I haven't been here in years so it was good to go back. They have nice and updated displays right…read morewhen you walk in. The staff immediately greeted me when I walked in. Then they have great signage with all sections well marked. I was there looking at childrens books and the section was super cute. They had nice displays and even some stuffed animals. They have tons and tons of books, it's amazing and a little overwhelming. I was surprised some of the prices weren't better. One book I picked up was the same price online as it was at half priced but then other books were very discounted. Overall a good experience.

Nice used book store, great knowledgeable staff. A few more words to get my 85 characters.read more

Love, love & more love for this indie bookstore. The owner & staff are so much fun & really know…read moretheir stuff. The selection is huge for a smallish store & they also buy used books for fair prices. Journals, candles, socks & other cool swag like t-shirts for sale, too. And they are moving to a new location on Carroll St in July! Get thee downtown asap!

Lake City Books is the cutest little bookstore! Clean, pretty big, and even had a shop dog! I wish…read morethere was a bigger used book selection, but overall super cute!

Frugal Muse Books, Music, Video, Inc. was established in 1994 and has been locally owned and…read moreoperated since. DVDs, CDs, LPs, graphic novels, audio books, and real books means they have something for everyone. They donate books to systems that support people in need and at least one other local business! I learned through The Barrymore Theatre that Frugal Muse is a ticket outlet for it. It is super convenient having a neighborhood ticket outlet! I enjoy paying cash that goes directly to the theatre (the bookstore being supportive enough not to add a fee) and that I get a physical ticket! No scan a phone here. I got paper tickets and I love it! My friend that has been with me on each of my ticket procurement outings finds quality low cost dvds for her family at Frugal Muse. Yesterdays selection: "Toy Story 3" still in the shrink wrap. The store is clean, organized, quaint, quiet. It's what I imagine book stores "used to be like", I say having grown up only in national chains environments. There are always a half dozen or more other shoppers when I've been here. Join them! There are always a couple gentlemen working behind the counter and I suspect they would talk books and authors if you engage them. Key tip: Frugal Muse can order new books! Drop in here to order what you want - avoid the national chain! Support local.

We love coming here to see what else we can read or research! I love the selection of cookbooks and…read moremy husband likes they have an assortment of cds/records. They have a good teen section that's grown over the last few years and a new manga section. Prices are always reasonable and they have a good selection of $2 books. People behind the counter are always friendly and helpful.

Little bookstore within the library that sells library surplus books and CDs at very low prices…read more The selection is odd, you never know what you will find here. Because of the low prices it's hard to walk out of here empty handed.

Lots of great used books (including some new releases) for just $1-2. I'm always tempted to buy a…read moredozen when I volunteer. Because the store is volunteer-staffed, hours are limited and a bit irregular. The store is usually open 1-3.

Do you love a well curated bookstore? Kismet is for you! Do you have kids who could use an outing?…read moreKismet is for you! (They have a whole playroom with lovely wood and fabric toys upstairs.) Are you looking for a really wide array of fiction for adults or books for kids? Kismet is for you! Want locally sourced gifts like jewelry, soap, cards, bags and toys? Kismet is for you! Want to check out a brood of backyard chickens from the comfort of indoors? Kismet is for you! This is a GEM of an independent bookstore - check it out!

I love Kismet Books in Verona. Friendly, helpful staff with an excellent selection of books and…read morecute gifts. Adorable space with a homey feel. Prefer to support local book stores and feel the value and prices are good. Excellent kids selection as well. Highly recommend.

This is a very unique spot to grab some coffee or alcohol and look around a cute bookshop! I like…read morethat the coffee shop also operates as a bar, and you even order that way. It has kind of a retro feel and very fun ambiance. I got an affogato and it was incredible! I believe they make their own gelato to use in it, and they also make their own flavor syrups. I got the seasonal banana bread syrup in it and it was so tasty! The baristas/bartenders were very friendly and accommodating, and drinks were made pretty quickly. The bookstore section is nice as well, with a small selection of books and pretty typical prices, but it's fun to look around. I like that they include handwritten recommendations from employees at the front.

MATCHA -7.5/10 AMBIANCE/BADDIES -9/10…read moreSERVICE-8/10 I ordered an iced matcha latte with oatmilk as always and it was pretty good! Very solid! The energy of this place is great It used to be one of my fav doughnut places as a kid The workers are nice and the design and aesthetic was great!

Stopped by while in the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Doesn't have the widest…read moreselection but the available space is full of books. I was specifically looking for horror and they had a few but like the name implies they are heavier on the mysteries. Was still able to find a good picks that I'm excited to read on the plane. The notes on some of the books from the staff were endearing and insightful.

I'm an author with cerebral palsy. In February my seventh book was released. I asked Mystery To Me…read moreto have an author event, but the bookstore manager said, "We don't do author events anymore." However, the store has author events each Wednesday evening with Doug Moe. At the time I didn't question it but later I found out the opposite was true. Larry Watson, Valerie Biel, and Doug Moe wrote stunning reviews of the book. I'm a real author. Doug was willing to do an interview at the store but I was told no. I had a book signing at the Pinney Library with Doug Moe interviewing me with a reader. Local bookstores should support all local authors. I'm a profilic author who deserves to be recognized.

The owner had his door wide open, books on tables outside yet when I walked in he said "I'm not…read moreopen, only allowed to shop here by appointment."

Mostly Latin American textiles and art, but... Decent…read moreselection of Persian and Afghan rugs. Great sidewalk book sales! Old National Geographic magazines! Maps! If only the used book section was bigger...

As we all understand, Barnes & Noble is this great bookstore that spans numerous locations around…read morethe United States and beyond. This location is no different. It is a very large bookstore, offering all kinds of reading material, and other things. The one thing that I love about this location the most is that they have a very-very large used book section. This is located on the upper mezzanine level of the shop, near the back of the business. Walk up there, and you never know what you will find. It's a great experience. They, meaning Barnes & Noble describe the books in the used book section as being alphabetized by author. I don't know, as that's not really the case. It's all kind of a mess. This being said, that does not take away from the quest. Looking through there, you'll find a little bit of everything. Something for every reading taste. They even have a pretty nice selection of art books, featuring the works of various artists. Great place to shop for a book or a gift. Other than that, Barnes & Noble is a fully stocked bookstore. They have all of the modern, popular books. Plus, a whole lot of the everything else. Like most Barnes & Noble, they also have a café over to one side. This is where people gather, and talk, and read, and a little bit of all of that kind of stuff. One thing that is a bit unique to this Barnes & Noble, is that they have a very large toy section. This is a great place to get that unique gift for a child. Because, they have a whole lot of really unique and different items. This location also has a very nice manga section, if that's your flavor--if you're looking for Japanese anime art, and similar genres, you may well find it here. Overall, this Barnes & Noble is a great place to shop for books, and other items. You never know what you may find, or what may surprise you.

I typically go to Barnes & Noble in person because I want to buy a new book from authors that have…read morenew releases. In my last two trips, there have been zero copies of the books I wanted at the store and I could only order them online. They have a limited selection of newer books and it's been disappointing. The only reason I ever go in person is to leave with a book instead of purchasing online and waiting for it to get shipped. Other than that, they have a lot of classics and nice gifts. Plenty of parking in the lot and a very large store.