While the husband prefers B&N, I find The Open Book to be more to my liking…read more The cozy atmosphere is so inviting. I especially appreciate that they have new and used books along with vinyl records, DVDs, CDs and a nice vintage section for clothing and decor. There are always neat and nostalgic things to discover while walking around like old, unopened Happy Meal toys. Kudos for making banned books available! Prices are very reasonable. Each area is clean and well-organized. Very nice kids section. Super friendly staff. And don't forget to check out their Daily Sales and monthly events!

You can never have too many books!!…read more They had plenty of genres to choose from and I found me a rom-com book I ended up grabbing to take home. Prices are really good in this location, even on the newer books they had too. They also had an area to shop of employees favorites, blind date with a book and even little gift sets for that book lover in your life. Also the girls here are all really friendly and helpful. Glad I could come in today and grab a book to support a local business! **if you spend $10 or more get a stamp card for their reward perks. *located across from H&M in the mall.

Honestly, coming into this book store with my boyfriend healed something in me. It brought back…read moreyears of hunting through dusty shelves with aged pages as a child with my dad looking to find that one perfect read I was allowed for the week of good schoolwork. The Sci-fi section was PACKED with trade papers, which is always a glory to behold as someone who misses the affordability and convenience books used to hold. Slipping a small trade paper of Terry Pratchett or a small copy of Little women used to be so convenient-rather than shelling out 20-30 dollars for a display piece that's bulky to carry around. The owner was also as helpful and sweet as humanly possible. He showed me right where I needed to be, and even helped me dig through the shelves to find if he had that one special edition of the secret garden he remembered having. Alas- it turned out he sold it a little while back. But all the same he was the kindest soul and most importantly had the passion in his eyes and heart for books that I look for walking into any book store, used or new. I need this experience, I needed to know places like this can still be called home. So to the owner of Next Chapter Books I thank you from the bottom of my heart and promise I will be back for more of your trade papers!

The owner is so helpful and obviously passionate about sharing his love of books with his…read morecustomers. Shopping here was a wonderful experience.

I went here over the weekend and enjoyed looking at the comic selections. Continental Comics had a…read moredecent amount of new comics, but a crap load of back issues. I was looking for Uncanny X-Men Bronze Age, they carried more than a lot of comic books stores would have. If you're looking for other back issued, I can almost guarantee they're going to have a big selection of that title. If you're looking for back issues, you should check this place out. By the way, they sell Funko's!

Came here after going here a lot in my childhood. Didnt know if the owner was that creepy and just…read moreweird back then maybe i didnt notice because i was a kid. But yeah he definitely has simpsons comic book guy condescending vibes mixed with A LOT of creepiness. Being in the store with just you and him is not pleasant. He doesnt look intimidating but you wander if theres any bodies in the back somewhere...

I stopped by this CSUN Campus store when I was at CSUN meeting people. This is the first week that…read moreCSUN spring semester began and there was not that many people in the store during the afternoon. The store looks great and how they did the layout works for them. I used to work at this bookstore when I first started college here. They made some changes to how they place the books and have a better help desk now. The checkout line is still the same and their little tech center hasn't changed much. The prices will vary depending on what you're looking for but it's a college so it's expected.

The Matador Bookstore is one of the centerpieces of the university where most of the textbooks are…read moresold and apparel for everything sports, scrubs, school supplies etc.. is readily available. I dropped by to see the old store where I did purchased a sweatshirt in the 90's and it is still extremely overpriced and expensive. I don't know what their pricing justifications but for students who are dependent on their parents, loans and scholarships, how can they even afford such items? How can you expect the university to advertise or even promote the college, if their students can't even afford the school shirts? It's been going on too long and I hope the Board of Trustees look at their pricing schemes and consider reasonably lowering the affordability of their apparels? The only think I appreciate are the staff who have all been nice and friendly, the isles are well kept, clean and very organized, too. In all, the apparels are just beyond the pockets of the majority. Shame! Really!

Super cute shop!!! When I found them on Yelp I assumed it'd be a small independent bookstore with…read morethe typical bookmarks, stickers book merch type of items. I was definitely wrong but in the best way. They have all types of artisan items, unique gifts, niche tchotchkes for not only your bookshelf but your home in general. The displays are beautiful and well thought out. I like the variety of books they had and their prices are very reasonable.

I discovered Sunny's Bookshop today, and what a great surprise! It's not just a bookstore; it's…read morealso a flower shop and a gift shop filled with beautiful pottery, cards, trays, and more. They apparently host events with renowned authors, and I definitely plan to attend one soon. The flower bouquets start at $65, and everything in the shop is beautifully curated and well-arranged. I also had a lovely time chatting with the owner/manager--she was incredibly nice, and we had an interesting discussion about the current situation in Iran. Pro-tip: It's adjacent to Laidrey with direct access inside, making it the perfect stop after a coffee!

Possibly the best comic book store in the Valley. Been going for years, mostly on FCBD in May, and…read morethey handle that event really went despite the crowd. They also have a lot of signing events, which is pretty cool! Really appreciate that they have a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff are super helpful and take time to chat with you and give solid recommendations. Been to other stores that feel very judgey and just want you out ASAP. Collector's Paradise is the complete opposite. Layout is nice and spacious giving room to browse. The sections by author took me a while to get used to. Good selection and I love that authors randomly drop in and sign copies (and the store sells them at face value).

Wow, I did not know what to expect when I came here to pick up some gifts for my friend's birthday!…read moreBut this place was a nerdy fan's paradise, indeed (this is not derogatory, I am a fellow nerd)! Super nice and helpful guy at the front (I did not catch his name, but I will be sure to get it next time!). Prices were great and the selection was nice and wide! Signed up for their book club cuz I WILL be back. Thanks for the positive experience!

This staff is really filled with amazing people. After coming and playing a few times they all knew…read moremy name! They do restocks when available and appreciate the community that comes out to play every week.

Got 151 pack I was fire and dice placed and they ignored me since I'm kind of new and was asking…read morefor help . So I came here and they had way more stock of ebt and single packs and look what I pulled . Coming back Here for another box thanks guys for not ignoring the newbie appreciate yall

This bookstore is absolutely adorable! It has a great selection of books across a wide variety of…read moregenres and series. They also have a small section with DVDs and CDs, which was such a fun dose of late-'90s and early-2000s nostalgia. I loved it. One of my favorite features was their "Surprise Reads" section. The books are wrapped so you can't see the cover, and each one has a short description of the story or theme instead. It encourages you to choose a book based on the synopsis rather than the cover, which I think is such a fun idea. I've discovered some fantastic books through "Surprise Reads," so I was excited to see they had a section dedicated to them. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They helped me look for a series (The Telesa or Covenant series) that I am trying to get. Unfortunately they didn't have the series but hopefully in the future. The location is great as it is at a mall close to coffee shops to grab you a book and head on for coffee or tea to read and enjoy.

Great atmosphere, cool staff, and really good book selection! Love their social media book…read morerecommendations as well - that's how they lure me into the store. I love their tote bag discount and stamp cards, and if you love books, you'll end up racking up a lot of stamp cards before being able to use them all They also host a lot of fun events like author signings, book bedazzling, and trivia nights. The store is located in the heart of The Village in Topanga and there's ample parking. If you want to read your haul immediately, you'll find a lot of seats just outside the store. The store is also pet-friendly except on days they have pet guests, and they usually post a sign outside.

Super nice staff The Owner is super nice and she's always…read morewilling to help you out in a non-pushy way. My boyfriend has been coming here since 2010 And always find gems of dvds and goodies Love the fact that they are so consistent ! They have a cool selection of dvds Even 4K ones ! Good pricing for both Rentals and For Sale! Definitely binge buy blue rays here and support good people

I love this place…read more The guys working are great, they are quite but very knowledgeable and eager to help you select a movie. Great selection.