I like going to this B&N because it's located in a shopping plaza with nice restaurants and other stores like Best Buy, Modells, and Houlihan's. So if you get hungry after reading some books or mags, you can hop over to any of the nearby restaurants for a quick bite.
This Barnes is just like any other Barnes that I've been to: comfortable chairs, Starbucks in the rear of the store, and a reading area for children. There's also an area which sells music CD's and DVD's. Staff is always willing to help, too.
I used to come here alot when I was studying for school and for my board exam. I used it as my personal library, because instead of buying a dozen review books, I just sat in B&N for hours and hours, and took the practice exams there. My only complaint is that B&N took away alot of the tables/desks that used to be there. Now, if you need a table to put all your books on top of, you'll need to sit in Starbucks. Before, this place had desks scattered throughout the store for all the customers. And I remember they used to play classical music in the store. It made the store a nice, relaxing place to read.... and nap.
If you need a B&N with plenty of tables, I'd recommend that you try the one in Menlo Park Mall. There's always HS and college students there in study groups PRETENDING to study..and it's awesome that Cheesecake Factory is only a couple steps away once you leave the bookstore. What better way to end a study date than to treat that special girl to some red velvet or godiva cheesecake! mmMmm...
I know, I know. This review started in Barnes in Holmdel, and ended up in Cheesecake Factory in Edison. Go figure..lol read more