A great place to get your Husky gear without going all the way to the Storrs coop. The Storrs coop has a much bigger selection, but other than that, this is the best I've found. It's not going to be discounted, so don't expect it to by cheap, but the things that have are nice. It's never crowded and usually quiet. There are students to help if you have a question but usually you have to approach them. They aren't going around checking on you. They have an ok selection of books including kids books- but I don't have much experience with that. Definitely a nice addition to downtown Hartford! read more

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I love a good bookstore. Although it's been around for a few months I never really paid too much attention to it because I thought it was the school bookstore. And it is! So they have textbooks and UCONN gear (including law school stuff if you're looking!). But!! They are also a regular B&N. This place isn't large; but somehow when I went I spent about a half hour browsing the shelves (and I could have stayed longer but I was on my lunch break). They have a really nice selection of hardcover and paperback books, journals and other stuff for creative types. There's a Starbucks attached to the store so I think they designed it with people staying and browsing in mind. You know what I love most about this place though? That's it's downtown!! Buck-A-Book and Walden Books left probably close to two decades ago so it's great to have a Barnes and Noble! read more

Barnes and Noble Uconn - A selection of what they carry. Nicely setup and organized. - Bookstores Near Me

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Husky pride mixed with books. Add in coffee with the attached Starbucks to this mega bookstore and you have a very happy member of UConn Nation right here. I have never seen such an airy, modern, beautifully constructed bookstore before. Now, I love bookstores of all shapes and sizes, so I have a slightly biased opinion about bookstores generally speaking. But this is a bookstore for the state's university. It is separated perfectly into three sections: Husky apparel and memorabilia (including UConn Hartford t-shirts); books; and textbooks and school supplies (including individual Bluetooth speakers with the UConn logo). Each section has a notable selection, amazingly so in a relatively compact space. I snagged a Husky t-shirt immediately (represent my Huskies) then bounded up the steps and grabbed a couple of books and notebooks. (Running on coffee, but hey, it's an educational purchase.) The store itself is built into a small hill so there are steps up from the street level past the Starbucks onto the apparel level and several more steps onto the books and supplies level. Slightly inaccessible, but off to the side is a lift for wheelchair accessibility. Oh, and regarding location--directly across the street is the UConn Hartford campus. So it's in a great and convenient location. Just as notable as the bookstore itself is the staff. Each staff member was very welcoming and helpful. The cashier even made sure to put in my Barnes & Noble member account so my transaction would be tracked and I could receive a member discount. (No, I'm not just saying it's nice because I had coffee--this staff was really fantastic; efficient, too.) [Husky Bucks are accepted here just as a Barnes & Noble membership is!!] Representing Husky territory quite well in the Hartbeat, this Barnes & Noble College bookstore is a definite place to shop for supplies and ways to show off your UConn pride. read more

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Shocked. That was my reaction when I finally walked in. I've heard the negative comments about B&N taking over the old student union book store. I paid little attention because I never went, I'm not a student. From the street the UConn B&N looks tiny. But the small-looking storefront belies the treasures within. It's not your typical B&N. It is small compared to the giant mall locations you're likely accustomed to. But that's not to say there isn't a lot of good stuff crammed into a smaller space. Aisles are narrower, space is limited, but it is still a wonderful space. Attached to the store is the Ballard Puppetry Museum, and there is an entire section devoted to puppetry books. There is even a theater in the back -- again, you'd never guess the wealth of goodies here if you just view it from the street. I entered reluctantly expecting a mass of student text books. No, they apparently have a totally different facility for that. This is a real book store. And there's a great coffee shop/wifi haven. Comfy chairs. Anything you want, without the massive scale. One of the books I wanted wasn't in stock, but was ordered for delivery in a couple of days. In addition to books and puppets, there is a decent, if truncated, art supply store within. I really don't think I'll ever travel back towards Manchester. This place is a gem. read more

First time going there & was a wonderful experience . Even though they didnt have the exact book I was looking for, the employee led me into the direction of books similar to it and I ended up finding another book I was looking for that no other B&N had in stock! It also has UCONN apparel and a mini cafe ! read more