Barnes & Noble

This is the worst store I have ever been to. I am in town for 2 weeks and wanted to find a couple of inexpensive toys for my 2 year old. I was approached and asked if I needed help. I said I was just trying to find a few inexpensive items to keep my son occupied for a couple of weeks. The man offered no help or advice just told me that at lot of nannies come in the shop so kids are not to touch any of the toys, and the stared at my son who was picking up toys then putting them back neatly on the shelf. I had promised my son a toy so I had to buy something, even though I didn't want to. At the checkout I told the cashier that I think its ridiculous that they are selling toys but kids are not allowed to touch anything. The guy just looked at me and told me quite rudely to just put my card in the machine. When I said I was shocked at how rude everyone in this store is he just looked at me. I only arrived in town yesterday and in every other shop the staff have been super lovely and helpful. This was not what I expected from a US store.

Selection is not as great for sci-fi as in the union square location. Toy section is much better than the 5th ave location.

(12.22.15 at 215pm) Mr. JOSH at the register had a hard time with me paying with a one hundred dollar bill. He blankly stared at me as if waiting for me to give him something else to pay with. He was so bothered by the 85 dollars he had to give me in change, he slapped it as he was counting, and just rolled up the cash and placed on on the counter. Please give this guy a 15 minute break to get a latte and cookies at the starbucks to lift up his spirits.

The Warren Street retail store is large, comfortable and highly enjoyable.
It's a wonderful place to spend time.
I greatly appreciate that Barnes & Noble placed on its shelf three copies of my novel, The Complaint.
One copy was sold and friends told me they will buy the other two.
However, I was informed by an employee of the store that there is no procedure for restocking the shelf.
I'm hoping the manager of the store reads this and is able to establish a procedure for replenishment as sales occur.
Thanks,
Tom Breen

Barnes and nobles is great for finding all the kid books imaginable. Your able to sit in a designated area for reading kids books without being bothered. But, if you even carry in a drink not purchased at b&n or sit on the floor you'll be asked to leave or to move. Good location, slow staff.