Wonderful selection of books for a wide variety of ages and if you're not sure what you're looking…read morefor the staff is wonderful at assisting and even ordering it for you! The bookstore offers more than but experiences for the community too. awesome place to check out when in Lemont!

This is the most horrible book store I've ever visited!!! This is the second time I've gone there…read morethinking the first time the employee was having a bad day. This is supposed to be a child friendly place that makes children excited about books. Unfortunately that's not the case in this store. The employees glared at my granddaughters while they looked around ready to pounce if they touched anything. Unfortunately my second and last visit had the same awful vibe. 0 STARS

This bookstore is the creation of my wife, Nina B., and the store's devoted and talented…read morestaff--just to make clear my conflict of interest at the outset of this review! I have watched over the years (since 2014) as Bookends & Beginnings has morphed from a dream into beautiful reality, but it is still the product of Nina's mind and her dreams. The new location next to Fountain Square was cut from whole cloth. It began as a large empty piece of real estate all painted in white--a blank canvas!--and was transformed into what it is today: a carefully planned and executed space on two levels painted in dark teal, gold, and white, with a hand-picked selection of over 10,000 books arrayed attractively and intelligently. (Not to mention a reak carousel horse and a giant paper-maché giraffe.) The striking floor-to-ceiling mural, the work of her two graphic-artists sons, presides over the store and is visible day and night. You really should check out Bookends & Beginnings, if you don't know it already!

It was a nice surprise that the bookstore was still open after our post-dinner treat. It's always…read morefun to browse, and the store is very attractively laid out, with book covers gleaming and beckoning like inviting gems. I found a new book from my to-read list, coveted a cute display of Studio Ghibli merch, smiled at the witty cards, and soon my companions and I amassed a stockpile of items to purchase and so they gave us a nice tote. Maybe next time we'll skip dessert and head straight here (must check hours to see when the bar is open).

For a chain store location these days, this is a good one. A large array of books, of course, as…read morewell as games, toys, puzzles, and quite a few periodicals in print (becoming a rarity). There's also a coffee shop for all your beverage and snacking needs while reading.

It's not Borders books of the past, and of course I shouldn't compare the two. But it does offer…read moreyou a plethora of good books at fair prices. Usually my go to is the clearance section and this is around various parts of the store. So you won't find just one section of clearance or bargain books, look around. I did appreciate the coffee shop (Starbucks) that is located on the side of the store (inside) and loved the fact that I was able to read a book just purchased at the coffee shop and didn't have to worry about being pushed out. With a gift card of $50, I was able to get 7 books on clearance and books that normally would of cost.m over $100. Now that's a deal if you ask me. Books that I wanted and books that I definitely needed! Of course not everyone will like the quiet in the bookstore (kind of reminds me of a library) and this I do like. It's also a good thing that the employees are friendly and knowledgable. Not like at other bookstores, employees seem to not want to help in my experience. But here it's not a problem and I am pleased with my selections.

Came to Town House Cafe for lunch with some colleagues, and it was a great suggestion! Such a cute…read morelittle bookshop and cafe with a cozy, quaint atmosphere. The inside is charming, and they also have outdoor seating available. We came during lunch, and it was definitely busy, which speaks to how popular it is! I ordered the Town House Turkey, and it was delicious - fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. Such a fun little spot for lunch, especially if you enjoy a cozy atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

Bookstore: beautiful on the outside, IMPOSSIBLE to find parking, staff didn't even make eye…read morecontact, dark and cramped inside, poor book selection. Definitely not worth the effort of the trip. 1 Restaurant: potato cheese dill soup, 1/2 club with chips was all surprisingly good. Iced coffee was also good and they offer free refills! $21 total seemed like a deal. Service was super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. 5

A helpful team to find your next favorite book!! Starbucks upstairs if you want to pause…read more Great selection and you can order if it is not on the shelf for complimentary pick up.

Always find a book i need or magazine or latest dvd of movies or music i need…read more Like Hamnet!

This ofc needs no introduction! I adore this bookstore! I'm from an hour away and whenever I come…read moreto Joliet I make sure to stop by! Everyone is always super friendly!!!! I even stopped a worker just to talk about a book and she was happy to do so. There are numerous amounts of books! So many different genres and a beautiful kids section :) plus Starbucks heck yeah! It is a bit pricey but every Barnes and nobles is, and if you're on the reward system it helps a ton! Overall amazing. Only downside the Starbucks can't take gift cards :(

I would give them zero stars if possible. I had a bunch of small value gift cards that I've…read moreaccumulated overtime. They would not except them because I did not have the original, but instead only the code and PIN number. It was easier for me to store them this way. Because of this I am now screwed out of about $120. I will never shop at Barnes & Noble again. this is no way to do a business.

Interesting collection of used books and vinyls. There are new volumes of books and plenty of used…read morebooks and magazines. The staff will look up books to buy new for 20% off, too, if they are still in publication. The gentleman behind the desk showed us some special editions of some books. Although we could not buy them, it was really interesting to see. Good selection and genres are well marked so you will be able to find science or science fiction books.

The Half Priced Books of the neighborhood of Darien before Half Priced existed as the owner said…read morethey'd been there for 26 years. It's got alot to dig through, and I'm sure anyone would find something. I found 1 record, a rare Santa Esmeralda record. It's in a hot town plaza of Homerun Inn and a soon to be Billiards place, Starbucks etc.

I don't know how anyone could give Prairie Fox Books anything less than 5 stars!…read more This independent bookstore is located in DT Ottawa, and they have such a great collection, from children's books, best-sellers, to cookbooks, and even various plushies, accessories, and gifts. The staff here are super kind, welcoming, and helpful, and they are readily available to assist or locate a particular book that you are looking for. The items are all well-organized, and there's ample room to move around. Such a great stop if you're in the area! Plenty of street parking available. +great independent bookstore +friendly & helpful staff

Just love this bookstore ! Cannot wait to come back to visit .Great selection ! The owners are…read moresuper helpful and nice !

The Book Bin is my go to for interesting books and games. They offer books for all tastes, and…read morealways help me out when I'm looking for something hard to find. They make enjoying fiction or true tales affordable.

They have a decent selection and helpful staff. It's a local treasure. Three cheers for local,…read moreindependent book stores.

A small, independent, woman owned bookstore. As if that weren't enough of a reason for me to shop…read morethere, they're very helpful and they know their books. With my teen planning on becoming an astrophysicist, I wanted to look at books about space. Really look at them. Not take a gamble and buy from Amazon. The women who helped me knew so much about that section. She offered many helpful ideas. Did I spend a bit more than I would have on Amazon or B&N down the street? Perhaps. But I wouldn't have gotten that kind of help at B&N or any help at all had I purchased online. They had a great selection for an independent bookstore. Definitely a great place for some Christmas shopping

Anderson's Bookshop is my go-to independent bookstore because they curate beautiful opportunities…read moreto connect to the book world, I know the monetary impact of shopping local, AND they are woman owned! You won't get online prices, but the value of shopping here far outweighs the monetary costs. The staff is always friendly and always offering to help you pick your next read. They have AMAZING community events--there was one week where I swear, I had to make the drive, like 3 times because the lineup was SO GOOD! And they do cool things like bookmark designing contests, bingo cards to help you read outside of your comfort zone, and the dopest book fairs.