An easy-access resource for books of any stripe, with impressive children's, business and bestseller sections.

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In Short
Established in 1873 and still thriving, this mainstream bookseller boasts almost 600 locations and does brisk online business as well. Ubiquitous and well organized, Barnes & Noble arranges its huge book selection in 22 user-friendly categories, from Art and Architecture to Romance and Travel. Stores host seasonal book signings and family-friendly "Storytimes." Many locations also offer music, movies and cafes that serve Starbucks coffee.

02/19/08

love them so much

by barbie2417

I love to read and this is the place to go it is perfect to pull up a chair and a book here my son is 8 and always has fun at all the things they do for children every month the prices are fantastic and there is a starbucks located inside the staff is wonderful and always helpful its like disneyland :)

• Pros: good selection great amience good prices
• Cons: to far from my house

11/14/05

Breaking Backs

by nednilrednav

This particular Barnes & Noble location has time and again proven itself worth the drive back to this location. The staff is more than willing to help locate hard to find publications as well as answer the "do you have a copy of..." without so much as a fuss. There are closer locations but not like with their level of service.

• Pros: Clean, Pleasing Atmosphere, Friendly
• Cons: Chain Store, Drive distance, retail prices