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    Books Are Awesome

    4.9 (16 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Love everything about it!! Welcoming, warm, great customer service, ship to you for free, host community events...

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    Always so helpful and knowledgeable. So glad to have such an amazing store so close to home!

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    It was a lovely little bookshop with what appeared to be a big section of local authors alongside their great collection of more typical affairs.

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    I have visited this Barnes and Noble multiple times when I'm in the neighborhood. Overall, it's a…read moresolid Barnes and Noble with adequate climate control and nice enough employees that will also just leave you alone if you're visiting there to get some work done or just check out some books. They have a good selection of books and prices reflect the suggested market price. There is plenty of parking out front. I have never had an issue finding parking here. There is also a Starbucks in this location with some seating. The only thing I wish they did better is to have more seating. There isn't that much and what is available seems a bit old and worn down.

    I really enjoyed browsing thru B&N just as much as I really enjoy reading "real paper" books. The…read morestore was big, clean & had a very welcoming & friendly staff. In addition, there was also a Coffee Cafe which was great. Coffee & books seem to go together. Note, there was plenty of parking too. We specifically went to check out this store for the kids section, AKA Barnes & Noble Jr. section. There were lots of colorful displays, a stage for StoryTime on Tuesdays @ 10:30AM, Legos, toys, gifts, etc. Plus a ton of different books. Everything is organized in an easy to find way by age & interest. We did end up buying several books. A couple of the books were buy one get one 50% off, prices were reasonable & typical. Check out their website for events such as author signings, Premium Membership & Rewards as well.

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    4.5
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    14.9 mi

    My friend just moved to the area so I decided to stop by. This is a very dense shop with lots of…read moreawesome books, metaphysical items, crystals, and jewelry. The overall vibe here is very positive and uplifting, to say the least. Every time I go into a metaphysical or book store, I just wander around to see if anything calls to me. This time around, I ended up purchasing some Palo Santo. Jenny helped me out at the register and was such a sweetheart. She has such a sweet aura! If you're interested in getting a reading or healing service, call ahead to schedule an appointment. There are plenty of services that are offered, including psychic and Tarot readings, reiki, and iridology (intuitive reading of eyes). Definitely looking forward to coming back!

    The over-riding theme of this bookshop is healing. Everything about this store is to bring comfort…read moreto your mind either through spiritual information, therapeutic massage, or supportive gatherings. (Substance abuse groups meet here in a separate room to help their recovery.) This place also have information on an outside bulletin board for seminars outside of the shop that promote healing and wellness. If you are looking for some sort of metaphysical healing in your life, take a moment to stop by and speak to the owners. They are friendly and caring people. Be aware: You can't get to the bookstore off of Hampden if you are heading East.

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    The vibes in this place is waaaayy off! Honestly do not come here. I'm a woman of color and the…read moremoment I walked in I felt negativity. I was followed around by three different employees constantly asking me if I needed help and staring me down. Even if I look at the situation differently they don't even allow people the space, freedom or even privacy to choose what they need themselves or the chance to ask for help if they need it. Instead they all hound you down like you're in a clothing department store and make you feel uncomfortable. Especially the guy working there with the gray/white hair was orchestrating all of the employees around. Another reviewer mentioned this and yes there is a strong atmosphere of intolerance, paranoia, judgement and deeper under lining issues. I was standing in line behind a gentleman and when it was my turn at the counter, the guy with the gray/white hair told the lady working the counter to leave the counter and told another lady to come check me out which was odd and he had a very nasty look on his face. Then the lady at the counter asked me if I had a membership and I said no, She then says "ok don't worry we are not pushy" and then proceeds to laugh and say "at least I don't think so". They know exactly what they are doing. If a spiritual store is worried about people stealing or whatever then they you are NOT the real deal and it is a reflection of who they are and what they are actually doing. If you are alarmed or uncomfortable by a women of color coming into your shop while your shop is named Goddess/Isis you should NOT be in business! This place is not sacred or safe. Buy your stuff online or go to a place with integrity, a place that has respect and honors spirituality and people, all people. Avoid this place and do not support this business.

    I am sad to have to write this, but I have to. Ever since one of the owners had a stroke and is no…read morelonger a part of the business. The place has absolutely fallen apart. There are watchdogs everywhere. It is not a calming experience. It is a place that you go to if you want to get roughed up by all the wanderingstore clerks. Who ask you if you need help every three minutes and put out a vibe of get your shopping done and get out of here. I used to go to this place and relax I would always buy a few things and feel very good about my experience. Now it's like walking into a Walmart, that is the vibe that is there now it makes me sad to say it but this is what it's like.

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