The main bookstore is OK and a walked right by the Irish souvenir section. What I really appreciated here was the relatively extensive magazine selection of which I picked up a Guardian Weekly. I didn't see much in the Stationary Department of which the Eason Nassau branch nicely provided later in my trip. read more

The Daddy of the Easons family, or at least the overgrown steroids pumped son. This place is huge, and seems to answer the eternal question: "what would Dunnes look like if they sold books?". There are other features though, other than feeling like a Dunnes. Like the classics section in the basement, where you can track down pretty much anything. They also sell schoolbooks there....whoo! Moving on swiftly, the ground floor is crammed with all the latest best sellers as well as any magazines you could possibly want. Even my own personal favorite "Air Rifle Monthly". read more

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I feel like for being the big chain bookstore in Dublin, Eason should be better. They should have more books and their prices should be lower. They don't have nearly as many different kinds of books either. If you're looking for something more obscure, or would like a wide range of reference, art and non-fiction books, Eason isn't the best. But it should be really good at these things? Shouldn't it? Shouldn't it!? And on top of that, it is probably the only bookstore that has ever made me feel anxious. I felt like there were too many people in there and they were being too noisy. When did I become a crotchedly old man, is what I am not realizing I should be asking myself. I like the magazine section though. read more

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Normally I prefer to shop in the small bookshops because I like helping the little guy out. However, there are times when I want to be dazzled by row upon row of glistening paperbacks. That's when I go to the Eason on O' Connell Street. There are other Easons but the big one has the best selection and atmosphere. There's the ground floor where you can look at newspapers and magazines for free and where there's the occasional book signing. The first floor sells stationary and the top floor has a Tower Records and a coffee shop. In the basement, they have language and school books. Basically all your intellectual needs are fulfilled in the Eason on O'Connell Street. read more

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I love Eason's it is a great book shop. I go here if I want to get the latest Dorothy Koomson novel or just to have a browse at the many other wonderful books. Not only do they have books they have magasines, confectionary, cards and various other bits and bobs. If you are looking for a book you will always find it in Eason's. read more

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Fantastic stationery, newsagent and book shop. Spread over several floors-very well equipped and friendly staff. Loved the cafe read more

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I never seem to find my office supplies here, or if I do they are very over priced. I know that it's an institution and it reminds me of my childhood. Other than the magazine selection there are other bookshops that surpass their selection and knowledge. But the staff does seem to be like a family, which is really nice to be honest - a closeness there amongst them. I do love the landmark that is the outside clock where I arranged to meet many a friend before mobile phones polluted our lives and one had to be punctual - other than that there is no huge pull for me. read more

Reviewing rock solid Dublin mainstays is always a daunting task. I'm so used to the place that I hardly even register it as a business. Merely "that large building where I buy my magazines". Like working with a really hot girl, after about a week she's just a person you work with. In short it isn't the best bookstore in Dublin. The best for magazines perhaps but there isn't much in the way of competition there. They stock a fairly specialist computer magazine which I can't find anywhere else but if I wasn't so lazy I'd just have my local newsagent order it in. The Tower Records upstairs is always fun to browse but I guess that should be a different review. read more

The stationery selection is second to none and they have a decent variety of language books for teachers and learners (mostly grammar and coursebooks), but my experience with the book order service has been pretty underwhelming. They special-ordered a book for me on July 7th, and I pre-paid in full. Rang again on August 5th to see what the story was. Turns out they'd just rung the publisher to ask, and the publisher was out of stock of the book. I was told the publisher will have it again around the 13th. Eason say they will have it for me after that. Could they have called me to let me know after a month of waiting, when I left two phone numbers with them? Noooo. Do yourself a favour and hike 10 more minutes to Chapters, whose order service is faster, cheaper, and you only have to leave a fiver for the deposit, not the full price. Also set aside at least an hour to browse through the awesome secondhand section at Chapters. One thing going for Eason is they now have a bargain book box/stack at the Abbey Street entrance, but it's pretty miserable as compared to almost any other bookstore. Again, Chapters does it for me better than Eason ever could. read more

I suppose if I'm reviewing other bookshops, I might as well go ahead and review Easons. Otherwise it would be just sitting there like an elephant in the room. Easons is the most famous of Irish bookchains, because of the prominent location of its flagship store (O'Connell St), it has a number of outlets around the country, and the fact that it has a clock. Easons likes to whore out it's venerability, with lots of black and white photos of its various incarnations throughout history, juxtaposed with images of Ireland's many important literary and historical events. Just to let out Easons' dirty little secret: Easons is NOT the oldest bookshop in the country; Easons was founded in 1886, a full century after Hodges Figgis first opened its doors in 1768. Hodges Figgis just doesn't feel the need to flaunt its heritage around like some cheap tart. But enough about all that. In terms of books, the Easons on O'Connell St is pretty damn good. I imagine that it's a great place to buy books if you're about to go on holiday - it has loads of practical books like maps and city guides, and also things like Jordan's or Paul O'Grady's biographies prominently displayed. Easons is also very handy if there is some bestseller you want that has recently come out in paperback. Wait a couple of weeks after its release, and Easons will have it on sale for a tenner (this is practically a guarantee). But if you consider yourself above the great unwashed with their James Patterson, Lee Child or whatever, maybe shop in Hodges Figgis. Easons are great for popular fiction and other bestsellers, but if you want genre fiction, psychology, biographies of dead people, histories, criticism and other type of "serious" books, Hodges Figgis is probably a better bet (though if Easons have the particular book, they'll probably have it for slightly cheaper). Easons also handle the more mundane stuff like schoolbooks and stationary pretty well (though Reads is probably cheaper still), and they can't be beaten for things like specialist magazines and foreign newspapers. Easons: a perfectly serviceable mid-to-large size bookshop. For bibliophiles though, go to Hodges Figgis, or the more nearby Chapters on Parnell St. (Disclaimer: I am not now nor have I ever been a commercial representative of Hodges Figgis. They just give good book). read more

As already mentioned, Eason's dates back to the days of yore, well, not quite but it's fairly old, and in its old age it has grown into a bit of a book superstore. Eason's stocks a huge volume and a great selection of books. It's quite commercial and yes, I do realise that all book shops are commercial in that the aim is to make some money, but Eason's has a brightly-lit, busy cash-registers feeling that isn't particularly conducive to book-worming or browsing. That said, Eason's scope is wide and it's particularly likely to have what you're after when it comes to travel writing (as Cathal already mentions). The magazine/newspaper section is also very expansive and caters for specialist tastes. read more

Easons is a fabulous book store in Dublin! It has been around for at least 40 years and just keeps getting better and better! It certainly supports Ireland's notiriety of being "The Land of Saints and Scholars"! Here one can find an enormous array of reading material, all sold with love and apprecation! Easons is a must visit for book lovers who are visiting Dublin. read more

I always turn to Eason for my stationary and college supplies, birthday cards and magazines. They are probably the only bookstore in Dublin with the largest selection of magazines from every category, from gaming, photography and economy to cooking and fashion. I don't think any other store sells all this. You can also just stand and read without worrying about being thrown out of the store as you sometimes would in smaller newsagents. In terms of books, it has a large selection of books from almost every category as well as school books on the lower ground floor and a science section on the 2nd. Although it doesn't house obscure books or books for third level, it does have a large selection of general books always has stock of new releases and the most popular books. The stationary and art section is on the second floor and is pretty complete with almost everything one could possible need to school/ work, and they have a decent selection of art supplies, sketchbooks, paint etc. Kobo e-readers are also sold here by the way. However, I find the prices of books here to be a tad bit high but still comparable to other local bookstores but more expensive than online. read more

I think Eason's has a little but of everything for all your one stop shopping for stationary, back to school supplies. The music store upstairs is very well stocked and the Muse cafe has delicious scones, tea, coffee or other hot food or dessert items to choose from. The staff is very friendly and polite as well. Eason's is my favorite place to visit when I'm in Dublin. They keep it well stocked and clean as well. Ciao. read more

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Excellent Irish owned business with a huge stock list. The magazine selection is outstanding with foreign as well as Irish titles! They have great displays and really useful book lists and gift ideas. read more

The best of the stores in the Eason chain. Chapters is the place to go if you want something interesting or out of the norm. Eason is the place to go when you want something mainstream. Their travel section (a lot of great guide books and phrase books) and their magazine section (everything under the sun) are both great. They have a good range of stationery too - it's the only place I've found that sells ring binders and plastic sleeves and stuff. Prices are about the usual but they do have good specials - check them on the website. TIP: If the main counter (O'Connell Street end) is busy, go to the one down the back (looks more like a newsagency counter). They have drinks and stuff too. You can pay by Laser and they will give you cashback. Good stuff. read more

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Much bigger than the one in Limerick . Always great bargains, friendly staff and lots of books for everyone. Need a tour guide book for Dublin, here's the place. read more

I love Eason's it is a great book shop. I go here if I want to get the latest Dorothy Koomson novel or just to have a browse at the many other wonderful books. Not only do they have books they have magasines, confectionary, cards and various other bits and bobs. If you are looking for a book you will always find it in Eason's. read more

very very expensive for school books but i love this shop for browsing fiction and fact based books that shhhh, i may then go elsewhere to buy they have a nice little cafe upstairs with specials such as soup and sandwich for €7.50 which is not that cheap but if you like books its nice to come here. read more

I ordered 2 books on the phone yesterday which were put away for me for collection today. I found customer service to be very slow and disinterested despite 4 people behind the desk but only 2 serving. I found it expensive also. read more

A great store with amazing stock. I love that they get in so many different magazines like foreign Vogue.

A truly wonderful, huge, bookshop - I always come here when I'm in Dublin (if I'm able to!) You can often find books here that you won't easily come across elsewhere, but the thing that makes it special is the good service of the friendly staff. Highly recommended. read more

Even though I'm a fan of independent bookshops, I have to say that Easons (especially this one on O'Connell Street here) has an assortment that goes above and beyond most other chain-bookstores and caters for more than the mainstream taste. Their array of magazines and newspapers is also impressive. read more

Easons is also a great place to pick up college books, or simply if you need extra reading on a particular subject. Downstairs, it has various sections such as law, business, gardening, schoolbooks etc. where you will find that book that can't be found anywhere else. However, i find easons quite pricey for books, except when they have promotions. read more

Eason's is one of the most well-known book shops in Dublin. It stocks a huge array of books, from the latest fiction novel to university textbooks and everything in between. It also has one of the best magazine aisles of any shop I've ever seen. You can browse hundreds of magazine titles. They also sell all the stationary you could ever need on the upper floor and CDs and music things are on the lower ground floor. If you're looking for a bookshop with a difference this is the place to come as it has that unique bookshop feel to it although it is a large store. read more

Was in Easons O Connell Street on Saturday and I have to give them 10 out of 10 for helpfulness. The shop was packed but still the assistant took the time to find everything on my school book list. Great service thank you. read more

This is the symbol of retail in Ireland. A successful and excellent value book shop. Not only is their range very impressive, they can source any book for you too. Main advantage is their second hand book section - many treasures to be found and impressive value too. read more

poor communication ordered a book a week ago online to inside of Ireland still not delivered never received a dispatched email I've emailed them constantly and they have not got back to me very disappointed with there service as I taught they wore a top book shop, defiantly won't be ordering offline again. read more

There was a time in my life when I defined a civilized town in Ireland as bring one with an Easons in it. The O'Connell Street branch is pretty decent, a good selection of magazines, books, cards stationery and a little cafe...a bit overpriced perhaps but a very reliable source. I still pop in here to browse magazines I don't necessarily intend to buy...but if I need magazines this is where I tend to come. read more

Maybe they have alot of books but they are really expensive. The staff also is really slow. One of the staff said that book can be ordered the same day but when I decided to get the book , other staff member said could be ordered on 1 of Nov in two weeks time (everything happened in the same day). I would recommend hodges figgis. They are much better ! read more

what a stupid business they run. they put an item fro sale. then cancel all the internet orders. and later i can find out that the item is still in stock? what the hell. not reliable to buy from read more