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September 2024 by Tristan O'Dea
Love this bookstore. Small selection but decent selection. The staff is always super friendly.
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July 2024 by Paul
Not nearly as good as the old Barns and Noble that was once in this mall.
Very strange selection of music playing over loud speakers. From emo music, to dance electronic, old hits, obnoxious country, and mainstream. The volume is to loud in the back and it's very hard to focus on reading.. I'm sure I am not the only one who feels this way when sitting there and reading.
Selection of books is not quite there. But none the less they have a okay selection.
There are a few workers here that don't seem very pleasant, and a few that are nice.
A solution? A quarter, or half less volume in the back speakers near couches, and more inventory in some sections. Maybe a friendly hello instead of no response and apathy.
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April 2024 by K N
Over priced big time!! A book there that I wanted is $33 when I went elsewhere it was $10 in the same condition!!
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March 2024 by Erik Cooper
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!
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January 2024 by Ricky Voss
Simply fantastic. Start your journey here
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April 2023 by Claidi S
Great selection, friendly staff! They have a great clearance section.
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January 2023 by Jun K
They’re mask lovers, forced me to wear a mask, crazy.
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October 2022 by Jovanna Carter
Thankful I had the opportunity to stop in at this beautiful independent bookstore, located right on the outside of Chicago. Barbar's Bookstore hosted an author event for Porsha Williams "Pursuit of Porsha" novel. From my first experience, to actually having the opportunity to meet Ms. Williams at the store, I had an amazing professional, kind and friendly interactions with both the team members at the bookstore as well as with Ms. William's team.Pursuit of Porsha, did not disappoint. The book was heartfelt, well written and enduring. Ms. William's Did an amazing job of taking the reader on a journey and a journey and explaining the how's and why's along the way. For the past few years or more, I have seen her on a wide media scale and it was very connecting to read about the journey getting there and who she is and was as a person before the person we would grow to learn to know. I highly recommend taking time to let this author into your world. Read she is kind and has an amazing story to share.
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August 2022 by illinoistravelere
Barbara's Bookstore used to be a two-story operation. Although there is still a ceiling sign and arrow on the upper level indicating a second-floor location, the store is now on the lower level of Hawthorn. There are still cozy places to curl up and read a few pages of a recommended book before purchasing. I hope Barbara's a will have a solid home in Hawthorn 2.0. It would be sad to lose a business that has been serving the Chicago area for 59 years. See my earlier review (March 12, 2019) for details about Barbara's Bookstore.
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February 2022 by JoJo KNOWS Series
Thankful I had the opportunity to stop in at this beautiful independent bookstore, located right on the outside of Chicago. Barbar's Bookstore hosted an author event for Porsha Williams "Pursuit of Porsha" novel. From my first experience, to actually having the opportunity to meet Ms. Williams at the store, I had an amazing professional, kind and friendly interactions with both the team members at the bookstore as well as with Ms. William's team.Pursuit of Porsha, did not disappoint. The book was heartfelt, well written and enduring. Ms. William's Did an amazing job of taking the reader on a journey and a journey and explaining the how's and why's along the way. For the past few years or more, I have seen her on a wide media scale and it was very connecting to read about the journey getting there and who she is and was as a person before the person we would grow to learn to know. I highly recommend taking time to let this author into your world. Read she is kind and has an amazing story to share.
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November 2021 by William Arendt
Selection not great
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October 2021 by Bruce Wilson
The staff was courteous. I would definitely shop there again.
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September 2021 by Scott Fortier
Amazing selection, fantastic collection of Children's literature and games, puzzles and toys. Be prepared to spend some serious time browsing!
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August 2021 by Lar Janke
Super friendly and great deals!
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May 2021 by PJ ROMPALA
Friendly and helpful employees!
