They have the cutest little children's section with new and used books (including many I haven't…read moreheard of) and toys. Whenever we need a gift for a kid, this is always the place I head to first. You can also buy books online and they will deliver them to you (locally) for free. I also appreciate their concern for safety during the pandemic. They're the only local business I know of that kept their mask mandate in place after the CDC guidance in May 2021 that vaccinated people didn't need to wear masks. Since many people in Indiana aren't fully vaccinated and most no longer where masks except where required, I don't really feel comfortable taking my unvaccinated child many places and I appreciate Second Flight Books' concern for children under 12 (and high risk adults). I know they've taken some heat for this policy, so I just want them to know how much it was and still is appreciated by our family.

Surprisingly neat book nook with a massive selection, my buddy and I didn't quite find what he…read morewanted, a hardcover of The Screwtape Letters, but still an inviting and easy spot to recommend. Well organized for a small space, do not forget the basement! They have a sister store downtown too. Value is typical for a small store. The prices are of course not eBay however directly supporting a local business is goals these days. Staff was relaxed, everything was clean, and I will be back!

If you like to explore this is the place for you it's filled with so much located not far from…read morePurdue University. It's seems to take up most of the block each section is a treasure trove in itself from Books, Records yes vinyl and knock knacks. We all know college and their parents are on a budget so the price range here is perfect. I can say honestly no one will walk away empty handed and remember if you can't find it just ask and the staff here will direct you to the right spot

If you are generally looking for great deals, this might not be the shop for you. It feels like…read morethey definitely have discovered the Internet and use it to price their books. Probably are trying to cut out re-sellers. Huge selection, though. I found the exact same book with different prices...the one in better shape was less. Bantam War Books? $6+. This place is like going into a thrift store with one of those boutiques for the good stuff that they had someone search up on eBay...so it goes.

Bookstores can be overwhelming. Cook books, self-help, novels, kids books, calendars, toys, music,…read morethere are so many options, especially at Barnes & Noble, and more specifically when trying to find the right gift. Both of my nieces sent me gift ideas, which is great, but have you ever tried to find a needle in a haystack? Even when having a picture? While I did find one item on my own, I finally asked for reinforcement, and thank goodness Kelli was there to help. Kelli was busy when I approached, yet she was very polite, kind and very helpful. She led me back to the kids section where I was just meandering aimlessly, and within 5 seconds hands me the book I was looking for, then offered to locate any other items I needed. Just so happened that I did have one other item. I will say my first thought was not optimistic as I figured we'd spend forever trying to find it. But Kelli didn't need other help. She didn't need to ask a co-worker. She didn't need to verify the item's location in the computer at the customer service desk, she was on it. She said "I knew exactly where this was because I restocked them 2 days ago". Brilliant! Not sure how long I would have spent inside B&N wandering blindly, but Kelli saved the day and saved me a bunch of time during the holiday rush. B&N has themselves a good one. Thanks again Kelli.

Cafe is surprisingly the most chill and relaxing spot on this side of the city. Plenty of parking,…read morehow long until some businesses with limited office space realize they should partner and setup staff with Barns and Nobles to work remote once or twice a week? Best place for books in the area, long evening hours, quiet place with plenty of space to enjoy a self paced browse. Coffee shop has predictable prices but definitely not as bad as many other caffeine fixes around here. Been going here many years and always have had great experiences with staff, finding new stuff from Star Wars comics to random Top Gear magazines. Also great selection of comics, vinyl records, and fun random toys, games, and gifts.

Such a chill place and has really good deals on pretty much everything, the two owners are very…read moreknowledgable too. I buy incense here every time and they have the widest and coolest selection of product, pretty much incomparable to your average store. A "normal" store would charge you an arm and a leg compared to what they got honestly highly suggest taking a visit here if you're into this kind of stuff I bet you wont be disappointed. Ive invested plenty of my own money here and haven't gotten anything to complain about. They will also help you and are friendly if theres anything you want to ask them. 10/10

Anytime I'm feeling down, this place is the answer. I love their ring selection, crystals and more…read more I'm size 5 and I always have so many choices to choose from for their rings. Employees are all lovely and fast to help if you need it.

This was my second time visiting west Lafayette, and I had some time to kill before meeting with my…read morestudent so I decided to explore. Happened across this store and was excited to check it out, I was browsing the books, and walked to each different section, there were so many fun crystals, clothes and Knick nacks! I could have spent hours browsing, but I'm glad I was able to find some fun treasures! Can't wait to go back!

I could spend all day in Von's, just because it's so big! Every topic under the sun. If you don't…read morego downstairs you miss 60% of their stock of books.

1. This bookstore's prices are way lower than Follett's. 2…read more They do pretty good promotions during football and basketball seasons. For football, every touchdown = 5% off your entire apparel purchase. I went in there a couple weeks ago and got a pair of Nike running shorts for $19 after the 30% off (i.e. 6 touchdowns) discount. I think for basketball season, every 3-pointer = 5% off after a winning game. 3. I too buy all my books online, but this bookstore is not too terribly bad. Just don't sell back your books here (or at any bookstore). 4. Taking off your backpacks is not that big of a deal. Go to any big city and you'll have to check in all your bags (aside from purses) at the desk before you shop. I did my undergrad at UC Davis, and we also had to check in our backpacks.

I have been visiting this store for the past 4 years when I'm in town visiting my son. Lines can be…read morelong especially in August but they have plenty of cashiers and move pretty quick. Staff is friendly and helpful. Plenty of choices. I would say my only minor negative is in 4 years I have never seen them having any engineering t-shirts in stock and I visit in August when everything should still be in stock.

This new store has about everything a Boilermaker could want. The store has a wide variety of…read moremerchandise and is very clean. The staff is pretty friendly and helpful. Prices are a bit expensive. But you can't find this type of merchandise just everywhere. It's always fun to come in here and browse! Boiler UP!!

Go online for your school stuff! These campus shops take advantage of the students who don't plan…read moreahead or care about looking for better prices and have no ethical business code besides making as much money as they can however they can. Just like University Book Store, Follett's has a great selection of books you'll be told "you have to have for this class" but extremely high prices. Even on hardly used latest edition $200 textbooks, you'll be lucky to be offered a buy back price at all because the next newest edition could easily have been released making your book worthless. These campus bookstores are basically funding a few old retirement homes in Key West. Do yourself a favor with a few minutes Google and look for e-books, Purdue library options, and avoid these overpriced "required reading" books at all costs (because it is going to be a lot of costs).

Running a comic shop can be tough, but for some stores, the joy of browsing old issues and feeling…read morethe comics is what makes them special. Unfortunately, this store doesn't quite capture that magic. Upfront, I want to say that it appears to have been around for a while, attracting dedicated comic fans. It is doing something right. It also hosts local card tournaments (and maybe D&D?), but I can't speak to the variety of those. This might be their bread and butter. Not sure. The comic section, however, is a mess. As soon as you walk in, you pass a narrow row of shelves about 5 feet tall facing away from you--it's unclear why, but it makes the space feel small or uninviting. Still, it isn't a large space, and it doesn't match the charm of classic comic shops. Felt more like I was entering a dark porn store from the 80s. For my trip, I had read revieews and as a local comic store, I wanted to check it out. I was looking for back issues. Remember stores with hundreds of boxes overflowing with comics packed in too tight to see the comics? Yep, that is this place. Navigating the shop is tricky: new comics are on hanging shelves too close together, forcing you to crouch and strain to see them under the shelf above. Independent comics are on the far left of the store in the back - between the boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes of back issues. The backstock is packed with rows of comics, about 25% overflow in each box (plus stacks of comics on top of those boxes). Very hard to browse. When you do find a title, the comics tend to be dusty, and although sealed, I didn't have my glasses to check for spine ticks or other issues. But, it can't be good to store comics on top of a box without a lid. If you're hunting for key back issues, forget it--these have been picked over like roadkill in the desert; there's nothing valuable left. Instead, you'll find many comics priced between $1-$2, labeled at $4-$8 or more, but most are from the past and generally worthless. I can't tell if the store is clean, but it felt dirty (maybe the lighting or the dusty boxes?). If I were to advise the store - even though they seem to be doing fine - I'd suggest selling your stock on Whatnot, starting at $1 per comic, to gauge interest. If you can clear out 35% of your back issues that way, you won't need to sell low-value comics at higher prices. I understand the reluctance to take losses - I've felt the same - but if your stock is holding back from creating a warm, vibrant, energetic atmosphere, it might be worth doing. There's no shame in dumping unsellable stock as a tax write-off. Listing those low-priced comics at $4-$6 could generate significant revenue and help the store thrive. Personally, I think this is the best approach, as you don't need to spend hours selling thousands of comics. I will note that the staff were friendly. I spoke with one staff member and they are knowledgeable about the stock they had. My guess is this might be where the store shines for people. The human touch. I so wanted to like this place. But, maybe I wait until I make trips to Chicago in the future.

The family working here is very kind and knowledgeable. Very conversational as well. I've never…read morefelt more welcome in a business, even though I only pick up one new comic every month or two instead of having 10 ongoing series held at a time.

Nice little store. Lots of different products. The store is well organized and clean. Though…read morethere is SO MUCH stuff that it is difficult to maneuver around. The team is usually friendly. They pretty much only have someone the counter. So you are on your own to find things. This isn't unusual in the bookstores though. Prices are pretty much the same at all the stores. You aren't going to find too many deals considering what you are buying and where the store is located.

Crowded book store with some good Purdue-themed apparel, souvenirs, school supplies, and home…read moredecor. Staff member working customer service/postal area was not wearing a mask.

This is a cute little shop! I went with some friends for Free Comic Book Day and was nervous…read morebecause of the broken website but they had a great selection of FCBD comics. It seemed that everyone there was an experienced comic enjoyer and I felt a little bit like I was stepping on toes, but no one was rude and the man behind the counter was friendly. This was my first time in a comic book store so I don't have much to compare it too but the whole time me and my friends were saying it was a neat place! Definitely could use a working website though, and the lack of recent Yelp reviews made me worried it wasn't even open, so I'm leaving a review for posterity.

For a mom-and-pop comic shop, they had an okay selection. Nothing too exciting but a decent…read moreselection for their space. The store lacks signage / labeling for what product is in what area. The prices are pretty reasonable but the guy who works there isn't very friendly.