Really like this place. Great selection, on par with B&N or Borders. Nice 'local' feel with a snazzy, upscale feel. You can also find all sorts of nifty gift items & cards here as well; things that aren't as easy to find in other parts of the city (ie University). Until they opened in Clt I'd never heard of them, but that kinda adds to their appeal - it isn't a place that you'll find a few miles away or just by traveling to another city. They do have a website you can order from, but you can not check local inventory like you can on the other stores websites. That's a little annoying to me, but you can always call the store (always best to have the ISBN# when you call). Have yet to eat @ the restaurant, but it looks groovy. My favorite things about JB are their bargain book tables and their travel section (can often find travel books here that you can't at the other guys!).