The Book Sack is a member of an endangered species: mom-and-pop bookstores. Bibliophiles should…read morevisit for that reason alone. It's owned by Ms. Mary Lou, a sweet older lady who is usually found working there. The Book Sack is primarily a used book store. You can bring them used books for store credit and then pick some "new" things from their shelves. They do have some new-new books though, and you can order new books through them. It's a small store, but has a pretty good collection all things considered. The store isn't visible from any major road, but it's on Bayou Lane, close to where it intersects with West Hall Ave. I suggest backing into the parking spots or parking just past the store, otherwise getting out can be interesting. Support small businesses and go get yourself some books!

I came on a Saturday with some books for exchange. They only ended up taking half, but the guy…read moreworking was friendly enough. There seemed to be a large selection of books.

Friendly staff, great selection of books at good prices. We were greeted as soon as we entered &…read moreoffered help if we were looking for anything specific.

Tons of used books, dvd's, audio books for sale at great prices. I went in expecting the usual…read moresmall bookstore with romance novels and little else. Was I sure surprised with so many books and most of them were in labeled sections to help you fine what you want. Very friendly and helpful staff. Saved me hours of looking for what I wanted by simply pointing me in the right direction. Loved the large mystery section and especially the Sherlock Holmes special shelves. I left with three shopping bags full of books for the price of 3 books on Amazon. Well worth the stop.

Super friendly staff here and a huge selection of books and stuff for family of all ages, plus a…read moregreat little coffee shop next to the magazine rack and an honest-to-goodness stack of bibles a few rows down. Always thankful for great customer service, popping in to chat with the other bookworms has become a favorite activity!

I realized I didn't have the book I need to read for book club on Thursday so I stopped into B&N to…read moresee if they had it. They did not but the people were super nice, anyway.

I happened to be on my way to a hair appointment when I spotted The Book Rack on Metairie Rd. I…read moreknew immediately what I was doing right after the appointment! Normally I'm nervous about checking out new places alone, but this was a perfect solo adventure - the kind of cozy, cramped place that you don't want to have to squeeze past your friends to get around. Meeting Mrs. Cookie, who was just helping out the owner by watching the shop, and Big Boy, the little purse dog running security, also helped ease me into this new experience. Not only was Mrs. Cookie helpful in directing me through the overwhelming sections and willing to help me search for specific authors, but she was so personable and even had quite the interesting tale to tell me about her life - which all seemed so impossible that you would think she were a character from a book. Overall, there was an abundance of hidden treasures if you have the patience to look. I got a copy of Anne Rice's Queen of the Damned, and George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones (in like-new condition) at a great price! Come here for the oldies, but goodies, and the smell of thousands of pages that every book lover adores.

Stopped by ten minutes before close on my way to what I thought was Bank of America (nonexistent)…read more Sooo glad she didn't close early and I was able to meet the infamous bookstore kitty and score a set of the Brian Sanderson Mistborn series. Typically I come to browse and grab any good deals I find, but with minimal time, I let her know which authors I was interested in and she ultimately checked her car after scanning the shelves to get me this series that she was planning on reading herself! They retail 10-12$, but I got them for $8.50 each. Not the world's biggest deal, but cheaper than retail nonetheless. I'm grateful for the effort she put in to find me something to leave with especially so close to her closing time.

Such a good art spot! While visiting the Mandeville Lakefront, I decided to stop for coffee and…read morepastries at The Bean since it had been recommended by Google Searches, and it was well worth it. The inside of the shop had beautiful art of many different mediums and reasonably priced, yet sturdy stone rings(which i bought one of). The coffee could've used a bit more flavoring but was overall fairly nice. Lastly, The Bean had GLUTEN FREE scones that were filling and wonderful! Go check it out!

Casual relaxing spot for food, books, and delious food. Nice owners. responsive to requests. Enjoy…read morethe staff.

blue cypress is what I want my house to look and feel like. it's what I'm pretty sure the inside of…read moremy head looks like (complimentary) their book selection is immaculate, the employees are knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful, and their efforts in community building are second to none if they don't have a book in stock they'll order it for you, and their pre-order campaigns, especially for local authors are a dream. I have been a reader my whole life, but I remain a reader because of blue cypress and the community I found there

Blue Cypress is my favorite book shop in the city. BCB is exactly what you want in a bookstore -…read morethoughtfully curated, whimsical, and staffed by amazing people with fantastic taste! Great selection of books, notebooks, puzzles, and adorable local merch. BCB book clubs are a fantastic community feature too! Additional major plus is their mix between used and new titles, and I love their book trading program! I've sent many out of town visitors their way and will continue to do so :)

This place is the real deal. They have a ton of DVDs to choose from, used books, new books,…read moreconsoles, games, action figures and much more stuff.

Abysmal customer service. Don't go in here expecting to order a book and have it be an easy…read moreexperience like at Barnes and Noble. The employee had to get a manager just to order a book. These people don't know the first thing about empathetic customer service. Most of them just have this entitlement about them like you are bothering them.

Awesome book store. It's very quaint, in a neat building sitting with blatant views of the gulf…read morewater. It's not very large so the book selection is manicured, but with an emphasis on regional interest literature. The food is remarkably food for a facility so small.

I was so excited to learn there was a bookstore right next to where we were staying. I love to shop…read moreat independent bookstores when I travel. 1 other person sitting at a table. 3 employees talking behind the counter, not 1 hello. Will be shopping elsewhere. Very disappointed!!

This was such a cool experience, the book shop itself is a little compact so I had to wait for…read moresomeone to come out before coming in. The woman who was running the store was super sweet and wrote the receipt by hand which I loved. I did not have much space in my suit case for more books so I opted on getting a really sturdy tote bag and bookmark. There were a lot of really great book options, some first editions and signed pieces and more modern reads as well. It's right next to St Jacksons Square and might stumble across it like my husband and I!

Faulkner Books is a FQ treasure. It is small but mighty! They only allow a select number of people…read morein at a time so you may have to wait a moment. If you are looking for specific rare items, I suggest corresponding with them. But they also have a great selection of current books too. I loved my handwritten receipt and it makes a great bookmark! Service is personal and traditional. And the owner knows her stuff! It had been decades since I was last in. And I need to get over there more often!