Barnes and Noble is the classic chain bookstore. I like to go here when I'm bored - its a great place to kill some time. You can check out whatever books (academic or otherwise) or magazines that you want to. Chairs are available around the store and there's a coffee shop at the back - I think it serves Starbucks coffee. A good place to go for some quiet, but interesting time.
PROS: Nice, quiet environment and lots of books available
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