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    3.5 (166 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Erika M.

    Visited this place while on vacation and I was extremely happy. It was clean with a cozy inviting atmosphere. My husband and daughter spent a good amount of time browsing and they ended up walking out with several books because of their great pricing. Overall it was a great relaxing afternoon that allowed my daughter to explore in one of her favorite places.

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    Jenavieve Z.

    This is the smaller of a lot of barns and noble I've been to but it just makes the environment more cozy haha. The ceiling is not high but it actually makes good lighting for when you wanna read a few pages. Staff is friendly and help whenever I need assistance or help. Everything is clean and well organized. The selection is pretty good. All the best sellers and lots of genres. I see a vast variety of books in different sections but personally I only go to a few corners. For the genres I like, I think they have a good selection of everything. They have more than books. At the front and in the back, there are cute items that you can buy and it would make good gifts. They also have lots of pop culture things, such as Harry Potter merch, Sanrio things, or funkopops. When I'm in the area I love wandering in and look at things and perhaps get a book or two. The prices are gonna be a little bit more than online stores. But the experience of picking out a book makes the book even more enjoyable.

    The newest Dog Man books are here (one of my son's favorite series)!
    Raheem A.

    If someone were to ask me to name an activity that personifies relaxation I would reply "reading." Since childhood, I have always found peace (before I really knew what it was) in reading. I can vividly remember the feeling of pure excitement when the Scholastic book fair when come to my school and I would have the opportunity to purchase literature by some of my favorite authors (i.e., R.L. Stine, Carolyn Keene). As an adult, I find similar joy in browsing the latest offerings at this Barnes & Noble location. I'm not aware of the screening process for Barnes and Noble employees, but I can say that it definitely works! I'm generally always warmly greeted by an employee who is eager to help me find a book off of my Goodreads list (I highly recommend this app for avid readers). Not only do they help me locate a book(s) of my desire, they also suggest book of similar themes. Therefore, I often end up purchasing more books than intended (now I know how Target shoppers feel). Whether you're on the hunt for a specific book or simply want to get away from the bustle of the nearby Arden Mall, I recommend visiting this Barnes and Noble location!

    Josiah H.

    Great local bookstore. Had frequented this Barnes and Nobles a number of times over the years, for everything from personal reads for myself to books signings, to personal reads for my children. Large selection of books in a number of adult, teen and children genres. Most recently I was at B&A for a new book for my son. Thought he might be interested in the Science Fiction novels so we made our way over there first, but he said he was more interested in World History and War. So we looked in that area and he found some books of interest but they were some pretty big reads for his age. And I wanted something more easily graspable for him so I asked one of the employees, what section might be best based on his interest. She told me the "Teen Nonfiction" was probably his best bet, but it wasn't a big selection of books. We ended up going through that section and we ended up finding a book, that I thought he'd be interested in, and would be an good read.

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    McKenzie B.

    Since moving to small town Northern CA, this has become my "local" Barnes, albeit 25 ish minutes away. I really love the selection they offer, they always have tons of indie published romance and fantasy books available which is really nice! The employees here are always so kind and helpful, on my most recent visit two separate individuals recommended Swordheart so it was obviously coming home with me. Not only are they friendly but obviously very book passionate and happy to share recommendations or help find a specific title!

    Erich L.

    Nice large bookstore near the mall. They have a nice selection and it's organized with good service. They have a coffee stand that's different than most Barnes and noble cafes with nowhere to sit.

    Hand sanitizer, poutine people and Ukraine
    Youssef A.

    Very busy place and very interactive cashier on Saturday night. Easy location easy to park next to big Mall. It's huge inside. Restroom was big butt the napkin machine motion sensor was not working. It was relatively clean but not as you expected could be because of Saturday night fever. They sell Godiva chocolate. As I'm writing this review I kept seeing young people walking in or parents bringing their children. Makes me feel good about this place.

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    Corey N.

    Love a bookstore always but really appreciate that this place is has not given all its book space to games and puzzles. There IS some so it is a well rounded bookstore overall. But I always find a ton of great kids books for my grandkids as well as for myself. New releases are always in stock. There is a small Starbucks inside. Not sure what things are normally like (non-covid times) but there was no inside seating. I haven't tried ordering here as there are other similar places within a two to three block range, but that may add to why the Starbucks within is not a large one. I'll check back as things open up even more. This location is within the Arden Mall. It's super convenient with outdoor (parking side) and indoor (into the mall itself) entrances. As a result, one can do more shopping as well as the books here and the parking is extensive.

    Holland H.

    Definitely one of the better barnes and nobles I've been to, specifically for their classics section. I love the fact that it's part of the mall so you can make a fun day trip out of it if you're in the area. I'm forgetting If there's a Starbucks inside this one since I spent so much time in the classics haha but if not there's always onit coffee nearby if you need some caffeine while browsing!

    Richard W.

    It is a blessing nowadays if you still can smell, touch, browse and purchase the physical books from a complete bookstore. I love this feeling and always love to visit bookstore. The time seems to freeze inside and it calms your mind when you are surrounded by books. The staffers are knowledgeable and helpful. Seeing so many books brings me back to my college time when I used to being a stack of books or magazines and have a cup of Starbucks to spend the whole Saturday afternoon here just to read or browse through the books and bring home the best ones. Books stores are part of my life and memories. I am glad to see this one standing still and continue to bring warmth to people's hearts.

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    The organization of everything is neat. From department section of books and toys and all. Worth for money is alright. Staffs were helpful.

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    Tons of options, I can spend all day here browsing and still have more to see. Great customer service too!

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    I love the service and the different selection of books likes mangas and comics and then the value is such a great steal

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