Barnes & Noble

07/16/05

large selection of books by Kathy G. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

I usually purchase books via bookfairs at my children's school or get them from the library book sales, but this store has a large selection, good prices, a membership program that offers a discount to members at a fair price. The staff is friendly but not always able to be found. The store is always clean and in a great location to my other shopping.

the only negative is that I can't always find a employee when I need to find something expect at the cash register helping customers who are checking out.

PROS: large selection of books, offers summer reading programs for 1-6th grade

CONS:

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

by Contributor at Citysearch

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.