Barnes & Noble

Love this one, as it tends to be a bit less busy. I will say their travel section is a bit lacking, but I could see there not being a huge need for it at that location. There were 2 books on New Zealand, where usually we like to see a bigger selection when we are trip planning.
All in all… great store, hope it stays around even as Crossroads struggles.

First, the fact that all of the negative reviews are because of the lack of outlets in the café is seriously ridiculous. It’s a BOOKSTORE, people! You go there to browse and purchase BOOKS. That is its main function and what you should be basing your review off of, not the fact that you decided to plop down in the middle of a business to write a research paper instead of going to the library or a quiet coffee shop like a normal person.
Anyway, I’ve been going to this location since I was small and it’s always a treat to visit. They have a wonderful selection, and they really do well with the upkeep on displays and bookshelves. The employees here are always very helpful, never pushy or bothersome. The line at the register can get long, but the cashiers are quick (not rushed) and friendly. A great place to pick up a few books for yourself or to get gifts for others.

With seemingly all of the «big box» competition out of the way, Barnes & Noble could drift into mediocrity like so many large retail monopolies… instead, their customer service seems to be as good as ever. Selection is surprisingly good in many areas: I found an obscure animé book for my son here, a political book for my niece, and a Good Housekeeping Magazine for me all in the same trip lol!
Four stars because, sadly, the Crossroads «Mall» itslef, as well as the parking lot have become less than desirable places to visit at night, but I still make the trek to come here and go to Target in this same plaza.

When I’m not at the library or Borders before it closed this location is my go to spot. Its spacious and there is enough variety for everyone. Also it doesn’t hurt to have a Starbucks where I would sit and read a book or write.

This place is a very good place to get books. If you don’t mind buying at cover price, this place is for you! they also have some very good sales from time to time. if thrift is more your speed, they have some patches of clearance items here and there, but the store is mostly brand new books. it can be a bit spendy (depending on what subject matter you are looking for) but all in all it’s a place i wouldn’t mind shopping at again.

Books books books, who doesn’t like getting lost in a book store.
Tis the season to go book shopping!
I’m really glad that this book store hasn’t closed like so many in the past. This book store is always flowing with people and I’m happy to see that. I can usually find what I’m looking for, and the staff is always helpful.
Some of the books I go and look for are only sold online but by the time I get done looking around I always get distracted and find something eles!
I generally don’t go through the mall to visit target because this mall has pretty much fallen apart and I can’t see how most of the businesses stay in business. I’ve heard plans of this mall being demolished and a new wave of stores/​outlet mall will be added. We will see!!!
Am glad to shop here and will spread the word!

I’ll admit I’ve worked out of this B&N on several occasions, mostly out of convenience. It’s spacious, fun to browse and even is equipped with a Starbucks.
As dead as Crossroads is in general, this B&N still does pretty well. It just takes a quick venture out into the cavernous hallways to realize that you’re in a ghost town, though, except for maybe Target on the other end of this «mall.»
It’s probably the English major in me, but I’ve always enjoyed spending time in bookstores, from mom-​and-​pop small to multistory, chain large. This B&N is no exception.
Note: If you’re here to work or study, keep in mind that finding a power outlet for a laptop in the Starbucks café area will prove difficult.

A proper bookseller! This Barnes and Noble is large and comfortable with a knowledgable staff. Browsing and lingering are welcome. Good children’s and periodical sections with an in-​store Starbucks. The Crossroads redevelopers will be wise to do everything possible to keep this Barnes and Noble. Perhaps the new store will have the number of outlets the lap toppers are requesting.

Spent about an hour at B&N today. I took the advice and made sure my laptop battery was fully charged. I normally dont like coffee bar food but the Turkey Wrap I tried at the B&N coffee shop was good. Staff was friendly and helpful.
The only negative is that B&N managment has not addressed the lack of plugs for laptops. This issue was mentioned back in a review written in 2011.
3 stars only because managment seems unwilling to listening to customers.

I like this store… Granted it’s attached to the ghost town known as Crossroads Mall, but that’s not it’s fault… the selection is pretty much the same as at other B&N’s, and the people here have always been nice to deal with… Asure checked me out today and was real friendly and talkative… it’s nice going to a place and having the people that work there be friendly with a good sense of humor…

BRING AN EXTENSION CORD
FREE WiFi! the sign read. So I stops.
My computer, like many other folks’, has a weak old battery and needs to be plugged in.
Where are the flipping electrical outlets? There arent any. After a thorough search of the place, I asked the barista at the little café area. She said there weren’t any.
I thinks to myself, «If there is no electrical outlets, then how do they vaccum up the biscotti crumbs?» This is a fair question because there were zero biscotti crumbs on the floor. After a little more detective work, i notices the floor of the little café area is made of some hard matter. The sort of floor you might sweep and mop rather than vacuum.
As I took another walk around the perimeter of this vast room, I notices that there is, in fact, some carpet that is relatively clean. AHA! Deductively, either the people of Omaha are great at wiping their filthy feet on the welcome mat, or there’s a goddamn electrical outlet around here somewhere!

I asks another lady, who looks like she works at the café area too. I’m suspicious because she had no name tag and it took her an unbearably long time to pour a cup of plain black coffee.
«There’s one over in the corner on the far side of the magazines,» she says.
Not a great location for an electrical outlet. If B and N wants business from my demographic, they need to provide electricity. I couldn’t help but feel like the welcome mat lied.
I will never come here again. Unless I decide to buy a book. They had a bunch of those.

I love Barnes & Nobles, but I don’t really understand their business plan. They created the Nook to compete with the Kindle (I own a Kindle), but they don’t seem to be very competitive in terms of pricing the books in the stores. I looked online for a book I wanted to purchase, and the price was about the same as Amazon. I went to the B&N store, and then saw that the price was selling for retail (about $ 15 more than the online price). I’m not sure why there is a difference, but the nice employee there explained that that’s just the way they priced it, and that it would cost $ 5 for them to ship the book from the online store.
B&N will need to take another look at their pricing plan if they want to survive the virtual book boom… It’s hard for me to imagine people purchasing books at full retail price when Amazon sells them for more cheaper and it’s so easy to obtain free shipping as well. I don’t want to see physical bookstores disappear.

Bookstores may be dying, but I hope not extinct!
This Barnes and Noble is a standard location, with a café (tables for studying) and starbucks coffee. The book selection is moderate and modest, but you”ll have no trouble trying to find what you need. I hope it can stick around and not die out!

Great location, helpful staff, well-​lit — Everything is great except… well, I am used to going to B&N to work on essays and stuff. At the store I used to go to, I’d always purchase a drink and enjoy the aroma of coffee nearby.
To my horror, I could NOT find an outlet on the wall near the café at this location! In fact, I had to walk around the store 3 times before I could find one by the greeting cards stand. I settled into a very uncomfortable wooden chair there and clearly was unable to go get coffee after that.
If they want to increase revenue, they need some outlets near the café.