The service was fantastic. The two people behind the counter were super helpful with any questions…read morewe had. The selection of books varies from local artists to a broader audience. All inclusive, all love inside the shop. The books were reasonably priced, and I am always going to support a local business over the corporate overlords.

I stopped by Shelf Life to view their selection while casually browsing in Carytown, but honestly…read morespent the bulk of my time in the shop hanging with their cow cats. How could you not? They are so cute, interactive, friendly and just plain adorable. What a cool place they get to call home. They seemed to have an expansive selection of quality books as well.

Great bookstore downtown! The staff were friendly and helpful. A ton of selection of both books and…read moresmall gift items. The price point on everything was reasonable.

I absolutely love this local bookstore. It's so stunning and located in Shockoe Slip. It feels very…read moreRichmond with all the brick buildings and cobblestone streets. I usually take the bus when visiting, but there is street parking out front and nearby. This tiny bookstore has everything from books to small gifts. They carry most well-known trending books as well as fun local or independent finds. I haven't done it before, but it seems if they don't have a book in stock, you can order it through them. The prices are what you'd expect for a bookstore. On a recent trip, I was looking for a cookbook to get my friend for his birthday. There were specific ones he wanted. After hunting through their wonderful collection and having no luck, I asked someone who worked there. They were extremely kind and helpful. Although they didn't carry those specific cookbooks, they did give me recs for similar ones. I had a different question later and asked someone else who was equally as kind and helpful. I highly recommend visiting this bookstore. Although it is on the smaller side, there is a lot to explore. You will definitely leave feeling inspired to read more.

Love this place!…read more Great book selection. Sometimes it's hard to find the books you want. They have computers set up around the store that make life a lot easier, but sometimes they put books on display, and that's not registered in the system, so you have to roam the store looking for them. You can ask the workers for help, and they try their best, but usually they have the same problem you do. The service is wonderful, though, and they'll do all they can to help you. The real reason I give this place five stars is because of the cafe workers and the seating. The baristas are unreal. They know my name and my order, and the names and orders of several of my friends. They remember you, they treat you like a person, they go the extra mile. You can sit in the cafe and hear them holding discussions with customers while they make their drinks, customers they only know because they order coffee. Wonderful service. Also, they have a lot of seating in the cafe, and a lot of comfortable chairs around the store, which is what I really enjoy. This place rocks!

I stopped in to use their restroom while in New Town and stayed to peruse. I didn't purchase but it…read morewas great to see them thriving with quite a crowd on a weekend and plenty of popular titles to browse. The store was clean and orderly; exactly what you'd expect from the chain.

So I'm newer to the B.A.M chain and here is what I really love:…read more- the expansive clearance section. Book lovers if all genres can find some spectacular deals in there. I stumbled across a book on my TBR for only 3 bucks!!! - seating!!! Yes this store has lots of places to sit and read!!

I was on a hunt to find elementary workbooks for my niece. The store is very clean. Staff were…read morewearing masks. I asked for assistance locating the books I was searching for and was shown two areas. Upon checkout, the cashier invited me to get a membership, explained the benefits and wished me a great day.

If I could rate it a higher star I would plz support more businesses like this…read more So good for kids n adults

Calling all bookworms! When I see a sign for a bookstore, it's like my car has a gravitational…read morepull and I am drawn to it like a magnet! I'm so glad I saw this cute bookstores at Stony Point Shopping Center! The sign showed a stack of books and a cup of tea! Need I say more?! And the name of the shop intrigued me, Redemption Books. My first impression when I entered was WOW! Although this isn't a huge bookstore, it was spacious and beautifully appointed. The bookshelves were gorgeous, the colors were enlivened, the furniture was warm and cozy, and the décor was serene and lovely. The murals in the children's department were especially heartwarming. This store is predominantly a Christian bookstore (hence the name of the store, duh, I should've put that together), but it also carries other titles, fiction, reference, young adults, self help, classics, poetry and more! I purchased quite a few titles, both hardback and paperback. The prices are amazing! They sell new and used books, and also take donations of good quality, wholesome books. There is also a little beverage area where you can get a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a leisurely moment of reading. I nestled in with my Earl Grey and broke open the spine of a book of poetry by Whittier that was copyrighted 1893! There's plenty of seating and some tables if you need a work station. I met Val, the sweet lady who was minding the store and we had a lively, invigorating chat! She showed me around the store and was as nice as she could be! She also informed me that they host events by various authors from time to time! Come on in and perhaps find a novel treasure of your own! If you miss this spot, you can only blame your-shelf!

Like many things at Colonial Williamsburg, the bookstore is unfortunately less refined and more…read moretouristy than it was years ago, but I think that's a reflection on the visitors and their tastes and Williamsburg's attempts to adapt to what people will buy. The book sections are smaller than they were, the video and music section is gone, and they've moved some of the food stuffs and home decorations from across the hall to fill the space. Still, there is a good selection of books on relevant history from Jamestown through the Civil War, decorative arts, architecture, trades and crafts, cooking and military history for the serious historian; and of course books on Williamsburg itself. Check out the bargain table for good deals on close out items.

On a recent visit to Colonial Williamsburg, I stopped in to look around. Bought some books and…read moreprints. They were nice enough to let me leave my purchases until I finished with Williamsburg. When I returned to pick up my purchases, I was told the Artist came in and they had him sign the largest print I bought. What a thoughtful thing to do for a perfect stranger. Their sales people are the best. Love this store. I give them TEN STARS for super service. Sarah Texas

Amazing selection of books and kind workers! Definitely recommend going there as it is one of my…read morefavorite stores! Great value although a little pricy.

love barnes & noble & appreciate the staff. however making an appeal to please treat all customers…read morerespectfully. please do not make assumptions about customers! thank you!

It's becoming harder to find a table at the cafe due to the amount of unhoused people who loiter…read moreall day at the tables. While I was in there, the cafe manager had to tell a girl that she had to stop sleeping at a table and that it was the third time that morning she'd had to wake her up. It was 11am.

I go to this Barnes and Noble a lot and I am never disappointed. Their selection is always great,…read morethe store is always clean, and the workers are always helpful when I ask but when I just want to browse they leave me to browse which is something I really appreciate. I do want to shout out one worker in particular, I never caught her name but a man had come up to my husband and I asking us for money and she quickly saw the situation and pulled him aside and diffused the situation. She didn't kick him out and made sure everyone was comfortable in the store and I really appreciated that. I also love how the Starbucks in this location is so open and there are so many tables where I can get some work done or just sit comfortably and read. The baristas at the Starbucks are also very good and they have never once messed a drink up. Definitely my favorite Barnes and Noble in the are.a