Revisit? Maybe, once a year or so…read more I would love to be allowed to refresh this place and let my inner Marie Kondo loose. Ah! I love the iconic, inviting Once Read Books in huge blue letters on the building. I enjoy the layout of the shop and how it feels like you can hide and get lost. There's a pleasant muffled bookstore hush. The man behind the counter is nice. Pricing seems fair. All good elements, I just think the book selection, decor, and tidiness could be improved. Ideas: Expand the kids section and add more board books Include more recent titles in the fiction and cooking sections Try to keep popular authors in stock (couldn't find any Stephen King) Cute new chairs, especially in the kids section (love a bookstore with chairs) New rug in the kids section Clean up the random boxes of books near the counter Update the genre and author signs Anyway, even with all that, it's still fun to browse here. If you're looking for older titles, magazines, etc., this is definitely a place you should hit up.

This store made my head spin a bit but used bookstores can be an adventure. It is bigger than it…read morelooks from the outside so be prepared to spend some time here. There is definitely the appearance of organization here. Biography is labeled in this section, military is over here, mystery over there, and so on. But while you probably will find some Agatha Christie in the mystery section, which makes sense, you will probably also find some Christie over in fiction. It is the same with other authors. I don't know if this is the store's doing or whether customers are shifting books around intentionally or otherwise but it is a little maddening at times. Most serious book hunters, especially those found rummaging through dusty used bookstores like yours truly, don't mind spending extra time looking for books. The hunt is part of the fun. They have some real gold nuggets here, if you spend the time. Also, speaking of gold nuggets, although Western is probably not the most popular genre these days, the Western section here is one of the larger ones I have ever seen. This store is well worth a visit. I found nearly all the prices to be extremely reasonable. Free and easy street parking all around. The counter fellow, who may have been the owner for all I know, was a real character and very pleasant.

I was in the mood to check out this used bookstore and was able to get 3 paperbacks and 1 hardcover…read morebook for $9! That price was a steal! It's a small and compact space but all the books are organized by categories and there are some pretty good titles to get. Staff was friendly and I saw them also organizing donations.

I love this place ! You can get books cheap and donate any you want to get rid of. The staff are…read morevery helpful if you're looking for something in particular.

One of the more rare Book Off's that are well stocked in books and printed materials and has quite…read morea number of them. If you still read printed media or would like second hand books, this may be the place to go to. The only other Book Off I've been to that is inside a mall is I believe the Del Amo Fashion Mall. This one is a bit more organized at the very least. The biggest W, I've ever gotten were rare, affordable visual novel series items from the one in Riverside, but for the anime section for here, it's not the best. There are some rare goods, like a Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun figure, but the prices are a bit atrocious. For example, an FGO Abigail Williams prize figure that goes for around $30, NO SHIPPING COST, went for $80. It's not even that rare or old of a figure, it just came out around a year ago. This is also my issue with the Anime Lab one in Little Tokyo. As well, as the anime section itself not being the most organized, aka the miscellaneous section and things on the shelves. Can never be my GOAT, Eco Town. Maybe there are gems there, but you definitely need to research prices, know what you want and how rare an item is, etc. The workers were busy helping customers and doing exchanges, so I didn't really get a chance to interact with them.

We love the BOOKOFF. This one is located at the Lakewood Mall. The store is like a huge library…read morewith all kinds of books, DVDs, comic books, toys, and lots of more interesting items you usually don't see in other stores. You can sell your stuff here in return for cash or store credits. My daughter was looking for a particular comic book and was able to locate it here for a discounted price. She couldn't be any happier. We now know where to go for a great selection of comic books for amazing prices. Service was wonderful which made us want to go back next time. Check it out if you love books.

owner is an elderly man but is able to speak English. he assisted us on which books are good to…read morelearn basic Korean and asked us if we need help from time to time. and we didn't feel uncomfortable in there too. this book was $27, i saw the receipt it was 30% off? it's ok because support small business! haven't been to a store like this in a while

I personally do not recommend this place to others for purchasing the Korean books. The owner seems…read morenice, but he overcharges the books too much. There are many good online book stores those sell Korean books in a much affordable pricing.

Great store beautiful selection of Christian goods so many items from devotionals to bibles to…read moredevotional

Great place to interact with all the literature within the establishment…read more... Great service awesome Bibles and different arts and crafts... Very RECOMMENDABLE...

I went in today to browse and all the employees I encountered were so friendly, thoughtful,…read moreproactive, and helpful. My friend and I were approached by three different employees during our time there. They asked if they could assist us with anything and gave some great recommendations. I was looking for a fantasy book for my teenage brother and the employee was incredibly helpful giving recommendations, finding the "teen book of the month." I didn't even know they had a teen book of the month! The organization of the store was great. The categories and book selections that were specially displayed were especially helpful. For example, in their AAPI stories section I was able to find some really interesting books that I might have not otherwise seen. A selection of their Barnes and Noble specialty book covers that feature some classic works (like Pride and Prejudice and Winnie the Pooh) were on sale for between $8-$12. For such a beautiful high quality book, I would definitely return to purchase one of those at that price. The other books though were a bit pricey. The employees there made this visit extra enjoyable. I don't go to Barnes and Noble very often, but yesterday's visit makes me want to return again soon.

I drove here since I had to get a book for my brother. He needs it for his high school project. An…read moreemployee found the last copy for me and another employee who was helping me. Truly amazing!

I want to say I have been trying to find a good person to help with guidance through tarot and just…read moretheir overall spiritual outlook, I have found that with Alexandria. she has really opened my eyes to what has been happening and what has to be done to get the peace and love that we all seek. We connected immediately and she was able to help me through a big transition that I am in now with my health, love life, career and home life that I know now what I need to do I feel more confident and at peace. She gave me a Peace of mind. I trust in her and know that all messages were from angels and God given to her to give to me! Positive vibrations and felt good about the whole experience!

I've been shopping at this store for the past seven years and have always enjoyed the atmosphere…read more The employees have been friendly, although they don't always acknowledge you unless you approach them first for assistance. Unfortunately, my experience this past December left me with a bad impression. I stopped in to buy Christmas gifts and while I was being helped by the employee at the register, I asked if they happened to have small handouts explaining the properties of a few crystals that came from the glass shelves. They weren't sure, so they asked the older employee/manager standing nearby. His response was rude. He came over and said they would have to print one out and didn't have time to do that. I wasn't expecting anyone to go out of their way to print something--I was just asking in case they had copies available at the front. A polite "no, we don't" would have been fine. Instead, the sharp tone was embarrassing, especially since it happened in front of other customers, the employee helping me, and my partner. I still purchased my items, but the interaction left me hesitant to return. This is a shop that should feel warm, welcoming, and relaxing considering what it offers. Nobody should leave feeling uncomfortable after a simple question.

This store could very easily take all my money. Every table I look at has multiple items that I…read morewant to take and buy for all the little kids in my life. I love being able to have such a wonderful selection available of affirming books that allow me to give gifts that affirm the lives of the people in my life. The store is clean, welcoming and will put a smile on your face. Go buy gifts for all the kids and kids at heart in your life.

Our preschool did a virtual book fair with MiJa books last year, based on my recommendation to try…read morethem out. When we got back to school this year and I spoke with one of the admins, I came to find that MiJa Books never actually paid the school a dime for any of the book sales. I've tried reaching out to them about it and there has been no response whatsoever. It's honestly hard to believe. Would not recommend considering this company for school book fairs.

This Barnes & Noble is pleasant to look at from the outside, and upon entering the building, the…read morelayout is consistent with the standard Barnes & Noble franchise design. The store offers a large selection of books, with many titles covering the same genres but from varying perspectives, writing styles, and approaches. I visited with a specific purpose: to browse the spirituality, tarot, oracle, and divination section. While exploring the store, I also wandered through other departments to see if anything else caught my interest. Fortunately, I came across several items that I added to my mental list for a future purchase. However, the section I had originally come to see offered fewer choices than expected. This was both disappointing and surprising, as I have typically found a much wider variety of these subjects at other Barnes & Noble locations. Of course, I understand that each store's inventory varies. Unfortunately, my interactions with the staff significantly diminished the overall experience. During my visit, one employee repeatedly insisted that I take a shopping basket after I had already made it clear that I did not need one. She then entered my personal space, coming uncomfortably close to my face and behind my head while repeating herself several times. Her behavior came across as intrusive and demonstrated a disregard for personal boundaries, despite appearing to frame the interaction as customer service. I also used the restroom during my visit. It was a decent size, although it felt somewhat crowded. Given the volume of customers this location receives, I believe the restrooms could benefit from more frequent attention and maintenance. Finally, while checking out, I had another unpleasant interaction. The cashier made an unnecessary comment about the email address I provided, referring to it as "trash," or making a similarly negative remark. Regardless of the exact wording, the comment felt inappropriate, unprofessional, and entirely unrelated to completing my purchase. The overall price range is costly, the value is to be determined. Overall, the store itself is enjoyable to browse and offers a pleasant shopping environment. However, my experience with multiple employees left a lasting negative impression. If customer service and respectful interactions are important to you, this location may not meet your expectations. If you're simply interested in browsing the books and merchandise, your experience may depend largely on the staff you encounter that day.

First - I am thankful to have a bookstore that I can hang out in and browse. This store is in a…read moregood location with ample parking. It also has a peaceful vibe and an area, set aside, that you can read at. There is a Starbucks, so you can sip and read. I've always had good service at this Carson location but today I had exceptional service from Nathalia. She was super helpful, patient and a delight to work with. It's employees like her that keep you coming back. And of course, Barnes & Noble pretty much has anything you are looking for as far as books, journals, etc. Today my purchase was a fountain pen along with an accessory. Their pricing was pretty good on both items. I'll be back again soon.