The service is amazing! You're always politely greeted and asked if any assistance is needed, I…read moretend to walk in and know exactly what section I'm headed to- so most of my service is at check out. It's always friendly and helpful. The selection for psychology and philosophy is the BEST, better than a handful of libraries I've experienced in Fresno. The value is the BEST in town as well. I always spend $5.50-7 for a book. This is legit my favorite place! The most time I spent here was 3 hours! I love the square, walk around, upstairs- the showcase, the furniture & few chairs to read before purchasing. I love the atmosphere of this place. I will forever patronize here, as long as I'm in town or visiting.

Book Barn is a used bookstore in Clovis, not too far from my house. I don't go there very often,…read morebut on this recent trip I had a pleasant experience. I was welcomed when I walked in and asked if I needed assistance, which was nice -- although that friendly greeting hasn't always happened on past visits. I was looking for Louis L'Amour books as a gift for my husband, and they pointed me in the right direction. I also browsed through the kids' section for a bit, though I didn't end up finding anything this time. Overall, it's a 2 story shop with lots to explore. Worth stopping in if you enjoy the hunt for used books.

So many great choices from all the genres...you'll find something you'll enjoy…read more Buy local!

Loved coming here for the first time, such a big selection of books, got some manga for very cheap…read moreprices, i was greeted when i entered, such nice employees

After going to Powells in Portland, I've been wanting to do a local bookstore tour of Fresno so I…read morestopped by Hart's Haven. Hart's Haven is no Powells, you won't have to browse for hours. It's very small (about 500 sqft, 2 rooms of books) with a jazzercise studio in the back. They have nice antique settees in both rooms. $2 for paperback and $4 for hardcover. The guy in the front was very kind. Since they have a jazzercise studio in the back, I think they should do speakeasy events there for book lovers since they have a nice enclosed parking- Bridgeton High Tea..., twilight dinners...A You marathon... Hunger Games costume party.... crafting with books.. I've never read Twilight, but since I was just in Oregon, I have to read or watch the twilight series now, but they did not have the book. They take donations so if anyone wants to donate twilight, lemme know! I had exactly $6 cash so I got myself a C.I.A. cookbook (Culinary Institute of America) because I collect cookbooks. Anthony Bourdain, Roy Choi (I ate at his restaurant, Best Friend in Las Vegas) & Grant Achatz (I dream of one day eating at his Michelin Starred restaurant, Alinea in Chicago) graduated from C.I.A. I also got a brand new paperback from Target- Love, Naturally. I am a little behind on my reading because life has taken me on a hell of a ride this year.

Walked in and was greeted by who I assume is the owner - very friendly guy. The prices were very…read morefair ($2 for paperback, $4 for hardcover unless otherwise marked), and there is a decent range of genres (mystery, historical, sci-fi, etc.), though you shouldn't expect to find a specific book you had in mind. If you're feeling adventurous or want to try something new, they also have 'mystery books'! Those were $10 and come with goodies like pens, bookmarks and candy Definitely coming back!

Great place to bring kids if they love books. The children's section is fantastic with a huge…read morevariety of books for different ages, from picture books to chapter books and graphic novels. There are also plenty of toys and fun items like LEGO sets and themed merchandise. Kids will definitely enjoy browsing around here. The selection is excellent and it's easy to spend a lot of time exploring the shelves. A great stop if you're looking for books or gifts for young readers.

Recent studies show a dramatic decline in Americans reading books for pleasure, particularly among…read morethe younger generations. We can primarily blame streaming devices, podcasts, and social media for that. I am first to admit that these distractions have led to my shorter attention span and fleeting interest in what used to be a hobby of mine, reading [for pleasure]. I vowed to change this as one of my goals for the year. This is why I consider myself fortunate that there is a Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Fresno. Barnes & Noble has a vast selection of books, children's games and toys, a music and movie store, a stationary, a kid's reading room, and a Starbucks inside for adults to do the same while enjoying a cup of coffee and a pastry. Moreover, they host in-store or virtual events every month featuring critically acclaimed authors discussing their latest novels. It is the largest online bookstore and the best destination for rare and collectible books, magazines, and games. I stopped reading magazines years ago when I ended all my various subscriptions. Sadly, this was around the same time I stopped reading for pleasure. The recent novels, including those that make the New York Times Best Sellers list, do not interest me. I gravitate to classic American fiction, graphic novels, history, humor, and biography. Barnes & Noble has a virtually boundless selection of them. A few years ago, it appeared Barnes & Noble was about to suffer the same fate as its competitor, the now-defunct Borders Bookstore. They have weathered the storm and have made a comeback, reporting strong sales in recent years. Like most Barnes & Noble which are known for their friendly service and keeping the stores clean and well-organized, this Fresno location is no exception. I always find the people who work here to be very friendly, accessible, and generous with their time. I have also noticed the staff are good at picking up misplaced books and magazines and returning them to their original location and will stop what they are doing to assist a customer. I get a nostalgic feeling whenever I step inside a Barnes & Noble. Reading is obviously a great hobby to pick back up on. I am lucky there is one in town I can always visit to springboard my renewed interest in reading.

PARADISE IN PRINT…read more Petunia's Place is simply a unique oasis of peace in a crowded, cacophonous and overly rushed and commercialized world. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, educator, toddler, young child, or adolescent ~ the experience, activities, advice, guidance, assistance and selections you will find here are unlike those which you will find anywhere else. Imagine a personal mentor and curator with extensive experience in education and children's literature available to show you the very best books on the market.....at highly competitive prices too!! ....Now go over and meet your new Inky BFF ~ or participate in an activity or author event at this wonderful and unique shop. You will be so happy to have discovered Petunia's Place ~ I know that I am!!!

Cutest book shop in Fresno! Cute place to buy gifts for children too. Prices are cheaper than…read moreBarnes and noble. Support this local shop :)

For everyone out there who has never been to one of scholastics warehouse book sales you are truly…read moremissing out. This Christmas time sale is one of the best book sales there is. They have books for all ages and the selection is massive. This year they had a BOGO sale and wow it was not just buy one get one, it was buy one get one of equal value. The whare house itself is very large and you will need alot of time to go through the whole thing. Also make sure you dress warm because it is a real warehouse with no heater. Thus is my favorite book Sale of the year and I always go crazy. I love books and if you love books this is a wow.

Love this place. Friendly and helpful staff. Huge selection of everything you need in here. We…read morenever walk out without purchasing something. :) Til next time!

Always a wonderful selection and great service. No matter what you're looking for something from a…read moresmall gift for a friend or family member (great for Christmas as well) to a Bible with room to take notes! Be sure to stop by and spend some time you'll find exactly what you need!

Very pleasant place to browse for interesting variety of reading material. The owner is very warm…read moreand gives you her full attention.

I loved this bookstore, getting to look through all their books and things that they had. I will…read moredefinitely be coming back! There's a theme of inclusivity here and I love it! Everyone was so friendly and helpful too.

Worst customer service ever. They ill advised me on what book I bought, charged me $25 for 5…read morescantrons. When I went back to return the book and get the price difference for the scantrons, he claimed he never seen me before or sold me that book! Remind me I came in a day before speaking to him regarding the issue and he told me to return the next day. He knows it's his book he just doesn't honor his policy. Complete price gouging and ripping off students.

HORRIBLE STORE. The Korean owner is dreadful to her employees and is breaking so many laws. My…read morefriend used to work there and said she only paid under the table, and never paid overtime....especially on long 15 hour days on the first week of classes. The buy from EBAY and re-sell at a higher price, and sometimes make mistakes on what books you need for classes. Save yourself time and money, buy online.