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    2.9 (58 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Elyse F.

    Much smaller than any other Barnes and Nobel location I have visited, in any number of states. Interior is clean, light, and bright. There is more of a modern feel than their old classic library style of decor. There are a few places to sit. Children's section is a mix of books, toys, games, and gifts. There are items that are for ages birth to adolescence. Beginning reader books have such thin binding that there are many more titles in the section than may appear at first glance. Barnes and Nobel is trying to adapt to a world where paper books just aren't as popular. While still primarily books, this location has a plethora of board games. Seriously, whether looking for a take on a classic or something completely new, this B&N location has you covered. There is also a wall of puzzles. There are many small items and journals that would work well for coworkers and teacher type gifts.

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    Michelle B.

    Stopped into Barnes &Noble yesterday so my daughters could turn in this summer reading logs to earn a free book. This Barnes &Noble is smaller than other ones I have been in and it is lacking a cafe or honestly any type of seating for patrons to relax in, but maybe that was intentional to have customers get what they need and move on. The prices are typical bookstore prices (back over prices) so even thinking to compare it to online sellers isn't really practical as online will normally always be cheaper, but you lose the magic and appeal of picking out the book and buying it right then. The summer reading program they offer is a great incentive for keeping kids reading over the summer. I can definitely see us coming back to this store in the future.

    Robbie N.

    Walked in and Bam there it was both lady's were very pleasant and gave wonderful suggestions highly recommend

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    Scott W.

    Killin' some time this morning and I stopped by Barnes & Noble to pick up the latest issue of PHOENIX magazine. I'm trying to remember the last time I've been in a bookstore and sadly, I'm not sure when the last time that was... In a day and age of Amazons and eBays, I think it's important for Barnes & Noble (and other local bookstores) to survive. When you want a place to hang out, escape the daily grind, grab a cup of coffee and read a good book - it is wonderful that these places still exist. It's located in the heart of Peoria essentially off 75th Ave. & Bell Rd. There's a lot of other businesses in this strip mall so there's plenty of ample parking. The store entrance is clean and I wasn't attached by sales people the moment I walked in the store. I was in the store killin' some time and was there for approx. 30 minutes. I was asked twice if I needed help finding anything which is obviously a double-edged sword. On one hand, I just want to browse and take my time without someone asking me every 5 minutes if I need help. On the other hand, if I truly DID need some assistance, it's nice to know there's no shortage of employees to assist. I did find what I was looking for and got something to bring home with me. Here's what I don't like about Barnes & Noble: Upon check out, I was asked several questions. You can't simply bring your purchase to the register, pay and leave. Can I have your e-mail address? Are you a member of our club? Do you want to be? You'll save thousands of dollars off your mortgage interest if you'll just pay us extra money to be a part of our club and blah blah blah blah blah. Let me pay for my book and leave your establishment. To be fair, it isn't just Barnes & Noble, although, it does appear to be more prevalent with them. It's an intense game of 20 Questions and all I'm trying to do is support your business. I really wish they would do away with this. If you want to strike up a conversation - "Hey, how's it going? Thanks for coming in!" I think that's great, but begging me to sign up for your club just gets old. It's their job. I get it. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this location to friends, family and fellow Yelp'ers. The experience of a good book store is something you don't find on Amazon and eBay. I'm glad places like this still exist.

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    Christopher R.

    I love to read books and I'm glad that Barnes and Nobles is here to be my one stop shop for books. The store is huge and filled with books. Everything is organized by genre. There are other things they sell too, like toys, board games and bookmarks. They have a stand for their Nook products, eReaders, right as you walk into the store. The Starbucks cafe is right in the middle of everything. It's nice to come in, buy a book and coffee then just sit and read. The staff does pretty good. They will help you get books that they don't have at the store but it's hard for them to compete with the online retailers. Employees are super knowledgeable about books and they can direct you to anything you need in the store. This location is in a big shopping center at Arrowhead. Tons of parking but just be prepared because it's a very busy area. If you love books then come check out Barnes and Noble!

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    Although this Barnes and Nobles did not have the book i wanted, everyone was courteous.

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    Always fun to come to Barnes and noble. Love books so much! Great selection for any kind of reader.

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    I am usually not in this area a lot, but my daughter & I wanted to go check out this bookstore for…read moresome used books so we took the drive down. When we arrived, I realized I remembered this spot from when I was a kid, I just hadn't been back since I was younger. This spot is absolutely STUFFED with books, comic books, VHS tapes and more. You could spend quite a long time wandering around looking at all of the books they have to offer. It can be slightly overwhelming especially if you are looking for something specific as there wasn't really any clear guidance on where to find certain sections. We still had a lot of fun though wandering around and seeing what we could find. If you are looking for the prices, they are written in pencil on the inside of the books. You can find a mixture of mostly used books along with some new books. They have a cute shop cat that you can sometimes spot wandering around, or asleep at the front. The woman who was working the register the day we visited was friendly! They also had a cart out-front with a number of books that were free to grab. There is plenty of parking out-front.

    Found this little gem in Phoenix last week when I was on the hunt for a used copy of Song of…read moreSolomon. I called and they said they have the 1984 edition for $6, which was a great price. Once I was got to the store, I had to explore. I think that if one were to regularly visit Books, he/she would find some rare editions and other gems. Also, they had what looked like reproductions of banned book announcements posted around the store: all were of classic novels that we can't imagine not having access to as students. (See photos: Charlotte's Web, Huck Finn, Fahrenheit 451...) They were quite entertaining, in a disturbing way. They had the effect of making me feel so grateful that past efforts of censorship in the US had failed. In 2024, this is still a real threat. Tiny stores like this one are real treasures. Let's keep them in business.

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    I love this bookstore! Small and intimate but chock full of wonderful books, both signed and…read moreunsigned. I have met several of my favorite authors there: Michael Connelly, Robert Dugoni, C J Box, the late Thomas Perry, as well as a new author that I really like, Nick Petrie. Barbara, the owner, is the ultimate hostess and interviewer. She has nurtured so many authors as well as following their careers. Books are usually not priced, just sold for whatever is listed on the back jacket. However, they do have a couple of seasonal sales. I would totally recommend this bookstore to anyone visiting downtown Scottsdale!

    Truly a cute little bookstore-cozy, charming, and the kind of place you want to wander through for…read morea while. Patrick, who helped us, was amazing and super engaging. Being from the Midwest, we ended up in a lighthearted, fun conversation about Fargo, which made the visit feel even more welcoming at first. Unfortunately, that experience shifted pretty quickly. During our conversation, the owner came up and told us she could hear us from the back of the store and that we needed to keep it down because a workshop was going on. Fair enough, but it was the delivery that was surprising. She explicitly said, "Because I own the bookstore, I can be rude." That comment really changed the tone. It felt like casual conversation (even a little laughter) wasn't welcome (unless participating in the workshop, by all means join workshop after Happy Hour and be rambunctious while customers are shopping.) The atmosphere suddenly shifted to less inviting and I wished I didn't spend my money. It's disappointing, because the space itself and interactions with staff like Patrick are genuinely great. I just wish the overall experience matched the charm of the bookstore.

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    I don't want to gatekeep but I DO want to gatekeep. This is the best used bookstore in North…read morePhoenix. And it's not because of the selection of books. It's because the two old guys that are some of the most wonderful fellas I've ever met. They know where everything is and what they do and don't have in stock. I spent 2 hours in this store, part of the time browsing books and the other time just chatting with the fellas. Now, the best part is I am a romance girly and they have $1.00 Romance books!!! I bought 17 books today. 15 were Romance! They have thousands of books and a sitting area ANNDDDDD 2 cute dogs that are in store that will ask for belly rubs. Whatttttt!?!?!? This was an amazing visit to the bookstore and they definitely found a forever customer in me because I will most certainly be back! Probably on a weekly basis.

    Popped in today to buy some books as a bday treat to myself. You know a spot is gonna be great when…read moreyou are greeted by two dogs that smile at you. This spot truly is an indie bookstore, there is a little bit of nostalgia here and of course books. I love hole in the wall indie book stores. There aren't a lot of them out there so I get excited when I find one. I read a mix of genres. In the horror section I saw that they had a Dean Koontz special. I've always wanted to read his work and this felt like the perfect time to start. I bought my first Koontz books today because of this store. I will be back especially for the dogs and the great prices.

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    27.3 mi

    A beautiful bookshop and flower shop. Seriously, this place is what dreams are made of! Whether…read moreyou're looking for a new book or a bouquet, Wijaya is a great place to buy a gift for someone or to treat yourself. I've visited a couple times now, but on my most recent visit, I attended one of their ticketed flower bouquet making events. You can find a wide range of artsy book-related or flower-related events on their website. For this class, it was learning how to make a spiral bouquet. It was so fun learning this technique and leaving with a a bouquet that I had designed! Also, the owner is super kind and her patience and help with me while I made my bouquet was greatly appreciated. Can't wait to try another class!

    Absolutely quaint small business bookshop hidden behind the Mexican restaurant next door. I walked…read morein blind, super excited to visit since it's a woman-owned business in my city. I was immediately greeted by a young friendly woman at the front who left me to peruse the store. There's a selection of books for everyone, with sections for various genres housed on the east wall and within their bookcases and tables. I love the idea of a blind date with a book, and they had no shortage of options! There's a small area containing tees and other merch and, even tho I'm not a big sci-fi fan, I loved the setup they had for the genre! What I hadn't anticipated was the section that had the Sweet Valley Twins books! The nostalgia was HEAVY let me tell you! :) Regardless of how small the store seemed, they do an amazing job of packing in the books and I was impressed that there's literally every type of genre you could want there. Adding to the great vibes are the comfy sitting areas with plush seating, an old typewriter you can crank out 'hellos' to future visitors on, and plants and decor that add charm to some mid century modern furniture. What makes this place so unique though is the assortment of fresh flowers in the back and the flower workshops they hold each week. I haven't gone to one yet, but I plan on it, they look really cool! I highly recommend Wijaya House to any book lover, but especially those that prefer the locally owned to the big box store. I'm planning my next visit soon. :)

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