“This store is the best! They frequently have newer release titles at reasonable prices! Great selection of lit fic, historical fiction, thrillers+mysteries, romance, young adult and children’s books (and more). I also love looking at the cookbook section. Full of other bookish goodies that I have bought and enjoyed in the past like literary tea, candles, notebooks, hand crochet book characters (I personally have Arthur, Harry Potter and Dumbledore!), and I’ve even gotten beautiful origami Christmas ornaments made out of repurposed book pages. The owner is very kind and all the staff always greet with a smile! As a big reader, I’m so happy they exist in our community.”
“From beautiful prayer cards to ornate statues to nice religious gifts, Marytown Gift Shop has it all. It is a little hard to find, so make sure to ask the receptionist at the entrance if it is your first time. They have a wide variety of gifts and keepsakes that are all at pretty affordable prices. They even have a great website for convenience! Stop in or shop online, you won't be let down!”
10AM - 5:30PM
662 N Western Ave #1951, Lake Forest
Book Stores
“Updating my review from 2 years ago to say we went again this week and the staff are still awesome, very helpful and we found a few books we are excited about. Already finished one of them.”
“The process of purchasing books and class supplies was smooth and orderly. A list of your course materials is provided to the attendant at the check in window. Once they know which materials you will be purchasing, they keep your list, pull the items from the stock shelves and deliver them to the cashier in the next room where they are paid for by the purchaser. The cashier room also has some general class supplies such as pens, staplers, notebooks, etc...The process of purchasing my supplies took under 5 minutes even when the bookstore was moderately busy.”
“I received amazing service from an employee at Barbara's Bookstore! I was looking for a copy of Sakamoto Days Vol. 2 and an employee Cory really went out of their way to help me.
Thank you!”
“Great local place to find books ? of several subjects and genres! Apart from the books, you can find souvenirs, accessories, etc. Starbucks coffee is another attraction along with deserts, cookies, etc. Very please environment. Friendly staff members. I would definitely recommend this place! A+”
“Nice selection of all types of books. There are also movies and Manga available. You can sell your books here and get brand new discounted books in and to the right.”
“Books, toys, board games, CDs, blue ray and DVDs, video games, comics, graphic novels are all here. If you're a rpg book fan you'll find gurps, pathfinder and dungeons & dragons books in great supply. Well worth a visit for any of the above items.”