I visited on 2/10/25 on a layover back to the PNW. As I was looking through the selection of books (I did still purchase a book, because one that had been on my list was in stock), the cashier made it a point to purposely come and stand by me and "accidentally" drop items next to me to get my attention as if I was taking too long to make a selection and she thought I was going to steal. We locked eyes, and she didn't say excuse me or I'm sorry, she just gave me a very condescending look like "I'm watching you." She wasn't welcoming, friendly, OR nice, and from the receipt, her name...
Read moreBarbara's bookstore is a great place to grab a book or magazine or gift for someone while traveling traveling through Chicago's O'Hare airport. The staff at these bookstores are extremely helpful and knowledgeable in regards to All things relating to books! They have a computer system and can look all the books they have. I also appreciate they have helpful items for kids like drawing books, markers colored pencils. I had to stop here because I forgot my reading glasses and they had a wide selection to...
Read moreWhen asked where I could buy a USB cable in the area, they could have easily pointed me toward a nearby shop but didn't answer the question. Instead they acted like they were the last stop. I was desperate and I must have looked it. Their excessively expensive cable is non-refundable. There is a kiosk just a few feet away with USB cables for 20 dollars less. Maybe buy books there. No...
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