If you asked me to write a review of second and Charles a week ago, I would've gave it a five star…read morebut today I walked in and was sadly disappointed to see that the entire Disney funko pop section had been moved to the floor and was stacked up into the back of a bookcase. As a Funko pop collector, this was very disappointing to see that they changed the Disney display. I couldn't even look at any of the Funko pops that I wanted to look at because they were stacked up on the ground hidden in a bookshelf. Super disappointed with second Charles decision to do this.

Alas, all good things come to an end, so does this location. Years ago, I raved about this place…read morebeing a nerd-vana? Now, it's nothing like that. All the little things that made me want to drive out to this place are dead and gone. Shelving for old X-Box, PS, Nintendo, Sega, Atari, and Intellivision games? Gone. Replaced by row upon row of soulless Funko Pops. Boardgame section? Hardly any used and all new... and no real reason to buy there as opposed to Amazon or other online BG retailer. RPG section? No more 1e D&D modules or older materials, or anything else for that matter. Just the same old 5e crap, with Critical Role mixed in, with video game guides slowly spreading into the section like a cancer. The only good thing was not in the store, but in the parking lot, where they had a car show going on. The place turned from nerd-vana into just another BAM! bookstore (the owners of 2nd & Charles). Won't be back.

I came on a Saturday with some books for exchange. They only ended up taking half, but the guy…read moreworking was friendly enough. There seemed to be a large selection of books.

I've been here over a handful of times and it's always worth the drive just to check it out…read more Sometimes he'll run a sale of $2 or $3 books. Even if Andrew doesn't run a sale, the books won't cost over $5. Very cheap and alot to choose from. Support a small business!

I realized I didn't have the book I need to read for book club on Thursday so I stopped into B&N to…read moresee if they had it. They did not but the people were super nice, anyway.

Super friendly staff here and a huge selection of books and stuff for family of all ages, plus a…read moregreat little coffee shop next to the magazine rack and an honest-to-goodness stack of bibles a few rows down. Always thankful for great customer service, popping in to chat with the other bookworms has become a favorite activity!

Welp I may be in the minority, but I'm just not a fan of tapas. In general it isn't a good value…read moreand in the case of The Pawn Shop what we ordered just didn't satisfy. The brussel sprouts are swimming in creme fraise and that was a turn off. I have rarely met a brussel spout I didn't like but it was not good. The poached shrimp dish ( name escapes me) comes in flavorful and nice tasting broth accompanied by great bread, BUR there were only 4 shrimp for over $20 - definitely not worth it. The tostada with roe wasn't bad, but it was unremarkable. Lastly the hanger steak was waaaayyyyyyy too salty and that alone cancelled out the pretty good, but meager, side veggies and minuscule teaspoon of polenta. It is an 'experience' to enter the restaurant through the faux pawn shop... You DO need to bring something to "pawn/leave" and that was fun and kinda funky but overall I wouldn't go back again, no do I think I can recommend it to others based on our experience. Our party had four people and 3/4 felt the same way.

I do enjoy going here. The atmosphere is delightful and cozy. Every friend I've brought there has…read moreenjoyed the atmosphere and coffee as much as I do. Folks are always pleasant. I'm so glad there's a place like Book & Bean nearby.

I love this place. Books at a great price that also supports libraries... what more can you ask…read morefor! I am always able to find books I want to read that are in very good quality. They do sort the books into genres which is very helpful. They even have a section for kids books and New Orleans focused books. You can pay with credit card (I think it is $5 minimum) or cash. $1 for paperback books and $2 for hardcover (what a steal!!!) I appreciate their COVID precautions, they only allow 8 people inside at a time (as of January 2021) which I appreciate.

I want to gatekeep, but I won't since it's for a good cause. They have a great selection for great…read moreprices, and there's enough turnover so that it's not just the same inventory every time.

Rating: 9.2/10 For…read morethe modest size, this bookstore is jam packed with so much literary diversity. I could roam in here for hours. They have cute ketch when you walk in and logo items for sale. I love how they have quick synopsis of some of the books on the outside. The second floor is my fav part. The fairy lights, coloring books, the sci-fi and the metaphysical stuff and round out the genres. Absolutely will be back.

As long as I have spent years shopping here I'm sheepish to admit today was my first time upstairs!…read moreI knew it was secondhand and used books, but had no clue how beautifully curated and displayed everything would be up there, not to mention the surprise gumball machine with discounts and quotes! Found something for everyone on my list and the two items I ended up picking up for myself were free with my frequent reader stamps! Bonus!

This bookstore is singular and a real trip. It's marginally organized with stacks to the ceiling…read more Would benefit from more space or weeding out, but there's very little that's pure junk. Pricing is fair. The owner is helpful and a conversationalist, so if you enjoy those aspects of bookstores you should definitely stop by. I would recommend bringing a LED flashlight. The owner has a small one, and you can use your phone, but they're not bright enough for some of the nooks and crannies. Not entirely sure about its hours - was open during the week when I stopped by but not on Sunday.

Best bookstore in New Orleans! Russell is great! His stacks contain actual treasures of history,…read moreart, geography and gems that any reader or collector will find invaluable. Matthew

Faulkner Books is a FQ treasure. It is small but mighty! They only allow a select number of people…read morein at a time so you may have to wait a moment. If you are looking for specific rare items, I suggest corresponding with them. But they also have a great selection of current books too. I loved my handwritten receipt and it makes a great bookmark! Service is personal and traditional. And the owner knows her stuff! It had been decades since I was last in. And I need to get over there more often!

Tiny, unassuming & 100% worth a stop. This one was a recommendation because of a pirate's alley…read morecheck-in & I'm so glad we listened! In this day of digital reading, it is easy to forget the smell of paper books... the feel of fingertips on paper... to overlook the people behind the pages. Do yourself a favor, swing in.