I love books and bookstores so there is little that can override that love but this bookstore…read moredoesn't. The staff is friendly and willing to help you find the book you desire. You can always find a good book on sale if you want great value. On the plus size, Yogurt Mountain is also in the building of you want froyo while browsing.

I went to buy Brad Thor's new book for my husband to take to read on the beach for an upcoming…read morevacation. I asked the young lady if they had it and she directed me to the Notable Non fiction section which I thought was strange since it is fiction. Of course it wasn't there and I returned to the cash register where she got a little short with me and kept repeating " I told you it's in the Notable non fiction section!" After I kept telling her that it wasn't and why, she not very happily opened her computer and retrieved the book for me. It's a nice store with good inventory. Customer service could use some work though.

We have been trying to get here to check out this little local book shop. I first heard of them…read morefrom a favorite author of mine. She writes mystery books and the character lives on the island. Love it! She was doing a book signing and I was not going to be able to go. I was able to order a book from them and have the author sign it. That was about 2 years ago and we have been fans ever since. They were so incredibly polite and helpful. We missed coming here last year because of their hours. It is located on an island so they are not open super late. This is a cute little bookstore with different books, little trinkets and souvenirs to purchase. From my understanding they also do many events with different authors. We visited and were actually able to speak with the owner. She was so sweet, actually straightening from a previous nights event. She talked to us for a bit, got to know us and recommended us to her favorite authors. We wanted local books or books written about Sanibel and Captiva. She only had a few but of course we were able to find some we liked. I would highly recommend stopping here if you need a book while on vacation. If I lived in this area, this would be my local shopping place for books. It is always better to buy local. My only reason for a 4 is there was not a huge selection of local books and the ones she did have, she did not have the whole series. There was pretty much one of each as well, so my sister and I could not each get one. But again, I understand, its a small island. I just wish there was more and more copies. Overall though, we will stop in each year and check it out, see what's new and look for any treasures we can find. The fact that they are independent and do not charge more for a book is also really great. Its a good value for us to buy from a local shop as opposed to a mass retailer. You should definitely check it out.

We enjoyed this unique little store and the proprietor was fun to talk to…read more I only give it four stars, because, although they had handicap parking and a ramp onto the sidewalk, I was not able to enter the store without my daughter's help, because there was a step.

As a fairly typical grandmom, I always am on the lookout for an interesting book, game, or toy…read morestore. This attractive and fun shop features all three categories and is one of the nicest of its type I have ever visited. The owners are friendly and helpful, and showed me several games and items that were appropriate for my child's age. There were so many interesting things that I had a very difficult time choosing. Of course I wasn't able to narrow down to just one so felt lucky to come away with only three! Be sure not to miss this shop while in Boca Grande. There is local art for sale, too, and many books, puzzles, etc., which would make great gifts for adults--and for yourself!

This is a terrific independent book shop, which also carries a beautifully curated collection of…read moregames, toys, and gifts. The customer service is outstanding - buying or ordering a book through The Tide is a pleasure. Our island has not had a book store in many years, so this is a valuable addition to the life of Boca Grande!

Local! Support local! Knowledgeable staff. I asked if they had two different books and within…read moreseconds they pointed me to exact spot on bookshelf. They know their shit

Very nice little bookstore. New and used selections. Local interests as well…read more We love to support local independent bookstores!

This place has a lot going for it, so I'm giving five stars. There are a couple areas where they…read morecould make it better. And they do have one really negative thing tainting their reputation among decent folk, but I'll leave that nightmare for last. First, not all Barnes & Nobles have nice chairs in which you can sit. Most seem to rely too much on the really uncomfortable cafe seating items and fixtures. I spend a lot of time in bookstores, and a place to sit for a few moments that is actually comfortable is a real benefit. Second, all experiences with the staff here have been positive. They seem, from what I've experienced, like pleasant and smart people. I like this place a lot, but here are some suggestions for improvements: 1. It seems like they could fit more books in this place without making it feel cramped. Or add some more lovely chairs. There are areas that seem rather empty or underused. 2. If they did put in a set of bookshelves in the "Poetry, Drama, Literary Criticism" section, they would actually have room for books on literary criticism, of which there seem to be none at the moment. Poetry? Yes. Drama? Yes. Literary criticism? Not really. 3. This nightmare aspect is not unique to this store. It seems that all the Barnes & Noble pay points in the cafes put up a "tip" screen when you go to pay that deliberately makes it almost impossible to push the "no tip" option. This is called a "dark pattern" and is on the point of being illegal in the EU and other decent parts of the world. It should be illegal here, too, and whatever third-rate MBA at Barnes & Noble convinced their superiors this was a good idea should be sent back to the asylum from which they escaped. Scientists call this type of dark pattern "a coercive tipping interface, in which accepting a tip requires one tap, while declining requires a five-second hard press." It's aggressive, tacky and should be condemned by all moral persons. Elsewhere on Yelp I have complained that in no civilized society does anyone ever ASK for a tip; using a machine proxy to do so does not change that fact. And using an aggressive machine proxy just makes good people angry. It's a bad idea all around.

8 don't g9 to public bathrooms but I really needed to so I figured of all places, a bookstore would…read morehave clean one. To my biggest surprise, this one are HORRIFIC!! This is the women's bathroom. The 'safest one" was the handicapped bathroom. Management, u have a wake up call!

I had such a great experience at this Barnes & Noble! The employee who welcomed me when I walked in…read morewas very friendly, and the employee who checked me out was just as pleasant and helpful. The store was clean, organized, and genuinely enjoyable to browse. The selection was top tier--there was so much to look through beyond just books, and everything was well stocked and easy to browse. The bakery/café also smelled absolutely amazing and made the whole store even more inviting. Overall, this was exactly the kind of experience that makes me enjoy shopping at Barnes & Noble. Great selection, clean store, and friendly employees. I'll definitely be back!

This is probably one of the most beautiful B&N's I've seen. It's huge and it set up so nicely, so…read moreclean and neat and well-kept. They have a whole Starbucks cafe off to the side, which is always a lovely combo. Coffee & books? Yep, I'm there. Along with a wide sprawl of book genres, they have a lego section, puzzles and other board games, toys and fun things for the kiddos, and so much more. We spent probably close to an hour just walking around in here and enjoying it all, and it could've been even longer. The prices are still a little higher than is reasonable in my mind, but you have to expect that coming to a Barnes & Noble. They did have a few sales here when I came, though, and one was on some collector Harry Potter books which I couldn't resist. This is a great addition to the University Town Center area.

Dusty (it is undercover, but in an outdoor fleamarket, what else would you expect?), however, is a…read moregreat collection of used books in very good shape. Owner is friendly and knowledgeable -- and has wet wipes for the dust!

Tried to find this place armed with the address and having read the two reviews showing…read more Unfortunately, I hadn't read the blurb given with the page, as it does show and address the fact that it is/was within the Fleamasters Flea Market. We went ahead and parked when we realized. However, after considerable walking and asking many different individuals, we never found this bookseller. We did have a few people tell us the only place they knew that had books was in the pavilion and we tried there too but only found another stall (different name) with very few books. It looks like this business may be closed. I would call a number to check but do not see one listed.

There is a wide variety of children's merchandise and the customer service was great we will…read morereturn on our next visit.

Darling children's store. I poped into get some stuffed anumals for Christmas for the grands &…read morewalked out with adorable outfits too. Loved it!

The woman who works there is so sweet! Awesome find of a place with super affordable used books! We…read morelove going here

This is the cutest little bookstore with an amazing selection and their prices are crazy good…read more $1.50, $2.00 books! What?! The vintage rare ones are $3.00!!! The selection of books is vast. Everything is organized nicely. A cute selection of toys, bookmarks and stickers. The girl at the counter was extremely sweet. I don't know if she was the owner but she was so sweet. My daughter and I will definitely be back. It's a little slice of heaven for anyone that loves to read. From kids, teens and adults.