Book Stores in Riverside, CA

“This is review for alumni dining. Commons "adc"Nice variety, clean and most is quite fresh, excellent desserts, nice salad bar , different entrees stations”

“I'm so happy to see a BIPOC owned bookstore in the city of Riverside. I came out to the store for an author event and it was a wonderful place to meet the author and connect with others. The bookstore is beautiful and the owner is a caring and wonderful person. They have a really great selection of children's books which is what I was looking for. I definitely recommend coming here because I support local and especially women owned businesses. And because they put on events for the community, I think it's a wonderful business to support. If you're in downtown Riverside for dining you absolutely must stop in and browse their wonderful selection, then pick up a new book for your To Be Read list!”

“I'm so glad this place exists! I've gone here for years for NA and AA birthday gifts and always find what I need. Chips, cards, books, t-shirts, hats, they have it all! Super friendly service everytime. Parking is a little rough out in front, but behind the building is plenty of parking and a back entrance for easy access. I recommend if your looking for something related to the program!”

“Vast collection of various books. Navigating the store is difficult at first but once you’ve mapped the store, it’s easy to get around. Employees are always helpful and I’ve never had a bad experience.Only drawback is the checkout line moves incredibly slow. At checkout, the clerks ask if you have a B&N account. They then ask for your email address associated with the account which causes the slowdown. Clerks accidentally type the wrong email at least once. I don’t blame the clerks for this slowdown because people’s email addresses can have awkward spelling at times. Can’t B&N request our phone number or create a more accessible identifying method?”

“We came here to get some books as gifts for a friend's kid who is an advanced teenage reader. I was surprised we were able to find most of the books we need here. The owner was very helpful too as it's not so easy to immediately find a book we were looking for. Considering this is a secondhand book store I do feel it's on the pricey side. Overall it's worth checking out because you can spend a day here easily and find so many books you would like to read with better looking covers on them (compared to the new version book covers on Amazon).”

“Very happy to see that there is a Bookoff location in the Inland Empire. It's located in a big plaza with many other stores and with plenty of parking. The staff is very nice and helpful. The book selection is amazing, much better than other Bookoff locations we have been to. Books are reasonably priced and they have a large clearance section where books are $1.”

“This store is great They mostly have name brand clothing items for sale they do not put everyone's junk out for sale. All the junk gets sent off to goodwill stores most of you folks are used to. That's it's all(:”

“As a recent grad, the quality of education I received was superb. Most of the professors I had were wonderful and passionate about teaching, and the topics were engaging, encouraged discussions amongst students, and welcomed different opinions and critiques. I guess I was lucky to have pretty awesome professors who cared for their students' academic learning and well-being. As a non-traditional transfer student, it does get quite challenging to meet new people, but I made a few solid connections, which I care most about. The campus is clean, and the food is not bad; it can be decent. Yes, it can be quite a walk from the parking lot to campus, but who cares? People will always find things to complain about; it's all perspective. I love the libraries and did find many fave spots to study throughout campus. One thing I will say as a transfer, I found it to be quite challenging to find work on campus even though I qualified for work-study. I'd like to add that there is a vegan burger spot within walking distance from campus; it's so good; it's called "Veg & Go Plant-Based Fast Food," honestly, the best fries I've ever had in my life. You don't have to be vegan; go there and order the fries. Anyway, this school is underrated; there are plenty of smart, cool students here, and the professors I had were amazing; they truly made me fall in love with my academic journey and my time at UCR. They challenged me to become a better writer, to think critically and deeply about current events, and inspired me always to be better and grow as a student. I would like to add that the same professors I had have taught at other UCs and had graduated from UCs and other top Ivy League universities. Honestly, one's academic experience is what we make of it, and as long as we have the intention to develop good relationships with our fellow classmates and professors, one's academic journey will be enriching. I enjoyed my time here and I would do it all over again.”

“Jennifer was very helpful in selling me the course material for my upper division statistics course. She is very easy to communicate to and very prompt in her responses. I purchased an access code from UBE for the Statistics eBook and homework assignments; however, I did not know that I had previously purchased a lifetime access to it. Jennifer, refunded me my $72! Thank you for helping!”

“This is a great asset to the community of Riverside and the Inland Empire. They offer many degrees and a unique variety of classes for students, older adults, working adults and lifelong learners. The campus is lovely. It is affordable for all.”

“My family loves this place. It's nice to have a welcoming and inclusive bookstore in our area. They have a diverse selection of picture books we read aloud, and my early readers are able to find chapter books and graphic novels that fit their interests. I've received great staff recommendations and when I can't find the perfect book they are always happy to order one in. The owner and employees have been very kind and patient with my kids, even when they're being a little silly. I appreciate the selection of inclusive books for all ages and the community atmosphere.”