Cute and bustling shop in downtown Mountain View. We stopped by on a Saturday evening, and it's fun…read moreto see literary being promoted. Staff are helpful and friendly, so ask away. Pretty good recommendations in the small manga section they have. Some series that have anime adaptations so it's a good balance for people who aren't super dipped into the otaku world yet, like Demon Slayer being recommended, and also some peak, like Kaiji. There's a children's section too with some plushies and lots of recommendations throughout. There's a wall at the front with events that they have, community resources, and much more. Not bad.

While I'm sad that Barnes & Noble had to buy Books Inc., I'm also glad that they saved them and…read moreBooks Inc was able to keep its name. I love the neighborhood bookshop atmosphere (including the warehouse sales that B&N doesn't have), and the staff are kind and helpful. Note that they don't necessarily have the same stock as B&N, which is special in its own way.

Historically significant bookstore that touches upon the beatniks, musicians and bohemians…read more I love this long-lived bookstore. It opened originally across the street in 1955 by conscientious objector Roy Kepler. He had ties to and thought along the same lines as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the founder of City Lights Books in San Francisco. Ken Kesey, Jerry Garcia and loads of other literary and musical bohemians have mentioned the impact this bookstore had on their lives. Support your local bookstore and come here.

Kepler's is a cozy book store in Menlo Park. I was able to find underground parking for free on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. The staff were really friendly and accommodating when I came to see some author friends speaking on their Speculative Saturday sci-fi/fantasy panel and book signing. Lots of restaurant options in the area. After the event, some of us headed out to dinner together.

VRBO COMPLAINT at Shoreline West, Mountain View, California…read moreProperty ID: 9650747 1) Host complaint: Made reservation 6 weeks in advance, on April 7, 2022, and deposit was made upon confirmation. One week prior to date of travel (on Memorial Day weekend) received email confirmation on May 20, 2022 (and was reflected on bank info) that remaining balance was paid in full. The following day on May 21, 2022 the HOST, for no reason (which was confirmed by VRBO 'it doesn't say why") and we had to find other arrangements. I sent 3 emails via VRBO to say cancellation was in error and how to complete any missing/eronious info, but he NEVER replied! 2) As a "Professional Host," as listed on the site, this is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE behavior! 3) VRBO Complaint: VRBO customer service people (2) were completely useless. They could not tell me why, they refused to contact Host to ask why and/or resolve issue, they could not/refused to make another reservation at that complex (said to "make another reservation online" and when I tried the computer would not allow it and they still didn't help), & finally. they NEVER could make another reservation for a different place despite being told "we put you on the escalation list" for someone to call to make another reservation. 4) Called VRBO to see how to make complaint about Host activities and their reply was "you cannot make a Review if you do not stay there."

Free weekly local Mountain View community newspaper that arrives in my mailbox every Friday and is…read morealso available all over the city, just look for the Voice newspaper bins posted through out the city. I love this newspaper as it has a variety of information about Mountain View from local headline news, information about local schools and city government, nice entertainment section and some pretty good coupons. I especially appreciate the 2 for 1 coupon for Happi House. There is also a section that provides information regarding criminal activity in Mt. View, which I find very informative and helps me beware of dangers of what's going on in surrounding neighborhoods.

Web site says they have a bag sale on the 2 Sunday of the month. when I arrived i asked about it,…read morethe gentleman said yes inside. When I went inside I asked for a bag and asked if all the books were included in the bag sale she said yes everything. So I began filling my multiple bags. Instead of letting know after the first bag or 2 this was not the bag sale room they didn't . They didn't say anything until I went to pay. I explained that the gentleman said it was and the lady with the bags should have stated that's before I filed a bunch of bags. She ended us called someone and they told her the bag sale room was across the way. However there is no signage or anything to lead you there. This place is terrible. What joke. Plus it's obvious.that the people volunteering don't want to be there and try turning on the air conditioning everyone in there was sweating to death.

Friendly, amazing communication on the day of pickup. It was like a good friend was coming to help…read moreme out and remove big heavy item's. Definitely will use them again.

This bookstore has been around since forever but I didn't realize Books Inc declared bankruptcy and…read morewas bought out by Barnes and Noble recently. This store has retained its name and branding and general cozy vibes, but they switched the rewards program and receipt paper to Barnes and Noble. They didn't ask us for a membership number or anything at the cashier. There is no indication of this store's relationship to Barnes and Noble anywhere in the store (probably by design). So I guess it still feels like you're supporting a local business but it's actually Barnes and Noble now.

Super neat book store! Popped in before dinner to browse titles and get gift ideas for upcoming…read moreholidays. Store is a good size with many book genres, a full children's section, calendars, magazines, games, gifts, and stationery. Staff was kept the queues short & were ready to help with recommendations. Great selection of calendars & books on sale!

Los Altos Town Crier is a small weekly publication covering Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. It's…read morehoused in its own red brick building on Main St. downtown where Main Street Cafe & Books used to be (now closed and vacant space next door). The Crier is open Mon through Friday 8:30am - 5pm. There's a little collection of bells from around the world in the window display. Wednesday's paper additions cost only 50c, you can get a copy by the front door.

Don't waste your time or money on this publication. I was contacted by one of the sales reps to…read moreadvertise in their "Home & Garden" magazine. I told the person that I didn't want to be in the publication if the magazine was going to be full of competitor's ads. She said it would not be. I paid for an ad and she put my ad right next to a competitor's full page ad. After I complained, the publisher told me that there should not be an issue with the placement of my ad and that they do this to real estate agents all the time. I told him that his analogy did not apply because I am not selling real estate. He told me that they were not going to do anything to compensate me. Don't spend your money advertising with The Los Altos Town Crier, they just want to fill space.

Went to Barnes & Noble on a Saturday afternoon and was surprised (and happy) by how crowded it was…read more Nice to see people shopping and studying and drinking coffee at the last B&N in San Jose. Fortunately, it's a spacious store with room for everyone. It's also nice that there is a dedicated parking lot in the back, again with enough parking for everyone. I went there looking for a specific Miffy keychain, but the Miffy goods were picked over pretty good and they didn't have it. Ended up leaving with two books, a journal, two chocolate bars, a reusable shopping bag, and a Miffy blind box. It was a pretty good shopping spree.

Love bookstores and this one is huge. Probably the last one in the Bay Area. There's a huge area…read morejust for kids books. The store has 2 entrances. The back entrance is probably best because there's more parking in the back. There's cashiers at both doors too. Cafe is directly in the middle of the store with a few tables to work and hang out. They have a decent sized section for animes. I really hope they don't close this one down.

Metro has been one of the biggest catalysts for culture and entertainment in the San Jose/Silicon…read moreValley region. The San Jose Jazz Festival was started inside its office by its jazz columnist, and the San Jose Downtown Association began there as well. It was one of the original businesses of the SoFA District, which went from a red-light zone to Silicon Valley's coolest entertainment district. Metro covers news, politics, culture and arts and has been free since the beginning. It purchased four other alt-weeklies and is now the flagship of a five publication alternative newspaper group.

Has a rotating photo exhibit each month. Part of South…read moreFirst Street First Friday Art Walk. http://www.yelp.com/biz/south-first-fridays-san-jose#hrid:ZoR-UD81TFLJ3_IQNHSyVQ/src:search/query:south%20first%20friday

You can smell the herbal magic inside this gift shop. Sure, there are some books available on the…read moreshelves (especially the self-help variety), but this store offers so much more. Buddha statues and figurines, tarot cards and oracle decks, zen gardens, wishing activity kits, art supplies and coloring books focused on self-care, rainbow candles, clothing, kitchenware, and dragon and unicorn themed products. A therapeutic setting, with alluring decor and even a beautiful fountain sculpture near the back. I purchased a gratitude tree and zen gong before leaving, and service was fast and friendly. A great experience overall.

Selection of different spiritual practices has gone down. Seems to be very heavy into Buddhism - a…read morefew years ago they seemed far more open to other religious stock.