While out driving around my daughter and I were looking for a bookstore to stop at. Someone told me…read moreabout this bookstore in Armada so we stopped to check it out. It's located in a convenient area and has decent parking. We stopped at about 2:30 on a Friday and according to the hours on their website they should have been open. They were not. I was disappointed.

LOVE!! Squirreled Away Books! Not a cookie cutter store.. ( you could possibly @ any given time…read morefind a unique cookie cutter among all the little gems @ counter & scattered thru the store... Carolyn is quick to accommodate in whatever u may be searching for! My go to store.. if they do not have what u need .. it is ordered quickly & always priced right!

We stopped in the shop to celebrate my friends 55th birthday. She decided to do a bookstore crawl…read moreso that we could support local women owned businesses. We were welcomed, given background information about how this bookstore began, picked up our copies of I, Medusa- and explored this shop. Several people in our group purchased additional books and merchandise. This store is well organized with wonderful employees and owners.

If you live local and you're thinking of buying a book for someone online, DON'T USE AMAZON - try…read morehere first! If they have it in stock they will hold it for you to pick up, or if they don't have it they can usually order it! I haven't had a case yet where they haven't been able to order in a book I've wanted. Support a local business! The people are friendly, the shop is cute, they have staff-recommended items on each shelf, and very LGBTQ+ friendly and supportive. Their email newsletter has info on all of their book clubs (of which there are many) - eventually I will participate in one, just haven't had a chance to yet! There are several monthly book clubs for a good variety of different genres. Caboose (their children's book shop right next door) also has a ton of programming for kids and families!

There is nothing that I did not like about this place. It was our first time in yet we were treated…read morelike regulars and frankly, felt like regulars the moment we were greeted. My wife and I each had a coffee and sandwich, both were exceptional. I'd dare to say that Elliot has perfected that Roast Beef Chimichurri - honestly, one of the best sandwiches that I've had in years. After we sat down to eat, Rachel came over for a chat. We could've hung out with her for hours, alas we weren't the only ones there and the everyone-is-a-regular vibe that Novel gives off sent Rachel over to some newly arrive customers to welcome them in. If you haven't been, go, but be sure to clear some time on your schedule as my wife and I found that we didn't want to leave and had a 2nd coffee while lounging with a book.

Finally made it in for our first visit. We split two sandwiches and these are our thoughts: grilled…read morecheese was just ok, needed more cheese. The roast beef chimichurri was okay, but it felt like it needed something to level out the heat of the chimichurri. I think it would be amazing with some roasted red pepper--slight heat to balance the spice. I know it would change the sandwich to something entirely different, but i think it would be amazing with coleslaw. Bookstore was fine, just a lot less books than I was hoping for. Looks like they keep a mix of more popular/new release titles, mixing in some older favorites. As a librarian I am always going to want more books, so take that with a grain of salt.

Sometimes the best outings are the quiet ones -- like a spontaneous trip to Barnes & Noble just to…read morewindow shop. The Mr. and I stopped in to browse, hoping to find a few titles by Donald Goines, and ended up flipping through some great historical books about local cities. We didn't buy anything this time, but it was still a really lovely visit. The atmosphere was quiet, cozy, and inviting -- exactly what you'd hope for in a bookstore. And the staff? Kind, helpful, and present without being intrusive. Whether you're looking to pick up something specific or just want to get lost among the shelves for a bit, this B&N is a great place to spend a calm afternoon.

I was here on a Sunday morning before Christmas and the store was bustling with shoppers. Also, the…read morecafe line was long. I went online to be sure they were still open, as the B&Ns near me in Maryland all closed. They're open! And... they had their planners 50% off. Usually they wait until the day after Christmas to do this. Boxed Christmas cards were buy one get one free, which is pretty much the same thing. While they didn't have the planner I typically get, you can't beat a $7.00 deal for sure!

A cool little bookshop (and also recordshop) had a good selection, good prices and the proprietor…read morewas very friendly and knowledgable!

Paperback is a lovely shop. They have a wide, well-structured selection of books and they're…read moreconnected to Weirdsville Records which is a lovely surprise upon first visit. I bought "Beyond Good and Evil" & "Thus Spake Zarathustra" from them and both books were in great condition. The prices were clearly stated on the back of the book and I never felt like I was getting ripped off. Staff was lovely and they've got a free records bin out front filled with some oldies. You should definitely check it out.

Gem of a store. Friendly and helpful employees. Fair/competitive pricing. Nice location with good…read moreamount of parking. Would definitely visit again and highly recommend. The woman in the children's books section was particularly nice.

Large selection, yet I found nothing that I wanted to read, and what I was able to find was just…read moretoo pricey. 3/10, not impressed. the staff was nice so service was like a 8/10. Overall not my favorite book store ever.

Nothing like a good paperback store. Books overflowing off the shelves which will please any book…read morelover Also mostly alphabetized. Books can be priced a little more obviously but this place was a pleasure Take your books for in store credit. Definitely will be back

You can always find a great read here! Staff is always friendly and informative! Check them out if…read moreyou love books!

I grew up coming to this Barnes & Noble, and I'm genuinely so glad this specific location is still…read morearound. I used to come here with my grandma, so walking in still carries a lot of good memories for me. I wish I could have brought her more often before she passed, but in the later years of her life, reading became harder for her because of Alzheimer's. She still loved her knitting books and liked having books around, even if sometimes I think she was mostly pretending to read them. Honestly, that still feels very her. There is something comforting about a real bookstore. The smell of books, the displays, the quiet browsing, the accidental "I came in for one thing and now I live here" energy. The ability to ask an associate for their recommendations and their help in finding something you never expected you might fall in love with This location has always had that classic Barnes & Noble feeling, and I appreciate that it has stayed part of the community while so many bookstores have disappeared. That said, books have gotten expensive, and I have fully become a sellout with Audible and used-book shopping. I'm actually getting ready to downsize my own book collection because some of them deserve a better life with someone who will actually read them again. It would be amazing if Barnes & Noble had a simple used-book trade-in or resale option here. Maybe they do and I'm just not in on the secret, but either way, I'm still grateful this location exists.

This is a nice size store with something for everyone. Mom and I decided to come in on a Sunday…read morearound 11:30am and have a cup of coffee and a slice of cheesecake. They have a Starbucks Cafe and the cheesecake comes from the Cheesecake Factory. There was plenty to choose from to snack on besides the cheesecake. The servers at the cafe were professional and very friendly. Mom had a wheelchair so we appreciated the ramp to get to the seating area for the cafe. The store is well stocked and very clean. The children's area is large and very inviting for the young ones. Next to the children's area is a large display of toys, many of the toys are educational and interactive. They have magazines, toys, journals, cards, books of all types of genres.

Great selection! Even found a 2 of the Golden version Funkos, but better yet, the Bombshell version…read moreof Poison Ivy that I have been looking for YEARS. I'm really just happy to have found this store.

Massive collections of vinyls, funko pop mart figurines. Loungefly bags, Legos, books, recycled…read moreLegos and book. Many many good gems can be found here. I didnt see a lot of workers in the building so I'm unsure if future trips there will be any help with top shelf items and getting answers to questions... Some stuff around the store needs to be dusted. Looks like some inventories get sat for too long... I noticed a lot of things didn't have price markings on them... which sucks to not know. But overall, I've noticed that their prices are way more than actual retail price. Not sure if that's price gouging and/or just greed... I would pay attention to the prices here. I could really just spend all day in there but I will definitely be back for the books

Really great prices on a variety of books. They have a good selection of newer and rare books…read more There is a kids section in the back with children's books. Super friendly service too!

Let's start with saying how staff is so nice and friendly every time I go in!! I love it in here…read more The shelves are filled, they are stacked on the floor, there's never enough time to look through them all. It feels so cozy to be surrounded by books. And the kids room in the back is so cute, there are toys that my daughter loves to come play with and you honestly can't beat the prices. The kids books are typically between about $2-$4 and they have a lot of good options!!