A small but mighty bookstore. After years of driving by this spot, what finally brought me in was…read moreseeing them on social media. I stumbled upon a post they did which was in solidarity with a group of people and seeing that our values were aligned I knew this was a local small business that I needed to be supporting from here on out. I came midweek to shop and look around, and I had a great experience. It's a smaller bookstore, but they did have a lot to choose from! I was especially happy to see that they keep up with new and trending authors/books that come out. But of course, they also had a broad selection of every type of book you could think of. Being a smaller independent bookstore they don't have mass quantity though so if you find a book you like you should grab it because they only have a copy or two of each. I found that the pricing was comparable to anywhere else but again when you shop here you're supporting local small businesses so even if it was a little pricier, it would be worth it to me. They had a cute child's/kids section in the back so it would definitely be a great place to bring your little one to look around or read a story. The vibes are welcoming, but I also appreciate when staff leave you to look around without standing over your shoulder. The gal working behind the register was super nice and checked me out with quickness, that I was in and out without issue. Nice people work here, they have a decent selection and overall it was a cute little shop that I will be back to support again soon.

Do your self a favor and come here before you go to a big chain store. This bookstore is small, but…read morethey have a lot of different books that are both popular and not so popular. They also have classic books. The person behind the desk was extremely helpful and extremely nice. She had some great insights on some books that she thought I or my daughter would like. she didn't have some of the books I wanted but she said she would be able to order for me, but I'm not from the area so I wasn't able to do that but I will definitely be giving Her a call the next time I know I will be in town so that she could have the books that I want or need there when I arrive I absolutely adore this shop. I was able to find a few books and for the price. It was amazing support your local businesses. This one is definitely one that you want to support, especially if you are a book lover.

CASH OR CHECK ONLY: It was so lovely! I don't think there's anything above five dollars and I got…read moresuper cute cards that came with envelopes for 5¢ each! They have a white selection of books and even some newer popular ones too! This is my first time going into a friends of the library bookstore and it was a great experience!

This is one of my best finds of the year and has easily become my favorite used book store of all…read moretime. It's located adjacent to the Camarillo Public Library and the library cafe. There is such a huge variety of books to choose from, my go-to's are the thriller/suspense and self-help sections. They also have children's, cooking, young adult, and history sections and even CDs and puzzles! I always find such great books for a steal ranging from $1-$5. Folks are always dropping off donations daily so you'll definitely find something and if not, check again in a week. They only take cash or checks but can place books on hold for a week, if you're like me and often forget to keep cash with you. I would also recommend bringing a bag or tote to carry out all your new goodies if you're an avid reader. I just want to say a huge thank you to the amazing staff and volunteers that work so hard to sort through the donations and keep the shelves rotating and full. - JB *HOT TIP: don't skip past the cart outside, these books are heavily discounted.

GETTING HERE: Barnes & Noble is located really close to the 101 freeway in Ventura. You can access…read moreit from several directions as it's at Main and Telephone Roads. You can look for the Michaels and Sprouts and you'll be a hop, skip, and a jump from all the boooks! REVIEW: Bumping up to 4 starts because for the years and years I have been coming to BN, even before shut down, they are always fully stocked with books and other items. I love it here! I can easily spend 2 hours here perusing the aisles of all the goodness BN carries. (I just recently came for some Harry Potter merch and a planner for next year.) Service is not what it was once was, sadly. But I am old so I remember the good ole' days with fondness. Today, it's basic enough. Thankfully, one doesn't get screamed at across the store of "Welcome!" as it happens in other businesses. Most employees I saw were behind the registers when I was looking around. I did see one employee on the floor, but she was laser focused on something. Prices are on the higher side, thanks to the current state of the economy. However, I feel that the books and other items are of good enough quality to somewhat warrant the $. Be sure to check out upstairs. Also, just a thought, grab a snack or one of the Starb cookies on your way out. It's OK. It's good. It's books. It's BN. :)

I want to thank Rachel at the Ventura CA/Ventura Gateway store for helping me with an in-store pick…read moreup order I made online. She was able to go above and beyond in helping me 10 minutes prior to the bookstore closes. Took care of my special order request very professionally which that made my day. I am very grateful for people like her.

In today's world…read more... There is so much loss of the true Arts. Yeah, Everything and I mean Everything is getting replaced by the latest technology and at a very rapid rate. But the worst thing in my humble opinion.... And Trust me, I don't even want to say it... But a little thing called A.I. that is really shaping our future and personally I think it's making those that use it less prone to using their actual brain to even think. And it's not just the Arts, but almost every facet of our lives. Think about it... Cell Phones have replaced landlines. Emails have replaced hand written letters. A simple text message has replaced a heartfelt thank you card. Kindles are slowly replacing paperback books. And now A.I. technology is starting to replace humans in the workplace. I mean.... Did everyone forget what the Terminator & Sarah Connor warned us about? That on August 4th (that's tomorrow by the way, or TODAY since you are probably reading this NOW!!) "Skynet goes online and starts to learn at a geometric rate..." And then at 2:14 a.m. Eastern Time on August 29th the System Becomes Self Aware! Judgement. Day. People!!! What's next, the Kindles will be replaced by Audio Books and we won't even have to read anymore. Someone will just read to us?? Oh wait..... Well thankfully, the Art of Reading, on your own, not on a screen, or read to you by a voice actor while you commute to work, can still be done on real tangible books. Whether paperback or hardcover, thanks to bookstores like Barnes & Noble, this form of Art is here to stay... well, for now! Yes, 2 floors, top to bottom with all things books. History, Fiction, Autobiographies, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Cooking, Gardening, True Crime, Romance, Fantasy; you name it, they've got it! Organized by category and sub-categories, B&N is your place to come be a bookworm and get lost in the world of literature. A place where hopefully A.I. doesn't replace that knowledgeable Barnes & Noble worker who can point you in the direction of the newest Sarah J Mass Romantasy book you're looking for. A place where A.I. hopefully doesn't replace that kind cashier who you have a sincere conversation with as you are checking out. A place where NO JUDGEMENT DAY can be passed upon you for bringing a basket full of enemies-to-lovers books to the checkout stand... Nope, no judgement here! But like Sarah Connor, it's up to us to keep this Art Alive. Don't let (Skynet) aka A.I. become self aware and take over our brains, our books, or our lives. Keep Reading. Keep Learning. Keep buying Books.

Within Westlake Village, you will find Barnes & Noble Bookstore next to World Market. This is an…read moreexpansive bookstore located on two floors. This bookstore has an amazing selection of books for everyone and is organized well. If you cannot find a book, the staff is always there to help or order books that are not available at the store. Beyond books, the bookstore has stationary, toys and more. The store also offers a coffee shop inside which is convenient to have as you grab a book to read. The shopping center does have an expansive park lot in front but gets busy at prime times.

A great little bookstore within the library that has puzzles, games, DVDs,and a good selection of…read morevery inexpensive books! And a hint to you, check out their sale rack. You can get some older books and puzzles with a missing piece for a quarter.

The 2 shops are such great little used bookshops. It's not only a great place to shop, they have so…read moremuch, but it's a great way to give back to the library.

you know how hard it is to find a gift for mom who says, oh i don't need anything??? I am cruising…read morethe Janss Marketplace totally out of ideas and stumbled into this store, which i am embarrassed to say i hadn't known about. FOUND IT! A gorgeous wood wall rosary and mom was speechless and crying. PERFECT gift!

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Stopped by the Mystery Shop today and was pleasantly surprised to see a big selection of products…read morefrom comics and graphic novels to trading cards and various toys. The last time I came a few months back, there seemed to be ongoing reorganization so I wasn't able to see everything they had to offer. While I could see it being a nice place to play for some especially with it boasting many weekly events for a variety of card games (Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Pokemon), I felt the sealed and single selections were both pricey and less plentiful compared to what I have seen at other shops. Some services such as the charging station are great to offer especially when games of commander can take up a an hour or more!

Such a great comic shop! I brought my nephew and he absolutely loved it. There's a great selection…read moreof comics and fun collectibles, and the staff was really friendly and welcoming. You can tell they care about the community. We'll definitely be back!

I ordered comics to be shipped to me. Shipping was prompt, and the packing/packaging was perfect!…read more Many thanks!

Great selection of comics. But the owner needs a personality transplant. Whenever I go in there I…read morealways feel like I am bothering him.

Huge selection of vinyl, CDs, and music... best independent record store in VC. Band T's, unique…read moreand fun gifts, incense, jewelry, posters, books,patches and stickers and lots of fun novelty items. Fun atmosphere! Whimsical and unique. Full smoke shop. There is something for everyone there.

I am a big fan of this place and have been for years. It is always very clean and organized…read more Recently my daughter wanted to attend the Arianna Grande Petal event. We arrived early and the place was nearly empty. I walked around their DVD area and picked up one my son wanted. I then went to purchase the new Arianna album with my other selections. The lady at the register was very nice and informative. She gave me some freebies since I was getting the album, which was a pleasant surprise. The DVDs were a little expensive ($5) but they have cheaper sections (near the front doors) so you can surely find something good there. I will definitely return as they also have a neat 2nd floor that has some nice gifts and other trinkets.