Really poor customer assistance. They do not want to answer questions and when they finally want to…read morespeak to you, you are told we are busy and go to the website. ​This was told to my face. Never again will I buy from them. ​

Bookends is a awesome store if you like meet and greets and great books I come from monmouth county…read morejust to go to Bookends

A really lovely store with an eclectic selection of new and used books. A great gift section too,…read morewith some unique stationery and other items. Really appreciated the owner's kindness. We will be back!

We visited for the first time today and we purchased a new paperback book as well as 3 old, rare…read morefinds! Art was very friendly, professional and helpful. We will definitely be back!

We finally visited the B&N on Route 17 by Fashion Plaza. My husband and I stopped inside after work…read moretwo weeks ago. We started off walking around together, but split off and got lost walking through the store and checking it all out. The space is massive and has high ceilings. Plus, it's very bright and light inside. All the sections are organized and feature good visual merchandising of new arrivals and/or books on sale. There's a nice cafe area towards the back with ample tables and seating at the back left of the store. Throughout the store, there are also lots of comfortable chairs to sit on if you find interesting reading material that you want to preview or flip through. My husband said it best when he said, "Wow, there's so much to find - you could never get bored here!" I know that we will be back.

Upping my review to 5 stars. This has become our preferred location. The store remains large,…read morewell-stocked, and clean with helpful staff and an abundant selection. Most times, books I want that cannot be found in other locations can be found here, and I believe this is due to their sheer size in this location, being able to house more books. The staff are remarkable. Kind, helpful, patient, courteous, and they take their time assisting you. This is a great touch. They offer promos and sales, so be sure to catch those. The premium membership makes things worthwhile. Their selection of vinyl far surpasses other locations, and I often find myself disappearing into their music department as a result. Highly recommended!

A wide selection of books with great prices, which also supports a good cause. Highly recommend.read more

From the owner: We sell used books, CDs and DVDs at the best prices in the area! We sell hardcover and paperbacks,…read morefiction and non-fiction. We have items for all ages. The Book Loft is open Mondays, 6:30 PM to 8 PM, Tuesdays 10 AM to Noon, and the FIRST and THIRD Saturday of each month from 10 AM to Noon. If the library is closed, we are closed. We also gratefully accept donations of books, CDs and DVDs in good or gently used condition during regular Book Loft hours ONLY. We do not accept magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks, test prep or VHS. Contact us for more info. The Friends of the Louis Bay 2nd Library is a 501(c)(3) organization that has supported the Hawthorne, NJ library for over 40 years, and proceeds from the Book Loft support the library."

My friend's shop, she is bIG sailor moon fan, so if you want to find stuff with sailor moon, go to…read moreher. She knows every little detail about it. Her store is basically a gift shop, its full of stuff you don't find in other store, she goes to hunt for unique items. She is an artist who creates sailor moon props and boots, so any moon Cosplay, goes to her.

First time visiting and find this place to be a diamond in the rough. I was told it once held…read moremassive anime products and now became an all around gift shop and has novelties that I have never seen before. The owner was very helpful and was managed to get a rare item for my sister. There is paid parking in the back. About a quarter for an hour. If you can not make it here, there is a website. http://www.secretstudiostore.com/

PROS: Loads of parking, staff is friendly, place is clean and organized, there's a Starbucks…read moreinside, prices are as expected CONS: It's not as large as other locations OVERALL: It has everything you're looking for, except for size, but I'm not going to hold that against them

Love this newly renovated B&N. It's located in the Riverside Mall right off of Rt. 4. Very clean…read moreand there is lots of room to sit by the cafe and read/work.

Great service and selection. I do wish that the "book annex" was bigger (that being said, they did…read morehave a great selection of $9 coloring books for adults). My goal today was to find a birthday gift for one of my daycare kids, and the childrens' section did not disappoint.

I will never stop missing the old look of B&N... the cozy, comfy, quiet, old fashioned library type…read moreof atmosphere. I used to come here as a child and teenager, reading books for hours. The renovation in 2018 ruined it. Walking through the doors feels like walking into a cramped art gallery or warehouse or airport terminal... you get the gist. Lighting is very bright, display tables and book shelves feel cramped together, and it gets very loud and crowded. Seating area is tight and limited. Want to read, study, or work here? Then you have to come earlier in the day (9-11am) to snag a spot. Need to use electronics to work or study? Then you have to come extra early to grab a spot with an outlet; not all tables have outlets nearby and there aren't enough for everyone. All of these things make it difficult to do anything here. They have their own cafe that serves Starbucks products. The best drink is the brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso. I've tried a few other drinks like the refreshers but they are just average. The biggest ick for me is that I pay close to $8 for a large cup of 70-80% ice even after requesting light ice. Can I get a hell no. Other than that, the employees are polite and friendly. Service can be slow at times but I believe it's a staffing issue. I don't think it's fair that sometimes there is only one of them to take orders and make drinks. This is probably better off as just a grab and go cafe for shoppers. The ambiance is really lacking on what a bookstore is supposed to be like.