Barnes & Noble

Normally I get a daily drink, the passion fruit iced tea lemon aid I went to get a refill (paid) and the lady (I use that term loosely), says «oh we can give you a refill but without the lemon aid» then proceeds to give me 4 Lemon packets and says «add these it will taste the same» like she was doing me a favor! I told her please add the lemon aid I’ll pay for it. Her reply… We can’t we don’t have a button for that. That woman, fat frog with glasses will never serve me again in the 5 years I’ve gone in there she had the worst customer service ever, thinking of never going back there, made me feel like I was begging, when I paid for it! I left the drink behind told her it taste nothing like what I had earlier, she said «ok thanks!» To dismiss me. Because I left the drink. Some people their life stinks so much, that they want to displace it on to you. I’ve never been treated like crap there before!!! Never Barnes and Nobles shame on you for hiring such a curmudgeon she has the personality of a screensaver… Nuff said!

I’d say this is a better B&N than the Union Square one. I went here for an author event and the B&N staffs working the event was so professional, efficient, and nice. It feels a little more spacious and less cramped.

They have a helpful staff and good selection of technical books. I generally can manage a place to sit. It is nice to read and work for a while.

Purchased a bunch of gifts for my daughters birthday. I love this store! I love to go in just to hang out and look around.
Sometimes I like to have a piece of Cheesecake. I only do if I can find a seat. It really needs to be a policy that they put aside some tables just for people to eat! The store in mid-​town has separate seating only for café patrons. It won’t hurt to designate a few for eating only!
This store is huge. I remember when it was small around the corner on Lexington many moons ago. I sure hope they keep selling books! I hate to see the end of bookstores!
I’m a fan.

This mega store is fantastic. The selection of books, greeting cards, gift items and games is wonderful. A great gift location for books, gift cards, miscellaneous gift items, Godiva, games for kids, music and much more.
They have a huge kids section, a Starbucks, size able magazine collection, section comparable to a greeting card store with sentimental gift items.
Around the holidays they offer complimentary gift wrapping which is wonderful .
Customer service is fantastic though I often need to go to the desk to get assistance. They will help you locate specific sections or books and will accommodate /​order any books they don’t have and call/​email when they arrive.

Barnes and Nobles is my place to go for when I need a good book to read as oppose to the online variety these days. I actually prefer the feel of the books and the turning of the pages with my fingers it just feels right. I used to go to Borders every week but since they closed down I was looking for another bookstore to quench my thirst for knowledge. I came upon this store and ever since have fallen in love. They have such friendly employees and they make you feel at home. I always end up leaving happy.

I came here for a work meeting. It’s a beautiful location as other Unilocalers have said. It’s huge so it never feels crowded and there is a huge selection of books and other media. The seating area of Starbucks is fairly big so there is enough room to sit. Our meeting was located in the lower level meeting area. The café supplied plenty of Starbucks coffee and treats as well as lunch which was all very delicious.
This a great location to sit, relax or study.

Ich wohne ganz in der Nähe von hier, und deswegen fühle ich mich, als wäre ich das glücklichste Mädel aller Zeit. Bis spät geöffnet, groß, gemütlich, gute Musik wird gespielt (Mariah Carey zweimal in letzter Zeit!), saubere Toiletten… einfach traumhaft. Gott sei Dank.

Barnes & Nobles has become a popular reading and hanging out spot. It offers books for all ages, media collections, a gift shop, events and Starbucks coffee. It attracts people of all ages with its multipurpose. However, the cozy and warm feeling associated for people like me is missing here.
As an educator, I always find myself wondering about the branding and marketing B&N employs. Books are so quick to be labeled. For instance, you’ll find recommended books in various sections that are listed as seasonal books, historical books, B&N Junior, etc. throughout the children’s section. Books are catered by marketing appeal. This is the bookstore where you’ll find a Frozen section!
Although, I may not be a fan of B&N for the mainstream aspect, it does encourage readers of all ages. A positive side of the marketing strategy is that individuals may find a section/​genre they connect with as it’s blatantly listed.
Yes– B&N is a bookstore that focuses on high consumership, but, it exposes people to reading and keeps those interested invested.

Great place. I’ve spent many hours there studying and my girlfriend works with me. It’s great atmosphere and the workers are all so nice. The only complaint I have is the bathroom. Why must it ALWAYS smell SOOOO BAD?! It’s dreadful. I have to hold my breath and its absolutely terrible. Even the people that work there agree with me when i mentioned it.
Place is still 5 stars in my book, just fix the dreadful smell of the bathroom. Man o man.

I am 4^th grade teacher and I attended a writing worshop at this event. The store is huge, well organized and there are visible employees on the floor available for help.
We were hosted by Jennifer Stark who is in charge of the educational portion of this location. We were greeted with breakfast which I imagine was catered from the Starbucks at the location. There were lots of fresh fruit, juixes, hot and cold beverages.
The workshop was one of the most informative I’ve ever attended. Participants walked away with lots of online resources and a book. I also registered for the educators card which gives us 20% off.
Great location. My only issue was the temp of the space. It was 26 degrees that day and it was colder inside than outside.

Very big Barnes & Noble that basically looks clean and is a better place to hang-​out and relax than the always super-​crowded one in Union Square.
Bathrooms are also relatively clean and located on the last floor.
There’s also a café with enough seating located close to the magazine rack.
All in all, OK place to study, hang-​out, relax, or take a nap (lol).

This is my favorite Barnes & Noble location.
I love how they don’t bother you as you stroll around and read their books.
I enjoy getting coffee and snacks at their Starbucks downstairs… sit down and read all the books I want. :)
The only downfall of this location is one of their managers is rude… he always seem grumpy and the many times I have came here… I never see him smile. One time he told me to move my bag because it was in the way… I didn’t mind moving it but the way he said it was EXTREMELY RUDE. I wish I knew his name so I can put him on blast… :(
He is the skinny one with glasses and walks around with an air of arrogance and a stank face.
Other then that… This place is pretty cool. :)

Barnes & Noble, I remember when it was a one trick pony on 17^th or 18^th Street in lower Manhattan. Move forward 30 plus years and Barnes & Noble is a cornerstone of malls and shopping districts across America.
On my recent visit to this location I was amazed with selection of books and service. I was in the need for some specific cook books a couple of days before Christmas. Why I waited to the last minute is another story of my life.
The cooking section was huge with everything. I mean every part of cooking from basic to advance to essays. I had my list, mental of course, and the associate was as helpful as anyone I ever had help me. Super, friendly service during Christmas by the associate in the cooking section; THANK YOU!
I know, everyone has some mobile device, but sometimes you need a solid book to hold, browse, read, write and just feel the knowledge flow into your fingertips. Yeah!
Barnes & Noble at 86^th Street is a wonderful location. It is organize, well stocked with a large selection of book options. Always a deal. Always a sale.

This is a great B&N because there’s tons of room, in the café, throughout the shelves, sitting areas etc. Friendly service, great little novelties always available year round.
Also right next to a shake shack and a sephora, how can you go wrong? :)

This review is for the book signing events they hold. I came to the book signing last night and it was a very well organized event. I bought the book and my wristband at 9:30 and got there half an hour before the event started. They quickly let us into the conference room and let us know which sections would get their book signed first so we would know where we want to sit. Someone came around with a post it so we could get our books personalized. The event started promptly at 7. The people who worked there were great about keeping things on schedule and very organized about the way they let us go up and have out book signed. They even had a person there to take pictures for us. I was impressed with the event. I’ve been to other signings and they have been an unorganized mess. This one was the opposite.

Well I love books, so my review’s going to be a little biased.
Love Barnes and Noble, I can spend hours here.

This B&N is lacking. I wanted to get a good map of Paris here for my upcoming trip. The selection was very small and none of them were that great.
If I need a book store, I’ll take the time to go to Union Square.

This B&N has one of the nicest layouts I’ve ever seen! It’s surprisingly spacious for a big-​name store in NYC. Even though I rarely buy anything from B&N (unless it’s a journal or stationery) cause everything is overpriced, I come here just for the atmosphere. It’s a wonderful place to study, read, hang out, or just take a break from the bustle of the city — the space is large enough that it is, as far as I can tell, never crowded.
Book selection: ⁵⁄₅ — B&Ns will almost always have the book you’re looking for, and if they don’t, they can order a copy from the warehouse or from another B&N
Atmosphere: ⁵⁄₅ — Even by B&N standards, the atmosphere of this location is exceptional!
Prices: ²⁄₅ — with maybe the exception of their journals and stationery and toys and other knick knacks, B&N is never the place to buy things unless you’re willing to pay unnecessarily exorbitant amounts for something that may be half-​price elsewhere
Service: ³⁄₅ — good
Overall ⁵⁄₅ — exceptional! (mainly for the atmosphere)

If you love books this is your place.
Always good deals and special offers for amazing books, games and CDs.
The store is really huge but the staff here is always friendly and available to help you.
The Comic section could be expanded.

A glorified greeting card store cum Starbucks cum toddler & nanny hangout. Vast shelf space devoted to a pathetically thin, poorly organized catalog of reading material. Of the 12 well established and well known biographies I sought today, none were available. However, should I be interested in the latest mass produced twaddle about faux Buddhist serenity or business gossip vomited out by the industry for the bored, shallow, middle-​aged white demographic with disposable income, there is plenty to be had.
Sadly, this place is like every other big box book retailer.