text: Barnes and noble used to be better than any Target or Walmart when I was younger It was amazing because I loved reading However I have always thought the books were expensive and they still are I know it is hard to compete with Walmart and Amazon where the books are a lot cheaper but selling at publishers price is a turn off for the Asian in me nnI did come because I have gotten a couple of gift cards for this place I know that it is expensive but I end up getting one or two books with a gift card Overall it is awesome to study but buying is another story