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.

I'm glad I got to go hear on my birthday and I'm glad that Carol was my cashier because now has…read morebeen three years since I have met her and I'm glad that she remembered me on when I first met her on my 29th birthday and I'm glad that she remembered when she was my cashier on the first Friday of December and I'm glad that I told her that the Grinch reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas Book that she had to look up the price for me went to go use and when I put that up for Christmas I'll think of her when I put it up. I'm also glad that the narrow escalators were working when I went there, I was able to have $10.00 off my purchase and best of all I got to find three Green Grass Rabbits at the Last Chance Sale for next Easter because I didn't think they would still have those out and I was glad to advantage of the sale and when I put the three Green Grass Rabbits up in my room on my bedroom table for next Easter I'll remember getting them at the Last Chance Sale.

Love the bookstore itself! but...the cafe is not great :( i come here a lottt to study for hours on…read moreend, but one of the employees at the cafe (male, tall, short brown hair) is very rude and unfriendly. i hate writing negative reviews, but i've encountered many instances where he has been impatient and had a rude attitude. i truly would not be writing a complaint about this if it wasn't to the extent that it was.

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.

This is a great place to spend a few hours with toddlers/kids. Beautiful space, lovely lighting,…read morelarge and well organized book selection. I'm thankful for this public space and the public services available here.

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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Ash here, speaking not only as a long time customer but as a former employee, you won't find a more…read morewelcoming environment for any kind of hobby or obsession, whether you like comics, novels, movies, trading card games, video games, heck they even have giant arcade machines! They also host musical events and charity events for the community, Oxnard simply would not be the place it is without these guys. I've actually known the owners for a while too, the kindest and fun guys you'll ever meet, shout-out Fusion and Elliot. (don't forget Alex) So if you're ever down on A Street in Oxnard, look for the big blue question mark, for it's not just a store, it's a home. :3

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!

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.

Awesome selection of new & old comics, graphic novels, and collectibles. Good sales & discounts.read more