Of course I had to visit a place calling itself the World's Biggest Bookstore. However, it's not. Apparently it was true for a short time in the 80's. How arrogant and embarrassing of them not to change the name. I can vouch that both Powell's and the Strand are larger, and they have character to boot (which WBB does not).
So, it's still a huge bookstore, and you're likely to find most of what you want here. Yet somehow, even at a megastore like this, I can't find several titles on my list. Thus proving that they don't have everything. And how the heck are you supposed to use their search kiosks? There is no mouse or trackball or pad, so the best you can do is type an item into the box and hit "Enter" and then stare helplessly at the screen as your title is displayed with a link for more information. Tab? Arrows? Page down? Nope nope nope. Frustrating. And where is the staff to help? I only saw one person on the floor in the entire place.
Prices seem pretty high, unless you're in the bargain section, where I found two books for a good price--one that's been on my list and one impulse purchase. This fall we are going to learn more about British naval history!
There was parking right in front of the store at 9:15 on a Monday. Seemed too good to be true for the area, but I don't look a gift horse in the mouth.