Borders

As of this past weekend this branch of Borders is still open. Now is the time to descend like a vulture upon the store where all items are 30−50% off and pick apart the juicy carcass. I obtained a few sci-​fi/​fantasy paperbacks on the cheap and the new Malcolm X bio by the late Manning Marable ($ 18 for a $ 30 hardcover). I was tempted to take home some Michael Chiarello and Jamie Oliver tomes as well, but my frugal upbringing stopped me before I went on an impulse-​buying binge.
It’s kind of sad to walk through the store and look at the empty shelves and disarray and reminisce about the times when the store was busy and active; I actually saw Vienna Teng perform here at the café years ago. While I have no sympathy for the imminent death of a bookstore that did so much harm to independent bookstores in the area when it opened, I do feel sorry for the workers who will have to find new jobs. Best of luck to them; in the meantime, there are some sweet bargains to be had before this branch finally closes.

I’m sad that Borders is closing. Not that I think they’re the best out there. They’re not. But my son and I have been going here weekly to hang out, do homework, whatever. We just always end here. So I’m more losing a tradition here in Davis. There are other bookstores I can go to. I’ve always liked B&N better. And the Avid Reader is comfy. But I’ll miss the time spent with my son here the most.
R.I.P.

I love book stores. I love walking around them and I could spend a full day in them. As a comparative literature minor, I buy books quite often, and I have a Borders Plus membership.
That’s why I’m so devastated that Borders is closing. The people who work here are always so nice. I went to this store a few days after hearing that the store was closing, and it was super crowded! Still, I waited in line to purchase some books.
I’m going to miss frequenting this store, so much.

This is my spot. Single table, two chairs, iced coffee and headphones is all I need to do some very productive work. I have only recently been coming to Borders because there are ABSOLUTELY NO OUTLETS, so my crappy hp computer would not last 20 mins in this AC heaven. However, as I have bought a new laptop, sitting here in the middle of the afternoon with a huge paper to write is the perfect setting. Especially since Plutos, Jamba Juice, Pinkberry and Mikunis is right next door whenever you feel like a lunch break.
The baristas are also very helpful. They let you try a mixture of syrups and flavors that you could add to your tea before you have to commit to any such flavor. They are also super friendly and very chill college students, so no big deal if you don’t buy something and just come to use their free wifi. If you’re in for checking out books or just plain reading them, there are a few comfy leather couches around the store and no one really stares at you if you just come to read which is a huge PLUS. Also there is a garden located right outside next to borders which has an amazing mediterranean atmosphere with a waterfall and everything. A must see if you’re in need of a peaceful place to hang!

Consistently the nastiest restrooms. Evar!

Borders always comes out with 40% off coupons for their reward members. On this occasion, I needed a book immediately for class the next day and thankfully borders had a 40% off coupon so I was able to get the book I needed at the same price amazon was offering it for.
Don’t expect to get any service at this borders though! I walked around the store for 20 minutes before being able to find a worker to help me locate my book. As for their computer system that’s suppose to tell you where the book is. It’s a joke! Even with the section that you’re suppose to find it in. It’s impossible to find it there! In my case, my book wasn’t even in the right section!

Decent service, it usually has the books I want (sometimes I’ll have to order online), the coffee is good, and it’s kept pretty neat. I came here a lot to do work because trying to focus at home was impossible, and it’s a nice atmosphere, although it gets loud if there are groups of students.
However, I didn’t realize that parking was limited to 2 hours and got ticketed one of the days that I was here doing some work on my laptop. So no more of that for me…

I can spend hours here with my kids. Just browsing through books and all the different little knick knacks they have. It is a bit hard to find someone to help you find a book. But they do have computers that you can use yourself to help you find a book you are looking for.

I’ve been so very addicted to the hot chocolate here. If I came earlier everyday I would grab one before work! Too bad eventhough I work 5 suites over I never make it to work early :((. But wow they put whip cream, chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup and a chocolate stick on your hot chocolate. What more could I ask for?! Oh, a lid that would fit the creation without smushing it! But we can’t have it all now can we?

Opened when I was leaving Davis but my favorite place to study and hang out and look at books and listen to music

Hmmm. So I am mainly writing this review because I want to talk about the people behind the coffee counter, I visit mostly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I look forward each time because the folks there are just super duper nice. The guy always has a huge smile on his face, and in return, makes me smile. There’s a girl there I see a lot, and she is just as friendly. I think I have to say, this establishment has the best employees. I only wish there was more seating. The place is always packed. And I would like to be able to study before class, and it is usually a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ chance I find seating.
Nothing bad to say about the bookstore itself.

I love this Borders. It’s not the biggest Borders, but I’ve always found everything I’ve needed. If they didn’t carry a book I needed, they immediately assisted me and kept one on hold for me in Vacaville.
Super friendly service, free wifi, and nice coffee area…

I’m angry at Borders because they don’t let me sit on the floor to read. wtf. I’ll just go to Avid Reader. THHHHEEEYYY let me sit on the floor. Hooray Avid Reader! I’d rather pay the same prices there. If I’m gonna try to save money, I’ll buy online.

I prefer local and independent. But, not too many of those left in Davis for bookstores and coffee shops.
Its pretty nice to drink a latte and walk around looking at books. And they sometimes have a really good deal on books.
I have most recently found a good deal on books about coffee and world of warcraft here.
Parking can be painful here. And their seem to be cops trolling around these parking lots endlessly looking for late registrations, inspections, etc…

I like that this small college town has a Borders book store. Just what we needed after a night of dining out and checking out the campus. My hubby and I really needed to used a rest room so we wandered right into this Borders. While we were there we decided to check out the books outside which were an additional 50% off, I always like deals, and I use got one for a baking cook book with pictures for a measly $ 2.49 before tax. I like that this location has a variety of Asian candies including the fruity taffy like chews that I can only find in SF usually. But then again, being a Borders whore I like them all, unless their really ghetto.

I LOVE getting hot chocolate from Seattle’s Best inside of Borders! Amazing, gorgeous, orgasmic.
They put a cup half-​filled with chocolate sauce out on the serving table and fill it up with milk right in front of you. Then, they put a mountain of whip cream. The proceed by decorating this mountain with swirls of chocolate sauce, flakes of white chocolate, and put a gorgeous dark chocolate stick to the side. I kid you not. I discovered this treasure at this very Borders. My inner seven year old’s dream come true!
Oh yeah – Borders is cool, too. I go here twice a week for tutoring and I like the atmosphere – cute, clean, and quiet. There’s a variety of great places to study, whether chilling on big comfy sofa chairs is your thing, or sitting at a table, or relaxing outside.

«So have you read the Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver?,» I asked this woman while at Borders.
«Oh, you read **good** books» she replied in a slightly disgusted tone.
«Well, yeah. What do you read?» I asked.
«Books about gigolos.»
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I worked at this Borders from 2000 – 2003, and this was the only time my big mouth had nothing to say.
Borders is many things to many people, including a common ground for the handful of freaks in the Davis area – all of which were fine as long as they actually left by closing. In my time there, I had many equally colorful, fun, saucy, uncomfortable conversations with all kinds of interesting souls. And I cherish every word.
Of course they have books, music, DVDs and coffee here – and aside from having a decent selection of these things, they have a kick-​ass, intelligent staff. I’m not saying that because I worked with them. Truth is, the staff has turned over a few times since I’ve been gone, but the current lineup is knowledgeable and passionate about their favorite subjects.
The best time to shop here is in the mornings between ten and twelve. It’s not so crowded and you get faster, better service. You can also snag a table in the café before it fills up.
And just a quick public service announcement: If you are there at closing time when they announce that it’s time to go – would you please leave at that point instead of fifteen minutes later when you’ve finally gathered your twenty bags of crap and made your way to the exit? The staff will appreciate this time to put away the mountain of books and magazines you’ve left behind so you can return the next day and once again not buy anything. Thank you. That is all.

I love Borders! I love love the smell of new and clean books.
During the holidays, the lines are extremely long. I went in today to buy a gift card, and there was a line to the check out line at 2:30pm! Crazy! I hated the part of waiting in line for a 1 minute transaction, but oh well.
The scrapbook and stationery sections are very colorful. The bright colors automatically attracts me to that section.

Nothing against this particular Borders, but with the recent closing of local independent bookstores (A Clean Well Lighted Place for Books, Cody’s and Black Oak, to name a few) all major chain bookstores are on my hit list.
Borders, beware!

I love bookstores. Any kind of bookstore. Just the aroma of a paperback book pleases me like nothing else.
Borders has a ton of books and they usually have anything you’re looking for. Only thing I don’t like is there isn’t very much seating for someone to just read and chill.
The prices are reasonable and they do have some really awesome sales. However the music and dvd collection isn’t that great. And they are rather expensive compared to other stores. Still, the books are the main thing.
Oh, super big plus for the Manga collection. Swear, I had a mental orgasm when I saw that shelf of mangas. Yes, I had a mental orgasm, they do in fact exist.