I was excited to visit the new and used book store that recently opened in Bellevue. It's been a…read morelong time since Bellevue had a book store, so this is a welcome addition. The vibe in the store is noticeably peaceful. The tasteful music, lighting, and comfy seating is immediately welcoming. The space has room to grow, and a glance in the back room with its stock of books indicates that growth will be coming. As it is now, the shelves are organized by genre and alphabetically. I noticed a lot of familiar authors in the fiction books and many interesting titles in nonfiction. If my tbr pile was not already so large, I would have been tempted to buy more books than I did. I had a nice conversation with Fearless, one of the owners. He's a great listener as evidenced by how he listened to my motor mouth go on and on. He's a prolific reader, so if you want advice about your next read or just want to talk books, he's your man. Fearless says they are hoping to make the store a place where people feel comfortable enough to hang out and have a cup of tea or coffee. There are tables and chairs for working or just sitting and talking. The website indicates they sometimes buy books, but also accept donations. If you're wanting to support a local book shop, give 2 Dads a go.

Excellent used bookstore with friendly staff and a calm ambience! I'm excited to spend more time…read morehere!

This is my go to independent bookstore in Omaha. They have a great selection. You can also order…read moreonline and have the book delivered to the store if they do not have it on their shelves. The staff is really knowledgeable and helpful. Always friendly and smiling faces when I stop in!

Visited this amazing bookstore when I was in Omaha and so impressed with the range of books they…read morecarry. They put a lot of thought, time and effort into their book displays. They also feature readings by local authors as well as an area with local books. Visiting their website, they have what they are reading. There are also lots of cute gifts in the store as well. Definitely a plus for book lovers in the Omaha area!

The cutest coffee place tucked away in the Old Market. The perfect stop if you are at the Farmers…read moreMarket. The staff are amazing! The coffee was delicious but the almond danish was the standout.

What an awesome spot! Even though I myself am not religious, I love the premise of an inclusive…read morespace for those who are. The fun progressive drink names were awesome! My cold brew was delicious, and the service was spot on!

This is the kind of used bookstore you hope to find! There are piles and piles of books, grouped by…read moresubject area. There is a mixture of all sorts of books, including government publications, small brochures, self-published books, and textbooks. I found a couple of books that I've never seen before. I spent over an hour here just looking at books in one specific area because they are piled on the floor and on top of the bookshelves. I'm so glad I was able to come here and will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area.

Whenever in Old Market, I always drop by Jackson Street Booksellers to browse their vast selection…read moreof books. The store is full of options both new and old, but can be a bit overwhelming at first. There are sections for all genres of books, but it can be a bit difficult to navigate especially on busy weekends. I would like to come here again on a quieter day to truly look through their selection and find a good read!

Cute bookstore! I like that there is a used book section too. A book for every price point is a…read moregreat idea. There are also pretty upcycled glass banners for sale that are beautiful. Great opportunity to support local!

This new bookstore is located just off of the square in Winterset, and is a great addition to the…read moretown! There is a small seating area if you want to settle in and read a few pages of a new book. The owner has a beautifully curated selection of popular new fiction, cookbooks, and non-fiction. There is also a great section of children's and YA books. The store offers classes, a book club, and would be a great venue for a fun event of your own!

One of the few anchor-stores left to the Southern Hills Mall. They didn't have their doors open…read moregoing into the mall right away once allowed to open 'post-Covid.' (They do now.) They are requiring masks. (Obv I'm writing this during Covid, but I know this location well. I didn't base my Stars off their Covid rules.) The hours differ from the mall's somewhat, which is great. They actually stay open an hour or two later on Sundays. They've also done several events for book releases and have had theme nights. (I've personally participated in some Harry Potter cosplay!) This location doesn't have much for seating like I've seen other B&N's do. The kids' area is fantastic. They do readings every so often. The bathroom has ALWAYS been a nightmare. Maybe all the mall people use it thinking it's going to cleaner than the food courts'? It's a mess. Every time. Has a Starbucks and some tables. Full Starbucks menu. But no online ordering or can't use Starbucks gift cards. Which I think is odd, but must be the rules when a location is inside another business. They have two spots for registers but they're never both 'open.' SEVERAL times I've gone to one side of the store hoping to pay to having to turn around and go to the other side. I get not having all 8 registers open...but why not at least 1 per side? Music area is small and kinda lacking, IMO. But that's me. (I think this location is smaller than the average store size. At least seems like it.) It's honestly the only place in town to buy books minus a Target or Walmart. There may still be one more store WAY across town selling books, but I can't remember if they're still operating.

I am a big fan of this store, but due to a recent event, I actually canceled my membership here…read more Basically, in 2018, I was able to price-match as much as I wanted to as long as I had the Membership. However, as of 2019, that is no longer the case. At the time, Best Buy had the Blu-ray of The Big Bang Theory on sale for only $14.99, but the Best Buy, Target, and Walmart stores nearby did not have it. Barnes and Noble did have it and that is the reason why I went to the store to try to price-match. It wasn't that the store would not do a price-match of that caliber (we're talking a discount of about $35-40), it's that they flat-out​ do not price-match anymore. As a member, this is deeply insulting, not to mention that price-matching should be a basic practice of any business in 2019. Even if you are not making the same amount of money or even half of that, it is sure better than doing nothing for your customers. If you're looking to buy movies and TV show seasons here, I would not recommend it. They are very overpriced. However, if you are looking to buy books, by all means, go for it! You see, I do like the store, setup, and the Barnes and Noble Cafe. It is the "anti-price-matching" that I am against. I should also point out that this store does accept Apple Pay now, so that is a big plus too!

What a find! I stopped in after grabbing coffee at Zen…read more Woman owned and inclusive! When you hear people say "shop small" or "support local" this is the exact store that should get that support. After checking it out, I went online and learned the owner's story. Her website has the sweetest passing of the torch video - From One Chapter to the Next. It is a great space with plenty of stock and well worth the visit. And I just saw they have book clubs!!

I found this bookstore after moving to Omaha. They are super responsive and extremely polite. I…read morewanted a specific book. They ordered it for me and text me as soon as it came in. I recommend this store for all your literature needs.

I happened upon this bookstore on a walk one day. It is in a house across from another favorite…read morestore of mine, Exist Green. It is only open a handful of hours per week, so certainly check their Facebook page! Once you catch them on their open days, it is certainly worth it! It is such a small book store that each book in there has a reason, as it says in their bio! There is a section for each type of reader, small and older! Even though the bookstore isn't large, I find myself browsing for a very long time at each and every section of the store! There is definitely something for every one!

This is a great little bookstore. They have an eclectic and surprising variety, from kids, bios,…read morecontemporary fiction and more. They even have a foreign language section. I've never left with just one book, and if they don't have it, they'll order it.

They have a great selection of books, puzzles, games, stationery, and all kinds of unique items…read more It's easy to spend hours browsing, especially with a Starbucks conveniently located inside the store. The only thing I would suggest is having more employees available on the sales floor to assist customers when needed. Overall, it's a fun place to explore, and there's something for everyone.

Such a nice store! Was really quiet and reminded me of the one I used to go to back home. They had…read moreso many great types of books and other stuff to buy. We ended up getting a book and updated our loyalty/membership information. Both employees we spoke with and asked for help were really nice and friendly. Definitely would recommend!