Barnes & Noble

07/09/05

Almost a community meeting place by Margaret D. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

This is about as close to a town square as we get here. Go in on a Fri or Sat night and the joint is hopping!

My daughter's school had a fundraiser here and the registers are so busy that they cleared over two grand.

They have a weekly storytime for tots and a Thomas table (follow the sound of toddlers squalling), plus some Thomas trains for sale, always hard to pass up.

While their prices are higher than Costco, you can buy a discount card for $25 /year which gives you 10% off and your entire family can use it. They also have great books in the bargain section.

An easy-access resource for books of any stripe, with impressive children's, business and bestseller sections.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Established in 1873 and still thriving, this mainstream bookseller boasts almost 600 locations and does brisk online business as well. Ubiquitous and well organized, Barnes & Noble arranges its huge book selection in 22 user-friendly categories, from Art and Architecture to Romance and Travel. Stores host seasonal book signings and family-friendly "Storytimes." Many locations also offer music, movies and cafes that serve Starbucks coffee.