A local record store lost a preorder for a new album release this week, so I called Barnes and…read moreNoble to see if they received the album. They had three copies and held one under my name and phone number. After work, I headed down to pick it up and realized I forgot to ask if they received the deluxe album. The cashier helping me confirmed the copies they received weren't the deluxe edition, but she let me know three copies were ordered for the store. She went ahead and reserved a copy of the deluxe edition and complemented me on my name which made my night. Prices here on music are great too. They have music marked down 10% - 20% all the time, and their prices aren't marked up like crazy with some retailers on eBay. Thank you Barnes and Noble staff. You're all amazing!

HEATED RIVALRY ! Anyone else?!…read more Stopped by to get some of the other books in this series (according to online it was available)... However! It was Not in store... triple sad face!! One of the associated checked for me but sadly there was none. Staff is friendly. They have sections for books on sale. Cool vinyl area and the biggest manga selection for a bookstore I've seen in a while. Other than that, this place is a book lovers heaven! So organized and clean. Soooo many selections and a cool kids area. Love that they have a coffee bar inside. I could spend hours here. Join the free reward or paid membership for perks.

One of my favorite San Diego independent bookstores. Bay Books is a charming stop in Coronado…read more Well organized and very friendly staff.

Really nice bookstore with a very wide selection across many genres. You could easily spend a long…read moretime browsing here. The prices are a little on the higher side, but nothing unreasonable considering the selection and overall atmosphere. The staff was also very friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy bookstores.

I stopped in today for the first time and I loved the quirky & cute decor, and the overall…read moreatmosphere of this very special bookstore. Great selection of vintage and new books, and I noticed some real treasures here & there. I didn't purchase anything today, but several of the employees smiled at me and made me feel welcome. Browsing the stacks on the right side of the store is a little tight when people pass by each other, but c'est la vie. They have a great selection of cute merch and other bibliophile-types of accoutrements. If you are a book lover, or even a book liker, you will love this place. Peace.

Verbatim Books in North Park when in the area is a must…read morevisit. After getting iced strawberry lemonade from Subterranean Coffee across the street, I stopped in for a looksee. This books store has new and used books for all ages and a menagerie of stuff, some nostalgic vintage, comical, nonsensical and just entertaining. I'm a collector of lots of things, mostly luxury items and or things that have value. I've been at this bookstore many times but this time I was curious to see what valuable $$$$ books was available. The staffer Jon was pointed to the locked golden book case. Next to The Sexual Key to Tarot was The Ritual Magical Manual $650., appeared to be $$$$...but FYI There's a collection of books: The Bible, Dante, Dickens, Emerson, Molière, Poe, Voltaire, to name a few...all reproductions in golden edge pages, classically bounded for gifting or to showcase in your new library. Verbatim is not a hugh book store by comparison to The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles. Despite its moderate size, it still takes multiple visits to see and appreciate everything vintage, quirky and most of all enlightening. Worth visiting. Recommend

I can't believe u have never reviewed this book store! I absolutely love Meet Cute! They have a…read moregreat variety of different genres of romance books, first and second floor, along with lots of goodies! When you walk in you see lots of cute accessories, stickers, notebooks, and pens. They also have everything set up by genre. They're walls have new releases, signed, bargain, romance adjecent, dark romance, special editions, contemporary, classic, and then upstairs there is paranormal and fantasy. Definitely make sure you check every shelf! There is so many choices and so many titles. They also have a sticker wall with so many awesome stickies to choose from. They have display tables that always catch my eye, and stuff hanging on the walls to show upcoming releases, events, and good stuff to know! I love coming here and looking for monster romance and queer romance!

Have been meaning to visit here for awhile now and so glad I finally had the chance to! It's…read morelocated in La Mesa on a cute street with other businesses. When you first walk in, you're greeted by the cutest mural on your right hand side. There's a vending machine for mini art prints for $1 and proceeds go to charity (quarters available at register). Staff here is very nice & welcoming! There is a wide selection of romance novels. I appreciate the bookseller recommendations with the staff's suggestions and descriptions of the books. There's a fun mystery book selection where you don't know what you're getting with short descriptions as well. In addition to books, there's a wide selection of stickers, bookmarks, notebooks, and a small section of earrings, tote bags & socks. They also sell candles & mugs. There is a small upstairs section with more books. And there was a lot of signage for different events. They have going on including book clubs and bedazzling events. Overall, a great experience. Purchased a few items and joined their rewards club. Will be back!

Love this place. Great books and affordable prices. Extremely welcoming and very comfortable placeread more

Libélula is a newer BIPOC owned and community-based bookstore in Barrio Logan. To get here, street…read moreparking will be your best and there is tons of it around the area. Inside, they have a fun and well-organized setup with tons of different new and used books plus other goodies to browse. The staff here are friendly and welcoming and the prices are very fair. I definitely enjoyed the vibes and the selection of products they have here. If you are ever in the area, this is a great business to support and show love to!

Sad to see these mom and pop bookstores disappearing. These are truly gems…read more I actually searched out a spanish bookstore and wondered off to Chula Vista. The owner is super old school and chill. He gave me a tour of his bookstore and was very familiar with a German author that made a name for himself in Mexico where he married a Mexican lady and had his books translated by her. I was happy to find a lot of his books here to replace some that were never returned to me. The shop is small and cozy. The walls are literally covered from ceiling to floor with books. There's no room for them. I couldn't resist and kept adding books to my pile. A lot of my selections are hard to find and was happy to have found them here. This place is so old school that the owner doesn't even have a cash register. Sadly he mentioned that he is quickly going out of business as the internet and huge chains as B&N are putting him out of business. Support these small businesses.

Great selection of books, found hidden gems as well as well known authors and titles in both…read moreEnglish and Spanish.

I come here once a month or so. My wife and I love it (although one time she didn't get as much…read moreselling them books as she wanted, but that's not the point of this review). Today I had a rather complex purchase/exchange I needed done, and Angel couldn't have been more helpful. He was very professional in how he handled everything. It's the type of thing us regular customers like to see. That way to run a business is perfect. This is easily my favorite place to get used books, CDs, and DVDs.

I came in search of anime figures and I will say that the selection was VAST albeit very chaotic in…read moreits organization. Their manga selection was large and very well organized. They also have a large selection of Japanese manga too which I've not seen at other stores and was cool to see! We browsed their games and Pokemon cards as well. They had a lot of consoles and handhelds. They had a lot of dvds and blueray. Their regular book selection was extensive though I didn't look too much as it wasn't why I was there and my husband and kids were wanting to go get dinner. Overall while it was a very cool place, I feel like the pricing left a lot to be desired. Most of the manga I came across that I was interested in were priced very close to or at MSRP and the figures were disappointing bc every single one that I recognized and happened to know the going price on was significantly higher than it should be -- even super used ones that had no box were priced higher than you could get them for brand new! So even though I wanted to take the time to dig through the chaos and find a gem it made me hesitant bc i figured that even if I did find something I wanted, the odds were likely that it would be marked well over its value

Very tiny area by the library but pack full of super cute and original works. Very kawaii and…read morebookish.

International Bookstore Day is fun for all. In honor of…read morecelebrating another successful crawl for books, I give you another word find. This is for the Library Shop, one place we always stop on the annual event. A D A Y F O R S K O O B E N L Y A N H N T B E D T O O U L D O G W I O M G B U Y Z F D N U E Y O U E T O G A B B A G O T E E D O N T C N A V Y I P B A E A A E M G V T M R A Q A F F F C J E V L B UM O G I P D F I S X T O I N E B S E E I T O F F I C E W E G O E L O I T C T R I P C O I N S ACROSS: Why we attend? Who went with us? What do you collect after 5 visits over two days? A gift to place your _____ in. UP & DOWN: I describe this day as ___. Which book did I take a photo of that has been featured? What did we drink on the crawl? Enjoy an Independent Book Day in your city! - Ima Nerd #TheLibraryShop #IndependentBookstoreDay #Gifts #Books

Exceptional Service & Wonderful Team…read more I had such a great experience at the Goodwill in Eastlake. The staff here is truly exceptional -- warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. You can feel the positive energy as soon as you walk in. The team works so well together and goes out of their way to be helpful, which I really appreciated. The store itself is very clean, organized, and easy to browse. There's a great selection of clothing, home items, and unique finds. Everything felt well-kept, and it's clear the staff takes pride in maintaining a welcoming environment for the community. Thank you to the amazing team here for creating such a pleasant shopping and donation experience. This location definitely stands out, and I'm grateful we have such a caring Goodwill in our neighborhood.

I like this Goodwill a lot. It doesn't feel like a goodwill when you walk in. The decorating and…read morethe "color coordinated" displays are a great touch. They have a lot of cute clothes, plenty of books! The staff was nice, they ask you if you qualify for any 10% discounts before you pay. I got 4 pretty tops for less than $30! Definitely fun to see what they have new come in stock.

What a nice independent bookstore! I can't tell you the last time I held a book in my hands (I…read moreknow! I kind of suck!), but I do love books and try to shop at them whenever I can. I love to give books or gift cards to bookstores to children. Bluestocking Books is the kind of bookstore I would specifically go out of my way to buy gifts for people, or to (gasp) buy a book for myself. There are little cozy nooks around the bookstore, as there should be in a bookstore. There's also a section for kids, with a little table and some reading material to peruse. Inexplicably, Bluestocking Books is closed on Wednesdays! What an interesting day to be closed, but I guess you have to be closed at least one day, right? Why not Wednesday? The people who work here are very friendly and helpful, and there's just a palpable welcoming vibe emanating from the store. It's a nice place to browse and find the perfect book.

Bluestocking Books is an awesome indie bookstore located in the Hillcrest area. There is no parking…read morelot here, but a ton of street parking all around. Inside, they have a cozy and welcoming setup with both new and used books organized neatly by genres. The books are priced very fairly here and they have a good amount of books to dig through. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by and you will most likely not leave empty-handed!