I ran into this shop looking for Wayside School books and haven't needed to look anywhere else…read more Great selection of classics! I love that I can find something I never knew was ever in print and its so exciting to happen upon the books that I would have never remembered having read as a child otherwise. Great place to start if you, too, are trying to employ a screen-free form of entertainment for your family. Shop is ran and owned by Taz a 6-year-old dingo, and his human Mr. Otto, a retired high school teacher who suffers from bibliomania. Having a conversation with Mr. Otto is like flipping through an encyclopedia - though not always the right one, at first. But guaranteed, you'll learn something new!!! Awesome character! He and Taz held my 6-year-old's attention while I flipped though the shelves. We are definitely going to be repeat customers!

I worked for Mr. Tim Otto as a volunteer worker for several months. I helped him organize his book…read morestore after the pandemic crisis. It was a difficult task to take. But I have some impeccable organization skills and a previous educator with 20 years of experience. Working for Mr. Otto was a dream job for me. His knowledge of books and customer services were superb. Great job, Mr. Otto

We have loved Friends of the Stockton Public Library for years, and it never disappoints. There's…read moretruly nothing like a small bookstore like this anymore--it brings back such a sense of nostalgia and wonder every time we visit. They receive tons of book donations from the community, which makes each trip feel fresh since there's always something new in rotation. The prices are amazing too--I walked out with 4 books for under $20, which is such a steal. The staff is friendly, the bookstore is clean and well organized, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and calm. This place is a staple in Stockton, and we keep coming back again and again. Highly recommend supporting local!

I really want to give this place a better rating, as I am typically a fan of used bookstores but I…read morewas disappointed almost the minute I walked in. The way the sections are set up and alphabetized is very confusing and makes no sense at all. There are piles of books stacked haphazardly around the store and even books on carts sitting in the aisles. There were CD's mixed in with books and even some vinyl were scattered about the store with no apparent designated place for them to be. I understand with customers coming and going, it can be hard to stay on top of these things, but as someone that has retail book experience, it looks as if this place isn't even trying. They do have a decent selection of recent publications, however you would have to spend the entire day in order to find them. The used book pricing is enticing, but not enough to waste one's time inside.

I called into the store today and Karrie answered the phone. She must have been having a hard day…read morebecause she sounded a little irritated in her response to my request for a specific title and to the questions I asked. As the call went on I made a little joke and she laughed. I still had questions and requests but to my surprise her mood had shifted and not only the tone of her voice but the quickness and quality of service changed dramatically as well. And to say the least, I was vary glad. I want to give Karrie her flowers for being able to change her mood and give high quality service. As well as turning what was going to be a bad experience into a great one. All in all I still love this Barnes & Noble and the service I receive here. Thank you Karrie. And thank you sales guy for fixing the mistake I made. This Barnes and noble still does not disappoint.

I love this store…read more Always tidy , well lit and inviting, and there's coffee too! We love the laid back vibe that the staff gives and they are quite knowledgeable too. You'll notice how eager they are to help you obtain the book that you're looking for, whether they have it in stock or not, they will hunt it down and get it for you. I love coming here, grabbing a latte and then just browsing and discovering new things.

New owners in town for this classic location of the comic book store and trading card shop. Hope…read moreI'm getting the name right but Basil was super nice and helpful. If his store didn't have it yet, he even offered other places that might. Nice to know there's another honest and safe hobby store in town

This place doesn't deserve a single star. We went in yesterday expecting a normal shopping…read moreexperience, but instead were met with one of the most disrespectful and unprofessional interactions I've had at any business. The person who seemed to be the owner was rude, arrogant, and clearly has no idea how to treat customers. Instead of being welcoming, he made the entire environment uncomfortable. There was even a family with kids in the store trying to enjoy themselves, and his behavior completely killed the vibe. It's honestly embarrassing to see someone run a business this way. After looking at other reviews, it's obvious this isn't a one-time thing--this seems to be a pattern. If this is how you treat people, don't be surprised when customers stop coming back. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place entirely. There are plenty of better shops out there that actually respect their customers.

Hands down my fave teacher supply store in the Stockton area. It's a small store, but everything is…read moresuper organized & always clean. Prices are reasonable & the employees are exceedingly helpful & are ready to answer any & all questions. Unfortunately, I almost never make it out here since the location is out of the way. If it was in a more convenient location, it would be my go-to spot for teacher supplies.

Cute little store, the lady at the front is nice. One star knocked off for the small selection and…read moreprices. It's fun to go take a look around just to see what boarders they have and other cute little decorations they have for the classroom.

Such a cool place , love supporting small businesses that stand the test of time . Everyone should…read morevisit and support and bring your kids to explore and be kids again. Everyone wants to grow up so fast and then regret not being a kid anymore. Came with my wife and daughter to show my daughter what I was interested in when I was a kid . Prices range from a first time collector to an avid collector . Al is awesome ! Such a great selection of all different universes of comics

My girlfriend has been going here for years. Al got us exactly what we were looking for, and at a…read morefair price. 10 out of 10.

Just the off chance you're African American and is interested in looking for comics at this…read moreestablishment, I would kindly recommend you go to Al's Comic Book shop on Miracle Mile. When I entered the store, the person behind the counter immediately questioned me on why I was coming in the store today. I replied, by stating I wanted to browse. Honestly I see this comic shop a lot and never had the time to come by and I wanted to check it out while waiting for my order to be ready at Best Lumpia. The shop owner then asked what I was interested in, I told him my husband really likes American comics and then I was going to tell him that I am more into Anime/Manga, but I never got the chance. He stopped me in the middle of my statement when he noticed I had my purse on me (which was medium sized) and told me I would have to leave it on the front counter if I wanted to look inside his store. Now, when I say that I know he has the right to say that, (especially since it's off Thorton Rd. and in Stockton)... the whole thing just gave me the "ick". It was such a turn off. I responded by saying "okay" and then left. Going forward I plan to stick to Al's Comics, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

This place is craptastic…read more Everything is over-priced by a massive amount, the whole store is pretty messy and feels like a garage-sale, the employees are rude and overbearing, and they have the most poorly-run Magic (trading card game) tournaments I've ever seen. They have a selection of comic/game figurines that have been sitting in the store for years, untouched, because of how overpriced they are, same with their old used videogames. They charge $30 for $10 card, as an example. They have no bathroom, yet host 30~person 4 hour tournaments. Every other store I've gone to for tournaments allows food and drinks, yet the owner here will always tell you to take it outside, yet they sell snacks and drinks inside. What the fuck? Poorly organized, haphazard, unprofessional, and downright incompetent is how I would describe it all. Avoid it, you'll be so glad you did. Any online retailer or other local game store is about a million times better.