Have lots of books reasonably priced. I found a few of my favorite authors even PD James who wrote…read morebooks in the sixties. The staff were helpful.

Adrenaline rush. Any bookstore does that. Sometimes it's a tiny bit of excitement, others is more…read morelike an overdose of sugar and caffeine. Book Lover's Warehouse is closer to the latter. It had the aroma of books -- old books, to be precise. It's in a nondescript strip center and is very ordinary looking from the outside. It has a warehouse feel. Walking in, I could tell it wasn't what I was expecting -- a warehouse -- but more of a treasure trove of books, vinyl, DVDs, comic books, sheet music, and a few miscellaneous antiques. I can't say I figured out how it was set up, certainly by section, but there were hardcovers and paperbacks of many genre scattered. Or at least it seemed that way. Each section was roughly sorted alphabetically by author, so that made searching easier. I didn't see a lot of duplication in titles. I had only a limited amount of time before they closed. It was a kid-in-a-candy-store moment; too much to explore and limited to what I could grab in the short window of time I had available. It wasn't nearly enough to do the exploring I wanted. But, with that said, I did manage to pick up a couple of titles I haven't seen by authors I have and that was a win for me. As with most used bookstores, the price is about half of the cover price, except for the first edition, rare books, or collectibles. It's a good place to try out a new author or series without the financial commitment of a new bookstore; or if you want to try your luck with the comic books or vinyl. There's a separate display case of Elvis recordings and memorabilia -- this is Tennessee, after all, and I'd expect nothing less. Just a fun store all around.

Employee service and friendliness are excellent. Everything is well organized, and prices are…read moresignificantly lower than when purchased elsewhere in new condition. I have gotten several wonderful used books and CDs here, and everything is in great working quality.

I can always find an interesting read here. And sometimes a really good buy on a DVD series!…read moreAlways clean, fresh & organized!

Reading Patricia Cornwell.Barnes & Noble is a terrific place to find books,& also has nick nacks…read more(Christmas) that make great gift ideas. Also has a coffee shop,which makes it so nice to sit down,relax & preview your purchases. Also a very friendly staff who can direct you to the area where a particular author is available! I love it! Always spend too much money in there!

I love to spend my times here just keep looking the books and get drinks from Starbucks…read more The Starbucks here little bit different system, so you unable to use your starbucks card. Very friendly staff here. The store always organized and clean. I always visit this store at least 2-3 per months. I will be back soon...

What rocket scientist thought it was a good idea to remove all of the comfortable seating areas…read morefrom the store? It used to be that one could go in there and get four or five books, order an iced coffee drink, sit in a lovely chair, and figure out which book or two one would purchase. Now, those seating areas are gone. I walked out without buying anything. If this is some sort of new corporate initiative, I will just stay home, curl up on my really comfortable couch, and get books on my Kindle. Stupid idea. Especially for a struggling industry.

Great staff. Always helpful. Best coffee, better than Starbucks! Favorite store for sure.read more

Came here on my wife's request and found out it is part of Hobby Lobby. Home decor, music, books…read moreapparel, and crafts in one store. Very helpful staff and very well laid out. Prices seemed good with sales going on. We will be back.

Pretty sure if you're looking for any comic in America it will be found here. I'm serious. The…read moreplace is gigantic and stuff is literally everywhere. It looks like it may be a little disorganized but I bet the dude at the counter knows where everything is. Pretty friendly guy asked if I needed help with anything and I said no, just looking, and he said "that'll cost you $1.50-which was cute and made me laugh. I like this place and I'll be back. Gave it 4 stars due to the heavy smell of smoke. 2 0 1 8 Come on! #jobbluth

Location - Mountain Empire is conveniently located at 1210 S. Roan in JCT. Parking is available in…read morefront of the store. Grade: A Atmosphere- Located in a strip mall, What you see with MEC is what you get. The store is well lit, reasonably clean with wide rows that are well stocked. The only major drawback is a strong musty smell that permeates throughout. This could probably be remedied with a good dehumidifier and carpet cleaning. Grade: C- Knowledge/Customer Service- while not as knowledgeable as other stores in the area, MEC is one of the more professional and friendly. Each staff member has been genuinely courteous, helpful and willing to go way out of their way to get what I need. One instance, the gentleman called a competitor to help find the book I wanted. MEC is also the best comic store in terms of price. It is the only comic store in the tri state area that offered a 10% discount for purchasing 5 or more books. Grade: A- Quality/Selection- MEC has a moderate to large selection of mainstream and adult comics. But if you are looking for Indy titles, this is your place. This section alone is larger than all new titles combined at their regional competitors. A small selection of games, toys and cards are also available. If you are looking for back issues however, I would try elsewhere. they have very little past 1990 and most is not in collector condition. On a side note, I would like to see a better display method for Marvel and DC comics near the front. Most comics in that space, on the other side of the counter are damaged along the spines due to over packing the comics into the media cases. Grade: B- Overall: This store has one of the largest selections of indy titles in the tri state area. Their customer service is second to none. However, if you need back issues, I would look elsewhere. Overall Grade: B-

Although the selection can get sparse at times, this place has way better prices than the other…read morerecord store in JC. Matt is very courteous and helpful and treats his customers very fair. If it's not in stock he will save your information and contact you when it arrives. As for the atmosphere of the store, it's well lighted and doesn't overwhelm you with the smell of burning incense. Matt keeps a nice selection of music from most genres playing while you browse. I'll be a regular there as it's the only record store in Johnson City that doesn't try to extort you on the prices and have you shopping in a dungeon with a few candles burning.

From the owner: Record Store, Audio Equipment, Musical Gear, Collectibles, Boutique Shop, Home Decor, Unique Finds.read more

I love Atomik! Sean and Lindsey are great. I've spent hours perusing through the store, looking at…read moreeverything from the super rare to the spectacularly new. They always have what I'm looking for, including oddball variant covers and other oddities. If you want to get your regularly-scheduled comics, you can get on the subscription service. Oh, and they will special order back issues for you. You can tell this isn't just a comic book store, but is a passion!

I would not recommend this shop. We were just passing through town and decided to stop by and check…read moreit out. However, it stunk of mold and cigarette smoke, and was so dark, it was hard to see the books(this was during the day). The books were also quite disorganized. Makes me appreciate my own LCS a lot more.