This is a great bookstore! It's much bigger than it looks from the street and has a huge selection books and a wonderful children's area. The staff are always friendly and helpful as well! read more

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Location: 3685 W Dublin Granville Rd, Dublin Ohio Website: https://www.barnesandnoble.com Hours: see website I absolutely love this store - any and every location. This location, in particular, is my absolute favorite. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and a delight to engage, whether you need help or just to be parted with the funds to cover your purchase. This year, I ordered physical gift cards online, bought gift cards in store, and purchased many, many books in person. In other words, I made lots of people happy. That is always a win. read more

This location is moving soon to the old Bed Bath & Beyond on 161, which is, I believe right across the road. Most everything is 40% right now so I got a few bargains. read more

A very nice Barnes & Noble located near other shops and restaurants, making it a convenient place to pair with other errands. The staff at both the bookstore registers and working the cafe were very friendly and efficient. There is a nice seating area in the cafe, which offers a variety of sweet treats (cookies, cupcakes, pastries), quiche, sandwiches, soups, and coffee. I grabbed a Reese's peanut butter cup cookie, which was large, soft, and full of rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor. There is a very nice selection of books, and it is easy to wander around exploring for awhile. The kids section is fun and colorful, and there's a nice discount area nearby. In addition to books, there is a selection of games, toys, journals, and more to be had. I stopped by because of the Book Haul sale, which features a variety of books at 50% off and happily left with several hardcovers, some with bonus material, from it. Currently, there is signage up indicating that there is a bag shortage and to please bring your own bag if you are able. There is plentiful parking in the lot out front (Dublin Granville Rd side). read more

While not as large as the 2 story one in Ann Arbor, still a dangerous place for a librarian to go and especially for one that might have to move their collection some day. Came to get gift cards for EBS's twins birthday, but walked out with 2 books, a magazine, and 2 cupcakes. There goes my diet!! Escaped with my bank account still there. Get a membership if you can, does helps even on the cheesecake factory cupcakes. The only problem I have with the set-up is the fact that the books on GRIEF and lost of a love one is next to the books on WEDDINGS!! Whose brilliant idea was that?!?! Being a partner's widow and being reminded on what could have been or a young newlywed widow don't need that at all. I should start a compaign to get that changed. I am glad I am 6 months out instead of 1 week. Curious minds want to know where was the brains. read more

Barnes & Noble - Dangerous to your diet cupcake. Smaller than they use to be, but they DON'T post the calorie count for a reason. - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I always have a good experience at this location. The staff is friendly and eager to help you find what you need, but also give you your space to solo browse. The books and other merchandise are always tidy and in order, unlike some other locations I've been too. I don't visit the cafe too much, but the few times I have the staff was friendly and the drinks were yummy! If I ever want a chill day to browse new books or records, this is the first place I go to. Also I love checking out the cute tote bags in the check out line! read more

Barnes & Noble - two tote bags in a store - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went in looking for any book to PURCHASE/BUY about the Menendez brothers for a friends birthday. Any book, i didn't care, just about those two to buy with money. I couldn't find on my own & therefore simply thought I'd ask the front "help desk" to search for the brothers and just take me to whatever first book pops up to purchase about them. The lady at the front desk told me "This isn't a library, if we had it, it would be in true crime." Oh really no? I can't check out all these books and bring them back with my Barnes & noble library card??? What?? No seriously what a smart comment to make?? Anyways I figured since she so welcomingly helped the person infront of me go to a specific book she was looking for, pluck it off the shelves and give it to her, she'd do the same for me? Because I couldn't find it when I looked and I figured the help desk would have helpful resources. They must of all of a sudden told her through an ear piece she can't use the search function on her computer let alone leave the desk between the last person and me. I started to walk off and as I did she called me back? Okay, did she realize how uncalled for her comment was? lol no. She searched Menendez on the computer and 4 or so options popped up. She said "4 books here about them" I again explained it's a bday gift just take me to the first one that popped up , I'll buy it. Easy? No not at all. She then said "Again, like I said, it's in the true crime section." At this point I was so frustrated with how belittling she was being with me that I left, went to the next closest Barnes and noble , walked in, asked the same question, and the guy there said Sure, he can do that. Searched the keyword Menendez, told me about the 2 and told me the tittles, took me to the first one on the list and gave it to me. I PURCHASED IT and DIDNT CHECK OUT WITH IT LIKE you would at a library, because woah what a surprise I do know Barnes and noble isn't a library. read more

Popped in to peruse the newest in non fiction. I still prefer to touch the pages of a book vs swiping my fingers over a screen. I love the way books smell. Hey, don't scoff, some people love the smell of gasoline...yeah, you know who you are. The OCD in me likes the crisp untouched ones. Those books no ones has thumbed through yet. The cracking noise it makes when you open it. It's the reassuring noise that whispers to me "you are the first to touch my hard back and soft pages." I come here to cathartically appease my inner bibliophile and devirginize books. And, yes I'm very aware devirginize isn't a word. Ironic eh? Deducted a star because there aren't enough places to sit on main floor. read more

Barnes & Noble - This is an example of the seating options at this location. Ergo, my 1 star deduction. Now does that even look comfy? Nnnno! - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This B&N off 161 is pretty cool. I almost gave it 4 stars based on my history here, and how it has introduced me to some great authors of literature and philosophy. The last visit though was a bummer. I went here to purchase The Doors Unhinged-- the memoir by John Densmore and his legal battles on property rights, consumerism, and greed-- but B&G didn't have it. What? I go to Barnes because they always have books of popular interest in stock! I also came to mark this one off my list ( or add to my list ) on my summer hunt. Not having "Emergency" by O'Hara was not unexpected. I could have ordered it. The staff here has done a fine job with that in the past. But I didn't. To those who haven't been here though, I can say that this is a clean, well stock bookstore. It has a DVD, CD section that is large, but not as extensive as the Easton store. The inventory is small compared to its late '90s heyday. The children section is large and playful; a wonderland of reading fun for little guys and gals who love to read and hear stories. The cafe is nice. The smell of coffee is diffused through-out the store. The music is jazzy, or cool underground alternative. Although they have eliminated many of the more comfortable seating, chair are placed through-out for your pleasure. On the downside, the cracks of failure are well hidden but noticable to long time customers. They have expanded their magazines section to the walls, hiding the space left from limiting titles. Their performance art section is smaller, moved beside the cooking books. The poetry section is thin. If this place goes I will lose a place of my youth, like the Borders before it. It will make me drop a tear. read more

Wow, another place I've been going to so long that it never crossed my mind to review it. I bet this has been here 20 years; I'm sure I've been going almost that long. I prefer local bookstores, but sometimes when you're looking for something in particular you need to hit B + N. I stopped in the other day for some magazines, and of course perused the history and clearance sections. Checkout was slow, but that was the only negative. The store is well laid-out, clean, has a little cafe, etc. Places to sit and read, a good selection. What more could you want? read more

It's a bonus to me that this location is smaller than most of the other locations I've visited. It's one of the better ones to stop in if you need a gift card or a book by a popular author and know exactly what you want. Anytime I've had issues finding a book the staff person at the information desk has been able to locate a copy on the shelf every single time. read more

Visiting and shopping at Barnes & Noble is a refreshing difference maker in these times of online shopping and delivery. It feels special to be nearly surrounded by books, cards, music and toys. The latter is a super addition to B&N as kids, with parents, should always visit books stores. There is adventure waiting on almost every shelf. This south Dublin store is big. Due to, once again, online shopping, product is solid but in short supply. Books are not just-in-time material so B&N needs to run a lean operation. Their shelves are very neat, there is almost always a "librarian" on hand to look up books and assist in locating what it might be you're looking for in a good read. I'm surprised the DVD section is there. Streaming is so commonplace that it feels oddly out of place. Nice to walk in, smell fresh coffee and browse. I almost always buy a book, a card or something. Book stores are to be cherished. Go to Barnes & Noble. read more

5.0 Stars Location Overview: This location is located off of Martin and Reflections in the same building and shopping plaza as Panera Bread. Starbucks cafe is of course inside the bookstore. Customer Service: The customer service was fantastic, not overly bothered, but I was asked if I needed help looking for anything. After moving from Texas and an area that did not have any branch locations, I was not able to use my BAM membership but I bought a B&N membership. The woman who took care of me gave me great insight on the membership deals and was great. Quality/Quantity: The quality of this location was well kept up as are most. Not messy with books everywhere and the cafe was more spacious than other locations I have been to. The quantity of this location had far more selections in each genre than the University store. The YA section was more than I could ask for. Side Notes: Come here do NOT go to the University branch if you want far more selection options. read more

Love this place Great cafe ,coffee and who doesn't love BOOKS I hope this place never closes Loosing too many book and music stores sadly Always love coming here , Having a treat a coffee buying a book or magazine Follow me , check out my other reviews Cheers :) read more

Barnes & Noble - a chocolate cupcake and a magazine - Bookstores Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

.....so the time has finally come where I actually have to study for the Boards.....possibly the lowest stress test en route to becoming a state-licensed physician, especially when you've made the choice to subspecialize - but then again, at $1,000 testing fee you don't exactly wanna fail it and have to pay again, right? Having become accustomed to actually treating patients based on evidence as opposed to answering paragraph long questions I must admit my skills at bubble sheets have detriorated and my ability to study in my home is just about zero with all the distractions. Enter Barnes and Noble! Close enough to home and full of comfortable seats - plus there is a Panera right next door where I can go for repeated coffee refills (screw you Starbucks inside B&N, I like my refills free and not Pikes Place Roast.) Not as crowded as the Campus or Easton Location and with a fairly benign sountrack plus pleasant employees. Not sure I'll go here every day, but I'll definitely be back - especially since they seem to have random CD deals now and again (Today's being the new Black Keys album for $10.) read more

One of the smaller stores in the Columbus area, but every bit as wonderful as every other B&N I've been in. I'm not in this one as often as I've been in the ones at Easton, Lennox, and Polaris, but when my uncle has time to hang out, this is our place to go. Like the others, this one has a Starbucks cafe. Always good service from this Starbucks, always timely, even when busy. Mom isn't a fan of their coffee, but I've lately developed a taste for some of their brews, provided they're doctored to heck so I'm not tasting nothing but coffee. Book selection here is, as typical of B&N, excellent. They seem to have a wider selection of pet and horse-related magazines here. Not sure why, exactly, but I'm not complaining. I didn't buy anything this time. This was just a family hang-out and an opportunity to window shop to get ideas for my upcoming birthday. All the same, it was a wonderful time. read more

This place is a bit of an oasis in the shopping vortex that is the corner of 161 and Sawmill. It's quiet, has a great selection and warm, friendly staff. I don't come in here very often but, when I do, I find myself picking up what I came for and then wandering around scanning the shelves for something interesting. What's more, is that I usually find it. I know, terrestrial bookstores are a somewhat dying breed but I think they've got a good formula to keep us coming back. read more

I like this Barnes over the others in this area. They are smaller and less crowded. Their service is alway great. It's only one floor, but they have everything the other Barnes have. I would recommend for book lovers and if you're out in the Sawmill area. read more

You cannot find too many book stores around these days. It great to have this branch close to home. This location is smaller than their other central Ohio locations, but usually has a good flow of patrons in and out. Parking lot can be a challenge occasionally for finding a spot. They offer a sampling of many different genre's with a service desk in the center with staff who are always helpful and willing to order some an item, if it is not available. They have a CD / DVD / Blu-ray section with popular items, but selection is smaller. There is great children's section with unique games available. As for pricing, I suggest getting one of the annual membership. If you buy any of the merchandise, it will pay for itself and helps make the pricing better. They will also provide special offers to members, too. As for their Nook product, I did buy one of the Nook tablets. If you are looking for a basic functioning tablet or reader, these may suit your needs. read more

Nice place to get books with a great selection. The staff helps and can easily find books of similar style of a favorite author or series. They have some chairs for reading the first chapter or so to see if it grabs you or not plus the coffee shop. There is also a great selection of techy books as well as some great coffee table books of all sorts. read more

Excellent service today--thank you! I did online order and in-store pickup. When I came in the bookseller honored my in store coupon. I'm very appreciative. read more

I love shopping here. Except there are over 30 people in line (i counted) on a Tuesday at 1:45 pm. TWO people on registers. At least two other employees wandering around. I know it's a book store but they can do better math. Ugh. read more

No couches to sit and read, only tables at cafe. Bathrooms smell.

Seriously...who hasn't been to one? Yes, it's a chain, but you know exactly what you're going to get. Starbucks coffee area, bargain books, kid's area and ideas for gifts galore. Can't believe they've kind of cornered the market and become what libraries used to be. read more

my favorite book store, browse for books, take them to a table and sip a Starbucks coffee while checking them out...As a member you get a lot of discounts. read more

Went in with great trepidation having dealt with a brainless bimbo manager at a Pittsburgh PA area B and N....and then one not much better in Cleveland...only to discover stupidity stopped at the Columbus city limits....Very helpful staff, nice store and good activities.....The bookstore is a dying breed in America but this is definitely an island of sanity!! read more