Truly a charm. I do plan on purchasing a book here. The old books they have reminds me of my…read moreyounger years and makes me want to read again and escape like I use to.

Local used bookstore, tucked in the back "village" area off of Carson St. If you don't mind…read moredigging, you may find some decent options. A lot older books but you can find more recent reads if you dig through the stacks/boxes. I managed to snag two books released within the last few years that were each about half the MSRP on the book. They were both in good condition, too so I'd say a good value. They have a children's section with some good selections (lots of Harry Potter and middle reader level chapter books) but also a lot of older books in general - in children's and throughout. The books are organized by genre but within each section, the organization is not consistent. Not sure if he may have been the owner, the man at the register answered questions from different customers and was friendly.

What a beautiful hidden gem! I'm so happy this little bookstore is so close to my house. They have…read morea TON of books and they do their best organizing them as more donations come in every day. Love all the volunteers and workers here. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. I especially liked getting their piano sheet and music books here for $2! What an incredible steal! I do wish that their sheet music was organized in a way I could browse through them easier (upright) instead of going through the stack's.

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.

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.

I love this little bookstore. I got here whenever I need to find gifts for my Korean…read morespeaking/reading parents and always come away with a minimum of 2 books. I've purchased the Pachinko set (2 volumes in Korean), Crying in H Mart, The Remains of the Day, Never Let Me Go, some cookbooks, and several other translated works (that I don't know the title to in English). I think for Korean books, the prices are fair. I recently bought 2 Ishiguro books (hardcover Never let me go and paperback The Remains of the Day) for my parents for about $45. I'm all for supporting little local businesses so I don't bat an eye when buying from this little place. I always receive lovely service. I'm Korea American but I'm my super fluent in Korean, so I'm able to communicate w the owner with my broken Korean and by showing him screenshots of the books I want that I searched in advance. He's also always willing to order books for you if he doesn't haven something in stock. It's la Mirada, so parking is available and plentiful!

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

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...

Finally I got back to the bookstore on Melbourn blvd Fullerton…read more My hubby looked for the Dan Brown 2025 edition, Secret of Secrets w hard cover. We only found Spanish version. No more English version w hard cover. Sold out! Oh! No! Frustrated! I wanted to give it to my hubby as birthday gift for the collection of all the series of Dan Brown. The Starbuck's is the same, very quiet, and I wish I can stay longer to read some cooking books and fashion, health magazines. Next time I will stay longer having coffee, my hobby, reading some books and magazines. Great and quiet bookstore....love it!

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.

Selection was larger than I expected and the breadth of genres was impressive. I've worked in…read morePublishing/distribution/sales for this industry and I enjoyed the service and quality offered. There are not many booksellers left but I'll always stop when I see one and buy, not that I NEED more books but I like to do my part to keep this institution alive. I never buy from Amazon and shop publishers directly online so that my money goes back into publishing and not someone's yacht.

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.

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.

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.