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    3.5 (262 reviews)
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    Whenever I go to this Barnes and Noble I always have a good time! The customer service are always on top to things whenever I have a question if they have a manga or comic in stock. I went to this location on my birthday and I found some good stuff in the and comic section. Found 2 of the comics I been meaning to read and treated myself as it was my birthday. Overall this Barnes and Noble location is one of my favorite and will be coming back.

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    Kimberly L.

    Review #964 2026-030 Tip: Join their free Rewards Membership for your loyalty; earn - stamp for every $10 spent; 10 stamps = $5 reward (or 5% for every $100 spent). Join their Summer Reading Journal (kids in Grades 1 - 6), & get a free book from the Reading Journal's list. I used to take my kiddos frequently to Barnes & Noble (refer to Review #588) in my 'hood, particularly enticed by their defunct Kids' Club membership. My love for reading started in kindergarten when our school librarian would drop by bi-weekly to read to us & introduced new books from 1st grade on up. I can get so immersed in a book that I can imagine myself being one of the characters... & that love now translates to reading adventures for my kids, mostly my 10 YO son. His teen sister seemed to have outgrown books & into electronics/screen time. O_o I signed my son up for the Bella Terra (refer to Review #962) Kids Club: Valentine's Day Sweet Stroll, & my car was parked near the bookstore. My son is such an avid reader that we don't have enough space to buy that many books, so he gets that itch fulfilled at the library (glad our library district removed the overdue book fees... whew!). His elementary school recently held a book fair but didn't find anything to his liking. Since the kids club event was done & we were nearby, I suggested browsing the bookstore to make-up for the book fair's lack of chapter books. Like the Torrance location, this is also 2 levels with the kids section (aka Barnes & Noble, Jr.) right off the escalator. I love this table with a Roald Dahl quote: "If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to Read A Lot of Books." Yep, I agree! M found 2 that he wanted: Spy School (by Stuart Gibbs), & The Beast The Queen & The Lost Knight (by Alexandria Rogers); both are geared towards middle school with the former being adventure fiction & the latter as fantasy fiction. I actually included the Spy School series on his holiday wish list for his uncles & aunties. I'm happy to learn that we're on the same wavelength, even though the list is mine & created without his input. I'm a huge Harry Potter fan & read the series over a dozen times! With each read, I find different nuances that I missed; sometimes watching the movies (though they don't always follow the book), I also go back to reference the book & understand why/how that particular scene was interpreted. I was flabbergasted with all the HP goods... I wanted it all!! M was no different except he wanted the Minecraft stuff! LOL While waiting for an open register, I saw these 2 gift cards that I just had to snap a pic! "Dear Dad, Just wanted to say congratulations I turned out perfectly." "Dear Mom, I love how we don't have to say I'm your favorite child." How funny are these gift cards?! LMAO When it came my turn to pay, the cashier mention their free Rewards Membership & if I wanted to sign up. Why not? It's still early in the year, but did you know about B&N's summer perk? They have a Summer Reading Journal for the grade school set. All they have to do is read 8 books & write about their favorite part in the Reading Journal, turn in the journal at the bookstore, & choose a free book from the Reading Journal's list. What's not to love about Barnes & Noble? While I might not return to this location, I definitely will be visiting the Torrance location again & again! Highly Recommended: books, books, books!!

    Nevin A.

    I am a huge fan of Barnes and Noble. I was impressed with Barnes and Noble in Bella Terra at Huntington Beach branch. It is one of the nicest and largest Barnes and Noble I recently visited. It has two levels. Both escalators and elevator are availabl. The store is very organized, clean and spacious. I loved walking around and exploring every section. They offer a wide selection of books, stationaries, merchandise, puzzles, board games and more. The kids section is adorable. The staff were very nice. I went there to attend a special event. The event was perfectly organized. There are ample parking in Bella Terra. I had fun and relaxing experience. I will definitely come back

    Missing pages
    Bree C.

    I bought a book from this location with missing and duplicate pages. Which is a bummer since I got 20% into the book and now I can't keep reading. Otherwise the staff is always super friendly and helpful. This location is nice and clean.

    My feb 2025 book
    Natasha C.

    Overall Experience & Atmosphere: I love coming here--the staff is always kind and helpful, and the store has a peaceful vibe (they even played classical violin music on my last visit). It's a great escape on days when I feel lonely or need a break. I enjoy asking the staff about their favorite books or what they're currently reading for inspiration. One of the managers, Olana (I believe that's her name), has helped me out several times--she's awesome, and everyone is so sweet. Store Layout & Features: This spacious, two-floor store offers plenty of chairs to relax in, though there's no café (Philz Coffee and Whole Foods are nearby). I really enjoy the manga/anime section downstairs, while upstairs features romance, kids, art, and travel sections. They also host a monthly book club for fantasy, romance, and horror books. I haven't attended an in-person event yet, but it's great that the option is available. Membership Benefits: I started a two-person book club with my best friend and got a BN membership for $40 a year. The membership includes 10% off every purchase and a free ebook each month. The rewards program adds up nicely and is free to join. Additional Perks: BN offers a decent selection of stationery and gifts. My Christmas and Valentine's cards were adorable and didn't break the bank. Although BN doesn't price match (so some books are cheaper on Amazon), I value the in-person experience and positive vibes. (10/100)

    Service here sucks
    Riley R.

    Very aggressive workers not very friendly I wouldn't recommend the service here. I went to get my children trading cards and she said only one of them could buy. Now one of my kids is crying, but apparently they said they need their own credit card.

    An entire end display just of different intuition card decks. I am drooling.
    Linda T.

    Never thought I would give five stars to a chain bookstore. And I wouldn't give it to the other B&N's I've been to (although they're not bad, solid fours) but this one is a cut above the other Long Beach one or the HB one. It's an emotional response in this book lover's heart. I had a great shopping experience here! Such an abundance of genres and displays. The gift section is also a treasure chest. A cafe for post-shopping restoration of the caffeine level!

    Laurie Gilmore signed my books and personalized her new one for me! Such a fun night!!!
    Rachel S.

    Love this location because it is book paradise! Books for the whole family. I went to my first author meet and greet there last night and had such an amazing evening. The event was extremely well-organized and the price I paid was slightly more than the cost of Laurie Gilmore's latest book, so it really was the best value. They even set up a photo prop (gingerbread house). Everyone was helpful and friendly from the moment I walked in the front door. Follow them on instagram for future events!

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    Alona was so kind, patient and helpful while ringing up my transaction! Thank you for your warm and friendly help :)

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    An oasis of writing and literature in a suburban desert of concrete…read more The type of place Huell Howser used to visit. A business run by people who actually care. Not a business that spends time trying to boost profits by 2.6% this quarter. read fucking books, people.

    Entered with an old credit voucher worth $50 from previous book sales. I figured that I would get a…read morefew books from a local bookstore rather than online because I already had the credit here. Firstly, I searched their online inventory website for the desired books. Website reported books in stock but were not on selves. The staff couldn't locate them either and said they would update the inventory. So the inventory site is unreliable. Secondly, upon ringing me up for $20, I produced the voucher thinking it would cover the entire cost. Unfortunately, it is only good for half the price of your purchase. When I expressed my confusion about this policy. The tall crotchety old man raised his voice and loudly repeated: "Good for HALF the purchase!" Sir there is no only else inside the store. It's not loud in there. I was your only customer all afternoon. There was no need to raise your voice at me. How embarrassing to get to the ripe old age of grey and still be throwing tantrums at paying customers no less! I should have left the store without purchasing anything but I was just so stunned! I understand that I failed to thoroughly read the small text at the bottom of the voucher that explains their policy. The old man could have simply referred to the text on the voucher instead of displaying such disrespectful behavior. Take your business elsewhere because your patronage is obviously not valued here.

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    4.0
    (167 reviews)
    7.3 mi
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    Great bookstore, but it's a lot more cramped because they gave up downstairs space. I love their…read moredisplays, collection of books, games, toys and esthetics. The staff is nice and helpful. I have one major problem, they NEED TO CHANGE THE AIR FILTER IN THE restroom (esp the woman's). It has never been changed because it so filthy. Please, CHANGE your air filter because it's a health (allergy) inducing problem.

    I really was looking forward to this store re-opening but it was a massive downgrade. Pretty sad…read morewhat has become of it. It used to be open and airy and inviting. Now it's just a maze of bookshelves from floor to ceiling, you can't see further than 20 feet in any direction, there are no visible "aisles" to speak of, and it's literally a maze to get to the back of the store. Did I mention it's a maze?! The bookshelves don't follow any pattern, they are just randomly strewn about and some books are divided between different areas. Some sections got MASSIVELY downgraded! The technology and science books are a TINY little area that is literally about 10 feet wide. Meanwhile the Anime/manga section is absolutely HUGE and takes up several walls. Ridiculous. The workers are all great and it seems like they aren't too happy with the remodel either, as they are constantly asked where everything is now. I have no reason to come here anymore, I'll drive a little further to the Towne Center location.

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