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    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Barnes & Noble Booksellers

    3.5
    (10 reviews)
    75.3 mi
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    LOVE that there is a Barnes & Noble in the town I moved to. I think Barnes & Noble stores are a…read morefantastic place to buy a tea or coffee and book or magazine, and forget about life. Time stops, and I can honestly say I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I get excited about a magazine, a newspaper, a comic book, a romance, a crime thriller series, etc to where I want to learn and know more. With every book, magazine, or newspaper, I bought the right to mark up a book for my enlightenment and expand my knowledge. I am a life learner. And Barnes & Noble feeds that addiction. Why doesn't someone live in a Barnes & Noble, like the Capital One guy? I can't put a price on education. Getting a membership helps save money!

    This was the first Barnes and Noble in the area growing up. It was an almost magical place. I had…read morebeen a frequent visitor to Walden Books in the malls when that was still a thing. Nothing compared to B&N though. The number of books they had as a kid was just mind numbing. I would spend hours looking at the comics and manga before buying some SF or fantasy book. These days I tend to just use libraries or local, non-chain bookstores. However there is still some nostalgia for this store. This location is a decent size, well maintained, and has a good selection. I've never had any issues with the staff. I haven't gotten anything from the cafe so I can't comment on it.

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    Bluestocking Social

    Bluestocking Social

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    68.3 mi

    Absolutely love this local bookstore! It's downstairs below the cafe on this block. There are a…read morecouple of parking spots out front, but there is plenty of street parking around the block. They have a wide selection of diverse and inclusive books. The owners are super nice and have great recommendations. There is also a small selection of art supplies in the back corner! I happily snagged a book about lesbian love stories. The best part about coming here is the precious and wonderful shop dog, Huxley. He is a sweet little pug who politely greets you and peacefully sleeps in the bed by the counter. He will come hang out with you and let you pet him if you ask! I would come here all the time just to sit on the floor and hang out with Huxley and get a new book to read! Support local bookstores!!!

    The husband and wife ownership team are super friendly. They will order any title possible…read more Luckily, they had what I wanted in stock. Just enough whimsy to make you smile without going over the top. Love the merchandise from local artists, including the local authors. White the art supply section might leave a serious artist wanting, they had more than enough for my needs. It's a nice marriage of goods. ** They are in the basement. If you can't handle stairs, this isn't the place for you. However, give the owners a chance to work something out for you if that is the case. They are nice people. ** I'm thrilled that Evansville has a local independent bookstore. Please help support local businesses.

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