I much prefer local bookstores, but I needed some literary gifts in a hurry, so I popped in here…read moreone night. Now don't get me wrong. I am all about a bookstore, any bookstore. Major ones are nice because they usually have lots of nice gifts, mugs and bookmarks. But I am also a fan of local bookstores with focus on local authors and dedicated shop keepers. I also love all the Little Free Libraries that are popping up in neighborhoods everywhere. JUST GIVE ME ALL THE BOOKS OKAY!? But I digress. This Barnes & Noble is really nice and large and there are inviting cozy chairs scattered throughout just beckoning you to sit and read a chapter or two. There's a little cafe here that serves coffee and tea and some sandwiches. I saw a book club meeting here and I thought what a great idea that was. I picked up some gifts for my fellow bibliophile friend and of course got myself a few things too. What?! It was for research. Yeah, research. :)

I visit this bookstore to see what is being offered in the literary world. Also they have a FULL…read moresection of magazines for every interest. There is a music department with CDs and now Vinyl is back. There is a Starbucks attached also. But what I really like is that book author signings are back, and we can meet local authors and see their works. And hey, I'm one of them. Hope to see you in March 2023.

The staff is amazing! Simply amazing!! Those lunch sandwiches are absolutely perfect. So so good…read moreand that blackberry jam??? What?? More people need to know about this!

From the owner: Beausoleil Books & The Whisper Room provide an inclusive and inviting space to gather and celebrate…read moreyour love for great books, great cocktails, and even better company. Hosting a number of events throughout the year ranging from the traditional book club and all the way to Drag shows and trivia nights, Beausoleil Books is equal parts intellectual cultural community and just plain fun. The Whisper Room just next door offers a variety of seasonal craft cocktails and premium wines, as well as deliciously authentic French crepes, charcuterie boards, and croissant sandwiches. Stop by to check out this month's Book du Mois or peruse the widely curated selection of books from every genre, carefully selected staff picks, and even French language texts and local Louisiana content.

I really appreciate our few remaining physical bookstores. One can browse topics, to discover new…read moreauthors or new interests. You can actually examine the various books on a specific topic to see which one is best for you. And with the Joe Muggs in the store, one can have a beverage and a snack while taking a break from shopping. Another excellent aspect of a brick-and-mortar bookstore is the helpful staff. Need to find a specific book? They can help! Looking for a gift, they can suggest things. They can even order things for you that might not be in stock. A modern bookstore has much more than books, periodicals, and media. They have lots of gifts, games, and other collectibles. Books A Million also has a lot of discounted and bargain books to browse. Another area that they have well covered is kids! There are a lot of books, toys, and gifts for the little ones in your life. Lafayette, you are lucky to still have a Books A Million to enjoy. In Baton Rouge, we recently lost our last one, so now the Capitol City has only one major book store. Having options is nice, so support your local booksellers whenever you can.

I like big books and I cannot lie. Ok, that was lame, but I really do and although this store…read moredoesn't have a million books it's got a lot and that translates to me being a definite fan. I like the way this store is laid out with its cozy chairs and couches situated all around. There is a Joe Muggs (BAM's version of Starbucks) that serves coffee, tea, sandwiches and pastries...if that's your thing Looking beyond the books you can find really great gifts here. I pretty much finished up my Christmas shopping here save for a few good men ;)

Excellent service, informed staff. The selection of items for a variety of events is very broad…read more The best part to me is the Spanish language materials to give to newcomers to our area who are Catholic.

Found exactly what I was looking for- extra large Rosaries and Mary statuettes- both are hard to…read morefind in Texas where I live and didn't want to get online. Staff was super friendly and helpful!

Possibly one of my favorite comic shops in America and it is mainly due to the super sweetheart of…read morea lady that runs the place. She greets you with an incredibly genuine smile and warm hello. Great conversation and knowledge. Very fairly priced. I would stop in with the kids when visiting my grandma in town every couple years and always enjoy the stop. Grandma is gone now unfortunately but I do think I will make the trip back to visit the store again.

This is the kind of comic shop I remember from when I was little, the lone outpost of comics and…read moregames and the like that is all a small town can support. I spoke with the owner and they've been here forever; a true institution for the small town comic geeks. The shop is kind of small and set way back in the shopping center, you actually kind of have to look pretty hard for it. The space is small so it's a little cozy but everything is well organized and cleanly lit. The owners were some of the friendliest people I've ever met; they gave my friend a couple of issues after speaking with her a bit about her tastes in comics. Honestly two of the nicest comic shop owners I've ever met. Their selection is a little limited by their space but they will happily do special orders and do folders for customers. I wouldn't expect to find a complete selection of, say, Jodorowsky here, but they've got 95% of what most people are looking for and can order the rest. Clean shop, friendly people, you can't ask for much more.