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Books-A-Million
918 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072, United States
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Am
Review №1

I love Books-A-Million. Its a place for geeks like me to shop books, tv shows, and more. Its a bit pricey, but dang it all if I dont try to buy something. Fun place to check out!

Su
Review №2

They have a good selection of books and the store is organized however I had a sales associate basically force a magazine subscription on me. I was told that it wouldn’t be anything I would have to purchase but that I was only signing up for a free trial. I immediately went to my car and read the fine print and it DOES in fact charge your card for the full price of three magazine subscriptions for a year unless you cancel within the time frame of 6 weeks.Let me state that it took FOREVER to speak to someone on the number listed for magazine cancellations. I was finally able to get it canceled, or at least I hope!I was not happy with this stores sales pitch. I feel sorry for the countless others who I imagined this happened to.

Ma
Review №3

Wonderful bookstore! We walked in and immediately someone asked if they could help us. We found everything we wanted and more. Amber and Meghan were terrific! We definitely will return. Thanks girls!

Ka
Review №4

Being a book worm, this is definitely the place to go. They have such a great selection of books, mangas, magazines and so much more. I love this store and their membership is totally worth it if you come here on a regular basis. Its always a joy to come into this store with the helpful staff and bubbly atmosphere.

An
Review №5

Do NOT go here. The staff is nice, but I had them search for 11 different titles and they didn’t have a single one of them in stock. And they’re all popular books that I’ve heard multiple recommendations of. I honestly couldn’t believe it. Save yourself the time and trouble and just go to B&N.

Al
Review №6

I dont really like how they ask every single time about becoming a member there and also ask about the magazine subscriptions. I feel that it gets to be a little naggy. I enjoy their book and merchandise selection though.

Fr
Review №7

What a wonderful staff, especially Amber and Meghan. Great selection of books and Amber found exactly what we were looking for.

Tr
Review №8

They always have what Im looking for including some odd ball stuff. Staff is helpful when needed. The little cafe inside the store also has some pretty good coffee if youre planning to stay there a while.

Ja
Review №9

Couldnt find a couple of books I was looking for, but thats not new. Clean store, good selection, and quiet if youre looking to check something out.

Ta
Review №10

I love the great book selection here and the employees are all nice!

Ma
Review №11

The staff is so nice and helpful. I always enjoy shopping and browsing.

Ch
Review №12

This location had a lot of the older books that are not available at Barns & Noble nor the libraries. It also included a small coffee cafe where you can place an order and look through a book. The staff were helpful and the had plenty of miscellaneous items for sale like coffee cups, laptop desk for the bed etc. I recommend this location.

Ma
Review №13

Employees were helpful.... only.thing I didnt like is waited by the cafe part and no one ever came by no sign for hours of cafe either would have been helpful

Ju
Review №14

Love this store! Visited many times and they always have had what Im looking for in stock :-)For anyone looking for a sexy series to read thats also an adventure I suggest the Fever series by Moaning. Find it in romance, but its way more than just romance!

Br
Review №15

It’s a good book store but the people who work there aren’t that helpful or kind.

Ga
Review №16

Completely changed layout..now more toys and kids and teenager stuff..cut WAY BACK on outdoor camping and travel section...will go to camp store ..pay extra $$$$ to get my travel books

Mi
Review №17

Awesome place with tons of books and extra games and cool stuff! Like a Barnes and Noble. Staff was very friendly and they had a great selection!

Tr
Review №18

Easy to find merchandise, helpful staff and plentiful selection

Em
Review №19

Great place to find books for all ages and all different interest.

Ch
Review №20

Great store, good selection of books and magazines. Staff is always friendly.

Re
Review №21

I was asked to.sign up for membershipBut my told was suppose to 14.16 but she charge me 40.

Gu
Review №22

I want to buy everything in this store! Sadly, can barely buy one item without going broke.

Je
Review №23

Love this store! Im pretty sure my 11 year old niece loves it more than I do. Convenient location with a huge selection & pretty great prices. Even though I didnt buy my nieces Bible here they do have a wide variety to choose from. Wonderful coffee as well. I definitely recommend stopping by if youre in the area.

Vi
Review №24

They have recovered nicely from the covid setback.of magazines not available

Jo
Review №25

I happened upon this Books-a-Million store while visiting Lake Murray. I really liked the store, but when I wanted to check out the only person nearby avoided me like I was invisible. Annoyed by this I placed my stuff on the counter and left. I hope the manager reads this.

Er
Review №26

Great place but they should find someone to tend the coffee bar so we dont have to track someone down every time we want a snack

Sh
Review №27

This is a very nice store however, I would love nothing more that to see something other than Witchcraft books greeting me and my children as we walk in the door! Out of ALLLLL the selections in this store that’s what is chosen to greet people as they come in??!!! Is BAM trying to send a message by doing this?! And just to be clear, it isn’t just one book it is the entire front of the store that has books and such like this! Talk about feeling very uncomfortable walking in. We will not be returning.

St
Review №28

Ver nice store always find good things

sh
Review №29

I have came here for years to find basically any book. During a recent visit allowed me to search for the right books for hours with sterling customer service!

Ma
Review №30

No help at all no longer a proper book store

Ge
Review №31

Great selection of books but why sell books about killers

Am
Review №32

I love going to books a million and just looking till I find a book I want to take home to cuddle up and read. They have a wide variety of books and some great deal books too! Associates are always willing to help.

De
Review №33

Very basic bookstore, they charge for wifi use.

Jo
Review №34

Super helpful staff!! Great selection. Lots of gift giving ideas!! Great prices.

Si
Review №35

The store is absolutely beautiful. I cant help but to smile every time I walk in. The people are very kind, thoughtful and respectful and I always throughly enjoy every moment of every visit.

An
Review №36

Huge selection... couldve used some more help finding a particular book. But all in all a good experience!

Ji
Review №37

Great deals. Friendly staff. Nice to still have an actual bookstore.

We
Review №38

Cynthia and Brandon were so helpful and kind. They went the extra mile to make sure I found what I needed to— Thank you both!

DT
Review №39

Nice to have a bookstore but the selection is lacking. Small building so they can only fit so much

Ne
Review №40

Always good deals....

ma
Review №41

If you like books come here

Ja
Review №42

Various nice gift items of varying taste-all cute, entertaining & reasonable. Not to mention the selection of books is great too.

Da
Review №43

Well organized, several people working sales floor that were friendly and helpful.

Mi
Review №44

Nice store. Good place to hang out for a while

Ro
Review №45

Wonderful and great selection of books and some craft gifts. Helped to finish out some collections that I was trying to complete.

Er
Review №46

Slow lines otherwise ok.

Ja
Review №47

The night I was in there, they were very short staffed...that being said the three employees was extremely helpful n with big smiles on their faces. They located books I asked for, and helped myself and all the others in busy store. They each made the ending of a late shopping day, enjoyable and peaceful. One of my favorite places to physically shop.

wa
Review №48

Overcharged for my purchase

Da
Review №49

Very helpful, knowledgeable, and caring.

Sa
Review №50

The employee was very helpful and pleasant .

Ra
Review №51

I come to Books a Million every day to study for my classes. I have had two extremely horrible experiences here. First my study partner was in search of a trash can and some lady with a partially shaved head ran up on her and started fussing at her for where she threw her trash away, she apparently was a manager. Well one this was our first time here two she could have been way nicer about the way she handled it with my friend. Second time is today. The store manager I am guessing whom has red hair. Her voice is fairly loud I can even hear her over my head phones. Well today of all days while studying for finals. She feels the need to scold a Employee whom is working behind the coffee counter thing. The conversation she is having with him should have been conducted in an office with closed doors. I heard the entire thing over my head phones. This is not the proper way to discuss an issue with one of your employees. This conversation of fussing at him literally continued for fifteen minutes. The employee she is fussing with out in the open about his work ethic or whatever. He is the nicest one who works at this establishment. Everyone else who is typically here in the afternoons besides him is just beyond unbearable. They are rude, unhelpful and just plan rude. My study partner and I are well aware of what time this places closes you do not have to come up to us repetitively and tell us. If I did not pay for this stupid membership and another books a million was closer. That is where I would be.

To
Review №52

The employee was extremely helpful in finding two books for my wife. It is always clean and presentable.

Ja
Review №53

This is avery nice bookstore. Thoroughly enjoyed my 😀t iq test a d personality test book

Di
Review №54

Found exactly what I wanted..

An
Review №55

Excellent customer service from every employee I have ever interacted with while shopping in store, as well as, over the phone. They are very helpful in locating whatever book youre interested in and will order it if its not in stock. I Highly recommend this location! Its one of my families favorite places to visit!

Mi
Review №56

The staff is always very helpful when you need help. Note that you need to find someone to help as theyre usually busy with tasks other than asking customers if they need help. Personally, I appreciate this. If I need help, Ill look for it. The store is always stocked with many options from books to games to stuff. In addition, you can enjoy a decent coffee at the shop inside the store.

Wa
Review №57

Everyone was so nice. My mocha was the best Ive had in a long time

An
Review №58

We enjoyed our visit to BAM. The store was fully staffed and everyone was eager to help. There are so many selections to choose from and they have excellent sales. Its not just a book store, they have COFFEE!!!!

AM
Review №59

Wow, what great customer service! The cashier asked if we could be helped and when we shared what we were looking for, she promptly walked us to right where we needed to go. GREAT, GENUINE customer service with a smile and helpful attitude. Thank you (wish I could remember her name, we were looking for a map of SC)

Ja
Review №60

Friendly staff and an excellent selection of my favorite books

Ka
Review №61

Love this place. Always quiet. Cant wait till Joes opens up again.

T.
Review №62

I had the best time there today! I hadnt been in awhile. The staff was so helpful. I cant wait to go back

Ri
Review №63

Have all variety of books to choose from any magazines too.

ka
Review №64

Love this store and the staff. The store is clean and well organized. It is easy to find whatever section you are looking for as well.

ve
Review №65

They were very helpful locating what i needed

E
Review №66

Went to Joe Muggs..purchased two Grande hot chocs..they only filled the cups half way to the top!..started drinking them and thought..this cup fills light..lid off..shortage confirmed..down the road by this time..call..Katie the manager asked we come all the way back to the store to get another one..by this time we are already home..oh well too bad..we can only fix it the day you were in here. UPDATE: last night several days after the original post..we went back into this location..we spoke with the senior manager Cindy..told her about the incident..she was glad we let her know..and wanted to make it right..she gave us a gift card and even offered to make us beverages while we shopped..was extremely professional..nice..and kind..as well as another associate..she was very concerned about our experience..I would highly recommend this store as she was truly wanting to see we were happy..wish all managers had this much integrity!

La
Review №67

Very friendly and nice store!!!

Ke
Review №68

Great selection, awesome customer service!

Ti
Review №69

I just love this place! My son and I go here and we have a great time just looking around

Ro
Review №70

Well-stocked, very helpful and friendly salespeople.

Ke
Review №71

My day was not going g good, dropped by here to get a coffee. Had to wait a few minutes for someone to get to the counter, but the wait was worth it. Friendly staff, and nice quiet atmosphere.

La
Review №72

I adore books and this place is amazing. I cant say I enjoy all of the toys when Im trying to find my 2 year old a book, its very distracting. The store is always clean and put together and the staff are kind. Glad they stopped trying to con people with the magazines.

St
Review №73

I love the atmosphere and the people who work here. They offer such a wide variety of books for every age and interest. Its like my second home.

Be
Review №74

Great selection of books and other merchandise. Friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyable atmosphere, you can browse all you want, enjoy a book and a cup of coffee. I could spend hours there.

Ja
Review №75

My book club is reading a contemporary Christian book and they had it... yeah friendly helpful service. Well kept and stocked selections. a reading area is all thats needed.

An
Review №76

Organized sections, easy to locate what I need. Wide range of choices. Nice staff.

Ju
Review №77

I love this place. The kids and I could spend an entire day here. That is if we had nothing else to do.

su
Review №78

I purchase a gift card and was told at my time of purchase, I am eligible for 3 free magazines on my purchase. When, I come home and check at the bottom of the receipt in small print it says automatic renewal after 2 months on magazines. I wish they are more fair and inform about automatic renewal before hand. Usually , I dont read my bills entirely and have a trip planned and would be out of country after 2 months. This would be like Iam charged for something without being aware of. This puts me off from going to the store in future.

Br
Review №79

Really love this store. Very well organized and clean. Very friendly employees are always offering their assistance. Pretty good size store. Always got exactly what Im looking for. Reccomend 100%

Mi
Review №80

Simply put, the prices are too high.

An
Review №81

Prices are affordable. Polite,friendly, helpful,

Je
Review №82

Good service, found what were were looking for

Me
Review №83

Love this store. It has all you could possibly need...yes...even food and coffee. Everything is organized. The staff are very helpful.

Le
Review №84

Fantastic environment. Love the selection!My only complaint was a screaming child.

Ab
Review №85

Very nice staff, clean and organized place. Has a nice coffee shop inside too!

Jo
Review №86

I purchased a crossword book for my girlfriend and next thing you know I’m getting random magazines in the mail and then I have a charge of 71 dollars on my bank account. Books a million gave my credit card number to the “magazine service center” without my permission and without notifying me. Thanks for this I hope you’re satisfied

Le
Review №87

Love this place...took my mom for a day trip, very friendly staff, clean and lots of selections. Recommend the blackberry frappe when they have it.

Ma
Review №88

Still love a bookstore, even a chain at this point in our digitalized world. While at this location you may find a slightly larger Christian, it has plenty of everything else these book box stores normally have. Staff is courteous, unpretentious and happy to help. The coffee side is still there but havent ever ordered anything.

as
Review №89

Love shopping there. Never had a bad experience. Reading some of the reviews crack me up. Keep doing what you guys are doing.

Sy
Review №90

I always find everything I want and if I cant find something they always help. This is my go-to for book stores. I love it!!

Br
Review №91

This BAM has a great selection of books and other merchandise. The associates were very helpful. A great shopping experience.

Ke
Review №92

My daughter started liking manga and they have a decent collection here for the area.

Ly
Review №93

First time going in and I will go back for sure! Great selection of books and not bad on prices. Seemed to be short staffed when I went in. Took forever to ask a question and to go through the line.

Ze
Review №94

Books are sloppily misorded on the shelves. Staff look like they dress out of a dumpster. When I go to buy one item, I dont want to run a damn gauntlet... How about a membership. How about some free magazines. Hell, no! I just want one damn book. Thats it. Im going back to online book buying now. Books a million can go back to bookshop Hell.

Ke
Review №95

Super friendly environment. However dont let anyone haggle you into buying a 25 dollar membership card. Not quite worth any ones hard earned cash in my opinion.

mi
Review №96

Love this book store and cafe!! my daughter always gets a frozen hot chocolate which is delicious while we look for some curriculum books or random books . they have awesome employees who are very helpful . They have a great section of workbooks for homeschool children!!

Fr
Review №97

Just love going in a bookstore with books on all subjects! Wonderful,friendly staff too!

ca
Review №98

Always find something I want

Sh
Review №99

I like there set up. You ask for a book they search through there computer and they can locate it any book you want.

El
Review №100

Easy to find what you are looking for for the most part. The store is inviting and has a cozy atmosphere. The small cafe is nice and decently priced.

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  • Address:918 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072, United States
  • Site:http://www.booksamillion.com/
  • Phone:+1 803-951-3674
Categories
  • Book store
  • Comic book store
  • Gift shop
  • Magazine store
  • Music store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:12–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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