I loved my visit to The Book Trader. My brother is local to the area and suggested we pop by this…read morebookshop for a visit because they have a shop cat! I met him immediately upon entering the store, as he was sitting right near the door. His name is Dr. Pickles and he is just as lovely as the shop he calls home. The shop itself is well organized and has so many niche categories to browse and appreciate. As the shop's name suggests, they have ample signage outlining the rules and guidelines for trading with them. As a bonus, the shop (and Dr. Pickles!) are active on Instagram sharing the latest that's up with the shop. I am absolutely planning on returning to this shop during my next trip to Philadelphia.

The Book Trader is one of my favorite bookstores in Philly[1]. It's well-lit and has quite a stock…read moreof books, mostly used, but some new. They've also got records, old postcards, and I think I spotted a tote. To me, it felt *generally* organized inside, but YMMV, right? Bring your old books in to trade - read their policies on their site: https://www.phillybooktrader.com/menu - and while you're there, search for deals. The more books you buy, the more you'll save. Find them in Old City, convenient to the 2nd Street SEPTA subway stop. [1] There's a shop cat here! The famous Dr. Pickles is usually taking a catnap, so respect their space. Meow.

I'm like a kid in a candy store here. I picked up two books today and added like 10 more to my…read morewishlist. I know a lot of people have gone digital but I like to read the actual book.

I love wondering through book stores and seeing what is available. Place is very spacious with a…read moregood selection of books. Their travel selection is not big as other stores. Check out staff was friendly and courteous. Definitely worth the time to stop in and pick something up to read instead at the airport.

It's so nice to see a still standing brick and mortar store. The old school front doors. It's a…read moregood size and well organized. There's a bunch of featured tables well placed. Front desk staff was very nice helping me with signing up for rewards and price checking unpriced items.

I've always liked Barnes & Noble, and this location is no exception when it comes to the basics…read more They sell books, plain and simple, and that's always been the main draw for me. The shelves are well-stocked, the atmosphere is calm, and there's something timeless about being surrounded by rows and rows of stories, knowledge, and ideas. If you're just here for the books, you'll find what you need. But unfortunately, my experience was soured by the in-store café, specifically by one of the bartenders. Every time I've sat down for a coffee or tried to unwind with a book, she steers the conversation toward politics--unprompted and uninvited. I never brought up the subject, and yet she always seems to inject her own views into the interaction, as if she's testing or trying to "correct" me without even knowing my stance. It's uncomfortable, distracting, and frankly, not what I came to a bookstore café for. I don't expect complete silence, but I do expect neutral, professional service when I'm a paying customer. A bookstore should be a refuge from the noise of the outside world, not another place where politics is forced into the mix. Because of that constant negative experience, I've decided I won't be coming back to this location. It's a shame, because Barnes & Noble as a whole is still a great place for books, but this particular café's atmosphere was ruined by the bartender's unnecessary political commentary.

Great place to unload . Need someone that wants to watch me in theater. Lots of funread more

This place is in dire need of a renovation and some TLC…read more Let's not pretend that Red Barn as a chain isn't well known as a place where people go to have to have anonymous sex. For a business that is owned by the Doc Johnson brand of adult toy manufacturer, this location, along with the Berlin store is seedy and has a reputation as such. In an era where sex isn't something to be hidden and ashamed of, this place reeks of shame and secrets. When stores can be brightly lit and accessable to couples and single customers alike and the competition with an online marketplace where you can get anything virtually overnight through Amazon, this place is still firmly planted in the mid 90s. The booth area is just that; an area to cruise with video booths. The theater is dark, like most of these places, and with competition closing in, losing popularity. It's a shame that an adult entertainment center owned by a sex toy manufacturer has such a small selection, but most people who come here aren't looking for toys. This place needs a desperate face lift and change in business practices if it wants to survive in an area where the competition has brightly lit, well stocked show rooms with quality products with a large election and couple friendly atmosphere. You can only get by on being "that place" for so long.

Service - selection ! And value all excellent & I highly recommend this place! I always find…read moreexactly what I am looking for!

Long Live Barnes & Noble!…read more Seriously, bookstores as a whole are becoming increasingly extinct...with so many e-book readers out there, our local book stores are literally disappearing out of thin air. Personally, I've made a vow to never succumb...I will always love the smell, feel and touch of a "real" book in my hands. For me, there's nothing better than turning page after page without a click or a swipe...it's all about the real deal. I love perusing the aisles as I check out the latest from my fav authors, cookbooks, magazines and more as I plot my purchases. The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is happy and relaxed; and you may hear a giggle or two of kids in the back as they're being read one of their favorite stories. As an added bonus there's a B&N Café inside that features a variety of Starbucks coffees and beverages. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends, your book club, or whoever for a cup of joe and some eats!

The book I purchased online was small and soft-covered--could easily have been crushed or mangled…read morein the mail but it arrived in pristine condition, wrapped in tissue and carefully packed in a cardboard slip. Thank you for taking such good care of this lovely book!

This is one of the most negative and depressing experiences I have ever had with any bookstore. I…read morepurchased a book I had been searching for for years from them as a first edition book for an agreed-upon price of $850. The book was covered in a rare dust jacket, which, if imperfect, was still in fairly good shape. When I received the book, I found it to be a second edition. However, the second edition of this book had the identical jacket to the first edition, making it still a fairly valuable jacket at least. I indicated to the bookstore that they had sold me a second edition copy as a first edition, while still conceding the value of the jacket, and offered to keep it for a small price adjustment in consideration of the difference in value of the actual book, of which the true first edition was worth perhaps $200, and the second edition, perhaps $75. The company, specifically Heidi, demanded that I send the book back, and would offer no reasonable price adjustment based on having sold the jacket not as described. Meanwhile, I had a "friend" who is a much more seasoned collector than I advising me that I absolutely couldn't spend $850 on a second edition book, particularly one that was misadvertised. I really wanted to keep the book but did not want to be taken advantage of by the misinformation provided, so eventually, I had to return the book. I also provided the company with the background information that my "friend," whom they knew by name as someone active in the book industry, had told me what they were asking for the book was inappropriate and unethical, although as I have said 80% of the value was in the jacket, so I didn't mind paying $650 for the jacket and $100 for the later-edition book. Additionally, no apology was ever issued for misinforming me about the edition of the book. At any rate, as soon as I sent the book back, my "friend" called them up and bought it from them for the $750 I would have gladly paid, and which I had asked them in three separate emails to make me whole by doing. At any rate, the "friend" is no longer my friend, and this bookshop acted unreasonably and unethically and shouldn't be in the business, as far as I can see. The owners belong to ABAA, but they certainly don't abide by their standards of ethics. I have no idea why they commandeered the book back and sold it to my "friend" instead of reaching to me and indicating that they were going to sell it for the amount I had offered to compromise on 3-5 times. I would advise staying away, especially if you are a book buyer at a distance.

Huh, never knew that this kind of niche book store existed, but how adorable! The books ranged…read morefrom romantic to more than a little spicy. If you're a vampire, transgendered travelers stuck in Croatia, a bodyguard for a famous actor, a lonely farmer or a gay artist, there was probably a romance book somewhere in the store written just for you. Very welcoming to everyone and anyone. One downside is that the store had some sort of aromatic diffuser, and it was a little too strong for someone like me who is very sensitive to artificial smells.

Do you love to read? Well I do. And I love romance novels have since I was a little, grew up…read morewith my grandmother reading them and watch soap operas. So of course I'm going to love a store filled with romance books too to bottom. I could spend all day just looking for the next great read. You have to check out this place.