An amazing place to lose yourself in for a few hours and find some gems within the aisles at…read moreBookwise. The place is quite big and the shelves are well stocked with old and new books at good prices. It may take a little bit to learn the genres and if you're looking for specific books, you may need to ask the staff for help. The staff here are nice and when I called to ask if they accepted donations, they politely said yes they will accept small amounts. I assume they may limit the amount they accept as there are many boxes of books there that are not even opened or on the shelves yet so they may be back logged. Used bookstores are a rare find and I think it's so awesome to have a place like Bookwise in the local community!

Came in on Labor Day, the owner was there and was extremely helpful and kind. The store has every…read moretype of book you could imagine for a great price. I would return more if I still lived in the area.

Barnes & Noble has become a sad shadow of its former self…read more This B&N in particular is poorly staffed and dirty. Awful Starbucks too, the few black coffees I've purchased are consistently burnt. It's pretty much impossible to find a staff member unless you're checking out, and often times there's long lines you have to wait though because there's one cashier behind the desk. There has been only one time I've seen an employee at the circulation desk. They didn't carry two out of the three books I asked about, and the one she told me was in stock was not on the shelves when I went to look. I approached her again (waiting through another long line of desperate book buyers) asking if she could direct me to the aisle the book I wanted was in, and she told me her system didn't have a book section listed. Can you imagine going to Publix, asking where the cereal is, and the cashier doesn't know? I remember when you shopped here and the employees not only knew where the book you wanted was, they could walk you right to where it was on the shelf and other sections where the author was listed. Also, why are there so many games and toys now? I must've seen five aisles of plastic light up toys and stuffed animals for kids, the cheap stuff you buy for your neighbor's cousin's birthday party. The kid's section was so sad to walk around. Poorly made picture books with AI-slop cartoons. Maybe a small handful of classics like Madeline and Brown Bear, Brown Bear. No chapter books as far as I could see. Instead of brightening our children's minds with imagination and literary challenges, they're dumbing them down with cheap content. I remember spending hours here with my Dad as a kid, paging through books while he sat with a coffee and magazine. I hope, so so much, that it can return to this.

From what I read, Barnes & Noble's business began as far back as 1873 by Charles Barnes that…read morestarted a book business from his home in Wheaton, Illinois. The bookstore opened their first brick & mortar store on Fifth Avenue at 18th Street in New York City which is today the flagship store. Barnes & Noble grew worldwide with its variety of reading material which included general trade books, academic titles, textbooks, and medical books. As the world turns into the digital age, Barnes & Noble began to upgrade their stores with innovation, contemporary aesthetic with books at the center, grew their food and beverage offerings, and comfortable seating for a friendly customer experience. The Palm Beach Gardens location is large, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. The book price values are reasonable, and the other amenities are enjoyable. I am still one of those individuals that love to hold a read a hard cover book. But do not get me wrong, I also read books online.

If books and reading are your passion this store is a treasure trove. Book Exchange and Comic shop…read moreis a maze of shelves of books labeled and arranged by topics like history, children, mystery, paranormal, non fiction, biographies, art, romance, reference books, and my favorite genre, true crime with a label that looked like it was written in blood. Some of the books looked old and rare. I recognized Hardy Boy books back from my mothers childhood stash. There is also an entire room filled with collectibles and comics. I didn't need any help but the friendly gentleman running the store that day was at the ready to answer questions. Hard and soft cover books are half off whatever they are priced at on the inside cover. They had a great election of Agatha Christie mysteries which are always a favorite. In a time when so many independent book stores have gone under it was a pure delight to discover Book Exchange and Comic Shop. The intoxicating smell of the store is familiar to anyone who loves books. You can order books online but there is something so satisfying about going into a bookstore and holding the books in your hands as you make your decision. Visiting this store is a great way to save money as you add to TBR pile.

I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in this bookstore. I was really shocked when I saw how…read morelarge it was. It seems like the aisles kept going, and there was a huge back room full of more aisles of books, And they have a nice section of comic books also which was cool. I thought the section for comic books wasn't as large as I was hoping, but still cool, and I had plenty to go through. Also there is a case with some rare ones also. The staff was really friendly and helpful. My husband found a really cool Star Wars item there he was happy. They also have a small selection of collectible toys. Went walking around more and they have children's book section with vintage books, I had when I was a kid definitely had to take one home. The prices are very good here and reasonable. If you're a book lover, this is definitely a good place for you. You will be pleasantly surprised. If I were in the area of North Palm Beach I will definitely stop in again.

Classic bookshop is a small independent bookshop! They have a nice selection of autographed books…read morewhich was great to see. I found some really great kids books for my nephews. Their selection is smaller overall but they have some great finds you may not get in a larger store. If you're in the area go check them out, I am sure you will find a goodie .

This shop was awful. I'm sure they have some nice books but I wouldn't know because we barely…read morestepped in the store before the bulldog at the front desk made everyone in my party feel uncomfortable with her attitude so we left. She was incredibly rude, not welcoming, and gave off a bad energy.

More than a bookstore! Check the website for programming available for all ages. My 2 year old son…read moreloves story time here.

Very small and cute book store for kids! They have books catering to mostly themes, I stopped by…read morehere yesterday after the Rosemary Square Diwali event they had going on and so mostly all the books were Diwali themed which I liked for the holiday. They said also are doing for Dia de Los Muertos next and all the other holidays coming up. They have a cute little reading area and table on the side with plush animals for kids to read and play. Very cute aesthetic and fun place to take your child in when strolling around downtown.

From the moment I walked in the store I said what a…read morebeautiful book store. The place was filled with beauty, gems ,fragrances and lots of history. I loved the ambience. I was happy to meet one of the owners that was there. His name was Connor. He was helpful and informative. I was happy to support a private business, and not a typical Corporation. In fact, this is not a typical book store. It's intriguing, enlightening and has depth. I highly recommend. A store with class in itself. A shout out to The Dancing Elephant. A must visit...a true Gem.

A wonderful metaphysical store and more! Great selection of crystals, spiritual books, candles,…read moreincense and awesome sterling silver and gold metaphysical jewelry pieces which are artistically created. There are great classes in sound therapy, meditation, past life regression, intuition, chakras and auras. There is also a spiritual, intuitive and tarot card reader. And there is so much more! A great Saturday or Sunday outing. Enjoy!

There are 2 independent bookstores in Palm Beach, this is one of them and it is located on the…read moreNorth end of Palm Beach. I never knew this one existed and I'll tell you why... they don't allow pictures to be taken in here. So for reviewers such as myself who wish to show off their shelves of different authors or genres for other bibliophiles to see, that's not going to happen here. I was able to take a single photo of the book I purchased only. Obviously, I prefer the other bookstore because they made me feel more welcome. The customer service in this one was ok as well but let's face it, I am an African American Woman, and this IS Palm Beach so was I surprised that I was watched like a hawk? Nah. I will say this though... if you can't find whatever book you are looking for here try the Classic Bookshop located further down the way. Respectfully Reviewed.

I'm an avid reader and absolutely love bookstores. Unfortunately, I could not find anything to love…read moreabout this store because of the unfriendly attitude and treatment on my visit. Shoppers are discouraged from browsing and looking at the books (you can't judge a book by its cover after all). The shopkeeper is not only unwelcoming, she is rude and snobby. I took my business to the other bookstore on the island.

Interesting store, lots of jewelry and tons of things to look at! Also many, many books in one huge…read moresection.

The woman who took care of me (not Maggie) was so friendly and helpful with telling me where to…read morelook for certain things. There is a ton of selection for readers here, actually so much that I didn't know what to get. I think it is so interesting to just go there and look to see what is new. The value for my dollar was pretty good, I got so many books and even a few for free that they had out front. Overall this is a great spot to stop if you are on vacation and looking for small antiques to take home or books to take to the beach.

While exploring the eclectic Industry Alley in West Palm Beach, I discovered Rust & Wax. If you are…read morean audiophile, vinyl might be your pleasure. Who remembers shopping for records that offered large, detailed album artwork and liner notes? if you want to tap back into the nostalgia for records, Rust & Wax is a place you will want to visit. Rust & Wax was opened in 2017 by Melanie and Jesse Friedman as a pop-up tent. They went on to open their large, bright, and well organized store here in Industry Alley. There is a wide selection of soul, funk, rhythm and blues, hip hop, rock, modern pop, jazz, indie, alternative, punk, metal, experimental, electronic, and Latin new and used records. They also sell 45's, CD's, tapes, books, shirts, pins, patches, vintage collectibles, and novelties. They will buy your vinyl and they have in store events and listening parties. Follow them on social media for the latest inventory and events. If you love music and collecting, this owner-operated record shop is a treasure trove. People still choose records for their superior, warm analog sound quality, You can chat with the employees and see their picks. Rust & Wax is more than just a music store, it is a community hub for music lovers.

What a great hidden gem on WPB. There is so much vinyl it's a bit overwhelming (in the best way)…read more Everything was by category with used and new vinyls. Easy to spend sometime browsing with a nice size and bright store. It's well organized and a nice full selection of any type of music you may enjoy. Can't wait to come back !!

I stumbled upon this place while I was in the plaza…read more I was intrigued by the outside of the place, as they stated they had a coffee shop and many christian items. The coffee portion was open but I did not try a coffee due to me having one prior to coming here. The shop is very cute. They have neat items/ gifts/ from books to bibles, to jewelry to home decor. The woman who ran the store was very kind, and helpful. They had the most beautiful bible cover books. I ended up buying a beautiful bracelet with my favorite bible quote. I was informed for the holidays coming up there going to get a lot more festive items. I'm looking forward to seeing what they get.

Very nice store for little gifts for christian ppl, Very nice lady that runs the placeread more