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Barnes & Noble
1300 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States
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Sa
Review №1

I love love love the selections and varieties of literature. Prices are higher but the quality is worth every penny. The staff is always helpful a pleasant. Ive yet to patronize the coffee shop within but I am sure I will.

Da
Review №2

It was good not too busy picked up a few magazines it was very nice

Mi
Review №3

Its my go to place for books and magazines if you cant find it their they can order it for you service is excellent if you like the outdoors Hiking Illinois is one of the best Hiking books I highly recommend it

Do
Review №4

Its a bookstore. It has lots of books. A nice selection of numerous genres, and if they dont have exactly what you are looking for, they can look it up and order it for you. They have occasional readings, and a nice childrens section, with places for readings. They also have a nice coffee area, with other snack/dessert items, and a number of places where people can sit down and read. A fun place to spend a few hours.

Sh
Review №5

Staff extremely helpful and goes above and beyond. Kudos to the lady who assisted an elderly lady to jump her car!! I just love seeing people helping others out in need!!

Sa
Review №6

I enjoy going to this store I can usually find the books Im looking for. The workers are polite and helpful to me.

Ha
Review №7

Better mask up if you want to be treated like a human being!

Al
Review №8

I had a nice time, I knew what I wanted when I went in there so it was pretty quick. But its a pretty big store with tons of variety and offer a decent amount of things that arent books as well. So, if you go in there with time to kill youll definitely find something you like. The staff was nice and greeted me when I walked in, plus I got a coupon for a buy one get one free cookie and the Starbucks inside of it 😃

Ni
Review №9

Always helpful staff. Will order if something is not in stock.

J.
Review №10

The widest selection of books you will find in any brick and mortar store. And the atmosphere is fabulous.

Be
Review №11

The employee with the green hair was very knowledgeable and helpful!

Me
Review №12

Friendly staff. Nice selection of books, magazines, and novelty items.

HE
Review №13

This place is great. We love shopping here. The kids love it as well. They have very helpful staff and loads of inventory.

Ma
Review №14

They have everything you would want to read and then some! It would satisfy the students and the adult readers alike. The atmosphere is cozy with a coffee/ bakery shop right inside! The staff will help you find what you need abd you will probly get caught up buying more than what you came for; so, stay focused! A great place to study and to satisfy mind.

Sh
Review №15

Barnes and noble has a large selection of all different kinds of books that are usually always new and relevant. Plus, if you are a weeaboo, there is no doubt that youll love this place considering the larger variety of manga they have. 10/10 would read again

Ja
Review №16

Great people who will leave you alone when you want to read. Introverts paradise.

Kr
Review №17

Hands down, the best sausage gravy & biscuits there is.

Ma
Review №18

I had forgotten how cool this store was. Every book you could ever want, and if not theyll order u a copy. Additionally they offer a wonderful bunch of extra neat gifts unlike those found in other stores. Great place, just a tad pricey.

Ro
Review №19

Went in looking for specific Harry Potter items. Staff was very curious and helpful.

Le
Review №20

This store offers all varieties of books, from educational to classic reads.

Ge
Review №21

I counted their inventory for them and it seems to be a big store and the employees are all really nice

Li
Review №22

Huge selection a little on the pricey side. Not a huge variety of have Bibles.

Am
Review №23

Of course the book store is excellent. The cafe is good, too. The Oreo cheesecake (Cheesecake Factory) is really good. The cinnamon roll was less impressive - way too sweet. Their coffee is great, being Starbucks. I love this store.

Th
Review №24

Books hurray, I wish they they sorted them by the Dewey decimal system, and they got rid of all the esoteric stuff lame. Oh well books

De
Review №25

Got jonjo adventure

Je
Review №26

The staff here was fantastic in help me an the wife find the books are sons wanted they really did a great job hannah an a Mary a a young man sorry didnt get your name did such a great jobs for us

Wi
Review №27

I have always loved this. I remember a place called Borders lol. But its a cool place where you can sit read and have some coffee and tea. They dont rush you or kick you out...just relaxe with a good book for hours.

Ca
Review №28

Always comfortable and clean. The staff are knowledgable and friendly.

As
Review №29

Friendly staff and friendly customers.

Mi
Review №30

Large section of Tax books! Great for the season

Je
Review №31

I love this store!

Ja
Review №32

Greatest bookstore, always has the latest books. Any book you could ever want or will ever want will be here.

Ro
Review №33

This is My Favorite Store! I Love Books!!!!

Jo
Review №34

I visited thier website and was looking for a few books to purchase in the near future. Very easy to scan through and find what I needed.

Al
Review №35

The staff here was very pleasant and helpful! The selection was awesome and am very pleased with my purchase!

na
Review №36

Best best best

Na
Review №37

Great service and a large selection of books

Do
Review №38

Very nice and pleasant place :)

Cr
Review №39

Amazing staff

Ch
Review №40

They were very helpful and they had the books we were looking for thankx for all the help that the 2 employees did for us

C.
Review №41

Warm from the cold, good reads, cozy chairs and helpful staff.

Em
Review №42

Very clean store during these tough times of covid. Overall it was a good trip in. Grabbed some wedding magazines with the fiance and hopefully to plan something nice 👌.. wish me luck 🙏

To
Review №43

Always has exactly what Im looking for.

Jo
Review №44

I finally purchased a book that I have been planning on buying for years now! A Rose That Grew From Concrete By Tu-Pac Shakur . It is a book of his poetry written in his hand writing from before and around the time the was murdered. The price was excellent and they had it in stock! Kudos to B & N!JKC

sa
Review №45

I could spend hours in this store!

Cr
Review №46

Beautiful place has a lot books all over the place they even have a cafe people are very nice it was a great experience

Au
Review №47

Helpful employees can order whatever they dont have in store for in store pickup. Fun kids reading time on Saturday mornings. And great place to pick up a cup of coffee and read.

Jo
Review №48

Good selection of all types of books and magazines. Also, good check out service. And, they have a Starbucks. It is just a good place to go.

Tr
Review №49

Customer service was very eager to help, and they had a some great sales!

Sa
Review №50

Well, I compared this well-known bookstore with European versions in which you can see lots of couches and cozy seating area for anyone who wants to taste the books before buying them. Also I couldnt find a wide variety of books and I had to leave without finding the book that I wanted. Also the prices were not appealing and were too high. On the other hand, I think a book shops shouldnt be close to grocery and shopping mall but closer to university and school areas to attract young generations.

No
Review №51

Very bipartisan, shelves were overwhelmed with one sided literature. I wont shop there again

Na
Review №52

UPDATE: It is now Tuesday, 4/28/20 and I have still not received my order so I called yet again and this time I was on hold 24 minutes (at least that improved!). I am so ticked off about the order not arriving that when I called, I canceled the order. I will NEVER order from Barnes & Noble again, but instead if I cannot find what I am looking for in the store (yes, I will go in person to B&N) then I will order from Amazon or somewhere else.I ordered a book online Friday 4/17/20 and paid extra for the 2-3 day delivery. After not receiving nor them contacting me I finally called today and after nearly 30 minutes waiting to talk to someone my call dropped. I called back and had to wait 41 minutes before someone answered. I just checked my order status (since I called this morning and the status was pending) and now imagine that, the book has finally been shipped, but estimated time of recieving it next Tuesday, 4/27/20. Barnes & Noble should either express ship it or refund my shipping charge. Next time I will use Amazon to order a book. Oh and this book was to be a birthday present and the birthday was yesterday.

Aa
Review №53

Computer was down but a employee kristen stepped up and new ever isle in the store.

Fa
Review №54

They where polite and didnt kick me out for not wearing a mask

Al
Review №55

The workers are always so kind, patient and are knowledgeable! Especially the wonderful staff at the Starbucks. Nora helped me today. I asked for a specific kind of sci-fi/fantasy and she showed me exactly what i wanted and more! She took her time with me and now i have an entire list of books Im going to read thanks to her! Whenever i go to barnes and noble in the future, Noras the one im going to look for if i need recommendations/help. Thanks to all of you guys who work there during this pandemic. I only ever have positive expiriences. And thank you for wearing masks to help save lives!

Ja
Review №56

Great selection and atmosphere, good staff, good cafe and wifi. All you could want in a local bookstore :)

We
Review №57

I found everything I was looking for. They reorganized the store and it looks very nice .

An
Review №58

B&N is literally one of my favorite places. They have a great selection of books and tons of great classics. They also have tons of informational books. I literally just bought a book on Japanese mythology, a book of star maps, and Tolkiens The Children of Húrn. Their selection is incredible, along with their prices. 10/10

Jo
Review №59

Friendly people,great selection in books. Wheelchair accessible and if they dont have what you need in store they will help you find what you need on their site. Also for those of us that homeschool our babies they do have a discount program for the books we need to educate our kiddos.

Er
Review №60

The staff are accomodating. I am glad they put more furniture back into the store. Comfortable atmosphere. Not uncommon for patrons to space out or fall asleep. Nice 🍲 and sandwich combinations. Vegan drinks are available. One of the last extensive magazine racks.

Fa
Review №61

Love love love

Br
Review №62

The toughest part about going here is the fact that we have to be careful on how much we spend. My whole family loves books and games (like seeing the table top games section increasing) but we have to limit ourselves. I have 4 books waiting to be read as it is. I always encourage my kids to get books instead of toys and that generally is not an issue when we are here.

Ji
Review №63

Starbux inside and they carry all of the magazines I enjoy reading.

Ch
Review №64

I got good service by girl. An almanac.

sh
Review №65

Relaxed, cozy, and so much to look at. You can find most anything you are looking for, but if not they will get it for you. Staff is very knowledgeable. Could spend all day there.

am
Review №66

I always enjoy a trip to Barnes & Noble. They have friendly staff and a great selection. I also like to enjoy a treat from Starbucks when I visit. Its a great place to relax and find a new book.

Wi
Review №67

Absolutely love this store. It a place that brings my teenage daughters and I together. We could spend hours there together and then stop and have Starbucks and share cheesecake before we leave.

Br
Review №68

Best book store around. I would rather shop here than on internet. They have a wide selection of books but also have titles that are more local and regional. There is also a good Starbucks in the store for coffee and good food. Everyone should spend some time here.

Je
Review №69

Pleasant, clean.

To
Review №70

Calm and quiet atmosphere, good book selection.

Kr
Review №71

Great atmosphere for the kids. They love coming here and spending hours picking out books and playing in the kids section. Although I only allow 1 book per kid because prices are high on most books.

Ra
Review №72

I love this place!!

El
Review №73

Barnes and Noble is a great place to look at books and kill time! It is a little pricey so I only buy for special occasions and if I get a gift card/discount. The shipping is fast and ordering online is easy.

Ro
Review №74

Their cafe staff is great and always takes care of me. Management fixes any problems very swiftly and well. Theyre always quick to order anything they dont have in stock.

Je
Review №75

Wife loves going there to find books such as, cooking, novels, and kid books for grand kids.

Em
Review №76

I love going here! The employees are super helpful but not bothersome. It is clean and has the cafe where you can order a snack or beverage and then browse or sit and read for however long you prefer. It is in a good location right off Route 13.

Ra
Review №77

Quiet location, helpful staff, quick and easy transition!

Ma
Review №78

One of the few stores I can spend the whole day in. Its just, picking one book or magazine is like buying 1 french fry, its really hard not to walk out of there without spending a lot. I only wish they would carry more art magazines. The selection seems to have really dwindled over the last few months.

Ab
Review №79

One of my favorite places ever. Although some of the employees creep on you a bit to much lol. Employees at check out are so darn friendly and make the trip worth it. Starbucks here is really bad with customer service they are very rude and impatient.

Bi
Review №80

I enjoy grabbing a bowel of soup and playing chess on Monday nights! Great atmosphere!

Ma
Review №81

Great service! Could spend hours browsing.

ta
Review №82

Barnes & Noble is a great bookstore. Occasionally they do something for children, ie. one time they did a little workshop where the kids went in and built a little Lego like person and got a certificate for participating. My 2 youngest kids enjoyed it while I took pics and my sister enjoyed a cup of coffee and some reading.

Ma
Review №83

Very good but dont offer enough, book covers Bible acceries

Ra
Review №84

Pretty decent place. It was my first time visit. Love the fact that they have a cafe and i can sit and have a.coffee and snack while reading if I want. I ennoyed it.

Je
Review №85

Great place to wander and browse, found all my books very easily. The inhouse coffee shop has great coffee and we used the coupon on our receipt. I suggest gluten-free items.

De
Review №86

Very helpful and pleasant. Impressed at how they searched for one of my items and researched the suitability of another.

wa
Review №87

Very good employees

Em
Review №88

Fake starbucks and cant drink inside

Je
Review №89

Wonderfully relaxing area to read and study. Today I bought fifteen clearance books at only two dollars each. Enjoyed my time spent there with a student and friend.

Lo
Review №90

Enjoyed browsing and leading through new book selections. The store was very clean and orderly. Friendly staff members were ready to assist me.

Sa
Review №91

Clean, quiet and employees very friendly. Love this place!

Er
Review №92

Love our local Barnes and Noble!! How can you go wrong with a Starbucks inside and great deals on amazing books!?!

Ga
Review №93

Great place but few power outlets. Nice chairs and good coffee. Wonderful staff and helping as well.

Sc
Review №94

Prices are sometimes high but love the environment.

Mi
Review №95

One of the few bookstores still around thanks to the digital world. Devices are super convenient but theres nothing like having the real thing in your hand.

Jo
Review №96

Im always glad but amazed there are still bookstores like this still open. The periodicals section is large and easier to navigate than the B&N near my home, which was nice. I didnt see any special sections for new releases near different sections (for example, new SciFi releases) nor any staff recommendations, but I might have missed them. The technology section could be larger and better stocked.

Sa
Review №97

I come to this store often to get my reading fixes, everything is well organised and the employees are friendly. If I am unable to find a specific book they will search it and order it if they are out of stock, and they also give you and estimate to see when they will have it (this has only happened to me a few times, usually when someone grabbed the last copy before me). The one time I had an issue with a book (technically not their fault, but part of the manga was printed twice in different parts) I called them and they were very helpful, they offered to have me come in and let them check the rest of their copies for the same error, or even to order me a new book! I will definitely continue doing business with them as a have for as long as possible.

Ci
Review №98

Friendly and very helpful when i need a new book recommendation!

Be
Review №99

Great service didnt have to wait. Very enjoyable.

Li
Review №100

The staff is so friendly!

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  • Address:1300 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States
  • Site:https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2691
  • Phone:+1 618-351-0404
Categories
  • Book store
  • Cafe
  • Childrens book store
  • Hobby store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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