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| - I was fairly disconsolate when Borders died a few weeks back. I loved both stores equally, so it wasn't a "Sophie's Choice" sort of decision of which I would want around more. I never could choose just one.
But at least B&N is still around, and this is a very nice store. Someone else noted that this store doesn't have a video section, which is true, but where stores like Barnes & Noble (and Borders) excels in all things books, their video selection was always unpleasantly overpriced, so I don't think that's too much of a loss, especially when any other store is cheaper in that regard.
The layout is nice, with a big cafe area, a decent newsstand, and a surprising amount of board games and puzzles. They also have ton of classic books for cheap prices, which works for me, as I'm trying to properly read all those things we read in middle and high school without the dread of a requisite book report. And the layout of the store is organized and easy to navigate. Someone else noted that the staff is nice, and I'd have to agree with that.
Best of all, the shopping center where it's at (Rainbow Promenade) is filled with a number of really nice stores, so it makes for an overall great shopping experience.
So while I miss Borders, I still have "my other kid" to go visit. It's a nice, fully-stocked bookstore, and a perfect way to kill a few hours for an evening.
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