I enjoy coming to this location of The Open Book for a solo day out, and while there's isn't much…read morestaff interaction unless initiated yourself, there are fun events and book clubs that are hosted monthly :) I especially love to come when they do mini art markets with 3-4 vendors, and I've gotten some cute things while interacting with fellow artists. Also, I appreciate that they're very LGBTQ+ friendly, and I hope that I can make it to their future community mixers. Aside from that, their books are priced affordably, and I like that they recently integrated a crafting supplies section. Feel free to give this place a chance if you're looking to engage with the community or find your next read!

Bought a book here today and it was $2 cheaper than Amazon!! What a cool store to buy books, join…read moretheir book club, hang out, and have a place that's welcoming for you to be apart of a community. The vibe is cool and this place is a gem - there arent many places like this anymore where you can just hang out. Support local and read!

I am so happy I decided to step into The Vintage Peddler! It has an amazing selection of beautiful…read moreand unique wall decor (pictures, art, frames, mirrors, maps, etc) and cookware. I was only looking for those two categories of items but noticed they had a lot of other cool clothing items, records, furniture, and more. Reasonably priced as well. I stopped in on Christmas Eve and the two ladies there were very kind when I walked in! Will definitely be stopping by again.

Yesterday was my first time I shopping here. My son took me for Mother's Day knowing I was going to…read morelove it. If I could give 10 stars I would. I absolutely love love love this place. Every booth is well organized and the owner is such a sweetheart. Prices are reasonable. Service is top notch and the variety of what they sell is just up my alley. You will not leave empty handed. Can't wait to go back. Thank you to my son Tristan for taking me

This bookstore is absolutely adorable! It has a great selection of books across a wide variety of…read moregenres and series. They also have a small section with DVDs and CDs, which was such a fun dose of late-'90s and early-2000s nostalgia. I loved it. One of my favorite features was their "Surprise Reads" section. The books are wrapped so you can't see the cover, and each one has a short description of the story or theme instead. It encourages you to choose a book based on the synopsis rather than the cover, which I think is such a fun idea. I've discovered some fantastic books through "Surprise Reads," so I was excited to see they had a section dedicated to them. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They helped me look for a series (The Telesa or Covenant series) that I am trying to get. Unfortunately they didn't have the series but hopefully in the future. The location is great as it is at a mall close to coffee shops to grab you a book and head on for coffee or tea to read and enjoy.

Great atmosphere, cool staff, and really good book selection! Love their social media book…read morerecommendations as well - that's how they lure me into the store. I love their tote bag discount and stamp cards, and if you love books, you'll end up racking up a lot of stamp cards before being able to use them all They also host a lot of fun events like author signings, book bedazzling, and trivia nights. The store is located in the heart of The Village in Topanga and there's ample parking. If you want to read your haul immediately, you'll find a lot of seats just outside the store. The store is also pet-friendly except on days they have pet guests, and they usually post a sign outside.

I fell in love instantly with this little book shop. The older gentleman was so kind and patient…read morewith my questions. There's books galore. I came here during my lunch break and was very pleased to find that there were a lot of people here.

I'd give this place 100 stars if I could. There's nothing that I like more than to spend a couple…read moreof hours on Saturday digging through old books. I bring my 4 year old down here and we have an amazing collection of children's books from here. The volunteers here are an amazing group of people, friendly and helpful. You probably aren't necessary going to find anything specific but that's not what you are here for, you are here to dig through books and find hidden treasures. Most books are a dollar or less. They also take donations of all kinds, including clothes. LOVE LOVE LOVE

In today's world…read more... There is so much loss of the true Arts. Yeah, Everything and I mean Everything is getting replaced by the latest technology and at a very rapid rate. But the worst thing in my humble opinion.... And Trust me, I don't even want to say it... But a little thing called A.I. that is really shaping our future and personally I think it's making those that use it less prone to using their actual brain to even think. And it's not just the Arts, but almost every facet of our lives. Think about it... Cell Phones have replaced landlines. Emails have replaced hand written letters. A simple text message has replaced a heartfelt thank you card. Kindles are slowly replacing paperback books. And now A.I. technology is starting to replace humans in the workplace. I mean.... Did everyone forget what the Terminator & Sarah Connor warned us about? That on August 4th (that's tomorrow by the way, or TODAY since you are probably reading this NOW!!) "Skynet goes online and starts to learn at a geometric rate..." And then at 2:14 a.m. Eastern Time on August 29th the System Becomes Self Aware! Judgement. Day. People!!! What's next, the Kindles will be replaced by Audio Books and we won't even have to read anymore. Someone will just read to us?? Oh wait..... Well thankfully, the Art of Reading, on your own, not on a screen, or read to you by a voice actor while you commute to work, can still be done on real tangible books. Whether paperback or hardcover, thanks to bookstores like Barnes & Noble, this form of Art is here to stay... well, for now! Yes, 2 floors, top to bottom with all things books. History, Fiction, Autobiographies, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Cooking, Gardening, True Crime, Romance, Fantasy; you name it, they've got it! Organized by category and sub-categories, B&N is your place to come be a bookworm and get lost in the world of literature. A place where hopefully A.I. doesn't replace that knowledgeable Barnes & Noble worker who can point you in the direction of the newest Sarah J Mass Romantasy book you're looking for. A place where A.I. hopefully doesn't replace that kind cashier who you have a sincere conversation with as you are checking out. A place where NO JUDGEMENT DAY can be passed upon you for bringing a basket full of enemies-to-lovers books to the checkout stand... Nope, no judgement here! But like Sarah Connor, it's up to us to keep this Art Alive. Don't let (Skynet) aka A.I. become self aware and take over our brains, our books, or our lives. Keep Reading. Keep Learning. Keep buying Books.

This is a 2 story Barnes & noble located in the Promenade. They have a great selection of books to…read morechoose from. It's fairly easy to navigate to find a genre you are looking for & there is staff around to help if you need it. There is also a small coffee shop inside too if you need a snack & coffee.

Honestly, coming into this book store with my boyfriend healed something in me. It brought back…read moreyears of hunting through dusty shelves with aged pages as a child with my dad looking to find that one perfect read I was allowed for the week of good schoolwork. The Sci-fi section was PACKED with trade papers, which is always a glory to behold as someone who misses the affordability and convenience books used to hold. Slipping a small trade paper of Terry Pratchett or a small copy of Little women used to be so convenient-rather than shelling out 20-30 dollars for a display piece that's bulky to carry around. The owner was also as helpful and sweet as humanly possible. He showed me right where I needed to be, and even helped me dig through the shelves to find if he had that one special edition of the secret garden he remembered having. Alas- it turned out he sold it a little while back. But all the same he was the kindest soul and most importantly had the passion in his eyes and heart for books that I look for walking into any book store, used or new. I need this experience, I needed to know places like this can still be called home. So to the owner of Next Chapter Books I thank you from the bottom of my heart and promise I will be back for more of your trade papers!

The owner is so helpful and obviously passionate about sharing his love of books with his…read morecustomers. Shopping here was a wonderful experience.

Wish I could recommend this place, but the hours are absolutely terrible If you have any sort of…read morejob at all. I have tried so so many times just to come here before or after work and every single time it is closed. Back when i was your unemployed friend on a Tuesday it was great fun! Not too sweaty

I don't say this lightly, but **A Hidden Fortress is hands down the best TCG shop I've ever been…read moreto. I've been around card shops for a long time, and most places get one or two things right. This place gets everything right. The selection is fantastic, the shop is clean and well organized, and it actually feels like a space designed for players, not just transactions. You can tell immediately that this isn't just a store, it's a community hub. What really sets it apart is the people. The staff are knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely care about the players walking through the door. That's not something you can fake, and it shows in how the community shows up. Whether you're brand new to TCGs or deep in the hobby, you feel like you belong there. They also do a phenomenal job supporting events and keeping the scene active. There's always something going on, and it creates that energy that great local game stores used to have, but a lot of places have lost. If you're anywhere near Simi Valley and into trading cards, this place isn't just worth checking out, it's worth going out of your way for. Absolute gem.

A little hard to find inside the Baptist church, but this coffee shop is a great spot! We both…read morereally enjoyed our drinks, my matcha latte and my husband's caramel cappuccino were both pretty good and reasonably priced. The danish was delicious, and while the chocolate croissant was big, it was just okay. Cool combo of a cafe and a small bookstore!

I wrote a review already. It's a great place for a week made chop of coffee to be enjoyed in a…read morepeaceful spiritual place. Highly recommended.

Made my day! I think I could spend many more days browsing. So kind and friendly. We can't wait to…read morereturn.

Really wonderful owner. Very friendly environment. I found…read morewhat I needed and he gave me a plastic book sleeve when I told him I wanted a way to protect the paperback book I had bought from being damaged in my purse. He gave me a second one for the book I already had too. Thank you