Great place for a last minute gift. Plenty of books and toys for children. The book selection is…read moreamazing. The staff is very helpful. FYI Starbucks located inside the bookstore

There was a very large dog in the children's section during our visit. My toddler was frightened…read moreand did not feel safe enough to browse or enjoy the area. The children's section should be a place where young kids can feel comfortable. Unfortunately, this impacted our visit. We will take our money elsewhere! When employees are fawning over untrained dogs (that are not service animals) it makes the dog issue even worse. A female employee interacted with multiple dogs during our last few visits. A book store with a cafe is NOT a place dogs should be welcomed

Bargain Book World has gently used books (no new ones), CDs, bookmarks, and some little novelty…read moreitems. For nearly 7 years, they're located on the bottom floor next to Macy's men's store. The staff chat with each other and allow you to roam. You can donate or sell an acceptable book (pretty good shape) to them for 20¢ credit. I would advise to get lost in the different sections. Around every corner, I found a book I assumed was a different genre. Most books are in author's last name order but not always.

This lil store offers a wide variety of many different books ranging from history, fiction,…read morereligion, science, math, and foreign languages all at a low cost and operated by very friendly staff who value their customers. Shout out Hannah for being a trooper and helping me find this interesting looking book.

Omg what a cute little book store! The outside of the store is super cute and inviting. The window…read moredecorations are super cute too! Inside is cute and intimate but spacious. They have a great selection of books. They also have cute notes from customers about the different books offered. They even have a "blind date with a book" section which is always so cute. In addition to books, they also sell super cute jellycats, and games, puzzles, and card decks based on books. The kid section has chairs for kiddos to sit and read. I love shopping in local bookstores and am happy to purchase books from this store :)

What a fantastic bookstore! The route you will find recommendations from the staff with short,…read morewrite ups and notes on what they loved about the book. When you walk in, they have books wrapped in paper bags for a blind book date. So clever! The staff was so helpful and you receive a bookmark with each book you purchase. The prices are fair and the selection is amazing.

I feel compelled to share the worst experience I have ever had in any store -- and heartbreakingly,…read moreit happened in a place I thought would be compassionate and respectful. A few months ago, after my husband and I tragically lost our son, he purchased a gold Saint Michael necklace for me from this store as a memorial gift. We also bought one for my father-in-law. Both necklaces tarnished, turning our skin green, even though we were reassured at the time of purchase that they would not. Because of the meaning behind this gift, I wanted to do the right thing and bring it back to see if the store could help. When I explained the situation calmly and respectfully, the blonde woman working there immediately became irritated. She told me she could only exchange for another one, or I pay more money to upgrade the chain -- one that was gold-filled instead of plated. I explained that we had already spent so much and could not afford to spend more, especially since we had been given incorrect information when we purchased it. I asked if a manager or owner might reconsider, given the situation. Instead of showing even the slightest compassion, she escalated. I called my husband- as he was the one that purchased it. She took the phone and he explained to her that when he was buying the necklace, someone told him it would not tarnish. They exchanged a sentence or two, she again immediately became even more agitated and rude and put my phone down saying she would not speak to him. Her tone became harsh, then aggressive. She began raising her voice, repeatedly cutting me off, and flatly telling me "that's the policy, we don't do refunds" with no willingness to even hear me out further. I tried to explain again that I wasn't asking for special treatment, only fairness, since we were misled. At that point, she started yelling at me, telling me she had already explained herself, and shockingly -- she threatened to call the police on me and kicked me out of the store. It was awful, odd, and honestly just the most bizarre experience I've ever had. Never in my life have I been treated with such hostility, especially when I remained calm, polite, and respectful the entire time. I even told her that I was pregnant again and that this situation was incredibly stressful for me, and she could not have cared less. Instead, she was threatening, dismissive, and completely devoid of compassion. For a store that sells religious items, this kind of treatment is appalling. This necklace was not just jewelry to me -- it was a memorial to my son. To be treated so coldly and aggressively while trying to resolve something so important was deeply painful and unforgettable in the worst way. I just bawled when I left - shocked and just honestly dumbfounded. This was the most unprofessional and cruel customer service experience I have ever encountered, and I would never recommend this store to anyone. I am only giving one star as leaving no stars is not even an option.

My daughter miscarried a couple of months ago. Her husband went to this store and bought two medals…read morein honor of this lost child. The medals were gold filled. The chains were not. He asked if they would turn color. He was told they would not. They do not live in this area, but were here for an appt when they found out they had lost the baby. My daughter was back today and tried to return this and just called me in tears. She was just trying to exchange or return this. The gal that claimed to be the manager said they did not do returns. So my daughter called her husband and asked what they would like to do. The claimed manager became very rude. My son-in-law wanted to speak to to understand the exchange as he was told this would not happen. The manager became even more rude. Put the phone down and told my daughter she had explained her options twice. My daughter asked why she was being so rude why she was treating her that way. Then my daughter, said ok, she would just exchange it. Then the manager said she couldn't exchange it. She could just leave the store and threatened to call the police. My daughter explained she was pregnant again. The reason she came in the store originally was because of a bad experience and now she was pregnant and enduring a horrible experience at a religious store?? I will never shop at the store again. I will share with my church and my community to never shop at this store. Doesn't matter what your store policies are. The treatment of people speaks volumes. How they're associated with Christian faith I will never be convinced. Shame on you

**4-Star Yelp Review**…read more **Great Two-Story Barnes & Noble at Irvine Spectrum - With a Couple of Hiccups** I really enjoy this Barnes & Noble location at the Irvine Spectrum Center. It's one of the nicer bookstores in Orange County with a spacious, bright layout spread across **two full floors** and an impressive selection of books. From bestsellers and new releases to sci-fi, cookbooks, kids' sections, and more -- everything is well-organized and a pleasure to browse. Upstairs is still my favorite spot: grab a good coffee and a pastry from the café, then settle in with a book. The relaxed vibe makes it easy to unwind and read for a while. And the location can't be beat -- stepping outside into the lively Irvine Spectrum Center with its fountains, palm trees, shopping, and endless food options turns any visit into a fun outing. That said, during my recent visit the escalator wasn't working, so I had to take the stairs while carrying books and drinks, which was a bit inconvenient on a two-story store. The bathrooms were also out of service, which was disappointing. These maintenance issues knocked it down a notch for me. Overall, it's still a solid bookstore with a great atmosphere and unbeatable surroundings. Clean, well-stocked, and friendly staff make it worth visiting, just hope they get the escalator and restrooms fixed soon! **Visited: May 2026** **Would I return?** Yes, but I'd check the facilities first next time.

I haven't been to a B&N store in a while, but I used to frequent these all the time. This was a…read morehuge B&N, which was really exciting, especially because it was well-organized. However, it was really hard to get any help. Staff are hard to find and clearly disinterested in helping customers for anything. My guy and I ended up getting some games from here cuz we really liked their assortment. But, wow! They were insanely pricey! Prices seem to have skyrocketed for most of the stuff they sell. I couldn't believe the prices for the fandom specific goodies (i.e. $50 for a small cookbook) and I was not inclined, at all, to get anything like that from here. I understand why people look for digital books instead of physical books. Can't beat the wonderful smell of books tho!

I met with a few psychics here what a wonderful spiritual place everybody is so enlightening I was…read moreable to find a spiritual breakthrough that I was looking for and some healing. I recommend it 100%.

This place needs a clearing . Bad energy and fake people . Most the crystals look plastic and…read moreeverything is overpriced . Was not acknowledged when entering . Customer service poor . Friendly is free . Try it . 0 review

Love love love Somerset Studio. Have considered a number of their other magazines as well. It's…read morebeen very inspirational for me as a mixed media artist. Just recently I sent in a small artwork for consideration in one of their issues. Will see how that goes. Excellent magazine if you love arts and crafts!

I have had multiple subscriptions with this company and they continue to send copies very damaged…read more When I send pictures and ask for a replacement Jennifer the customer service rep is rude and tries to state your replacement has been mailed when it has in fact not been. I should not have to explain how they have messed up and confused one damaged copy that was replaced for one that was not. Because I have received SO MANY DAMAGED COPIES! Do not do business with them, they do not pride themselves in how they ship their products or their customer service.

Love love love this place…read more Always find what I need Love that workshops and activities

Super cool shop, lots to see! I'm a bit new to all this occult stuff, I went in looking for incense…read morefor a holder my friend gifted me. I believe I overheard the employee there say their name was Andy. They were super helpful! I actually was informed I needed backflow cones for the holder I was gifted. I was even shown an example which was nice. The cat I had come up to me at the shop was super sweet, a bonus to coming into the shop. Will be returning :)

I came to comic quest after visiting nuclear comics, and this is the store that I will be…read morefrequenting from now on! The people behind the counter were incredibly helpful in helping me find the series I was looking for. I'm new to comic collecting, and they had the patience to explain to me some of the basics. While I was there I took a look around the store, and they have a good selection of everything. There's a lot of RPG stuff and miniatures, on top of comics. It seemed like they had a sale section with a generous discount as well, although I didn't buy anything from it. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and the price I paid for it.

Knowledgeable staff! There kung fu was strong when it came to all things with comics and anime…read more Its a South County gem that hasnt lost its charm even after the move 50ft south of their last location.