Needed some books for a 3 year old girl's birthday party in a rush , a demographic i know nothing…read moreabout. The book that I had chosen on the internet was nowhere to be found. OMPB didn't have it in-stock, either, but offered to order it. I was given recommendations on other books that fit my need. Books were wrapped very nicely for my party, and my search was ended with a happy ending. I will definitely return.

Great selection of children's activity books, but not a lot of classics. I had a hard time finding…read moresomething for my children to read that wasn't a graphic novel or politically motivated. Wasn't a fan of some of the merchandise that was a little crass for my little one's eyes (Star Wars figures w their middle fingers up, etc). Just heads up!

This locally-owned shop is giving Hallmark small town holiday movie vibes in the best way possible…read more I am a bookstore frequenter but I always find really unique and fun titles whenever I browse around -- the booksellers always have the best recommendations and I love checking out their little handwritten card descriptions. They got rid of their little wine bar several years ago but have expanded their children's section into a comfortable little nook that is perfect for finding your next best read. They also have the best gift selection for adults and children and tons of unique activity books (perfect for snowstorms like this weekend!). Love, love, love this shop.

Great and small local book store. Good for return pass through to see the new or changing shelves…read more With rewards for some small discounts over time as you pickup gifts or fill your library. Like any small bookstore it works because you can come and work with them for what you need, and make a visit of a walk about to anything else in Vienna. Simple if only lacking more space for even more offerings, or any used and related. All the usual small shop charm items, small book lover trinkets and items to pickup if you need some decorations.

After wandering in and hearing the owner telling a story to another women in the shop, he sat us…read moredown for 2 hours to talk about philosophy. He gave us tea and cookies and a free pen, and great recommendations for books. Although ramblely, his kindness was truly touching. He explained that he has the first Arabic book store in dc, and he is incredibly passionate about free will and the right to literature. The store felt magical and peaceful , and I will cherish the few hours I spent there

We found this bookstore after encountering the scarcity of Arabic books available online. Stepping…read moreinside feels like being transported to the Middle East. After discovering it was our first time in, the owner gleefully offered us a tour. His knowledge was outstanding, and he left no shelf unaddressed. I would guarantee that Al-Hikma has a book for any need one has of an Arabic book or any interest one has in the Arab world. There are books for learning Arabic (or for Arabs learning English), English books about Arab topics (pictured), Arabic books for every Arab country, beautiful religious books, specialized dictionaries, photo journal books, cook books, and much more. After more than an hour of our searching, the owner offered us tea and Arab sweets (probably not a guaranteed part of a visit, but we were lucky!). He distilled more knowledge to us before sending us on our way. We felt notably enriched for having stepped inside.

7/24/22 One of the reasons I loved going to Barns&Nobles was…read morethe music and video section. This is not really a thing anymore. Buying DVD's, CD's and Talking Books, are not really done. Downloading is the new method of getting what you want, or listen to it on YouTube. Today, the main reason to visit the store was to use the bathrooms. Normally, Barns&Nobles aren't know for clean bathrooms. Today I was happy to see the men's bathroom were clean. Some toilet paper was on each side of a toilet and one stall had the remnants off processed food in the bowl, but otherwise clean. The ladies bathroom wasn't so nice for my wife. Probably someone didn't bother flushing after their daily deposit. Nevertheless, It has been a while since I was here. I might come back next week to look up some new books to read. Speaking of reading. I remember Barns&Nobles getting rid of the Pornograpy Magazines, but today I saw one name brand that is still standing. PENTHOUSE. Yes, one of the first Porongrapic magazines that got my attention as a teenager. Now that I think about it, I see the hair styles of the 90's that considered cool, but most guys did not care about that. I am rambling here, but it was amusing to see the two different styles of the same brand in the store. Penthouse Letters and Penthouse are the two brands. One probably has more reading if you are into that more than pictures. Last thing. The last magazine I remember getting of Penthouse cost $4.95. These magazines are just below $15.00 before tax. Times have changed. This might interest you if you wish to know how porno mags are heading. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/19/business/media/as-playboy-and-penthouse-fade-newer-pornographic-magazines-tilt-artistic.html

To be completely transparent I came into the store about 10 minutes before they closed, however I…read morewas not initially aware of this till I was already browsing through vinyls. I will say that today they must have restocked, because I found many good vinyls which I had never seen at any Barnes and noble. Now, on the speaker they said they were closing in 10 minutes. A worker passes by me, and he asks if I'm looking for anything specific, and that I don't need to rush. He was very nice. I was almost done looking through when another employee who was in the front of the store called at me. She said "hi" loudly twice, trying to get my attention. I told her I would be there in one minute, and that I needed to finish. I wasn't able to look through the whole selection, but MY ISSUE IS, when I got to register, the worker was basically non verbal, except for asking cash or card and membership status. My phone wasn't working so I couldn't see if I had enough money, so I made small talk. I told her I was sorry for being so late, and I empathized with her, as I had also just closed at my workplace earlier. Anyways I ended up not having enough money, so she took the vinyl and I left. She was not the vibe, now I do understand that at the ends of shifts we are tired, I just wish she gave a little more and was a bit nicer. Anyways I'll go back later because I really do want to look at the selection in depth.

I love this Barnes and Nobles in Mosaic. It's cozy and…read morewarm, and has nice seating for working, socializing, reading a book, or hanging out. I loved their Valentine's Day display with so many cute gift items and books. I especially like their staff picks and reviews of the books. It's so clean and cozy here and right now there's a sale for 50% off hardcover books.

Decent Barnes and Noble with clean bathrooms and dining area. Service is meh hence the deduction in…read morea star. I wasn't greeted or offered any assistance. They do have a good amount of books to choose from and inventory is pretty diverse. Their prices are a little bit higher but I guess that's the cost of shopping with them,

The most unique local bookstore I visited in Alexandria, Virginia so far. The bookstore is clean,…read morewell organized , and easy to navigate. They have several events held inside the bookstore and unique merchandise from local artists. The service at the bookstore was nice & friendly. I like the selections & descriptions of books throughout the bookstore. In the kitchen room, there was a glass fridge with many cold drinks to buy as well as journals, books, and merchandise around the sink & cabinet area. I was told the bookstore use to be a private residential home. My favorite part of the bookstore was the unique & funny merchandise like the stickers. This local bookstore is a definite go see in Alexandria, Virginia. It is a place I would visit again .

The best bookstore in Alexandria that I came across. The exterior is the cutest. Located on the…read morecorner with some outdoor seating. Once inside there is shelves of books an other products. I even saw some signed copies of books. I enjoyed a wide selection of books. They had stuffed animals, calendars, stickers and much more. Oh, if you are wondering if they have that good book smell, they do. The employees were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They were around helping out many other customers and directing them to areas to purchase certain books. I love how the children's area is separate from the other area of the book store. The store is perfect! I plan to return when I am in the area.

This is a quaint and retro-cool little bookstore. It's nestled inside the mom and pop-style small…read moreshops and businesses of Lake Anne. Staff is super nice. Would also be a great place to bring your kids to read and explore, in the back room.

Worth a special trip! While small this little bookstore has a remarkable diverse collection which…read morechanges all the time. It is warm and cozy with great service. The books are in excellent condition and a great value!

Blown away by how much bigger this book store is on the inside. I walked in and thought ok this is…read morecute. Checked out some of the history and diy books before going to the restroom. But on the way, I saw a sign saying more upstairs. That's where the real stock was kept. It somehow felt like there was twice as much space on the second floor than the first. Sci fi, fantasy, horror, Manga (limited),etc all the good stuff was on the second floor for me. Value wise it was worth stopping in here. Most books were about 7-10 which is at the high end for me but you know, this place is worth it. Selection is great and would definitely come back.

Well, I stopped by this establishment looking for a classic book. There were many used books to…read morechoose from and (I love reading) I became lost in the selection and how they were arranged. A nice selection of books. But, I noticed how no one acknowledged my presence. I thought it was due to another lady in the store. But, no and even as I walked around and soon I just felt uncomfortable and left. I guess some black men have a stigma that they don't read maybe. So, I will try again on my next vet appointment and stop by here to see and should this happen again. It will be addressed. Sorry, I wouldn't allow myself to purchase anything today even though I came across several nice

Staff is SO KNOWLEDGEABLE -- in children's section two people could immediately connect stories to…read morethe interests I described! The environment in the store is lovely too! I just ordered on line - easy too!

Gorgeous bookstore with a nice little cafe downstairs. The oat milk chai latte was lovely, I'm not…read moreusually an oat milk person but that was the default and I actually didn't mind the substitution. It was also nice to hear an author talk in the background while perusing books.

Beautiful shop with everything you could want for your spiritual or health practices. Run by very…read morenice ladies. Will definitely return.

Very Friendly and I got a statue of Santa Muerte! I loved everything about the experience!read more