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Barnes & Noble

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Union Square, New York

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Barnes & Noble

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The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"generally really awesome book signings and events."(10 Tips)
"4th floor; The best place to read..and to sleep"(10 Tips)
"Free WiFi, Great cafe n stage!"(12 Tips)
"Over prices books but great cafe n stage"(24 Tips)

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ImSo_BrooklynOctober 7, 2014
This barnes and nobles is about 4 floors! Starbucks is in the 4th floor I think. Have a great selection of books, new releases. Typical Barnes n nobles just bigger!
Upvoted Mar 2
Malene HaldMay 6, 2016
Three floors of books in every possible genre. Quiet and not crowded. Starbucks on one of the floors. Also pretty good selection of vinyls.
Upvoted 3 hours ago
BlackStar StudiosAugust 9, 2011
The biggest B&N in the city with a good selection of gaming and roleplaying books. More than a few Pathfinder supplements, but be sure and ask them to carry more!
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
N MartinJanuary 29, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Love this space .... you can sit in the Cafe if your snacking on something and all the way upstairs if you are not
Ariel VieraAugust 6, 2014
This is one of the few remaining massive bookstores in the city, and it's a literary wonderland. Go here without any book in mind, just pick one up and start reading.
AlAnoud A AlGhunaimMarch 7, 2022
Always pleasant, staff is friendly and responsive. There are plenty of smaller bookstores and local bookstores nearby but for a specialized & very organized big box bookstore, it’s the answer✨
ANA tSeptember 26, 2015
I like the variety of magazines and i wish to provide more books on history, semantics, stylistics, astrology, sociology and psychology. also seating places for reading. the staff needs to be helpful
Marco SousaApril 6, 2015
Awesome big store. An entire Nook section and lots of cool geek stuff upstairs too.. including vinyl toys, POP figures, etc.
Tim LeeMarch 18, 2018
Starbucks on the third floor. It’s a huge store and the kids books area on the second floor is fantastic.
Matthew CaldecuttFebruary 19, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Stop by the cafe should you need a place to work in between meetings and chuckle when they tell you that they serve Starbucks coffee and don't accept Starbucks cards.
David NewmanOctober 17, 2013
Find my book, Do It! Marketing and then grab a coffee. Sit, read, enjoy, make a ton of money as an entrepreneur. Then you can sit in bookstores whenever you feel like it =)
AlAnoud A AlGhunaimMarch 7, 2022
Heaven♥️ The amount of books they hold is magnificent as usual, whatever you’re looking for you’ll find♥️
Farrar, Straus & GirouxApril 1, 2013
Meet New York Times bestselling author and Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM as he reads from his book Thinking, Fast and Slow. Also with Josh Foer. Read more
Gennady PritskerSeptember 9, 2011
The SAT / ACT section on the second floor is a pretty quiet place. The wooden chairs towards the back of the store are usually all full; a good place to harvest phone numbers, though.
JenJuly 13, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Great place to camp out for an hour (or more) reading books. Grab some coffee at the Starbucks cafe inside and head up to the fourth floor for the reading section.
Maya AkraFebruary 8, 2022
Been here 10+ times
My fav spot in all New York City. First time I visited was in 2019 and coming back to it is just fascinating. You got all books you need & you can work in the Starbucks on the third floor. Best office
Jeffrey GitomerJune 3, 2011
Find my book, The Little Book of Leadership, then find your favorite reading spot. Learn how to be a better leader. Start today by reading, studying, and applying the lessons and examples in the book! Read more
Aniruddha MandkeOctober 12, 2014
Books & books. You'll end up finding most books. Kids section is pretty good & well equipped with learning material.
TomOctober 26, 2019
Massive bookstore but still very charming. Public restroom room is on the second floor. There’s a cafe serving Starbucks coffee with Free WiFi.
Jeff MackOctober 23, 2014
The biggest bookstore in New York that I know. They always have what I'm looking for plus there's a Starbucks on the top floor.
Kimmie OhhJuly 8, 2019
Been here 5+ times
This is store has 3 floors. The little cafe is on the top floor & the bathrooms are on the second floor. Become a member to get deals on books.
Jesse LaneMay 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
My happy place. Staff members are super responsive and helpful
Adrianna GrężakMay 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I love coming here to browse the tables and staff suggestions - like what you'd find in an independent bookshop. They support small presses too.
ResumelanceOctober 28, 2011
After purchasing your favorite coffee beverage, go straight to the job and career book section. Read up on how to make the best impression, but remember, practice makes perfect.
Paul FraitesJanuary 2, 2018
Tons of books and goodies. You might go in for only a book but I bet anything that you will leave with about 4 books from the bargain section.
Deep GujralJanuary 13, 2014
They usually have a phenomenal selection of books on the 3rd floor (bargain book section):
Karolina CunneelyNovember 9, 2015
Love this bookstore. Such a big location with a great variety of books and generally really awesome book signings and events.
One CoinOctober 18, 2017
One of the best barnes and nobles I have ever been to. Really great selection of all types of books here!
Will HarahanOctober 18, 2018
They have great events here but be prepared to arrive early to get decent seats.
Brent CaswellAugust 28, 2016
Good break from the heat or cold. Large store that has pretty much any book or magazine you could want. Bathrooms!
Afi Yellow-DukeJune 23, 2015
Good place to go if the Strand makes you nervous or something. There's free WiFi and decent pastries upstairs too.
Dennis McDaidSeptember 4, 2016
It's a Barnes and Noble, so good selection. But no wall outlets in the café and they yell at you for sitting and reading near the bookcases.
CompassApril 25, 2014
As one of the largest book sellers in the city, Barnes & Noble is known for its excellent lecture series, classes, and well-stocked shelves.
nancita jonesAugust 31, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Check clearance sections. Sometimes you'll find a gem or two.
Jisu PMay 31, 2014
This is my favorite Barnes and noble! It's huge! You can always go read your new book right across the street at Union Square Park.
Rick SayreOctober 14, 2013
now that it's fall there are a lot of big events planned - when the 4th floor is shut down, ask at the 3rd floor for the book you need - someone will bring it down for you!
Stephenie DimakopoulosJuly 9, 2013
One of my top 5 favorite stores. They always have the books I'm looking for, they're very organized, and it's just so peaceful in here.
Marc SMarch 8, 2020
Backyard Rocket Kit. Bargain section. For everyone in Manhattan with a back yard. Seriously.
Salih Seckin SevincDecember 7, 2016
Been here 5+ times
It's heaven. You'll not only find books but also inspiration.
Ms HeleneDecember 18, 2012
Book signings and bands perform on the top floor stage. The Polyphonic Spree were here recently. Sound was great if a bit loud.
VideoDanceTVNovember 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Check out Prana Power Yoga just down the street from B&N at 862 Broadway, 2nd Floor. HOT yoga classes for all levels. Check out Hour of Power, Prana to Music, and Candlelight Flow classes!
Madeline McDavidJanuary 11, 2016
Pretty good selection of DVDs and Blu-Ray films including a vast array of criterion collection editions. Frequent sales.
Brian Grogan Jr.October 4, 2015
Four floors of books, gadgets, and toys. One of my favorite spots for a quiet afternoon of book browsing.
Christopher SchoutFebruary 3, 2020
They really don’t make them like this anymore. Expansive and full of intriguing books.
Pamela PackerApril 25, 2015
This is the original (aka first) Barnes and Noble. Sells vinyl records in front. Fantastic appearances by authors and politicians like Elizabeth Warren! (March 2015).
Cameron GidariJanuary 2, 2017
Massive. The crowds can be overwhelming, but it's a great store with a huge selection.
Jonah EnglerApril 25, 2016
Best Barnes & Noble I have ever been too. Free WiFi, Great cafe n stage!
Lex BOctober 15, 2011
Arguably the best B & N to browse at, but the cafe- full of freeloaders and unsmiling employees, isn't fun to have a cup of coffee at.
Jose MedinaAugust 15, 2014
Huge store. Sells Starbucks coffee inside. Really good selection of books to purchase.
Jay SekulowDecember 19, 2016
This Barnes & Noble is one of my favorites in all of NYC. There are so many books here to choose from!

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