Barnes & Noble — Local services in Los Angeles

I spoke to a worker who said her name was Senator. I called to see if they had a book and the lady said they did and she would hold it for me in the front. I told her no that was fine I just needed to read 2 chapters of it I purchased it online and wasn't expecting it for another week and a project was due that required the book. Her response was, "ummm....we are not a library!" I was so taken back and embarrassed. I said well I have seen many people read at Barnes and Noble before and even study. I even told her I would buy something else but I was not going to buy that book because I am expecting it in the mail. I get it, it is not a library but that was really rude of her and it made me feel like I should just not do my assignment until I get the book in the mail (which would make the assignment late). She also made a comment that is okay to SKIM the books only if we are interested in purchasing. Thank goodness I called another B&N and I told them what happened and that I would buy something else If need be. He thought it was crazy. He said it was totally fine and people come and read. He said they have some couches and a cafe that was so packed at the moment because everyone was studying. He made me feel better and thanks to him I got to read the couple chapters I needed, and can now get my homework in on time. Funny, because I ended up browsing and purchasing 2 books that were not school related! They lost MY money! I will never step foot at...

It’s been a while since I had been to a bookstore. And frankly I had really missed it, especially the smell of books. There really is nothing like it. And pre-covid I work at the library at my university. So being near books is kind of one of my happy and safe places. Although, currently, it’s a little hard to smell them since you have to wear a mask to go inside. But I went in with the intention of finding a particular book. Someone helped me (i forgot her name, but she was very nice) and the whole time we kept a nice distance from each other to keep us safe. Regrettably they did not have the book I was looking for, but I did find another book. And there choices of books is quite extensive. I also must note that they did have a nice collection of mangas. While not as big as their other collections. Maybe 2 or three bookcase. Ranging from new mangas to some classics. It was still big, all things considering. Especially from when I was little and it was barley a single shelf on a bookcase. I guess the only sad part is that you can’t be there for more than 30 minutes. But it’s for safety, so I get it. Overall, my experience was very pleasant! I...

Still my go to book store & even though there's aren't much locations open anymore I try to take advantage of the 2 locations that are still open the Grove , Americana Glendale ☺️ this particular location I'm not comfortable only because the store employees......Well from my experience when I visited that location I was with my fiance and we as usual browsed through the store and picked up a few books I can see & clearly hear the employees talking to one another and looking straight at us making comments about We looked homeless and saying watch them carefully they will take something... 😳Of course I was in disbelief FYI! that afternoon we we're both in basketball shorts and t-shirts because we had just gotten back from helping out a friend who is moving to another state and also helped cleaned out the unit he was residing in for the past 20yrs. So we apologise Studio City Barnes and Noble that we we're not up to part with our...