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Barnes & Noble

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Barnes & Noble is a bookstore listing in Seattle, Washington.

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Address

520 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Rating

4.7/5 from 66 reviews

Status

Operational

About this bookstore

Barnes & Noble is listed in our US bookstores directory for Seattle, Washington.

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Google Reviews in Our Records

intrusiveOCDmemes5/5
a month ago

Barnes & Noble is much more than just a bookstore—it's a place where you can truly slow down, explore, and enjoy being surrounded by books. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the welcoming atmosphere. The store is spacious, well-organized, and thoughtfully laid out, making it easy to browse through different genres without feeling overwhelmed.nnThe selection is outstanding. Whether you're interested in fiction, biographies, history, psychology, science, children's books, or beautifully designed coffee table books, there's something for everyone. I especially appreciated the wide range of books related to mental health, including titles about OCD, anxiety, mindfulness, and personal growth. It's great to see topics like these represented so well.nnThe staff were friendly, approachable, and happy to answer questions without being pushy. I never felt rushed, and the relaxed environment encouraged me to take my time, discover new authors, and even read a few pages before making a decision.nnBeyond books, Barnes & Noble also offers a fantastic selection of journals, planners, puzzles, board games, gifts, stationery, and other unique items. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend an hour or two without noticing how quickly the time passes.nnIn an age where online shopping has become the norm, bookstores like Barnes & Noble remind us of the joy of browsing shelves, holding a book in your hands, and discovering something unexpected. There's something special about that experience that no website can truly replace.nnI highly recommend visiting Barnes & Noble to anyone who loves reading or simply enjoys spending time in a calm, inspiring environment. It's a wonderful bookstore with an incredible selection, excellent customer service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back again and again.

Dami Kim5/5
3 months ago

I wanted to try this place out because I love bookstores, but I didn’t plan to buy anything because I generally like to buy digital versions of books.nnBut how could I resist? It’s so beautiful and big on the inside. Before I knew it, I was inside for hours. There are books I had long forgotten about in editions so beautiful I had no choice but to buy them. Big, beautiful, new, fresh nooks. The nostalgia of shopping in a book store. And the staff was all very nice, too

Anannya Uberoi5/5
3 months ago

Chuffed to have a Barnes and Noble within walking distance to my residence. It’s a splendid two-level store with all the big book genres, board games and card games, gifts and stuffed animals. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

Jesse A5/5
3 months ago

It’s beautiful and big. They have books, fan merch, magazines, great selection of cook books, games, laminated guides, etc. everything is well organized and new of course. Found a few quiet nooks with chairs. Welcome back, Barnes and Noble

Yogi Uriah5/5
3 months ago

A much needed additional to the Seattle downtown core. Have never seen a Barnes categorized this incredibly and I am floored by how well the space is being managed. Staff is approachable, courtesies, and friendly. Upstairs filled with games and magazines, while downstairs commits itself to moren‘Serious reading material’

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