I visited here with a friend and honestly didn't know what to expect at first. I thought the name…read moremight just be a cute gimmick for a bookstore, but the selection completely surprised me. There was a huge variety of books and an impressive selection of games as well. The overall atmosphere was what really stood out. It wasn't overly "designed" or fancy, but it had such a warm, welcoming vibe. Everyone seemed relaxed and happy--almost like stepping into a little utopian pocket of calm. Even the staff were incredibly friendly. The cashier chatted with us about different sections and recommended a book because we looked like we were enjoying ourselves. It felt playful, social, and genuinely fun. The store was very well organized too. Nothing seemed out of place, which made browsing easy. There were maybe 15-20 customers while we were there, but because the space is large it didn't feel crowded at all. At the same time, it was nice that there were other people around--sometimes being the only customer in a store can feel awkward. The pricing on games was another pleasant surprise. Some were as low as $6-$7, and a few were even sealed, which you almost never see at that price. I'm not sure exactly how their inventory system works, but the deals were great. Location-wise it's super convenient--right off the highway with plenty of parking. Overall, it was a top-tier experience and a genuinely fun outing. If you're visiting Dallas, especially with kids, this would be a great stop. It looks like a chain, so I'm curious if other locations have the same vibe, but based on this visit I would absolutely recommend it and would definitely go back.

I will never hate on half price books so that's why I'm not giving them any less than 5 stars…read more BUT...BUT! My issue is with their buying your books concept. I showed up here with a huge duffel back filled with brand new books- I've been cleaning out my closet and decided why not get some money for these anyway-- I read on my iPad now (I know, I'm sorry.) The guy at the desk was super nice and helpful-- explained the process of how it works: -They scan each book in their system and the computer basically tells them how much each book is valued. I didn't wait that long until they called my name and I'm thinking "ok, I'm at least gonna get like 90$ for these..." NOPE! The huge duffel bag filled with books was worth to them... Ready for it? $12.87!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Insane. I'm sorry but that is such a scam. I will always love half price books, I spent a lot of time in the one off Northwest Highway as a kid and got all my books from there. But this was just extremely sad. I know for a fact if I said ok, that's fine, they would turn around and sell EACH BOOK for AT LEAST $9.99. Don't waste your time lugging a heavy bag filled with books. Just keep them or sell online. So sorry.

Giving them one star is being generous. Took 54 DVDS and 6 hardback books in to sell. Everything…read morewas in like new condition. They offered me a whopping 84 cents! 84 freaking cents?! I took my stuff back and told them no thank you and I will not be back. Even the clearance section had books with covers torn for like $4 They are for sure not like they used to be. Will never ever go back again. Lesson learned.

I love hpb. They may not always have every title you are looking for but a great place to start and…read moreprices right. The store is clean. Staff helpful.

Great record store Martin Denny & Lex Baxter love Exotic and they have plenty to choose from…read morebetween $25-30. Guy behind counter friendly & helpful

The place was great as it can get, pretty chill vibes and music. The options on the vinyls and cds…read morewas okay, they did have a lot of various kinds of artists but couldn't find the one I wanted. I would say that the ambiance was cool.

Love this Barnes and Nobles in Garland!!…read more They have a pretty darn good selection of magazines, especially crafting, cooking, lifestyle, and women focused titles. The womens book section is also excellent, lots of fiction, self-care, and inspirational reads at reasonable prices. The Starbucks inside B&N is a huge plus. Grabbing a coffee while browsing magazines or purchasing a new book makes the experience relaxing and enjoyable. The store is clean, well organized, and has a comfortable atmosphere that encourages you to stay awhile. Definitely a go-to spot for book lovers and anyone who enjoys a good magazine and coffee break! They do have restrooms here. However, people are real pigs, so the restrooms aren't very clean. Ugh. Love coming to this store! You will too!! January 2026

This is one of the better Barnes & Noble stores that I have visited. They have a large selection…read morewith great stock in just about every department. The cafe is large and despite being busy, they were super fast and incredibly friendly. I had selected a Studio Ghibli board game and when checking out, the cashier asked about my favorite Ghibli movies and made a book recommendation for me! I looked up the recommendation after and she was spot on for my interests. She truly was so kind.

I tried to purchase a bottled water and had cash. They would not let me buy it without giving my…read morepersonal information. I said I just want the water please and the employee said it's store policy to take down personal information prior to any purchase, and that it was mandatory. They would not sell me the water without me giving my info but I had already opened the water. The employee called a manager over and he stated that "we have to resolve this" and that I had to give my information or there would be problems, even paying with cash! I ended up giving fake info and left. I can assure you that any company that mandates personal information just to buy a bottle of water is up to no good. Yes they sell your information, yes they put your information in a database. Do not voluntarily give personal information out as if it it's no big deal. Do not shop here. They are scammers!!

Purchased a game yesterday that was not as advertised, as it was a used copy of a bundle that…read morerequired a digital download code for half the content. This is clearly a known issue as when I tried to return it the employee unhelpfully said 'oh they didn't tell you?' Was told that I needed a receipt to exchange my game, despite the fact that they have a record of the transaction ad I have a paid VIP membership. Can't find the receipt so I paid for half a game and they won't do anything about it. Pretty sure if I caused a scene they would give me what I wanted but I'd rather say hey this is a problem and have it taken care of. Poor customer service and they lost a customer of several years.

Nearing the end of a brief visit to Dallas recently--from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday…read moreafternoon--I decided to check out Josey Records in Dallas. To me, as someone who fits into the record collector/record dealer/cratedigger and DJ categories, visiting a record store I've never been to before is always an exciting or intriguing adventure. Josey has a reputation for being a good spot to buy records, so I am glad I finally went here to see what's up. Just looking around the store initially, I could see there are several areas in which the store could be improved or made more interesting. My first observation re: genre sections is that the signage for aisles could be more prominent. All of it is placed rather low, but at great record stores, you're never left guessing where everything is. You just find the music you're looking for more easily. With the massive volume of music releases in the store, I would like to see better curation of what's in stock. For example there were lots of Brian Eno releases, but not the ones I'd be interested in. For Parliament Funkadelic, there were just 2 Parliament 45s, but no Funkadelic and no George Clinton 45s. I thought that was weird. I was also looking for a famous jazz guitarist who's listed on the website, but the guy working the counter didn't even know who he was. Overall, I think the selection is decent if you are willing to spend time just looking through various sections, but there's no help on the floor--so you're just basically on your own. It kind of reminded me of shopping for records in a warehouse, but the warehouse I usually go to has much better curation. I should also state I tend to like smaller stores which get the mix of old and new releases more right or perhaps even focus on a certain niche. On a different note, in addition to music, there are lots of other cool things at Josey: a stage for performances, books, posters, tshirts and other ephemera. So, it is easy for music nerds to get lost here. Also, the parking situation is really good here, and I thought the service was good--the guys here are friendly, and one of them did go back into the aisles to look for something. Overall, I would rate this store a 4/5.

Huge music and record store!! It is well organized by genre, price, and name. There 's a sales…read moresection towards the back with records as low as $1!! The selection here is amazing. I could spend hours in this store. Employees at the register are friendly! Checking out was super fast. Parking is easy with nearby spaces.

Fast service and quality work soldering a power port on a motherboard…read more Nothing more to add to get 85 characters

Replaced joysticks on ps5 controller. Fast & efficient service. Great prices! Will definitely…read morereturn for future service.

This store is well organized and has a great selection! They have a lot of games, comics, figures,…read moreplush, and other novelty items.

Amazing shop fantastic selection of comics and pop culture goodies . My wife always find something…read moreshe has to have here . They have a ginormous selection of deeply discounted graphic novels . The owner is typically behind the counter and he's incredibly helpful