Barnes & Noble

"It's still open and going strong. Stopped in to have a cup of tea and do some work. Didn't remember they have all the Starbucks coffees and tea."

"I've always cherished this place for its inviting ambiance, but lately, the presence of homeless individuals camping in the Starbucks lobby has significantly detracted from the experience. It's disheartening to find it difficult to simply enjoy a cup of coffee without being overwhelmed by unpleasant odors lingering in the air. The situation also raises concerns about safety and hygiene, particularly in the library area. I believe it's crucial for Starbucks and the library to address this issue promptly. While I understand the complexities surrounding homelessness, it's essential to ensure that all patrons can enjoy a clean and comfortable environment."

"The remodel of Barnes and Noble that now includes more books is looking good. I bailed on this store as it moved away from having books. I still prefer shopping the more local options first, but when books are unavailable through the other stores, I go here."

"I came in today to look for one book by Angela Davis called “Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement” as well as another book called “Except Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics”. Unfortunately, they had neither in stock; however; they did have front and center Netanyahu’s biography, along with several books varying between educational to the glorification of Israel, for example - “The Genius of Israel” was displayed prominently as well. It also had marketing materials around it indicating it’s an “amazing read & amazing value”. Book stores are sacred (well, I guess not corporate ones but you get the gist) and are foundational to enabling people to educate themselves. At a time like this, I’m incredibly disappointed to see Barnes & Noble pushing a very clear narrative and one with bias. I’m hoping the popular books I was looking for are simply out of stock because they were just recently bought out - if that’s the case I will promptly edit this review. I sense that that is not actually the case though. I suggest Barnes & Noble take its role as a knowledge provider more seriously and ensure they provide readers the opportunity to educate themselves with a lens through all sides of a matter - not just one - and make sure they keep relevant books stocked in times that matter seemingly the most. Won’t be back. Over to Boulder bookstore I go!"

"Barnes & Nobles, from not cool to cool again, what an era. If you miss touching books, feeling the texture of magazine glossy pages, wandering around alleys filled with them and discover a great front page or a weird title, grab a mag or a book and sit to see if you want to buy it, then B&N is the place for you. Books - As you may know this is not the place to find underground books, breakthrough essays or edgy writers, if you don't mind you still can find interesting mainstream books. Of course you will find all the best sellers and stuff you see on TV. Magazines - This is maybe the Madeleine de Proust moment of you interaction with this store chain. You are all of a sudden interacting with real images, instead of maniacally scrolling through pictures online and numbing your mind, you take your time, maybe think, remember something, what a great experience. Coffee shop - This is a trick. If you don't want to hang out in a loud place where people booze, this place has a Starbucks with a lot of sitting room where you can sit, read, hang out. And lastly you can find very cheap postal cards: 25 cents, what a bargain."