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.

When so many bookstores are shutting their doors, The BOOKWORM is thriving!! It's easy to see why,…read moreIt's a warm, welcoming environment, plenty of parking and a LONG history with the community. So many books - special orders on request. Planned future events :Ask the Expert - Book Clubs Edition with award-winning author Raven West on the new community radio station Camaradio 101.3FM

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.

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.

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. :)

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.

I really enjoy coming to this Barnes & Nobles in Westlake Village and I'm happy we have them…read more Bookstores are killing it since "BookTok" and I'm so happy to see bookstores making it and being so busy. While I support shopping at smaller bookstores, B&N has never let me down when I'm in a pinch to grab a book and with great locations like the one here in WLV it's super convenient. This B&N has a Starbucks attached inside which is convenient and definitely keeps people inside. On a hot day like today it was really nice to come inside where the air was clearly running and to have plenty of space that I didn't feel like customers were on top of one another. Definitely a busy store so I prefer to come early on a weekdays during off hours. This store is definitely massive and two stories. I love shopping where because they have such a great selection and every book you could need. They seem to have ample staffing as I've always been able to get help or ask questions which is appreciated. Overall a great B&N location and I'll be back to support.

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

How do you not recommend a business that has been a staple in the community longer than I've lived…read morehere? Growing up, music was my life. All my money was spent on vinyl and concert tickets. That's what I lived for. Salzer's always was THE place and it still is. They are the only one to survive. Every other record store is long gone. A distant memory. You don't last as long as they have unless you're doing something right. They do it right. Top to bottom. Any time family or friends would come to town, they always wanted to go to Salazar's. I've spent countless hours flipping through all their albums. If you had the time, you could find some gems. Always more than helpful. Knowledge that's unmatched. I still love going in that store and every time I do.....it brings back memories of another lifetime.

This Record store is a great place to find vinyls. Kind Employees and a great selection of records…read moredefinitely recommend