Good online service but poor packaging Book purchase on line was smoothly… Book purchase on line was smoothly processed. Only shortcoming was the book was packaged in a cardboard box unwrapped and left uncovered on porch in heavy rain. Box fell apart when lifted. Fortunately the book was dry but would not have been if left out a little longer. B&N should use recyclable packaging for shipping books.

Book worm The B&N in Birkdale Village is huge. They have a wide selection of books and many hard to find books are available at this location. If you cannot find what you need, someone is always available to assist. The magazine selection is the largest I’ve ever seen along with the Starbucks sitting area. The books and other merchandise is reasonably priced. There are discounts on selected items all the time. When you visit, please be aware that parking can be a bit challenging.

Beat up box. Fortunately the books were vacuum wrapped in plastic because the shipping box was too big, the air packs were not satisfactory to cushion the books so they shifted inside and the box was really beat up. By the time the USPS delivered it, one entire end of the box was gaping open. Only the corners of the two large hardback books I ordered were a little bent. These are Christmas presents so I wanted them to be pristine. Next time I think I’ll pick up in store, if that option is available. Otherwise order process was great and delivery was actually 4 days earlier than expected.

PANIC! Vinyl It took me forever to find all the older Panic! At The Disco albums on vinyl. I went down a rabbit hole to find a reputable seller/company who had them, and that's how I found that B&N had this album in particular. Panic! At The Disco is so embedded into my soul, that it's definitely a fever I can't sweat out ;)

Late review Have ust been lazy. What's more to say about B&N? It's a fantasy island for bookworms. The collection is phenomenal, hardcovers are something I could die for. I've become an almost monthly visitor after the pandemic and every penny spent is worth all the dopamine.