Had high hopes for this bookstore. Especially since it was…read moreremodelled and new ownership if I'm not mistaken. Staff was not welcoming at all. Atleast the older gentleman that was there. Children's section was small and don't have any classic books. Everything was so political and liberal. (Not just books for gifts) Which doesn't fit a bookstore. Wish they could have just focused on books and had a great section for children with seating and all. This was more of a "doing it for the 'gram" type of store

Downtowne Bookstore is in Riverside. It is the nicest bookstore with a huge selection of books and…read moresome gifts. They have new and used books and have it all from history to novels. It is family owned and a true independent book store. The owner is wonderful and the staff is just great. They have good prices and I bet they have what you want. It is clean and well organized and if you need help, they will help you. They pretty much know everything they have. If they don't have a book you want they will order it for you.

I had a wonderful experience at Renaissance Bookshop, Music & Movies in Riverside. I was searching…read morefor a specific hardcover book that was not currently in stock, but Gene Berkman went above and beyond to help. Instead of simply telling me he didn't have it, he took the time to recommend several websites where I could find the book at a very reasonable price. Thanks to his guidance, I found exactly what I was looking for, and the deal was so good that I ended up ordering two books. Gene Berkman and Jayne Hanson clearly care about their customers and have a genuine passion for books. Their knowledge, friendliness, and willingness to help make this shop a true gem in Riverside. I highly recommend Renaissance Bookshop to anyone looking for books, music, movies, and outstanding customer service.

A very cute and quiet little mom and pop shop type of bookstore! We went in on a whim after…read morevisiting the coffee shop next door. Parking is available across the street near the goodwill or if you can get a spot on the street. We came in and there were piles of books next to the bookshelves. The sections aren't completely labeled, but if you read enough, you can see what category the bookkeeper has placed the books in. There isn't a certain order (alphabetically or anything). You go in and you peruse what is available . The bookseller is also hanging out in the front and will let you look at the front room or the back room. We saw the children's section, science, graphic novels, AAPI, and fantasy. Their romance was scattered around the store. I did end up leaving with a book purchase. I will say it's hard to look at everything because the lights were also flickering, although there is sunlight coming in. It was quite overwhelming to look at books. Overall the prices were cheaper than a bookstore chain. It's very nice to see these stores still operating. I'd choose this over a chain any day.

Decent selection it's a little dirty later at night lots of cruising going on very easy and get…read moreyour cock sucked. Also have seen trannies in there from time to time. Fun place to go bust a nut!!!

Raising the price without any advanced notice to the customers with existing tickets prior to…read moreraising the entrance fee those customers who had leftover tickets were not accommodated and had to eat it and they were no longer able to use those old tickets the only one who benefited from it was the owner who did not offer a refund , I would highly recommend using your $10 on something way better than that like taking care of your family feeding your kids instead of going to a dirty old place like this another problem with this place, if there was a fire and you were in the back room watching movies and the fire was in the front you would not be able to get out the fire department needs to be notified of this issue it could be dangerous I highly recommend you not go there in the future

IYKYK Real readers…read morehave no need to review a large store with books. Love this place.

The book selection is good if you can find what you are looking for, since the various genres are…read moreplaced in an unfathomable order, and often changed. But on my latest shopping stop here, the store really failed in supporting good hygiene. Three soap dispensers out of four had no soap in them in the restrooms, and the men's restroom had no papter towels on hand, plus the air dryer on the wall there did not work. Customers have a right to expect more than this.

I bought a chocolate chunk cookie. The cookie was warmed up to my satisfaction and the was sample…read moreseating in the cafe area. The service was good and the barista was attentive. I also appreciate this Barnes and Noble still having a wide selection of vinyl records, music cds, and DVDs on sale.

Was sitting on this review but I think it's time. Three Fridays ago I went to Barnes and waited in…read moreline behind three people. Got to the front of the line and asked very politely and calmly "do you have any Pokémon cards?" I was on a time crunch and trying to get a birthday present for my nephew before meeting them for dinner. The cashiers response was "I have to let the line die down before I can even check." I was very confused by this statement because as a customer myself, I waited in a line to even ask the question. There were other cards behind her, and I was confused as to why she couldn't turn around or look down. But I said okay no problem. I stepped off to the side and watched her help three people. People were still filing in and I had no problem. Then a woman who looked like a manager walked behind the cash register to break change, she asked the cashier what I was doing. They then started to whisper but I could hear the word "Pokémon" very clearly. The manager out loud goes oh no. Don't open the box. We don't open boxes until the weekend or Monday nights and then they both just stared at me. Feeling extremely uncomfortable and choosing to take the higher road (also on a time crunch) I left. Thanks for nothing :-) I too was a customer who waited in a line and will not support this business. I can't feel bad for brick and mortar book stores that end up closing due to choosing to lose business.

This is a great used bookstore with lots of different genres. They often have sales and you can get…read morea lot of bang for your buck! And it goes to support the programs at the library! Win win!

From the owner: We sell donated books at very low prices and use the funds to support the library's special…read moreprograms and needs. We are a non-profit run by volunteers and are located inside the Woodcrest Community Library. We sell used books, magazines, cd's, and dvd's - all for a dollar or less. Some special items or multi packs cost a little more. We accept cash or Paypal and appreciate small bills and/or exact change for purchases. If you would prefer to donate and support the library programs instead of or in addition to purchasing books, we take cash donations as well as books, cd's and dvd's. Thank you for your support!

i come here almost everyday! it's really therapeutic for me especially when i'm not in a good…read moreheadspace the cats never fail to make me smile! the ladies who staff here are also very sweet and welcoming i just personally hope they don't mind me coming here so often LOL i think everyone should check this place out it's a STEAL only $20 for a full hour with the kitties and you have a whole library you can choose to read from! this place really is my safe haven

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Happened to stumble upon this place exploring downtown and it was such a…read moretreat. The staff are all very welcoming and informative. We did the 1hr experience and all of the cats were very friendly and loving. The hour was filled with lots of love, snuggles, pets and relaxation. I wish I could take them all home with me! Will definitely be stopping by this place everytime I'm in town.