“The best and largest book shop in Pocatello and possibly the last bastion of the area's intellectually inclined. Ecclectic to the core, you will find more popular fiction to the front, but if you're interested in any particular subject there are shelves of books on just about any subject you can imagine in here. It's definately a hunt, but that's the beauty of it. There's something for everyone if you're willing to take your time and explore. On the subject of Will, the owner: Many people seem to get the wrong impression of him it seems. He can be very direct when he taks to you, and he uses a lot of jargon that I think people misunderstand because he's very well read. I personally consider direct words a positive quality, speaking as someone on the spectrum. I have always had positive interactions with him and he's very passionate about reading, and the pursuit of knowledge and skills. I have a hard time believing that those who have had a bad experience with him don't have an ulterior motive or are easily offended. Will is a gem of Pocatello, perhaps a rough diamond on occasion, but I can genuinely say that my time in Pocatello would be far worse off without having met him. The Walrus and Carpenter bookshop is an intellectual oasis in the desert of Pocatello. If those words resonate with you, I encourage you to check it out. I'm sure you'll find something valuable on the shelves!”
“Each time I've needed something in regards to textbooks this is my go to place! They always know exactly what I need (I usually dont!) & their customer service is phenomenal. Hally, I believe, has outstanding patience & comes across as an extremely respectful, young lady. & I only had the pleasure of speaking with her over the phone.”
Barnes & Noble is proving that physical bookstores aren't going anywhere. The retailer just opened three new locations across Texas and South Carolina, marking another step in its comeback story. Barnes & Noble opened 57 stores in 2024 alone - more than it had opened in the entire decade from 2009 to 2019. The company isn't slowing down either, with plans to open more than 60 new stores in 2025 and a goal of reaching over 1,000 stores nationwide in the coming years.
