Very interesting place. It gives me the vibes of a librarians house almost as they have chairs and…read morea dinning table. It feels homey. Nice vibes. They have a very unique selection of books I have yet to see elsewhere. Vintage books, yearbooks, and foreign encyclopedias. The books I'd say are pretty fairly priced. The bookkeeper was also very kind and friendly.

Wow very scary at first they even have on the sign "it's not a trap" Then when you walk into the…read moreactual book store it is very historic feeling and you can sense the care that was put into it. They had a great selection of historic books! The value ranges depending on the historic relevance and how interesting the books are. I found it to be very fair pricing.

Soooooooo many books and great prices. This place is definitely a readers paradise lol you will…read moredefinitely find what you're looking for or missing out of a collection. Clean and easy to find a section and the workers are very friendly

Great selection of books, music, movies and more at reasonable prices! I've gotten books in good…read moreshape, and found titles for steals!

This is my favorite cafe and bookstore in SA! I always stop by when I'm in town. The staff is…read morealways sweet and I love the handwritten recommendations by the staff. It's a perfect place to buy some novelty items like tarot cards, jewelry, socks, tote or reusable bags. Only downside is parking can be difficult!

Love a hybrid business. This independent book store and coffee shop has most things I could ask…read morefor: wifi, coffee (and non coffee drinks), snacks, and seating. Their displays of books are well curated, and they have some knickknacks and gifts for that eccentric person in your life. I do wish the cafe had some gluten free options (pastries looked and smelled so good. The whole area smelled like butter.). And would like an alt milk option that isn't nuts, soy, or oat based (like coconut milk!). Free parking in the back.

This little book shop in Terminal A is great if you finished your book or forgot your book! It has…read morea better selection of books than most airport bookstores. Not a bad place to shop if you need a book in the San Antonio airport!

This place is SO COOL!!…read more My fiancé and I love stopping by regularly to see what's new in store. The guys here are the absolute coolest and have been so helpful, and the amount of awesome merch crammed into this place is INSANE. From board games and their accessories to giant superhero statues, they have it all. We've purchased almost all of our comic books here, several Pokémon and One Piece cards/packs, plushies, and a few figures from them. Their layaway plan is super reasonable and made it possible for us to bring home one of our largest figures, J. Scott Campbell's Alice, to date. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you haven't already visited. This place is an experience, and I'd be absolutely shocked if you can't find what you're looking for.

Loved visiting Alien Worlds. The shop has an impressive selection of comics, back issues, toys, and…read morecollectibles. The atmosphere is welcoming, and it's easy to spend a lot of time browsing through all the great inventory. The staff are friendly and helpful, making it a fun stop for collectors and anyone interested in comics and pop culture.

Nine Lives Books is a wonderful bookstore with a welcoming atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated…read moreselection of books, comics, and other great finds. It's the kind of place where you can take your time browsing and always discover something interesting. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help without being pushy. Whether you're looking for a specific title or just enjoy exploring independent bookstores, Nine Lives Books is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back!

I've decided to explore the city's used bookstores. It seems we have quite a few, and I wasn't…read moreaware of many of them. Nine lives books was one of them. It is located in a strip mall off Fredericksburg, and it won't be found unless ones looking for it, which I was. It is not a very big place, but it does have a lot of knickknacks, including an impressive collection of stickers, bookmarks, and vinyl records, to name a few. It actually is a pretty neat place. The books are used and for the most part they're very reasonably priced. They do not have an inventory of the books, so you do have to look through shelves, if looking for a particular title. And their staff is only one person at the cashier. Which is to say that you can browse to your heart's content, and discover some major reads. They also had quite a few boxes of books that were under one dollar or $.50. This is one of those places that I intend to return to, because of pricing and to support small businesses. I truly recommend visiting this place. It makes for a fun visit.

My favorite Barnes and Noble!…read more The location is pretty big and carries everything you could think to ask for, including merch beyond books. Sprayed edge favorites and current picks, manga and danmei, Legos and puzzles, a Harry Potter section, you name it, they probably have it. If they don't, it's super easy to have it ordered for you. It's never difficult to find a staff member if you need assistance as they are constantly restocking shelves or checking in with customers, and the layout of the store itself is easy to maneuver. No floor to ceiling shelving units that block your view. I can't recommend this Barnes and Noble location enough. It's one of the best ones in San Antonio!

I asked the barista for a rec and she raved about this ham and cheese with jalapeño aioli I think…read moreit was? Omg delissssssh. Def would get again. Nice area to work in and get a bite/coffee. I wish they would upgrade it like the one at the forum though.

Service is great and they have good value for your money. However, I find this Ollie's store…read morelacking in selection as compared to the store in Kerrville, TX which is where we first found out about Ollie's. We've been back to the Kerrville store and to this one and have confirmed my previous opinion.

The selection is kind of all over the place, but I've found some really great and surprising finds…read morehere. Check it out. You might find something really unique, and the prices are good!