Barns and Noble- not just a bookstore

Name: Sade

Age: 21

Lived in Houston for: 6 years

Favorite Place: Barns and Noble in River Oaks

Barns and Noble is not something that is unique to the Houston area, you can find them everywhere. But not every location is as unique, in Sade's opinion.

This particular Barns and Noble is in River Oaks- near 2 starbucks (yes 2! Just depends on which side of the street you are on) And actually serves Starbucks inside as well. So wherever you are coming from, come thirsty.

So what is so special about this one?

"Well the first time I went was 5 months ago with my friend Travis. I like it because it is big- two stories actually. So I like that there is a lot of space to walk around and check everything out. I also like it because it is a great way to sit and people watch. There are big comfy chairs placed all over, so it is easy to just watch. There are also wooden chairs by the windows upstairs. It is nice to sit and look out over the street. It is pretty."

So if I walk into this Barns and Noble, what section will I find you in?

"I will most likely be in the Christian fiction section. I love to read books by Francine Rivers, so I will be checking out those books, (which I recommend)."

So, do u grab Starbucks too?

"Oh yes! I like to order a grande caramel frappuccino (with whipped cream) and then use the free wireless to do some work before I go back to looking for the perfect book to buy. Free internet is also why I like it so much."

Anything to add?

"There is parking in a parking garage right behind Barns and Noble, which is really great because if it is raining, you will not get wet. It connects to the back door- which leads you to the music section."

Here is where it is located:
2030 W. Gray Street
Houston, TX 77019

and here are the hours:
Sun 10:00AM-9:00PM | Mon-Thu 9:00AM-10:00PM | Fri-Sat 9:00AM-11:00PM

And here is a picture!