The 800 lb gorilla of bookstores (Amazon not having a storefront in which to browse), Barnes and Noble's University Village location is a pleasant experience. Apart from the
selection and variety one might expect, the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. We especially enjoy the large cut-rate section where the slow-moving books go to live (briefly). A nice café is upstairs, and there's a reading area in the northwest corner if you need to sample a few pages before committing to a purchase.
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