“I really like this place! I donate lots of good things, mostly books, notebooks and workbooks. I like looking around and they have a nice selection of adults and kids DVDS. Also, they have holiday and regular greeting cards. They have cute holiday decorations too. If you are in the area, please go in this place and check it out.”
“I took a tour of this business today and couldn't believe how emaculate the items were. If you're a teacher, this place is a MUST. If you're just a regular civilian, they have an impressive book, CD, and record selection. They handle repurposing so many things and with over +100 volunteers with specialization, they support non profits and schools all over the world with donated materials. Please stop in for anything from scrapbooking supplies to jewelry. Check their website for more info on what can be donated.”
“Went here to look for a worry stone, the staff was so friendly and helpful. I wanted a specific color and they went in the back to look for me and found a stone that was just perfect. I will definitely be back.”
“A really great, independent bookstore. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They've also got a wonderful children's section, as well as a large selection of unique greeting cards, and some really fun gift items.”
“most iconic store in glen ellyn. my favorite part was the box of 100 poop jokes which was only 8 dollars by the way. that is only 8 cents per poop joke. had a great time with the poop jokes and reading all my favorite books. 5 STARS. 10/10 100/100 1000000000/1000000000. best store EVER!!!!!! i recomend you come here. they also have picture books! you can also read the whole book in the store with out having to pay for it what so ever. hehehehehe😎”
“Love this location every time we visit family near here. I was appreciative of the woman who helped explain the kids’ summer reading program to us and made sure we received our rewards. My kiddos always practice and perform a short puppet show on the reading stage when we come here with the puppet toys nearby. Mom gets to enjoy a tea and kids get some creative arts time while we’re traveling. Win win. We bought a pile of books which always helps for a hotel room stay. This was the shopping highlight of this trip (which is a pretty big feat at Oak Brook mall).”
“Was delighted to find a word search mystery book.. and sudoku.. and cozy coloring books.. and cozy mystery stories.. it brings back memories of walking up and down the libraries to search for books.. they have lots of choices..”
“This place is evil! I only planned to stop in for 15 minutes, and stayed over 2 hours! I kept finding so many amazing deals, I had to put stuff back! 🤣🤣 Really enjoyed my stay!”
“Half Price Books is a great place to find second-hand books at good prices, and the Downers Grove location has a particularly nice selection. I was pleasantly surprised by some of the unique collections available, including special editions of books by J.R.R. Tolkien and a rich selection of science books and rare finds. I also enjoyed the art section, where you can find beautiful coffee-table books. One of my favorite things about buying used books is discovering traces of their previous owners. Notes, inscriptions, old bookmarks, and other little memories left inside the books make the reading experience feel more human and personal. The store is spacious and offers much more than books, with a good selection of stationery, notebooks, cards, plushies, vinyl records, tote bags, and T-shirts. The bathrooms were also very clean. Large parking lot available. The staff were kind, knowledgeable, and efficient, making the overall experience very pleasant. A good place to browse if you enjoy second-hand books and the unexpected finds that come with them.”
“Excellent selection of World War 2 books & military history. Katie was extremely helpful & knew exactly where to find what I was looking for. They also have CDs & casettes in addition to the vinyl. Very cool store in Villa Park.”
“A cozy book shop hidden just south of town. There is a good variety of topics and the woman working there was a pleasure to talk to. It's definitely a great spot for a book lover to stop in!”
“I can always find a nice card here for multiple occasions. I also like the personal gifts I have picked up over the years. I have found great books for myself and my children enjoy browsing the store. Bring in the store invokes calm and peaceful feelings. The staff are pleasant to speak to. One women expressed that she is blessed to have the job ?. I love it when an employee loves their job!”
“Bought there a book i was looking for, so many different books for college students and book readers, also there are so many school stationery, I bouquet a notebook 📓 made from some leather!”
“After visiting a couple art studios in woodfield mall where I had to talk myself into being even mildly interested in the pieces, I discovered Jen's Art through a Google search. Every piece jumped out at me. Her work is creative and inspiring.”
“When your car breaks down it's always a massive inconvenience and stress. J (can't remember full name, sorry!) at IABR was super helpful even when I pulled in with the tow truck an hour before close. They were able to gave me a rough estimate by the end of the evening. Quick service and was ready to pick up by the next evening. Definitely will be back in the future for other services.”
“I will admit that I wasn’t smart enough to attend here, but I am now smart enough to shop here! Great selection of swag and gifts for all my Wheatie friends. There’s easy parking out front and super pleasant staff within! GO THUNDER! (Wait, do they say that!?)”
“Chicago Barbara Book store employee lady Sana is exceptional. Sana provided such a great Customer service that can be brilliant example of the TOP BEST Customer service in the entire globe! Her politeness, friendless, highly professional skills, attentiveness and care difficult to describe in words. Sana, thank you so much!!!”
“Really good polish remedies and vitamins vary widely selection. And great selection of polish books for children and adults 10/10 recommend this place ❤”
“When my son Joshua was receiving his first Holy Communion I needed to get a very special rosary beads for him and a prayer book . I ordered eveything over the phone with Sue and she was absolutely amazing and helped me pick the perfect items. In addition she also included in my order, completely free of charge, the most beautiful little wooden box/chest medal and rosary holder with a bible inscription from the book of Joshua. Everything arrived safely and was packaged beautifully. Sue will go above and beyond the call of duty to get the exact item one describes and if she does not have it in stock she will order it for you immediately. This is definitely the place to visit when you need that most unusual item. Quite frankly if I could give a 6 Star review I would do so with pleasure!!!”
“Nicole the cashier was very nice to me. I was looking for this specific pen special edition which they didn't have but she provided me with information of the pen, pen point, pen code and the email to ask the store about it as well as the website. She was very kind and respectful. I thanked her very much for helping me out.”
“Very big clean store, the guy at the door was pleasant, the store looked nice, but I was there for the arcade, there was plenty of booths, and bystanders around, I felt uncomfortable as the arcade area is too bright for me, I almost felt like I was in the spotlight I feel the area should be a little less lit and have more discretion. I may go back and enjoy the booths which I went in the first place and wiped out”
“This is a good store to go to if you’re shopping for calendars. Make sure you go when they are heavily discounted. I went today and it was 75% off. We were able to get two calendars for $6.73. Besides calendars, they also have puzzles, board games, etc. I recommend checking them out. Just a FYI, they do open later than some of the other stores. On Sundays, they opened at noon. Service was good. It’s located close to the kiddie haircut place.”
“The people that work for this company are commendable and have good character which makes working with this company a great experience. Ashlie, Mary, and Ken are absolutely wonderful people. The campus stores are superior.”
“Very nice staff members, but the correct hours for summer 2024 are not posted anywhere, even on the storefront. They are open this summer 2024 from: Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm They remain closed Friday-Sunday Had to find this out the hard way, hope this helps someone else before making the long trip out and leaving back for home disappointed without your books. When open, the store layout is easy to understand and lends to an easy shopping experience. It is kept very clean and tidy.”
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.
