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    Barbara's Bestsellers

    3.9 (14 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Andrea T.

    Barbara's Bestsellers is like a convenience store for books. You can't sit and stay, browsing books over a cup of coffee, but you can pop in and pop out for a new title. If you're looking for a specific book, you may not find it here unless it's a new release or bestseller. I was there the day Harper Lee's highly anticipated Go Set a Watchman was released and they had lots of copies available. There wasn't a large selection of titles but if all you want is a GOOD book then you might get lucky. It helps to be flexible. Recommendations from the staff are posted all along the shelves to highlight their favorite reads. I really appreciated their personal touch. This is a teeny bookstore but they offer a well-organized selection of good reads.

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    A great little place to pick up a book while you are at hospital and maybe stressed out

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    Sandmeyer's Bookstore is a gem! Everyone who works there is so friendly and it makes for a great…read moreatmosphere. It feels really cozy inside and I could spend an hour or so perusing the book selection. They also have a nice variety of bookish gifts and cards. The best part is the sale corner in the back where you can find books of all kinds marked down to really reasonable prices. I'll always stop at Sandmeyer's when I'm in the area!

    What a gorgeous location to have a bookstore! Sandmeyer's Bookstore sits in Printer's Row and is a…read morevery lit and airy environment. The selection is not too bad, considering they are recovering from a flood. There are so many titles and a vast array of topics available. I found some classics, fiction, a wonderful selection in their non-fiction area, and translated books. They also provide you with lists of books that have won prizes or coincide with different regions in the USA and the world! I thought that was very helpful. It's a medium-sized store, but their displays are quite prominent. Everything is easy to grab (no ladders or staff needed to get to the high books). All the areas are labeled and it's visually pleasing. The staff was nice, too. Checkout was easy and they were friendly. Prices are standard of paperbacks and hardcovers. You are paying for an indie bookseller (I paid about $40 for two books, which includes tax). I wasn't at all disappointed with the price. They also have a loyalty program for those that are regulars. I really am happy I checked out this spot. It was beautiful and friendly. There was a lot of books and totes to chose from, it was hard not to leave with more in my bag!

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