How can a book store be a bad place to visit? Besides solo trips to stroll the shelves to see what…read moreneeds to be added to my TBR, the kids love it too. They can search books, bookish merch, and games or puzzles that we "need." Staff has always been friendly and helpful when looking for particular books. 01.04.2025

This particular BAM has a lot of used titles as well as new, which I found to be great! I even…read morefound a couple of Richard Laymon books! I will say the organization does leave a bit to be desired. Like, yes, there is a horror section, but almost all of the used titles are shelved with regular fiction? Including King and Koontz? It is a bit of an odd choice. But very friendly staff that were happy to point me in the right direction!

This is probably one of the most beautiful B&N's I've seen. It's huge and it set up so nicely, so…read moreclean and neat and well-kept. They have a whole Starbucks cafe off to the side, which is always a lovely combo. Coffee & books? Yep, I'm there. Along with a wide sprawl of book genres, they have a lego section, puzzles and other board games, toys and fun things for the kiddos, and so much more. We spent probably close to an hour just walking around in here and enjoying it all, and it could've been even longer. The prices are still a little higher than is reasonable in my mind, but you have to expect that coming to a Barnes & Noble. They did have a few sales here when I came, though, and one was on some collector Harry Potter books which I couldn't resist. This is a great addition to the University Town Center area.

Dude. I have written this review out numerous times since their grand opening, but nothing ever…read moregets posted. Fingers crossed this will stick. As a new model B&N, the set up is nice. It seems small, but it has a good layout with a decent selection for all age groups I am shopping for. I grew up on the stores that had stages in the kid space, multiple lounge areas to "test out" the book, and no WiFi so students couldn't use the the tables in the cafe for hours at a time. With this set up, unfortunately, it isn't as inviting as they used to be. Never had a bad trip, but never wanted to take my time perusing the shelves. If I do not see something immediately, back into the car we go. 08.06.2025

Holy cow this place is amazing!…read more The only potential issue is a lot of the sections are not organized by author or anything just the genre. That is a positive for me as I like to wander and see what I find, but if you're looking for a specific book this is probably not the place. That being said, they have a LOT of books and they were very cheap.

One of my all-time favorite rainy day activities. We love going with our littles but there are tons…read moreof adults having fun there too. They're creating a lovely third space here where people can meet up, relax, do puzzles and read. There's just about every type of physical media on offer from vinyls to vhs and of course books for everyone. I love that we're giving old books new life and also saving money while the kids get to read more! It's a win-win-win. We bought an entire basket of books for around $10 and I don't feel too bad when my 2 year old accidentally rips a book at home anymore. I really love what they're doing here and hope they continue doing well. I'd love to see them start a little coffee shop inside one day as I think that would really amp up sales and enjoyment.

This is a wonderful used bookstore in downtown Sarasota with a fabulous collection of books on a…read morewide variety of subjects as well as old photos, botanical prints, and a knowledgeable bookseller. Super fun to browse. You can also trade-in books. A real gem. I especially enjoyed their Florida section, the old photos of Sarasota sights, and the interesting finds at this treasure trove of a bookstore.

Glad to see a good amount of people browsing here on a delightful Saturday …read more The first day ever in Sarasota ,on the way to look at some houses further south, we came here and I spent several delightful hours perusing the bulging stacks . What a gem of a shop . Well, today was similar - quite happy browsing for hours . Between my wife and I we left with no fewer than ten tomes . And I had to restrain myself from carting out more . This is one of those places - a genuine throwback that does it right . Great and varied selection - and fairly priced too. A treasure on a great little street for sure .

A charming bookstore in a little hidden block of DTSP which is just delightful to visit and you'll…read morefind an assortment of books here that you won't find anywhere else. With Black Crow Coffee right next-door you can sit in the little patio area and enjoy a cuppa and a pastry and a nice little read.

Cutest book store ever! We left with several new books to add to our collection. Books, stickers,…read moreand tons of other items to choose from. The staff were so friendly and pleasant to interact with. Such a cozy vibe and I loved the layout. It looks like they put on a ton of events as well. Definitely stop by and support this business! This is on our list to visit anytime we're in the area.

I cannot believe nobody has reviewed this place. This is one of the best bookstores In Florida, and…read morepossibly the Southeast. I drive from Tampa just to go to this place. Amazing selection of used and rare book, and knowledgable, friendly staff. LOVE THIS STORE.

I love the location, right off the main street. They have…read moreevents there all the time, just need to sign up for the email reminders. The prices are comparative to other bookstores near by. The owners of the store are terrific and was very helpful towards me finding a particular book. Support your local bookstore!

Lovely lovely bookstore! Reminds me a little of the new Barnes and noble style, but with the indie…read morevibe! Great staff selection and featured titles. They also have nice gift offerings and planners.

The woman who works there is so sweet! Awesome find of a place with super affordable used books! We…read morelove going here

This is the cutest little bookstore with an amazing selection and their prices are crazy good…read more $1.50, $2.00 books! What?! The vintage rare ones are $3.00!!! The selection of books is vast. Everything is organized nicely. A cute selection of toys, bookmarks and stickers. The girl at the counter was extremely sweet. I don't know if she was the owner but she was so sweet. My daughter and I will definitely be back. It's a little slice of heaven for anyone that loves to read. From kids, teens and adults.