If someone were to ask me to name an activity that personifies relaxation I would reply "reading." Since childhood, I have always found peace (before I really knew what it was) in reading. I can vividly remember the feeling of pure excitement when the Scholastic book fair when come to my school and I would have the opportunity to purchase literature by some of my favorite authors (i.e., R.L. Stine, Carolyn Keene). As an adult, I find similar joy in browsing the latest offerings at this Barnes & Noble location. I'm not aware of the screening process for Barnes and Noble employees, but I can say that it definitely works! I'm generally always warmly greeted by an employee who is eager to help me find a book off of my Goodreads list (I highly recommend this app for avid readers). Not only do they help me locate a book(s) of my desire, they also suggest book of similar themes. Therefore, I often end up purchasing more books than intended (now I know how Target shoppers feel). Whether you're on the hunt for a specific book or simply want to get away from the bustle of the nearby Arden Mall, I recommend visiting this Barnes and Noble location! read more

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Great local bookstore. Had frequented this Barnes and Nobles a number of times over the years, for everything from personal reads for myself to books signings, to personal reads for my children. Large selection of books in a number of adult, teen and children genres. Most recently I was at B&A for a new book for my son. Thought he might be interested in the Science Fiction novels so we made our way over there first, but he said he was more interested in World History and War. So we looked in that area and he found some books of interest but they were some pretty big reads for his age. And I wanted something more easily graspable for him so I asked one of the employees, what section might be best based on his interest. She told me the "Teen Nonfiction" was probably his best bet, but it wasn't a big selection of books. We ended up going through that section and we ended up finding a book, that I thought he'd be interested in, and would be an good read. read more

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They have a great selection of books. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. I don't like the fact that you can't enter in from the rear now. They also got rid of most of the chairs that you can sit on while you're perusing the books read more

Friendly, professional, and quick cashiers. Excellent register jockeys. Additionally the Starbucks barista was fantastic. Great positive friendly energy. 06/26/2025 @ 1543 read more

This is by far my wife's happy place. They have the best Romantasy section possible, amazing buy one get one 1/2 off deals, and are super knowledgeable. Staff is friendly and eager to help. read more

Since moving to small town Northern CA, this has become my "local" Barnes, albeit 25 ish minutes away. I really love the selection they offer, they always have tons of indie published romance and fantasy books available which is really nice! The employees here are always so kind and helpful, on my most recent visit two separate individuals recommended Swordheart so it was obviously coming home with me. Not only are they friendly but obviously very book passionate and happy to share recommendations or help find a specific title! read more

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Great store overall. Usually stocked with all TCG. Today though I noticed the worker who was a caucasian woman was on the phone with someone looking stressed and trying to tell her associate that she had to be moved off the register for who knows what and that she couldnt sell the last Charizard UPC. To me it looked like she was on the phone trying to hold it for someone. You definitely cant put away or hold products that are up on the shelf, thats not ethical. The fact she looked so stressed and was grabbing the UPC while on the phone and telling her associate that she couldnt sell the last one was very weird. I truly hope that she is not backdooring product or holding product that should be available to everyone. I will be keeping an eye on her when I come by! read more

A bit shocked over the few negatives I've read here. The selection is vast, good service. Good prices. Friendly people. I'd recommend coming here. I like the coffee they have here. They had a good selection of cooking books I was looking for. read more

Nice large bookstore near the mall. They have a nice selection and it's organized with good service. They have a coffee stand that's different than most Barnes and noble cafes with nowhere to sit. read more

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Walking into a Barnes & Noble always gives me early 2000s (pre-Amazon) book lovers' nostalgia. They are getting harder and harder to find nowadays. This location is in the Arden mall complex. The employees are friendly and helpful! read more

The organization of everything is neat. From department section of books and toys and all. Worth for money is alright. Staffs were helpful.

My daughter and I went in today. I got a coffee and my daughter had a cake pop. Our service was AMAZING!!! Her name is Sophie and we are both in love. The kindest soul I've interacted with who went above and beyond for my daughter. This person is a gem. Thank you Sophie for making this experience better than ever. read more

Very busy place and very interactive cashier on Saturday night. Easy location easy to park next to big Mall. It's huge inside. Restroom was big butt the napkin machine motion sensor was not working. It was relatively clean but not as you expected could be because of Saturday night fever. They sell Godiva chocolate. As I'm writing this review I kept seeing young people walking in or parents bringing their children. Makes me feel good about this place. read more

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Love a bookstore always but really appreciate that this place is has not given all its book space to games and puzzles. There IS some so it is a well rounded bookstore overall. But I always find a ton of great kids books for my grandkids as well as for myself. New releases are always in stock. There is a small Starbucks inside. Not sure what things are normally like (non-covid times) but there was no inside seating. I haven't tried ordering here as there are other similar places within a two to three block range, but that may add to why the Starbucks within is not a large one. I'll check back as things open up even more. This location is within the Arden Mall. It's super convenient with outdoor (parking side) and indoor (into the mall itself) entrances. As a result, one can do more shopping as well as the books here and the parking is extensive. read more

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Definitely one of the better barnes and nobles I've been to, specifically for their classics section. I love the fact that it's part of the mall so you can make a fun day trip out of it if you're in the area. I'm forgetting If there's a Starbucks inside this one since I spent so much time in the classics haha but if not there's always onit coffee nearby if you need some caffeine while browsing! read more

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It is a blessing nowadays if you still can smell, touch, browse and purchase the physical books from a complete bookstore. I love this feeling and always love to visit bookstore. The time seems to freeze inside and it calms your mind when you are surrounded by books. The staffers are knowledgeable and helpful. Seeing so many books brings me back to my college time when I used to being a stack of books or magazines and have a cup of Starbucks to spend the whole Saturday afternoon here just to read or browse through the books and bring home the best ones. Books stores are part of my life and memories. I am glad to see this one standing still and continue to bring warmth to people's hearts. read more

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Plenty of parking spaces in the shared lot for the mall, though you may need to drive around to find a spot on weekends. Very busy in the afternoon on a weekday, due to Christmas approaching fast. Super long lines at both checkout areas of the store. Normally, it wouldn't be so crowded on a weekday. Clean interior. The cashier that served us wore a mask. Didn't see any hand sanitizer around. The customer service was okay. It would have been helpful to be given a bag to carry our purchases, but they might have run out since the cashier didn't ask at all. For any otaku out there, this location carries anime merchandise from mainstream franchises. read more

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So this bookstore is top notch-huge variety of books, puzzles, toys, seasonal items displayed in a way that's so easy to stroll through! Nicely organized sections and special displays too. There's something for everyone here, and it's a relaxing vibe to take your time -as all bookstores should be - really enjoyed our visit! We found too many things to buy and had to edit a bit. Customer service is great here too, plus they have well kept bathrooms. We drive out of our way sometimes to come here!! read more

Tons of options, I can spend all day here browsing and still have more to see. Great customer service too!

I love the service and the different selection of books likes mangas and comics and then the value is such a great steal

I don't get the company policy to require the cashier at the front door to yell welcome in to everyone that walks in the door and greet everyone that walks out the door. It's just not a service that adds the quality of the shopping experience. Not the best Barnes & Noble. To start with their coffee shop is barely a coffee shop. There's no seating. Then there are the mysteriously locked doors. the entrance from the little mall that they're connected to is locked with a sign saying due to covid-19 you have to walk all the way around the store to the front door. read more

I have been coming to this book store for well over 15 years. My mother used to bring me in here and let me run around their vast selection. They have always carried quality reads and critically acclaimed works. As a child, it was always a safe bet picking up a book and getting hooked; what parent will say no to getting their son a $12 book? I'll wait. Please, stop by and give them a look when you can. They offer much more than just books and every trip in there likely has something for everyone. Just be sure to not run around and scream because people are trying to enjoy their reading and also close decisions between two killer options can be difficult. Be sure to check out their board and card game selections too. Good times!! read more

I've been coming to this book store for years, but less often in recent times. They can be pricey, even with sales. Amazon is much cheaper, but nothing beats coming into a book store and physically finding that book. The American Girl books used to be all on one place and have the newer books. Now the books are a bit scattered around the children's area and only have the condensed versions. I was able to find a couple books on my list, including one book that I did not think they would have. The staff is hit or miss. They are either really helpful or don't have any answers. For one book I couldn't find, the staff member was really helpful in giving me ideas for where to find the book online. (It wasn't available on the website or Amazon.) read more

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Well if u take something back there u and get an in store credit card check it I took my kids books back to that store and get a in store credit only to find out the card is no good they canceled the payment and when calling the store and asking them to fix the issue they ask me a shit ton of questions and tell me they will email me in two days you guys need to really check out your return policy cuz your making it to where I wanna boycott your wsses all together read more

I thought this Barnes and Noble was quite large compared to the one I'm used to in Natomas. It felt like a bookstore one could get lost in. The best kinds! The back area had shelves and shelves of puzzles and games. I thought it was a large selection for a bookstore! I was very disappointed because there is no sit down are for the cafe. They have a Starbucks, so I just assumed there would be tables too. I specifically went to do work there. Great bookstore! But not a great cafe area. read more

I love BN. Hope it will not go away like Borders. Get your books here, and not on Amazon. read more

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Shanna literally made the midnight release happen! She was very attentive to every little detail. I can't image that dealing with a bunch of fandom craze 20 something year olds is easy. She was interactive and insanely helpful the whole time. She allowed us to have the night out teenage hearts would have loved. Brought us back to our childhood with organizing all the bracelet and bookmark stations(thank you to the people that planned and worked those stations). I want to say thank you Barnes and Noble ARDEN! I drove from up the hill because they took one for the team to live out our little fantasy fandom. So worth staying up til 1am. Give Shanna a vacation after all her hard work last night read more

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This is my least favorite BN location. No Starbucks and no seats to hang out in. The people who work at this one are very cranky and not helpful at all. Plus it always seems really dirty in there - like a train station or something. I come here when I need my magazine fix or a quick gift. I found a book on the shelf and there was NO price on it anywhere. I checked all the usual places, the jacket, the back, the cover page.... It was a big book so I knew it would be a lot - not something I could just 'wing it' at the register. I went to the information desk and the man working there was SO RUDE. He gave me this total condescending look like - 'you're so dumb you can't even find the price'. Well, guess what? He couldn't find it either and then he couldn't find it on the computer either???!!!! What the heck? I left without buying anything. He never could figure out what the cost was. If you're going to BN in Sactown I would recommend both the Citrus Heights and Roseville locations over this one. read more

Service here is amazing especially in the mornings! I had some special requests and they worked hard to answer my questions and figure it all out that way the premium membership was all worth it! The front desk this morning was so helpful and knowledgeable and kind on top of that. They're happy to help they do not begrudge customers like some places. They actually enjoy life at B&N thank you for making my day special I've had a very hard week this week and you made my day! read more

It's been awhile since I've visited this location. It's nice enough and I like the layout but they've got a portion of the entrance & one of their checkouts closed. It looks like it's going out of business. Stuff stacked everywhere and signs piled up. Staff is nice enough but the Roseville location is much better. read more

I could be critical of B&N. Ironically, what I once criticized for being the behemoth bookseller is now the corporate symbol keeping bookstores alive, and for that I couldn't be more grateful. Walking the aisles of an actual, physical bookstore is a pastime that must never die. I came in recently, after a considerable absence, to look for Christmas gifts. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, which in my opinion is the best way to approach a bookstore. If you go in looking for one obscure title out of millions of books you'll likely be let down. Nevertheless, I was in the travel section and wondered about a couple titles they didn't have. A very nice employee led me to a neighboring section where those titles were hidden. I lucked out, and spent a good amount of time loitering the aisles and reading my way into new areas of discovery as a result. I can understand the overarching criticisms. "I can find something cheaper online." "The selection isn't there." "I can never find the book I want." All that may be true. But it's also true that there is a world of literary discovery that must be kept alive in storefronts like these so future readers can share and explore the wonders of reading. read more

I really believe that one of their employees were following me around the store (older yt lady). I don't know, maybe she thought I was going to slip a book under my wig. Who knows. I'm use to this type of treatment, so I just bought my books and left. Maybe i should have showed her that I'm an author and that i actually have a book that's published and being sold in their store. Thankfully the young lady working the register was nice. Definitely not my favorite B&N location. read more

Barnes & Noble - Animated Like Me - Bookstores Near Me - Sacramento, California

Barnes & Nobles is keeping bookstores alive. This day in age, a lot of people are veering towards digital books & audiobooks. But I still prefer a physical copy. Even with that, one could probably get books for cheaper thru Amazon or other places. But I just love the feeling of going to a giant bookstore to look around for books to read. The store is well kept & maintained. It's organized & clean. The staff are helpful. I never have issues here. They require masks, but also provide masks to customers if they don't have it. I hope they can stay around for years to come. read more