the more affordable option, but it was out of stock at the time. My biggest concern was my phone interaction with Marie. She came across as rushed, apathetic, and unprofessional, and the call became increasingly frustrating toward the end. The level of service felt minimal and dismissive, and I ended the call feeling uneasy and without resolution. I am still uncertain whether my order was properly completed. Marie stated she was "pretty sure she clicked it" regarding my emailed receipt, but I have not received when I was on the call with her. I followed her instructions and checked both my spam and trash folders, with no success. She did say the email should be in my inbox, spam, or trash by the end of today. Additionally: * I was not given a total before my card was charged * I was not asked whether I am a Barnes & Noble member, which I am; I later had to call back to request a partial refund, and the way this was explained to me was confusing * The prices were $10-$20 higher per book, which was only explained after I questioned the charges Finally, rather than resolving these issues directly, I was referred to 1-800-THE-BOOK. read more

I DESPISE when Japanese mangaka and other guests of honor choose to go to this location of all of them. It's super fisted with the regular crowds due to it's location in the shopping center, it's a traffic nightmare, it's not remotely close to anything else (convention center, Japanese hub, etc.), and the shop itself is a bit lackluster. Like, yeah I know we are running out of actual physical bookstores, but this is mostly a trinket, toys, gift store with some books to sell on the side. Manga and graphic novel selection is a bit limited. Staff recommendations were the most casual and entry level things ever like JJK or MHA, no offense. It's neat that it's multiple stories but, again, selection was a bit meh. Also unfortunately ran into zoomers using the escalators to film TikToks on more than one location... read more

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This location is huge and has a lot of book categories to choose from. Service was phenomenal. They had so many books, music , etc.which prices varied from high to low. Not many sale books but prices were still decent. Nice size Starbucks inside with plenty of seating. Only thing I did not like was that the restroom was dirty and smelled. read more

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The Barnes & Noble is located in the Americana shopping center, it has three stories and the third floor is particularly spacious. They carry a large variety of book catalogs, and other items, I found it's quite fun to explore this bookstore, although the checkout line was long. read more

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I love going to Barnes and sad that they're all so spread out now since there aren't many left. This one is definitely one of the biggest ones being 3 stories. We always drop by whenever we are at the Glendale Galleria mall across the street. This Barnes is located in the Americana shopping center. The first floor is typically where we stay since we check out the Pokémon and anime merch they have. We've only recently been going up to the third floor to check out the Harry Potter section which is huge. Overall a great place, they also have the coffee shop on the third floor in case you needed a coffee break or pickup! Great checking this place out even if you're not into books. They have board games and other hobbies to shop for and a great place for cute gifts as well. IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Parking lot was a little confusing to navigate around and I thought I was going in massive circles when I was exiting. It was a max of $30 to park inside and I believe it was $5/hr. We came here for Gundam which was really surprising to see. They've really changed their products and added Manga to their collections. Its been many many years since ive last stepped foot inside this store. I cant believe it has 3 stories. I was really surprised to see a table top games section! I almost walked out with a game, but decided on a book and sudoku. My husband walked out with Gundam and a brain teaser. They have a loyalty program here and its free to sign up. The staff at the register was kind and patient enough to check if I was a member. Im not sure when I will be back, I hate the parking structure, but I did enjoy the variety of items provided at this store. read more

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We decided to stop by Barnes & Noble at Americana location on a Saturday afternoon. We normally frequent the Barnes & Noble Burbank location as well as the Barnes & Noble the Grove location. We were happy to see they pretty much have the same selection and variety of books and arts and crafts materials like the other Barnes & Noble locations we frequent. Today's visit we purchased the Spy Family book which was the last one on the shelf as well as the last item on my child's list. Barnes & Noble provided excellent customer service. We were greeted when we came into the establishment. We were also asked if we needed assistance when looking at books. They also validated our parking at the counter where we purchased the book. read more

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This place is amazing they literally have everything you are looking for and the employees are always ready to help out

This is a really great place with an impressive selection of books. There are three floors filled with books of all kinds. The top floor features children's books and toys, and you'll find plenty of teen and young adult books as well. It's also home to a Starbucks cafe that offers unique sandwiches. The bathrooms are located on this floor too. However, this floor, while the largest, is also the most chaotic and in need of attention. There are books everywhere, and kids running around and shouting, which is understandable but still a bit much for a bookstore. I personally don't allow my kids to scream like that when we're in a bookstore, indoor voices are a must. As for the bathrooms, they need serious cleaning. The toilet paper was out, there was paper on the floor, the floors were wet, and some toilets hadn't been flushed. The cleanliness of the entire store seems to be the biggest issue. A store of this size could definitely benefit from more staff to help keep things tidy. Speaking of staff, some are helpful, but others aren't as knowledgeable. We asked one employee about a book, and they had to call someone else who just looked it up on their ipad device, which the first employee could have easily done. The cashiers are also slow, and the lines can take about 15 minutes to get through. Overall, it seems like a lack of staff is the main issue here, along with perhaps some additional training on the store's inventory. More frequent cleanings could also make a big difference. read more

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Three levels of books, magazines, keepsakes, board games, music, movies, customer service, live event space, a cafe, entertainment and more. The Barnes & Nobles of Glendale at the Americana at Brand is one of wonder - riding the escalators all the way to the top can be an adventure in itself. Definitely an impressive selection of so many categories from adult to young adult to kid to baby. Knowledge is power and reading is so fundamental - as well as learning, growing and having fun. B&N has all that and more, especially in the center of Glendale. You can find Barnes Americana on the same side as the Samsung Experience store, Urban Outfitters and AMC 18 - it's adjacent to the Italian eatery Trattoria Amici. It's always in flux, but more so on weekends. Great AC, some good deals, extra savings if you're a member - free to sign up, but you can also upgrade for more discounts. We waited in a growing line for about five minutes give or take. Usually plenty of clerks on duty... More so when there is a rush. read more

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My husband loves bookstores. Barnes & Noble in Glendale is one of his favorites. The large open space is bright, impressively clean, organized and always kept comfortable with AC. I especially like it because of its location within The Americana at Brand. I've come here in the past for book signing events which were always managed well. Today we came after brunch at Din Tai Fung. As we usually do, we walk around to browse each section. We pick up several books that we're interested in, then find seats to skim through them in deciding which will be added to our collections. We often get lost in chatting about each one for a couple hours. Staff are always around to help find something or answer questions. Starbucks is on the third floor for easy access to some caffeine, snacks and more seating. Registers are on each floor. read more

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I'm a sucker for bookstores in general, so it's safe to say I'm a fan of Barnes & Noble! We always stop by this location whenever we visit the Americana - rain or shine it's quite the comfort zone no matter how many customers there are! There are 3 levels to the store accessible via escalators and/or an elevator. Speaking of which - there are no dogs or strollers allowed on the escalators. For the elevator, you can't bring merchandise from the first floor up (you have to enter the elevator through a security scanner). If the scanner goes off, they'll hold your items at checkout for you to pick up on your way out. We usually frequent the third and first floors. The third floor has the children's section, horror/thriller/fantasy books, and an in-store Starbucks. The first floor has magazines by the entrance and movies/music by the back (near the elevator). Prices vary depending on what you're in the market for and yes, a good number of items are pricey for what they are. They also have a good number of discounted items and plenty of areas to sit if you want to take a load off. All in all, this is the largest Barnes & Noble I've been to yet. There's always something to see/do at this location so it's a must if you're at the Americana. The only downside is that the balcony on the third floor seems to be permanently closed now and the restrooms could be cleaner. Other than that - relax and go read something! read more

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A must stop for me when at the Americana. I always check out the clearance section on the third floor and end up buying tons of books I like. Today I found two bread books I have been wanting for a while now. The price was unbeatable. A great addition to me cookbook collection. This location is huge and organized and has great selection of books and toys and much more. Customer service is great, very friendly and helpful employees. read more

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I have to say I'm disappointed that B&N is selling AI generated books and fooling consumers. We received a coffee table book that was clearly AI and not what the gift giver expected to give. We are going to try to return it but beware buyers! aI is theft. It not only steals creative assets but it's stealing our water and the data centers are poisoning people and the land. read more

It has been many years since I've last came here to check out the books. Park at the Glendale Galleria and walk out the doors near Victoria's Secret and cross the street. The bookstore is as great as I remembered. There are three floors and a large variety of books with many seating. Manga is now on the first floor at the left corner, which is usually my go-to section. I was at the third floor, and I see that they need to clean those dirty windows! read more

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This Barnes & Noble is HUGE, standing three stories high! They will most likely have what you are looking for. I came with my family to check out the children's section, and they have a cute little reading area in the back. They also have much more than just books--there are toys, puzzles, crafts, and more. This location also has a Starbucks inside, which is perfect for sipping on after you purchase your new books! They have sales as well as a suggested reading list of popular books. You could easily spend hours here if you wanted to. Overall, the location is exceptionally clean, and there is ample staff available to assist with any inquiries or to help locate specific items. read more

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This is a big Barnes & Noble located at the Americana and it's a great place to kill time before a movie showing or while strolling through the outdoor mall. However, I wouldn't go out of my way just to come here. This is largely due to a tainted experience from signing up for a book discussion event that I was really excited about. It was a YA book that I had just recently finished reading and I wanted to talk with others about this book as well. When I showed up for the event, I found that I was the only attendee and the originally employee that was leading the discussion called out sick that day. They had another employee cover, however she admitted that she did not read the book since it was so last minute. I ended up using the time to explain to the employee the book instead - and got zero discussion out of it. What a complete waste of time! I would've rather had them cancel the book discussion event altogether. read more

Clerk said they validate with purchase but did not tell me that if you stay more than 2 hours the validation is void and you pay full price. When I returned to question validation- after a $37.00 purchase - I was told about the voiding at 2 hours. So, keep the time line in mind. read more

I enjoy this location for first time ever on Friday because since I really want to visit that store to grab some movies like dvds and my childhood books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. read more

In a world increasingly dominated by e-readers and online shopping, Barnes & Noble in the Glendale Americana offers a refreshing escape for bibliophiles. This Barnes & Noble is a sprawling two-story affair, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to curl up with a good book. Lots of comfy armchairs and inviting nooks around the store, perfect for curling up with a good book. It's a haven to lose yourself in a story and disconnect from the digital world. Barnes & Noble offers not just books but also a curated selection of gifts, stationery, and bookish merchandise. It's a great place to find unique presents. And the best thing I love about this store, I watch all the festivities in the Americana from the second floor. It's the best view to see everything that's happening in the courtyard and fountain. However, staffing seemed minimal, making it challenging to find assistance with specific book searches or recommendations. read more

Really love coming to Barnes & Noble especially on a cold and rainy day. The store is huge and has a great selection of books, games, gifts and even vinyls. The staff is nice and happy to help. It also has a Starbucks on the top floor. I'm really glad it's part of the Americana in Glendale. read more

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3 stories of stories! Lots of selection of things and a fun place to walk around with kids or adults. There is a Starbucks on the 3rd floor but it's always crowded. I love their magazine collection as well. read more

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I absolutely love this bookstore! ( but not as much as vronance in Pasadena).With a coffee at hand, this is one of my go-to for presents. Parking at the Americana is expensive but convenient; however, free parking is available by the Glendale Galleria if you don't mind a minor walk. - overall a great place for books, presents with a an amazing environment ffor book lovers read more

Wow I didn't realize they sell toys on the third floor! They have Starbucks and bathrooms on the third floor as well. They have lots of selections of books for kids. Spent about an hour and the kids enjoyed their time there. My daughter accidentally left her phone and the staff is very helpful and we found it at their lost and found. They were having sale on the kids books at the time we went and the books are great value. Would come back with the kids here again. read more

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There aren't too many Barnes & Noble around compared to before, and I didn't expect to be interested in reading again. However, I was drawn further in when I discovered that the New York Time's Best seller this year was "Lessons in Chemistry" - should preface that chemistry interests me. Other than the sign, I couldn't find the book and unsurprisingly, I had to walk through THREE stories - no pun intended - to finally find "Lesson in Chemistry" with beautiful, blue-bordered pages. In addition to a variety of reading categories - some which I had never even thought of - I liked the subtle advertising as shown in the photos. Some advertising was shamefully accurate while the others were creatively executed such as "blind date with a book." With more screen time and less book time, reading physical books may start to be a thing of the past. However, I appreciate that Barnes & Noble is doing what they can to retain interest in physical books. Discovering a Starbuck's on the third floor was also pleasant, since nothing beats a drink paired with a book on the side. What's more? I was pleased to see that checkout lines were lengthy and that they were a popular store even alongside names such as Lululemon, Tesla, Samsung, etc. I will definitely be returning with more time to check out the rest of their selection. read more

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My family was recently in the area and dropped by this location of Barnes & Noble. It was the first time we've ever visited this location. It's a very tall location; the escalators will play a big role here and for us the elevator also because we had our little one in a stroller...my biggest criticism of the location is the small (and slow) elevator. Particularly with many other families visiting (with strollers it was a long wait to move between floors). That said, the store seemed well organized to me...the cafe being in the top floor with lots of customer service people on the various floors to answer questions ( at least during our visit). My oldest spent a long time in the Anime section (first floor) and gave its selection and inventory an approving thumbs up. This location has the look and feel of similar B n N and the fact it was full of people shopping for books made our day! read more

Located at the Americana in Glendale, this is one of the few brick and mortar Barnes & Nobles left. The space is nice and airy, but surprisingly lack in selection for the size. The only DVDs or Blu-rays were Criterion collection. There's a coffee shop, outdoor seating and the restroom on the third floor. The restroom is a bit of a horror show. The A/C was clutch in this heat wave. A nice place to cool off in this outdoor mall and maybe use the restroom and peruse some books/magazines. read more

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Shout out to iris for being hella chill and calm and collected when she was the only cashier on sight she needs a raise! read more

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I love seeing occupied bookstores and people reading in their little designated nooks. Parked at the Target and came here to browse books. It's a two-story store, so there were plenty of books to look at. read more

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Book and coffee?? Absolutely yes. Love coming here to read books while enjoying the coffee!

I needed a New York Times as a family member was featured so I called and they very kindly held one of five copies they get for me. I thought that was very nice and very helpful. read more

Barnes & Noble in Americana is such a beautiful bookstore. There are a few bookstores left, so it's really nice to have one nearby. 3 story store full of books - heaven! All types of books, magazines, DVDs, records, calendars, cards, toys, so many gift options. There is Starbucks on the 3rd floor as well as a balcony with amazing view. read more

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Great location. Love it. Just wish they would reopen the balcony. If you can please share this request with management, that would be wonderful! read more

Great service and massive store! I think my issues with this store is that it doesn't give off any book store vibes. It's so so busy that it feels like people are just walking through talking and having conversations. Not the stores fault obviously just a location thing. It was beautiful getting to see the holiday lights from inside the store on the third floor though! read more

I was helped out by Kenzie. She was the best! She was so sweet and was so friendly! I loved this store, its big and has 3 floors. The whole building is very organized and super clean. Expect for it to be busy since the area is a tourist spot and almost always busy during store hours. The wait in line at night was so worth it because the books were worth the purchase. read more

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Love this beautiful bookstore! Located in the Americana. Bookstores are rare now, this one is grand and three stories big. All the sections are nicely marked and on the third floor, there is an anime section! The cafe upstairs is still closed at the moment but got to pick up some books to take home. read more

Beautiful location overlooking the Americana. It's nice to see one bookstore surviving on today's technical age! Nice big book selection with some music and movies. Third floor has a Starbucks. It would be nice if there was some additional seating there because it's always crowded whenever I go. My favorite part? Love curling up with a good book on the balcony and admiring the view. read more

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Omg this place is beautiful and amazing. It is 3 stories. So many books so little time. There is a whole floor dedicated to trending books, YA novels, and self help books. Anyone could get lost in there. Prices are the same at any B&N but the experience is top notch. The cafe is on the top floor and bigger than some other cafes. Lots of seating areas to enjoy your coffee and pastries. Everyone likes to hang out there. P.S. for all the Manga fans, they also have a decent collection also. This is a must see if you are in the Glendale area!!! read more

My favorite Barnes & Noble! What isn't to love about The Americana at Brand? Nothing!!! This whole center fires on all cylinders and this bookstore always makes my visit to this area worthwhile regardless. To walk around and sift through the books on each level is my type of paradise. Make sure to stop in and enjoy everything this place has to offer on each level. read more