First book/roll playing store I ever went to. I could spend hours and hours browsing. Amazing then,…read moreeven more amazing 30 years on.

An absolutely fantastic book store and game shop! Its got everything you could want: tons of…read moredifferent gaming supplies, a dedicated gaming space, diverse book offerings, and very friendly staff. I wish there was a place like this in my own hometown, but South Bend has a true gem here.

Great selection of books!! The aisle of books are labeled so it is easy to find your favorite…read moregenre. Highly recommend!

Large selection cool finds and nice people. Clean restrooms. Good value on most thingsread more

THIS is one fantastic bookstore. In fact, it is *the quintessential* small town bookstore, the one…read moreyou actually read about in books and wish you had one yourself. If you're anywhere near Elkhart, YOU DO. Lucky us!! Things we love: The work in progress Harry Potter closet under the stairs. YEP!!! The amazing staff! The owners are SO community-minded. It's remarkable. Of course, excellent selection of books THE CUTEST kids area Rolling bookshelves for event space (!) Events! (such as poetry open mic, or local authors) Local authors are featured Knowledgeable staff FANTASTIC sitting clever signs Things that make me sad: We live an hour away. Go! And, perhaps, you'll write your OWN novel, about a bookstore, and this will be your model. LOVE!

This place was a huge disappointment. I took my 3-year old granddaughter on an outing and chose…read morethis local bookstore as part of it. She LOVES reading, and I thought it would be fun to visit a local, independent bookstore. It is a used bookstore, which was not clear from website description. The book choices for preschool children were minimal - a single small bookcase of books - most of which were ancient. (There was a Dick and Jane book there if you want to gauge age of the books). The books were poorly organized and many were very worn. As my granddaughter said, "This bookstore is boring." It was a shame as small communities need good bookstores. This wasn't it. I've been to some GREAT small independent bookstores; I know they can be amazing. This was just depressing.

What a wonderful find! My bf and I randomly stumbled in on a snowy, wintery day as we had gotten…read moretoo cold during our adventuring but I am always happy to check out bookstores! I was surprised to see so many things on sale for 50% off when we stopped in! I bought a book for myself and a board book for my baby nephew for $17 total, after the 50% discount. I regret not stocking up on graphic novels while they were half off! I doubt this discount will exist the next time I stop in... Brain Lair Books also hosts about 7 different book clubs - I'll be joining the romance one when I move here in a year-ish. The bookseller on staff the day we stopped in was also so kind and very funny! Make sure to stop by this well-curated, local bookstore next time you find yourself in the South Bend area!

Wow is all I can say. How could I be so lucky to stumble across this gem. Back in the day when I…read morelived in South Bend this location was a hardware store with a neighborhood grocery store next door. Kathy, the owner took time to greet me and my sister and chat with us. We're both book lovers and we're impressed with the selection. I brought my friend back hours later who is also a book lover along with my two nieces. Again, Kathy was very personable, shared why she opened the bookstore. There is something for everyone here. There's even a little nook with a pillow seat for me and my niece to read a book together. You have to check this place out. If you don't live books you know someone who does so why not support a small business. We all left with a book!

A great little bookstore! The owner was gracious, kind, and friendly. It had a great selection of…read morebooks! They also have some comic books, toys, and recorded music. There's even art you can buy. The books aren't expensive unless your buying antiques. This place is a real gem.

The most charming little bookstore! This is how bookstores should be. Shelves stacked tall with old…read morevolumes waiting to be picked up and admired! I Half expected the kid from Neverending story to run through. They have a wide variety and very reasonable prices. From rare pieces to modern. The basement has records and comics so there is a huge selection. I loved the prints available too! Definitely worth a stop

2 Floors of Fighting Irish Apparel and Accessories. Sooo much stuff here, it's incredible! They…read moredo have a Starbucks inside so if you are not a shopper, you can sit down and relax with a coffee. It has to be one of the biggest Campus bookstores in the Country. If you are visiting, a definite must stop before you leave.

The bookstore is certainly worth a stop If you are ever on NDs campus and able to visit, you could…read morereally get lost there. It's a well maintained building, and they always have interesting displays depending on the time of year. I love to browse because there are so many different books and ND gear to check out! I found a book, and some ND softball gear, as well as baby items that a friend wanted me to grab for her. The staff is also friendly and helpful, check them out if you are in the area

Everything's great about it. Just know that I'm game weekend. It is super crowded. But it's also…read moregreat to see all the fans together.

We were downtown for lunch and my son wanted to check for comic books. Unfortunately I noticed as…read moresoon as we walked in that it wasn't a 'book' sort of bookstore, but probably a textbook sort of bookstore. An employee confirmed. They did have a fabulous AYOP tank and shorts that my daughter loved, and my son did end up with a water bottle from Notre Dame for a souvenir. And the same great employee was very helpful at getting us checked out way faster than the family taking a while at the other register.

If you actually come here to try and find and purchase a book, be aware, this isn't really what…read morethey do anymore. Employees out stocking will actively avoid you. I had to wait in line and ask a cashier. They looked up the book and told me it was in a specific section. It was not. No one cared. They do not need your business. On the other hand it is literally an excellent toy store for some reason.

Barnes & Noble will always hold a special place in my heart. I've been coming to Barnes & Noble…read moresince I was little, just learning to read. I never stopped reading and will always come to the location that is closest to assist me find my next word adventure. Whether I am in the mood for manga, a novel or even a biography, B&N is the place I depend on to help me find what my reader heart desires. Thank you, Barnes & Noble, for filling the void in this readers heart.