Gem of a store. Friendly and helpful employees. Fair/competitive pricing. Nice location with good…read moreamount of parking. Would definitely visit again and highly recommend. The woman in the children's books section was particularly nice.

Had such a nice experience trying to pick out Easter gifts and books for my grandchildren. Will…read moredefinitely come back.

Sometimes the best outings are the quiet ones -- like a spontaneous trip to Barnes & Noble just to…read morewindow shop. The Mr. and I stopped in to browse, hoping to find a few titles by Donald Goines, and ended up flipping through some great historical books about local cities. We didn't buy anything this time, but it was still a really lovely visit. The atmosphere was quiet, cozy, and inviting -- exactly what you'd hope for in a bookstore. And the staff? Kind, helpful, and present without being intrusive. Whether you're looking to pick up something specific or just want to get lost among the shelves for a bit, this B&N is a great place to spend a calm afternoon.

I love this Barnes and noble! It's in such a convenient location and I really enjoy the…read moresurroundings here. They have such a large selection of books and are always keeping up with the newest ones. This location is very clean and staff is always super friendly! Will continue to go back to this location.

This is a hidden gem of a bookstore. Having lived in Southeast Michigan all of my life, I regret…read morenot finding this place sooner. The selection of books was immense, and rotating seemingly endlessly with the addition of titles being added daily. The staff was knowledgeable, personable, and it was great to have a little chat about current reads with them. Prices are great, especially on the used titles, but the new ones as well. Walking in and seeing the shelves stocked from floor to ceiling with books was very inviting. It feels like a place where good things begin, and I will definitely be back to find my next read.

Let's start with saying how staff is so nice and friendly every time I go in!! I love it in here…read more The shelves are filled, they are stacked on the floor, there's never enough time to look through them all. It feels so cozy to be surrounded by books. And the kids room in the back is so cute, there are toys that my daughter loves to come play with and you honestly can't beat the prices. The kids books are typically between about $2-$4 and they have a lot of good options!!

We stopped in the shop to celebrate my friends 55th birthday. She decided to do a bookstore crawl…read moreso that we could support local women owned businesses. We were welcomed, given background information about how this bookstore began, picked up our copies of I, Medusa- and explored this shop. Several people in our group purchased additional books and merchandise. This store is well organized with wonderful employees and owners.

If you live local and you're thinking of buying a book for someone online, DON'T USE AMAZON - try…read morehere first! If they have it in stock they will hold it for you to pick up, or if they don't have it they can usually order it! I haven't had a case yet where they haven't been able to order in a book I've wanted. Support a local business! The people are friendly, the shop is cute, they have staff-recommended items on each shelf, and very LGBTQ+ friendly and supportive. Their email newsletter has info on all of their book clubs (of which there are many) - eventually I will participate in one, just haven't had a chance to yet! There are several monthly book clubs for a good variety of different genres. Caboose (their children's book shop right next door) also has a ton of programming for kids and families!

Excellent, cozy and cool used bookstore with many titles and a wide selection of books. Service was…read moreexcellent and the guy up front even recommended a book (when they didn't have Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Charles Mackey he recommended me a book whose title I forgot but was about a similar topic and I bought it). Great prices and value too. Check it out if you are in Royal Oak!

This is a pretty large used bookstore. The prices seemed fair. The girl working there was friendly…read more I like the old wood floors in this old building.

I feel bad leaving such a low rating for a small business, but this store did not have very good…read moreselection, very few books are recent or popular, and the store itself is quite outdated. I may have left it at that but the cashier was unfriendly and cranky.

Cute little store with very friendly owners!…read more I have brought my mother in law here a few times to pick up some books. She likes general fiction novels, that kind of feel like they border on romance novels, and she always finds stuff that she wants to read.

This Barnes & Noble in Troy is one of those places that immediately feels welcoming when you walk…read morein. The space is clean, well-organized, and somehow manages to feel calm even when it's busy. The staff really stands out here. Every time I've needed help, someone was genuinely friendly and actually knowledgeable (not just pointing vaguely in the direction of a shelf). Whether you're looking for a specific title or just browsing for something new, they're happy to help without hovering. The selection is excellent--books, journals, gifts, and that dangerous section where you go in for one thing and leave with five. It's also a great place to just exist for a while: grab a coffee, flip through a book, and unplug from the world. In a time when so many bookstores are disappearing, this Barnes & Noble feels like a reminder of why they matter. Reliable, welcoming, and always worth the visit. Barnes & Noble offers great value, especially for the quality and variety you get. Whether you're buying books, magazines, journals, or gifts, it always feels like your money is well spent. The prices are fair, and between deals, memberships, and discounts, it's easy to walk out with more than you planned in the best way. Beyond the value, the store itself is clean, organized, and easy to browse. The atmosphere is calm and inviting, making it a great place to take your time and really enjoy the experience. The staff is helpful and friendly, adding to the overall positive vibe. Barnes & Noble continues to be a reliable go-to and a place that delivers quality and value every time.

This place is such a throwback I mean it is really hard to find a bookstore these days. I was…read moreimpressed by the selection that they had here I went looking for gaming puzzles that puzzles to be specific. They didn't have many of those, but they did have quite a few crossword puzzles, and Word search puzzles to choose from including magazines which I appreciated. It was really nice to see the best seller books and get a chance to read the cover jackets of some of the more popular things that are Out. I spent a good amount of time looking through various sections. They have a kids playroom area that is all kid themed with children's books and I kind of looks like a jungle gym sort of zoo. I think learning at a young age is really important so highly recommend anyone with children bring their kids to this location. The lady that helped us was really nice and she was able to search the database and let us know that although they did not have what we were looking for in the store that we could get them to custom order it for a shipping order. One of the cool things about Barnes & Noble is that they do give a large percentage off for the best selling new releases, and if you are one that still likes the feel touch, weight and smell of our actual buck. This is definitely the place that you would wanna go ahead and pick up your latest or a classic from.

Popped into 2nd & Charles for a gift run and left with some of Grandma's favorite things -- and…read moremaybe a few things I wanted too. This place is such a fun mix of quirky and quiet, with just the right energy to browse at your own pace. I found two Danielle Steele books, a cute bookmark, and the most adorable jelly belly keychain (yes, it actually has jelly beans inside -- Grandma's favorite!). The staff was polite and helpful, and as always, the merch selection didn't disappoint. I love checking out the mini guitars, comics, and all the unique fiction picks they stock. There's just something about this store that keeps you coming back, even when you're "just looking." Highly recommend if you're in the area -- especially if you're gift-hunting or just want to spend a little time among books, fandom finds, and cool surprises all while being economical!

Oh how i wish they were closer! We went in whole in the area and I could stay here all day. It can…read moreget a bit confusing as they have the old and new books together, and it's not as organized as larger stores like Bn is, but if you love to go on a hunt give it a try!

Great book store with lots of options! They also give back and support our troops! Def recommend…read morethis place!

nice helpful and very sweet people who know their modest selections intertwined with some unique…read moreofferings

Lots of cool pet products and painted furniture. My friend and I enjoyed walking up and downstairs.read more

What a cute little shop with over 200 vendors! We came during an event and there was a woman with…read moretaste testing for her jams with crackers. She also had meatballs too. It was only $9. There was tons of different crafts and things to look at. We went to the top section of the floor and we saw that they had a craft class going on. I even found this syrup I use at the store for super cheap. A lot of the items were affordable and unique. It was a super cute gift shop.