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    Has the comical flair of "Bike Snob". What is not to like?
    John S.

    FIRST IMPRESSION: Although I had passed through in the area in the past while on trips to hike or skywatch at Vasquez Rocks, Saturday, June 26, 2021 was my first ever visit here. Sort of comical, I did I come away from thia experience happy but, also mad. I was happy based on my total experience and mad that I had not visited sooner. STAFF WOWING AFFECT: Yes, they truly wowed as I found them all to be extremely knowledgeable and familiar with every aspect of this shop. They were also quite enthusiastic and overall very upbeat. These type employees always make for the best encounters. Their job was to sell books and they did just that effortlessly. APPEARANCE: I loved that they had signs hanging from the ceiling that defined the various sections of the store. They also had blackboards areas where colored chalk is turned into attractive, artistic signage. I will note that this was an impeccably clean store, unlike B&N where from time to time you can find a coffee cup and/or a napkin here or there. RESTROOMS: I believe I spotted a sign stating that the shop didn't have a restroom for it's customers but, I am not 100% on this one. PARKING: This shop is situated in a stripmall, so the parking is merely steps from the front door and in grand abundance. HOURS ON MY VISIT: I was there on a Saturday and they stayed open until 1900 hours (7 P.M.) IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW: This shop hosts author signings. Information for any and all events can found on their social media pages (IG/FB). IT'S ON SALE: There is a sale every day of the week on one genre or another ans there is even a dsy qhen CDs, DVDs and LP go on sale... EVERY DAY... REALLY! If you haven't shopped here and you have a heartbeat AND you are reading this you really have to be asking yourself LOYALTY PROGRAM: For ever ten dollars you spend you receive a stamp on a card that is conveniently shaped like a bookmark (imagine that ingenuity!). Get ten stamps and it is redeemable for a five dollar book of your choice (I like this concept also used at Fatburger). RARE BOOKS: Even though I didn't purchase anything from this area, I found plenty that I already owned in their impressive collection (as a book collector this always lends to me a warm comforting feeling). This includes the only other copy of book by William Harrison Ainsworth that I have ever come across. (mine is an 1836... can't recall what theirs was... 1830-something or another). THE HAUL: I left with books on the history of L.A., the TCM Christmas movie book, a vocabulary builder, Bauermeister's The Scent Keeper, four books for children, the DVD Hook (to soon be shown at the 2021 B.F.F. (Backyard Film Festival)) and lastly some accomplishment stickers. END GAME: I would highly recommend this shop to all bibliophiles as it is well worth your time. Noting that I, personally, look forward to becoming a "repeat offender" here. THANKS: Thanks for reading along this far. As for me... this is just another successful book seeking road trip adventure.... IN THE BOOKS. Cheers!

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    10 months ago

    It's awesome store with tons of books to pick from. The staff is super friendly and it feels comfy to be there.

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    Such a fun bookshop! Fun activities for kids and hidden treasures (books) for all to discover.

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    Great used bookstore. So many books to choose from. Great prices. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

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    Love this place for my grandson to get books and also I have found some for myself. Really have many children's books!

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    Love this bookstore! I love the selection of books and my family enjoyed their time. The prices very but most books are in good value.

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    The Open Book is a really great spot if you are looking for a variety of books at a good price! The staff is very friendly & helpful!

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    Ask the Community - The Open Book

    Are they open?

    They're open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for curbside pick up from 10-4pm. They've been posting books and bundles on their Instagram. You can send them a message there or call for an order.

    Do you offer gift certificates?

    Yes, they do. I got one for my dad last year.

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    I haven't been into this location in awhile, met one of my friends here to grab some drinks at the…read morecafe and yap, while shopping around for a new book! Lots of options to choose from in the store, as well as some music albums and goodies. We stopped in the Starbucks cafe inside to grab a drink. They don't take the Starbucks gift cards here so it's cash or credit only, figured I'd ask though. I grabbed a chai with almond milk, tasted like more milk than my actual tea tho so wasn't too impressed. **UPDATE: I decided to come back in and try this cafe again, all for that $5 book with a drink purchase. It's called "pumpkin spice and everything nice" by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc. It looks like a cute fall read and to keep in the spirit I grabbed one of the fall drinks a pumpkin chai with almond milk and the pumpkin cold foam on top (btw it's dairy). This time my drink actually tasted like tea and not straight milk like last time. Maybe it was an off morning the time before. Barista's are always friendly and helpful, service is great and drinks come out fast.

    I enjoy any Barnes & Noble and this branch is one I've been to a couple of times! You can get…read moreinspired creatively walking around in here and can also discover some great finds with books and movies. Free rewards program to sign up for with some sales and discounts sometimes throughout the year! The cafe area has a pretty good quantity of tables and chairs, and seems to be a great and cozy space for studying and getting some work done. Just be aware of potentially loud children in the cafe space since there is a large kid's area in the store and some families grab Starbucks coffee at the counter. The drinks here aren't too bad and are fairly delicious and made well by the baristas. No complaints here, except that the table seating area can use some more frequent cleaning! * public bathrooms * very large store with a variety of sections to shop around at *music/DVD section is separated by their own sensors and register * large parking lot

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    Best Comic and Game Store in Santa Clarita. Been going to this store since they opened about a…read moredecade ago. Magic singles, Yugioh, Pokémon singles, comics, Warhammer, DND, board games, they have it all! Every Friday they host Commander/EDH nights, great fun. Last Friday every month is free to play, the rest is a FNM tournament. Kirk and his son Nick are both super cool people, nice, and knowledgeable when it comes to collectible values.

    Small shop worth yelping. This shop has been here for years…read more Great specifically for D&D and Pokémon packs. This place is quaint, and when I popped in it was pretty busy with a small tournament and it had a positive atmosphere even though that's not my thing. The place was pretty full, and consists of a comic/inventory wall, a countertop, a couple of stands, and a bunch of foIding tables. I would guess it is ideal for Dungeon and Dragons fans for supplies and tournaments and not much beyond except a small inventory of graphic novels that are reasonably priced. This shop does not have a lot of things such as a vast array of comics, or a wide variety of titles, but for a guy, this is worth a pop in, but keep expectations low. The giant man behind the counter was courteous but a bit peculiar too, but I kept it moving. The place isn't flashy, but rather seems sort of a "industrial suite" that wasn't completed, and was filled with comics, and is sort of empty and isn't really for kids but rather man-children/nerds/enthusiasts, and I would ESPECIALLY AVOID THE BATHROOM if you're a FEMALE. You've been warned. Got my son some comics and my daughter some Pokémon cards here, and will likely return.

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    My husband & I have live in this community for 16 years. Grounds are well kept and HOA is well…read morerun. Scenic Hills offers a real sense of community for many. I read all of the 1 star comments. Unfortunately when people move in they expect the rules not apply to them or wish to change them. One problem is that buyers often don't look at rules until after they move in . The rules are there for a reason. Scenic Hills is not for everyone, but I call it home.

    Can I please give a (-5) review? I have had the most awful experience with the Scenic Hills HOA…read more("SH HOA")there in Santa Clarita, CA. As of this point in time, we have sold our house and moved, returned our gate keys as required (placed them in their designated box), and moved on awaiting our deposit for those gate keys returned. I was very courteous and her very RUDE! I have been told by the "new" Office Manager of SH HOA that they never received them and therefore refuse to refund our deposit. I asked them to review the entire days surveillance video and it will show us dropping them off to them in their required box. I advised them that if they did not get them then they have a security issue because we did, in fact, return them. They refuse to check out the entire days video as proof and refuse to give us back our deposit. I have gone back and forth with them for weeks now only to be disgusted with her and their practices at SH HOA. I keep calling and emailing and only now they look to have blocked my email address and do not return my calls. This is pretty pathetic and a most disgusting way to run the SH HOA. UPDATE: So, the Office Manager admitted to there being a security issue at Scenic Hills, Newhall, California to a friend and that it was a very good possibility that our remotes were, in fact, stolen out of the box. She still never reviewed that days footage. That being said, since they do not have the remotes (even though she believes they were stolen and believes us) we still cannot get our deposit back. What a disgusting way to run a business and treat people. She told that to a friend and never to me, Not once!--

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