When I was on location working on a movie in Baton Rouge. My downtime was spent perusing books and…read moreenjoying my cup of coffee in the cafe. B&N was conveniently located to the hotel I was staying at. The employees were always friendly and attentive to my needs.

Wifi! My iced mocha cafe was tasty and not over sweetened. Polite,awesome, quick service from the…read morebarista. When surrounded by so many great book selections it's tough to pick one to focus on. I got part way into a book by the founder of movie pass, Netflix and Redbox. He was quite the character. I'd like to read more. Serendipity lead me to his bio. The company was stimulating and the conversation around varied non-weather, non-surface level subjects was quite memorable. It's easy to bond over a table, a shared drink and a couple of idea stimulating books. Not sure how u choose a read in this sea of wisdom. I wandered and trusted God to guide. He lead me to a Buddhist. Go figure!

Wow, what a great magazine for Baton Rouge! It highlights local business, local soirees/festivities…read moreand people who bring this community to life! Not only do they have a print version, but they also have an web-friendly version. The print version of the magazine is available at local businesses around Baton Rouge, so when they release it bi-monthly, get yourself a copy. Here's a link to where you can find a copy: http://www.citysocial.com/find-a-copy.html. There is so much rich content this magazine has to offer, so check it out, you may even be featured in it. I love reading from sources that connect me to local businesses and happenings even further than I am already connected. City Social Magazine is a growing resource here in Baton Rouge and I would love to see it in everyones hands and want to encourage you to get your eyes on it! Read City Social Magazine online: http://citysocial.epubxp.com/read/account_titles/157836.

From the owner: Media, Publishing, Magazines, Social Magazineread more

Baton Rouge has a brand new bookstore and more on Perkins Road! It's located in the same shopping…read morecenter as Trader Joe's and Petco. It's the large space formerly occupied by Pier 1, and they have transformed this into a spacious and amazing media store! 2nd & Charles is a subsidiary of Books-A-Million, and like its parent store, they sell lots of books! This includes used books, which have been in short supply in this area since Cottonwood Books sadly closed. However, this store has lots more! I saw pretty much every kind of physical media represented, as well as lots of cards and pop culture collectibles. There were magazines, comics, music (including vinyl, movies, and even some musical instruments! The staff were going about asking customers if they needed assistance, and there was a line of people checking out with their newly found books and other items. Everyone seemed to be happy with this new business when I visited. I'm glad to see new businesses coming into Baton Rouge, especially book-related businesses!

Customer service was terrible. Eddie W not kind to customers, as well as tone and approach is not…read morethe desired approach to a customer refuses to buy numerous items that are trying to be sold As well as acting like he owned the store

Great place for gifts and needed Catholic resources. Everyone that works there is always…read moreknowledgeable and friendly.

From the owner: The F.C. Ziegler Co. - Catholic Art & Gifts is known nationwide for its excellence in metalware…read moremanufacturing, custom liturgical design, metalware refinishing and repair, and all other aspects of the church supply industry. Catholic Art & Gifts is a retail division of F.C. Ziegler Company and is leading the way with huge selection of crucifixes, rosaries, bibles, books on Christian spirituality and other catholic gifts. We have everything for every occasion from Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmation, First Communion, Wedding & Anniversary, Priest ordination and more! So come visit us today and see the faith filled gifts and supplies we help supply the faithful with!