Too few book stores of any kind in this area. So this unexpected and excellent book shop in…read moredowntown Bartlett is a real treat. Great selection and wonderful staff (just the one super helpful "booklady", I believe). Please support this gem!

This shop is just magical. I drove past after work one day and couldn't wait to spend my saturday…read morethere! Immediately transported to a world of warmth love and joy of story telling and books! very fair prices Pam is such a kind owner with great stories herself! Not to mention the wonderful bookmarks she makes as well!

Extensive board book collection, which I find it so hard to come by!! They had a ton I'd never seen…read morebefore, and I'm well versed in kids books. The wonderful employee also pointed out their indestructible books for my chewer of a 11 month old. She was very helpful and sweet! I can't remember her name but we talked about reading with our nieces. It was really a great experience. I heard her handle other customer situations SO WELL. Really just wonderful service. I hope she gets recognition! They have books for kids of all ages and backgrounds. I'm excited for mine to move beyond the board book stage so we can get some of their other amazing books!

It's great to have a bookstore inside Woodfield Mall. I learned when shopping there that Barbara's…read moreBookstore is actually a family owned business, not some major corporate conglomerate. It's quite a nice size for being in the mall. They have a good selection on all genres. You can find new releases here along with some old favorites. They also have a bargain book section in the back. They utilize their space quite nicely. Everywhere you turn, there are books! I love it! Their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. You can also join their rewards program and get discounts for books you purchase, just by being in the program! For an independent store, you can find a lot of discounts/deals. It's nice to see because I would rather invest in a locally owned shop.

Such a cute independent bookstore! I wish it was closer to home, what a fun themed bookstore and I…read morelove how there were different sections and themed as well. There's an elevator to get upstairs where you'll find most of the books and places to sit and enjoy. We loved the kids nook/area as well. We got some local artwork and a romance book to add to my home library. The staff was super friendly and made some fun recs for me to add to my tbr. Can't wait to come back soon!

A very cozy neighborhood bookstore that's full of surprises as they fill in every nook, every…read morecorner of this place with books & other merch! They have good coffee too! Friendly staff!

Living in the Chicago area, it's surprisingly hard to find new age/spiritual/metaphysical shops…read morearound. I had gotten a recommendation of this place after the metaphysical store near me closed down over a year ago. I have been to Quest a few times now, but I finally managed to remember to write a review for them! The shop is fairly sized with books on just about every subject that deals with Religion, spiritual, metaphysical, Native American, Egyptian, Buddha, Chakras, Meditation, Angels and lots lots more! They have an area in the back where you can sit on a couch and read a book if you're deciding on whether or not to buy it. I spent a good twenty minutes or so flipping through a few books and I ended up buying one, I am glad I didn't feel rushed to read and make a choice! Not only do they carry a wide assortment of books, but they carry soaps, sprays, roll ons and other natural products like that. Their crystal and stone assortment is massive! I ended up purchasing a good 15 stones or so and the size of the other stones they carry range from small to huge. I saw a huge amethyst crystal about the size of my head, I believe it was around $200. I wish I could buy it, but anyway, they also carry tarot and angel an esoteric cards and more card assortments. Their candle and incense assortment is also pretty big. They carry different branded and packaged incenses as well as different types of candles for whatever your need may be. I ended buying a candle, as well as natural soaps on sale, a book and many crystals/stones. The gentleman at the counter did an amazing job of answering the many questions I had and he knew a lot about many of the subjects/topics the store carries. I felt like I could ask him anything. Anyway though my visit was awesome, a slow day during the week is best to visit so you can take your time browsing, especially if you're like me and don't like people poking into your business and hate being rushed. Since I live kind of far, I always make each visit a special one. I've also had my aura read here and got a 20 page personal report about me and my aura. Ask about that as well as the other reading that they do weekly. I am a customer for life!

I was there on Saturday. They had a fair with many different services. My son and I decided to do…read morea walkin booking with clairvoyant Erin. Please don't waste your money. I felt leaving like I had met a con person. Not only me , but I bought my son a reading also. There was not anything she said had any closeness to my life or son either. Please people be careful with your money. We all work to hard to think people are honest, caring , ethical people. It was a sad experience. $60. lesson.

After losing our Crystal Lake Barnes and Nobles and Borders decades ago, I sorely missed having a…read moreclose place to run to when I wanted to browse for books. While the opening of this store coincided with the closing of the Spring Hill Mall location, I gotta say-- I'm so happy to have a close bookstore again! Barnes and Noble has been slowly moving away from the stores of yesteryear and most sport a new redesign. The stores are (or at least look) smaller and have a more sterile feel to them. They've very streamlined. The big customer service desk is gone, as is the music department, which for years have laid pretty dormant at most Barnes and Nobles, truth be told. The inventory of CD's and DVD's is much, much smaller than before, so if that's why you visited Barnes and Noble, you'll be disappointed. The same goes for if you shopped their for magazines, which have been severely cut as well. The Children's area has lost a bit of charm, as well, losing the fun storytime tree/nook and cute wall decorations.The children's area is less enclosed than in the older stores. The cafe is present and had a lot of seating, which is nice. It is not as separate from the actual store as in many Barnes and Nobles. As far as books, I feel like there is less of a selection because of the new direction. That being said, there's still plenty to browse and while corporate redesign has changed a bit of the vibe of the stores, it's still a good place to go and relax or to wander about when you just need something to do. I'm happy to see a new BN near by and know I'll frequent it often.

B&N is now in Algonquin Commons! Located next door to Trader Joe's…read more Today was their Grand Opening with ribbon cutting by two Chicago authors. This new location is huge and spacious with exposed ceilings. Head to the very back left corner for the Starbucks Cafe and tables area. Friendly employees are there to help you find what you need. Check out is at the left front of the store. No signage but it's there.

Came to Town House Cafe for lunch with some colleagues, and it was a great suggestion! Such a cute…read morelittle bookshop and cafe with a cozy, quaint atmosphere. The inside is charming, and they also have outdoor seating available. We came during lunch, and it was definitely busy, which speaks to how popular it is! I ordered the Town House Turkey, and it was delicious - fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. Such a fun little spot for lunch, especially if you enjoy a cozy atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

Bookstore: beautiful on the outside, IMPOSSIBLE to find parking, staff didn't even make eye…read morecontact, dark and cramped inside, poor book selection. Definitely not worth the effort of the trip. 1 Restaurant: potato cheese dill soup, 1/2 club with chips was all surprisingly good. Iced coffee was also good and they offer free refills! $21 total seemed like a deal. Service was super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. 5

I wasn't planning to stop in Barnes and Noble near Ulta because:…read more 1. I thought they went out of business many years ago. 2. Do the youth read books anymore? 3. Inflation ...the internet is best best source..ehh am I right??.....NOPE! I was wrong on so many levels. My impression of Barnes and Noble was clearly stuck in the 90s. This place has transformed into a popular local hangout with people who actually talk to one another (everyone was very friendly), discuss new book releases, (remember that? Before cell phones took over), grab a tea or coffee from the Starbucks inside, check out the mindful meditation section...ohh I can't forget the game area with the EPIC Lego sets and records! There's plenty of parking and shopping within feet in this great shopping center. Nostalgia Vibes!!! It was so refreshing to browse around and see so many people reviewing books. Have you read the four agreements?

Amazing book selection and a great café with plenty of seating and free Wi-Fi. However, the…read morebathrooms were... not great but the bookstore itself is solid. I do wish there were more cozy nooks and crannies to sit and read throughout the store but overall it's a great place!

I was delighted to see that a bookstore had opened up in my hometown. Since I was on vacation and…read moreneeded to get some more reading material, I bopped in to browse. Like a number of used booksellers, Jen Fisher repurposed an older building for her business, in this case an old office suite. The selection is pretty decent. She doesn't carry the volume of a Half Price Books, of course, but I found plenty of books that I would be willing to read and a number that I was willing to buy. (Well, had I the room in my carry on. I had to limit myself to three paperbacks.) I did my serious browsing in the science fiction section. It contained a nice variety, with a number of works by more classic authors. Jen Fisher also carries a selection of handcrafted notecards--a temptation I resisted with a tinge of regret.

From the owner: We are a small family owned business specializing in new and used books, art, etc. We also strive…read moreto be a resource for our community.

Nice people! They have some really cool things for cheap…read moreprices! I liked the books and movies they had! Worth a nice stop by!

I was hoping for a few Sue Grafton books for my mom. I found that and a ton more…read more Stepping in to this store it's easy to imagine that we are a nation of readers. Every worker here seems to share a passion for books and the energy is infectious. I had to cut myself off, close my eyes, and slowly step away from the stacks. They also have some art and crafting supplies, paper goods, and vinyl. The prices are low and I think there might be some categories of people who qualify for discounts.

We had our grandchildren pick out a book for Halloween. The selection was very nice. The nice…read morelady behind the counter was very friendly and let the boys pick out a sticker. We will definitely be back.

Neat little store that carries an assortment of books of all different types, though the stock…read moreseems to appeal more to children to young adults. They also carry various puzzles, art, toys, and other items to purchase. The space is cozy and prices were fair. The checkout process was fairly easy and friendly.