It's a beautiful bookstore, expertly organized, and very spacious. Best-sellers are easy to find, displayed in the front. There's a wonderful children's section on the 2nd floor. Don't forget to take some time to observe a huge replica of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", a well-beloved children's picture book. It makes for a fun photo op, I think. There's a nice YA section with a sizable manga inventory. My son was so taken with manga, filling sketch books with manga-inspired drawings for years. Politics, sci-fi, travel, history, sports, personal growth, romance...it's all here, and much more. There's a cornucopia of non-book gift possibilities too. An easy 5 stars. read more

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Stopped by to pick up a specific title and was surprised to find such an expansive selection of Lego kits. This location has 3 floors of books, accessories, novelty items and DC specific gifts. The pricing seems average. All the staff was incredibly courteous and very helpful in identifying certain collections and items. read more

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I know I have not been to Georgetown in a long time but I had no idea there was a Barnes and Noble here. I love big bookstores and this place was amazing. They converted an old historical building into a large bookstore. As soon as you enter the store you feel the classic renovation and great vibes. Other Barnes and Noble have the same regular retail feel but this location has a vintage originality that you don't find anywhere else. There were three floors filled with books of varying types. It was surprisingly filled with college kids and tourists who were in the area. I was like a kid in the candy store. I went from browsing nonfiction to graphic novels to self-help books. I was able to find a seat and spend my evening going through a good classic self-help book. The only downside was that it was almost nine and the store was closing. I had to head down and make my way out. I wished I had a longer stay in DC to come back here. Most of the Barnes and Noble stores in my area were closing down so it was great to experience a classic bookstore again. read more

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If you're a fan of large physical bookstores and enjoy wandering through multiple levels of titles, this Georgetown Barnes & Noble is a strong pick. The size and layout are impressive: three full floors of books, gifts and browsing space gives it a presence that many chain bookstores lack these days & I loved it! I could roam this store for hours. The prices are normal and the staff is very friendly and helpful. This bookstore literally has something for everyone. I was so impressed by the Lego section, especially because the prices weren't bad at all. There's no cafe here which I found odd, but it didn't bother me because that's not what I came for. The bathrooms are clean and for paid customers only. Parking sucks but there are garages near by. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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This Barnes & Noble location is amazing! I love that there are multiple floors to roam and look for books/authors on your TBR list. Each floor is organized by genre and offers a spacious layout that allows customers to not feel cramped while exploring. This B & N location should definitely be on your to visit list. I rated this location at four stars because the staff members that I encountered were not friendly. It felt as if I was bothering them when asked about the restrooms and a trash can. Those interactions at the end of my visit were a bit of a disappointment. read more

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This is a really unique Barnes and Noble!! It has 3 levels with a large selection of books and media. I got 50% Kenny Chesney's autobiography which was a great value! The service was good as well - friendly staff. There was also an author speaking on the third floor which seemed to be a popular event. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Barnes & Noble is BACK! Open in Georgetown and closed due to the rise of Amazon, it's now back. It turns out you can't move the joy of browsing physical books online. This location is along M Street NW so parking can be a beast, but if you walk inside the large location, you'll find three floors of books, gifts, toys, and more. It's clean and well organized. If you want the kids section, go to the second floor and look for the giant pop up book display. Here you'll also find a play area and toys. The travel section is on the third floor by the magazines. They have one of the most robust travel sections, but you can't find books on more off-the-beaten-path countries like Bulgaria and Kazakhstan. read more

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Nice bookstore. Not enough sitting spaces. This is a heavy academic area! Do you think seating would not be a big deal? I approached a staff member and asked where the "budget" books are? ( I have a dozen books from the $10-$15 range. Great cookbooks, plant care, everything!) She looked at me and started creating an answer like she was a stock trader and someone just told her the SEC was in the building asking for her with two uniformed officers ! I looked at her... she stopped and stated, there was none in that branch! Well...they're everywhere else! I asked...where are the cookbooks? I eventually left with my money. More book purchases from Amazon! read more

Wow! What a great enormous bookstore in DC - three large floors that our group ( even some were hesitant to go in at first) found different areas to be excited about.The staff was nice while checking out and we were all very entertained looking through all the different areas on all three floors. Besides the books, they had a great record selection, and an adorable pop-up book area for kids too. We plan on returning on our next trip to DC. Enjoy! read more

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I stopped by this location of Barnes & Noble when I was in Georgetown last weekend. Full disclosure: I love Barnes & Noble. I worked at two when I was in high school and college - in Texas and New York. I've been shopping at Barnes & Noble for decades. I do love to support local, independent bookstores. But in our post-Amazon world, any bookstore is a bookstore worth supporting. I try to support them all. I'd heard that this new Barnes & Noble location was pretty great, so I was excited to finally visit (I think it's been open for over a year). It really was impressive - three stories, open, modern, airy, cool. The store was amazing - just huge. Massive! And so well-stocked. I can't imagine a book I'd be looking for that they wouldn't have. (For the record, they had the book I was looking for, and I picked up something extra for fun.) So, yes, I'm a fan. I'll definitely be stopping by again when I'm in Georgetown next. read more

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Normally I don't leave reviews, but I just had to shout out an employee here! I went this afternoon and one of their employees, I think it was David C (I wish I got his name, but I think that's what I saw on his badge), was probably one of the friendliest worker interactions I had in this store today. He was giving me a breakdown of the Seishi Yokomizo series and was clearly passionate, super engaging, and helpful when talking about it. Now he got me adding the whole table (it was by the mysteries and science fiction section) that was laid out to my list. I wish I picked up a book but definitely when I get my paycheck soon, I'll be heading back to grab one of them because of him. Side note- I did see him interact with a customer by me right after and he was just the same with them and super helpful with their needs just as well. Great employee! read more

The staff here is so nice. We were in Georgetown a little early in the day and alot of the businesses didn't open until past 11:30 AM. The store employee was kind of enough to let us explore the store and even told us some history of Georgetown along with the university. It's also 3 stories!!! That's a lot of books! read more

I'm happy that Barnes and Noble returned to the same space in Georgetown! Unlike the previous space, the new Barnes and Noble doesn't have a lot of places to sit and that's because they want to keep the riff riff out. I think that was one of the main issues with the previous setup. Anyway, I like the new organization. Magazines, music, and video, and history books are on the top floor, while mostly on second is kids books, and the ground floor are best sellers, budget books, and other knick knacks. They have a good selection of Blu-rays, especially Criterion Collection ones. read more

Barnes and Noble is back to DC! I was over the moon when I heard a new bookstore would be coming to Georgetown. I knew this space well and visited it "back in the day" when it was a Borders Bookstore. I loved borders and all its DVDs, random assortment of gifts and stationary. RIP Borders! Then Nike came and went and this space sat empty. But now Barnes and Nobles is back and better than ever. You'll find 3 floors of books and gifts right in the heart of Georgetown. The approach is incredibly smart as they hired locals who curated the selection based on the population of the DMV area. There is a focus on local authors, history and issue-driven subjects that anyone passionate about public affairs and policy would love. The kids section is very nice as well and a great value. The kids can play, read, run around with plenty of space. I haven't taken my kids here yet but it's high on my list of places to take them. As the chilly winter months approach, I'll be looking for places to get them out of the house and get that energy out! Parents, can relate! I hope this place continues to do well. It's such a fantastic addition to the neighborhood that continues to get better year after year. read more

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Three stories of books, games, toys, and gifts, and so much more! This is a huge store, plenty of seating to select and enjoy your favorite book. The staff were really friendly and eager to help. This is any bibliophile's dream. read more

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I am so thrilled to have found Barnes & Nobles is back in Georgetown! And this location is quite the stunner. Three levels of books lovers' dreams. I love the hardwood floors and the vibes. Plenty of space to roam around, the store is clean and well organized. If I had more time; I would find a nook and curl up with a good book. Would love to come back in the near future! read more

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Great location! The 3 floors offer so much space for a wide variety of titles. The staff were friendly and helpful. Inside was quiet and clean. Great choice if you're looking for a lot of options to peruse. read more

I LOVED this place, the aesthetic of a modern bookstore in an old brick building!!! Gah!!! What's not to love? The staff were kind and I found some great titles. I could seriously get stuck in here all day. The books were a littttllllee expensive but ig that's Georgetown. read more

Welcome to Georgetown, Barnes & Noble! Honestly, I used to frequent B & N during high school as well as in my college years, whether to add to my personal library, listen to their extensive music collection, and/or to stock up on their plushies you can find in the children's section. There were always overstuffed and comfortable arm chairs and sofas located sporadically throughout the bookstore where you could preview the books before purchasing. Not to mention that they had an educator's discount card, too! It was awesome to see this B&N open up - the place is well organized, as well as gets lots of natural light from the large windows. Staff were friendly and readily to assist in locating specific items. For those who have younglings, check out their scheduled story times! +friendly service read more

This is a wonderful new bookstore right in Georgetown, the heart of the best district in DC. It's comfortable inside with great air conditioning, and mounds and mounds of books everywhere. In fact, there are three complete levels of books. Don't expect much more than the books that are for sale. There is no cafe, or even the smallest place for people to sit and enjoy checking out the latest book that they purchased. I've been to several other Barnes & Nobles and they are far more superior when it comes to the comfortability and just basic seating arrangements for customers. Here there is none of that, and my guess is because of the city location. I came here this evening and even two of the escalators were broken which was not a huge deal breaker for me. I'm sure older folks have not appreciated that. I guess there were some employees around somewhere to assist customers, but I didn't see any. I go to bookstores, and cafes to sometimes do work, and you for sure won't see me here doing that. read more

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This is such a cute location, gives off local book store vibes, wood floors, 3 levels... books are stacked nice and tall, yet plenty of space to move around in. Still filled with unique fun gifts. If I lived closer we'd visit more regularly! read more

A THREE STORY BOOKSTORE!!! This place is awesome and has an insane selection of books. You could spend hours perusing through and still not see everything. Everything was well-organized and the staff were super nice. It did had a local vibe, despite it being a chain. I love this place so much. This is what the world needs. read more

A New Yorker is rating this store. It's excellent location, very relaxed vibe inside......store is friendly.1st floor is more stationeries and upstairs are books. If you love books or stationeries, you'll probably spend an hour to see inside. Safe inside, enjoy shopping! I've attached photos I hope you can see what I'm talking about :) read more

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I frequented the original Georgetown Barnes and Noble. I am so happy and surprised that it has reopened! All three glorious floors are available again. It's palatial! All of the toys, gifts, and other wallet draining tchotchkes I loved are back as well! For all of the stationery aficionados, there are several well stocked displays of high quality Japanese pens, including my favorite gel pens. I do miss the cheap novelty pens. My beloved magazine section is still there. I am disappointed that there is no longer a Starbucks or any place to grab a bite in the store. I suppose it was necessary because some people would stay there all day. There are multiple single occupant gender neutral restrooms in one place. A single line forms for everyone. Seating is sparsely scattered throughout the store. The store was teeming with customers and it's so wonderful to have it back! read more

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A book lover's wonderland is what this new location offers. Three floors filled with books galore. Spacious and registers located on all floors. While I miss the former Tyson Corner location this one offers more options and a beautiful location. read more

I was so excited to go to the new Barnes & Noble and it lived up to the hype. If you are a book lover, three floors to get lost in is epic. I love the way the store is organized and how spaced out it is with the seats around. The only reason why I am giving this four stars instead of five is that there is no coffee shop. Where is the Starbucks or something? read more

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It's a stunner. And on my second visit I said to my friend "I want to move in". The selection of books is deep here and you can get lost in the fiction department. All three times I had to limit myself to book purchases. Need a bestseller? It's here. Looking for a book by a specific author, so many titles by the same author to choose from. You leave wanting more. The place is clean. The staff very helpful. This is a book lovers dream vacation stop. read more

Beautiful store. I've had some trouble with employees trying to sell me a Premium membership even after I've declined. One even said it was like I was "throwing my money away" by not getting it. I would prefer my choices to be respected. read more