Barnes & Noble — Local services in Modesto

Updated post I originally gave this bookstore a 5 star rating. However, since then my husband had hip surgery and now has a titanium hip. He sets off the sensors walking into the store, walking into the bathrooms, and leaving. Each time store employees follow him(into the bathroom) walking up close to him with scowling expressions. Questioning him and asking him to wait so that they can look at the monitors. Really bad shopping experience. This doesn’t happen anywhere else. Never happens to us at Target. This is Barnes and Noble’s policy. We can’t shop here anymore. Very unfortunate.I left a message for the manager who didn’t return my call. I hope they will soon adapt to titanium replacement customers so that we can shop there.

Previous post with previous 5 star rating. I have been shopping at this bookstore for over 10 years. I love this store. There are so many books to choose from and so many great adventures to read about. My children, who are teenagers now have many fond memories of choosing and reading books in this bookstore's large area of children and teenage books. I remember going over every educational English and math book that this store has to offer in order to help my then academically struggling child. Barnes and Noble has a huge selection of educational books as well as books for just about every other subject and story. To me, reading books online is not the same as walking through the isles of a bookstore until you feel that one book is calling out to you. That one book which inspires and sparks your interest of adventure or mystery or just plain thirst for more knowledge. I love books and I love shopping for books and this is the best place...

Manga / review

With social distancing still a thing, I don't know why this BN decided to enclose certain sections in a "C" like pattern. And why are the graphic novels in the same section as Manga, They should be their own section. That's like putting Astronomy books next to Food Science books because they're both sciences? and why are light novels and Manga Cont' are separated? And then they have select few Manga in the front side a bit. This layout doesn't make any sense, keep it all together so I don't have to go hunting!

also, BN needs to implement a no reading rule in the said sections. I know that sounds counter intuitive, but hear me out. Imagine you actually... you know... BUY... Manga. But you have weeb 1 and 2 who doesn't pay for a dime in the industry. They read the entire series not caring for the physical condition of the books and put them back when they're done. B and N makes no money, The publisher makes no money, and the writer makes no money. All B and N did was act as a babysitter for the parents that just load their kids off to the employees. And then when someone like myself who ACTUALLY BUYS manga has to weed through the books that don't have creased spines, bent pages, or oily fingerprints. If I to buy used manga, I'd go to BookOff, I'm not paying full price here. I find myself coming here just to see if new volumes are out, or if I something will peak my interest enough to just...

I entered the store hoping to obtain a copy of 'The Essential Rumi', I was initially assisted by Shaylynn who found the book I was looking for with little to no effort. After short conversation with Shaylynn and another very helpful associate Emily, I was recommended another book 'The Princess Saves Herself In This One'. Compelled and intrigued I also purchased this book with 'The Essential Rumi'. Emily through pleasant conversation introduced me to a book series that I plan on returning to purchase 'The Alchemists Of Loom'. Upon checkout I was assisted by Haley, who made intriguing conversation on the Barnes & Noble membership. Circumstances prevented any membership at that date however when I return for 'The Alchemists Of Loom' I am still considering the membership. Haley was exceptionally friendly and an adept cashier. The staff at this store were knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. So much so that I find it hard to believe that a better experience could even be possible. In the consumer world of today impressive interactions such as this is what consumers look for and appreciate. It is certainly what separates this book store from all the others I have visited. The store was also noticeably clean. Special thanks to Emily and Shaylynn who made my day and provided me with a recommendation that I...