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Barnes & Noble - Rittenhouse Square

1805 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-0716
barnesandnoble.com
4 star rating based on 9 reviews

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Sun 10am-9pm; Mon-Fri 8am-10am; Sat 9am-10am  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (215) 665-0716

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tel: (215) 665-9971

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Established in 1873 and still thriving, this mainstream bookseller boasts almost 600 locations and does brisk online business as well. Ubiquitous and well organized, Barnes & Noble arranges its huge book selection in 22 user-friendly categories, from Art and Architecture to Romance and Travel. Stores host seasonal book signings and family-friendly "Storytimes." Many locations also offer music,... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 15, 2007

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An easy-access resource for books of any stripe, with impressive children's, business and bestseller sections.

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In Short Established in 1873 and still thriving, this mainstream bookseller boasts almost 600 locations and does brisk online business as well. Ubiquitous and well organized, Barnes & Noble arranges its huge book selection in 22 user-friendly categories, from Art and Architecture to Romance and Travel. Stores host seasonal book signings and family-friendly "Storytimes." Many locations... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 05, 2008)

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B&N's rambling store with an upstairs cafe is right on Rittenhouse Square, in a lovely 19th-century building with tall windows overlooking the park; there are three floors stocked with every imaginable tome and magazine (but not music). Visiting authors and guest speakers abound, and top sellers are discounted to 40%.
Posted by frommers on September 11, 2007

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Big, But Impersonal by David W. at InsiderPages

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I usually start looking for new books at Joseph Fox Bookshop on Sansom Street, right around the corner from B&N. Fox is smaller, but the staff is friendlier and very helpful. For that reason, I prefer independent book sellers like Fox to mega-stores like B&N. But when I'm in a hurry and Fox doesn't have the book I'm looking for, I resort to B&N. I just phoned them about a book, they quickly... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 11, 2007)

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They have everything here and if they don't they will do whatever they can to find it for you. Plus there is a starbucks serving cheesecake factory! What could be better!
Posted by anara on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 11, 2006)

They have it all by Michelle H. at InsiderPages

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When my boyfriend,now husband, went to drexel and whenever he couldn't get a book he needed through the school bookstore we would head to B & N. I could sit and browse while he got what he needed. And they would order stuff for you too!
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 25, 2005)
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