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| - This is one of the better Barnes and Noble locations in town, not to mention the closest to this reviewer's house. And unlike that one on Rainbow, this one DOES have a video section.
Barnes and Noble carries all things books. Be it reference, works of fiction, periodicals, there is a little bit of everything here. Any subject you could possibly want a book on, there is a good bet you'll find something in here.
The video section is top-notch selection-wise, but their prices are considerably higher than big box stores. They make up for this with a good selection of obscure titles, but you might just want to go to Zia for that stuff. Still, every now and then they DO have good sales in this department.
Additionally, there is a small section featuring board games and the like, basically things that can make good gifts. A Starbucks Coffee location is featured here as well, complete with outdoor patio area.
To be honest, I haven't had to ask the employees for much in here. But when I do have a question, they are generally attentive and help me quickly. I haven't had a problem with any member of their staff, ever.
The major complaint I have with the store is that they move stuff around every few months. The way I see it, if the store layout ain't broken, don't fix it! This makes it a huge hassle to find what you're looking for if they have just done a renovation. Additionally, their frequent buyer program must be paid for, whereas the one at Borders is free.
All in all this is a top-notch bookstore, I just wish they had better prices on their (not on sale) movies and that they wouldn't move stuff around so often. The store gets a firm recommendation though.
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