Barnes & Noble Booksellers

I went in looking for a book on real estate. I’m interested in getting my real estate license in my free time. Prices for books are just about the same as on Amazon. They have plenty of boos and games. There is also a Starbucks coffee shop there. The book was a little difficult to find but there was an associate that worked there that was very knowledgable and took me right to the spot where they had all their real estate books

Great bookstore to browse books and have a great afternoon. That’s 4 stars. However the prices are definitely not competitive given that we all now have Amazon and eBay to look at. I didn’t go to the café so I can’t say anything about it. One day I was in this plaza and decided to go in there and browse. Its obvious location at the front of the driveway entrance made it easy to spot. Despite the area was busy, finding a parking spot wasn’t too hard of a task.
The bookstore was pretty big with every genre you could think of. At the very front of the store you’d immediately see the books on sale, even without membership. The staff I encountered were all very friendly and welcomed any questions if I had any. I like how they have a big kids section at the back and are clearly categorized based on age group and grade level. I enjoy reading kids’ books as much as those for adults!
They also have a big manga area!
Very clean and organized bookstore with friendly staff and at a great location. However, I didn’t end up buying anything here. The kids books were twice as much as what’s sold at Amazon.

We usually come here to this location only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because they typically don’t carry the books I’m looking for so I’m always redirected to the Encinitas store or online shopping, which I don’t like to do! But my son really enjoys this Barnes because like the other Barnes & noble I’m sure have a kids area for reading and playing which is quite because they also have a Starbucks here so I can enjoy a lil warm drink and watch him explore the kids section !

If you plan on studying here and you need your laptop, good luck finding an outlet, there’s only 2 accessible ones! What’s annoying is that ppl who don’t need the plug are the ones usually sitting there! Soooo if you are reading thing, pls be courteous and move to a table without a ply of u don’t need one!

Barnes and Noble is a fun place to look around and discover new books, but the prices are outrageous. I can guarantee everything is available and cheaper on Amazon. I hate that the children’s books are rarely available in paperback – making them even more expensive; as a teacher this is not helpful.
Not only are the prices awful, but they make it so difficult to do returns. I went in today to return a book I received at Christmas that I already own. Marilyn was very hesitant to help me and had a disapproving tone when I told her it was a gift and I didn’t have a receipt or know whether or not the giver was a member. She reluctantly told me that all she could do was an immediate exchange for the same amount. I asked her specifically how much it was and she told me $ 18. I found my book and went back to her and she again asked me the same questions about the receipt and the membership. With the same tone, she said she was going to have to give it to me for the lowest price: $ 9! I thought it was so rude and unprofessional to withhold that information from me the first time I asked when she already knew I didn’t have a receipt or membership info. I could care less what the store policy is on returns and exchanges, but I was very upset that she wouldn’t present me with the whole truth right from the start.
Needless to say, I avoid going here whenever possible.

Barnes & Noble is my happy place!
Even though this location is on the smaller side, they never fail to have the books I’m looking for. They have a great kid’s section, Starbucks, and music department too — truly a one-​stop shop bookstore.
Staff is super helpful and several employees have gone out of the way to locate my specific searches. The environment is very clean and well organized, so this store makes for the perfect place to browse and enjoy some new reads. Plus the hours — amazing! Being new to the area, I’ve noticed that few places are open till 10p so I appreciate that extra hour of shopping time.
I urge everyone to ditch the Amazon shopping and get out & support our local bookstores! Barnes and Noble is a great addition to our community.
**TIP!** Check out their clearance section & kid’s calendar — both are full of great finds!

Clean and well organized. Friendly staff and nice children’s area. The stage could be a little larger for story time but otherwise this place is great.
Downside is that they do not price match, even with their own website (according to the employee I asked during our visit). We wanted to buy a book but it was $ 8 cheaper on their website so we’ll order it.

The refund policy at this store is ridiculous. I bought a set of sealed books for my son, a couple weeks before his birthday. Turned out to be not what he wanted, so I took them back. They said their return policy is 2 weeks. I can understand that, as you don’t want people to use the bookstore like a library and return books once they have been read, but this was a sealed set. Obviously it couldn’t have been read. But whatever, I accepted their policy and accepted the store credit in lieu of money back. However, they would not issue a gift card I could use at a later date – I had to choose something else immediately. So here I am, wandering around and trying to spend $ 30 on something I don’t need, instead of being able to wait and spend it in the future. So frustrated with this stupid policy and their inability to be at all flexible. I will never shop here again.
Oh, and the least of my troubles is the fact that they only have one cashier working at a time, with the line at least 10 deep. It took forever to check out. This store’s management needs serious help.

Consistant organized and I gave special ordered music and books that have all arrived in a timely manor.

I really love this location. It is clean well organized and the staff is helpful and friendly. I have been going to this Barnes and Noble for years. I like the convenience of getting coffee or a snack for my daughter inside. The parking is usually full but because of all the shops near by it has a quick turnaround time.
I like the selection of children’s books. The kids area is always maintained and kept looking nice.
I have found some childhood favorites and new books for my daughter that are reasonably priced. They have seating for the kids and adults in the children’s section and the restroom is near by as well. Making it convenient for parents with little ones. My daughter is able to stay entertained for quit a while with all the great children’s activities.
They have a wide selection of great books and the location is a good size so when it gets busy it doesn’t get overly crowded.
The only reason I give it 4 stars is due to the long lines. However I do understand that this is a popular location and there are normally 2 people on registers. I over really like the location.

I love books. I love the written word. I love the feel of paper pages. so naturally I love Barnes N Nobles. I could spend hours in its aisles finding the next book or five books I want to read.
if they do not have a book in the store, I love the fact that I can order it online at no additional cost and most times it is cheaper then in the store! sure it takes a few days to get to you… but still!
and the staff there is so helpful! and let’s not forget they have a Starbucks in store !!? sheesh. talk about a bookies dream place !

Love this location. Parking is decent and the location itself is large. The associates are friendly but don’t bother you. Lots of spots to sit and enjoy. The kids area is bigger than most and has an activity center and stage area. They have a large selection of books and I enjoy taking my kids here for an afternoon.

Bookworm’s Dream! One of the main perks I love is that hours are opened until late when most other businesses have shut down for the day, so when I get late night cravings for caffeine and a fantasy escape, Barnes and Noble indulges me in my introvert delight!
Only downside is that they don’t have big comfy chairs for you to sit in and unwind, but then again they don’t want you to stay for hours on end reading books you won’t buy. I also wish they have more tables and chairs because everyone comes here to study or relax and unwind without being bothered!
Insiders Tip: Look at the Clearance book shelves because maybe the book you’re looking for is there. Had to learn this the hard way.

Why must the check out be so painfully SLOW, always very short handed, starting to be a theme here

Very clean and organized. Defiantly going back. They had a prior best seller section where novels were $ 5 — $ 7.

I think this store is slowly becoming my second home, I’m here way too often.
It has a lot to offer and it’s quite organized.
I enjoy that I can plop myself on the floor adjacent to any bookshelf and just read snippets of a potential purchase or maybe even get really involved in said book and sit for awhile… never once been approached by someone (passerby or store employee) telling me to remove myself from my hobo-​reading stance!
Love that I can bring my school goodies to study here! To help appease my tummy grumbles, the café offers a lot of awesome food and drink options (Hello, Starbucks)
Enjoy the calm atmosphere of the store, even with the children’s book section occupying such a big space at the back of the store. Speaking of which, this B&B is a STUPENDOUS place to bring small child-​shaped people! Books, toys, games, movies, and sweet benefits of the Kid’s Club (which costs nothing to sign up for, YAY) I like the kid’s events they host here.
It’s no public library, so yes the books can be pricey and the sales people will always, without fail, ask you about the perks of the store’s membership! Might pay off if you’re a frequent flyer with Barnes n Noble. Personally, I’m like a magnet to the sale and clearance shelves and bins. Lots of really cool, really random finds.

I like this Barnes & Noble. We go every Friday night for story time and we have an amazing time. I love the fact that after story time I can walk get a quick coffee and walk around and browse. Sometimes they have some nice discounts on toys and other stationery products. I got a Hungry Caterpillar stuffed toy which triples as a toy, a pillow and a butterfly blanket. It definitely brought some joy to a special little girl:)
They are expensive, but that doesn’t take away from this being a great store.
The first week we came here, the lady reading was so good. She was friendly and definitely had a great rapport with the kids. This week however, the reader wasn’t very friendly and she didn’t seem to engage well with the parents or the kids. But we will still go next week. It’s just a great store to visit.

Can I just say that I’m getting pissed at the people reviewing BARNES & NOBLE off of the fact that they don’t accept STARBUCKS gift cards in the café? Look at the damn sign at the front of the café and the ones on the coffee cups that says «BARNES & NOBLE CAFE SERVING STARBUCKS COFFEE».
It does not say that it is a Starbucks. Calm down and order some of the cheesecake they get from THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY.
For me, this is a great Barnes & Noble. I love Barnes & Noble, have worked for Barnes & Noble and own a Nook. I received great service and some tasty Starbucks coffee from this one. I can’t wait to go back and get lost in the books.

I truly hope that Barnes & Noble continues to survive. Real bookstores are important to our cultural identity and Barnes & Noble seems to be one of our best chances.
I find I prefer, however, the smaller, more personal bookstores that I grew up with. The stores that are becoming less and less common. The stores where I could go in and know the people working there and know who to ask for a recommendation that I could trust. I would know the people that I was talking to and they would know me and together we could come up with a book that I like. At the superstore B&N, I feel that I am surrounded by people but am still pretty much on my own to find something that will suit me.

I recently started getting back into reading and of course the first thing that pops into mind is Barnes & Noble.
This bookstore has always been my favorite, i know my way around this crazy silent place and it got so much easier now that they have a book finder computer in almost every aisle.
Its easy to find someone available to help you & even if your not in the mood for a book or magazine, theres a Starbucks!