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	Confession of a traditional Browser Review of Waterstones Book Shops by 1st2thebar Advantages: Alive and Kicking. Disadvantages: Collaboration with Transworld. Established: 1982 by Tim Waterstone 288 stores Currently owned by a Russian billionaire called Alexander Mamut Now the fees of keeping a community library open is far too much in the current financial climate – the focus for me is to use the ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful Ciao members have made 11 comments about this review View comments Had to smile at your opening paragraph Shaun, you have the staff spot on! Must be all trained from the same area so the're all alike no matter which Waterstones they end up in! :~D Not sure a ‘scratch n sniff’ app' would work, or would i want it too; i look dodgy enough without standing in the middle of the street sniffing my Kindle! :~) 'I want the best of both worlds' too Shaun, and i applaud your enthusiasm for the wonderful world that can only really be harnessed in a great book store. I love Waterstones. Don't know if you've ever watched 'Frasier', but its a superbly written comedy series in which many scenes take place in a coffee shop that has a small area where there are a couple of chairs and a couple of bookcases that look like they're filled with classic well leafed through books, ahh the ambience. I have spent many an hour in our local Waterstones reading through material in their comfy box chairs supping coffee while my son leafs through very expensive books as if they were gem stones, perhaps that's how we should all view the printed page eh! Superb review xXx by Deesrev Im not a fan of Waterstones in general, or any other book shop that has a coffee outlet built in. Don't get me wrong, as an avid coffee fan and ex-barista of many years, I'm all for coffee shops. But the noise generated is far more intrusive when browsing for books in a store that should effectively offer the same kind of spiritual release that libraries evoke. I adore books as opposed to going down the E-route though. by Nar2 read all comments There are 4 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Waterstone's by m_illie13 Real books from a real shop! by Maths80 Books Galore by kell.b read all reviews		very helpful 13.03.2013 23:37 (14.03.2013 11:59)
	Waterstone's Review of Waterstones Book Shops by m_illie13 Advantages: Excellent range, polite useful staff, reasonable prices Disadvantages: None I am a reading addict and its rare to catch me anywhere without a book in my hand or at least in my bag. I go through books daily and my bookcase is undoubtedly cramped and overpacked. As well as this I have piles of books I'm forced to stash away at the ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful Ciao members have made 7 comments about this review View comments i love waterstones and they always have great offers on x by StazKilly A good detailed review by mozzie76 read all comments There are 4 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Confession of a traditional Browser by 1st2thebar Real books from a real shop! by Maths80 Books Galore by kell.b read all reviews		very helpful 08.09.2012 23:04
	Real books from a real shop! Review of Waterstones Book Shops by Maths80 Advantages: Nice staff, good selection Disadvantages: not cheap Given that I recently reviewed waterstones.co.uk, I figured it was only fair to look at their actual high street stores as well, since I always try to support shops I like using. Waterstone’s isn’t really one of those 'small companies' as its owned by ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful Ciao members have made 4 comments about this review View comments I think HMV sold Waterstones last year. by Silverback I do like to browse in a proper shop as you can actually look at the book. by catsholiday read all comments There are 4 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Confession of a traditional Browser by 1st2thebar Waterstone's by m_illie13 Books Galore by kell.b read all reviews		very helpful 07.09.2012 13:11
	forbidden planet Review of Forbidden Planet (Shop) by frank2428 Advantages: fast delivery great customer service Disadvantages: none One off the best sites ive come cross.Had a problem with one off my orders phoned costomer services spoke to someone strate away was very polite and sorted the problem out strate away.As for my deliveries i was also impresed with compared with other sites ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful Ciao members have made 2 comments about this review View comments So sorry for the low rating but this review is lacking detail, and it is so full of mistakes. by Violet1278 Sorry but I have no idea what they sell and your review makes it no clearer. What you have written here could do with a good edit as it's full of typos - "strate" when it should be "straight" and so on by Bollinger28 read all comments There are 5 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Forbidden to not enter! by 4leafclover Forbidden Planet by Guru-On-A-Mountain The Sci fi shop by Morv read all reviews		not helpful 26.04.2012 15:13
	Stationary Box with added books Review of The Works by Burning_Darkness Advantages: Cheap, some bargains to be had, friendly staff, tidy Disadvantages: Much of book stock is generic rubbish Present in most shopping centres, The Works stock a cheap and reasonably varied range of stationary items including pens, pencils , rubbers, folders and writing pads as well as cheap diaries and calendars, making them ideal for picking up office-related b ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful There are 12 other reviews on this product: View other reviews I Can't Work It Out (The Works) by vialdana Not awful. but not great by hailee It Works for me....sometimes....! by sambam000 read all reviews		helpful 25.05.2011 20:39
	I Can't Work It Out (The Works) Review of The Works by vialdana Advantages: If you find something worth having then this place works out nice and cheap Disadvantages: It's hard to work your way around here, and to work out if the trip was worthwhile. The Works is one of those shops that really doesn't seem to quite know what it wants to be. If you stand outside and look in, chances are what you'll see is loads of books, a fair few people and a lot of mess! I suppose most people would classify it as a ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful Ciao members have made 4 comments about this review View comments I love shops like this that you never know what you might find!! by catsholiday I've noticed they seem to have a wider range of 'pop' CDs these days, though I think they're either returns or second hand (reconditioned). Personally, it's the art and craft stuff I tend to go for these days. by a-true-ben read all comments There are 12 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Stationary Box with added books by Burning_Darkness Not awful. but not great by hailee It Works for me....sometimes....! by sambam000 read all reviews		very helpful 29.04.2011 14:56
	Books Galore Review of Waterstones Book Shops by kell.b Advantages: Lots of books Disadvantages: None I was recently in the Waterstones branch in the Arndale Centre in Manchester and it is the most relaxing bookshop I've ever been in. You are just left alone to browse at your leisure and you don't feel the assitants eyes burning into the back of your head ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful There are 4 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Confession of a traditional Browser by 1st2thebar Waterstone's by m_illie13 Real books from a real shop! by Maths80 read all reviews		somewhat helpful 10.04.2011 11:39
	WHSmith: your first-stop for books. Review of WHSmith High Street (Shop) by fujisuke Advantages: wide selection, huge range, organised, nice staff Disadvantages: chance of asking if you want to pre-order an item at till-point My WHSmith is a fairly sizeable one, laid out in a logical sense: magazines and food at the front, stationary towards the back, a downstairs level with a small section for games, crafts and DVDs plus a large section dedicated to books. The store is alway ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful Ciao members have made 2 comments about this review View comments Good first review. Smith's is not my bookseller of choice but what would we do without it? Welcome to Ciao. by JoePoirot Welcome to Ciao! by dynamicnurse read all comments There are 63 other reviews on this product: View other reviews I go to WHSmith's to read the magazines. by MarkofWorcester WHSmith a great place to shop? by taish23 Alas Smith and Groans.... by thedevilinme read all reviews		helpful 04.10.2010 12:41
	A book lover's dream! Review of Waterstones Book Shops by Clurbur85 Advantages: The service, book range and layout. Disadvantages: The prices. I studied English Literature while I was at university and after a few months off the books after graduation (I was tired of reading), I got back on the wagon and my love for reading soon returned. Waterstone's is a chain of bookshops that are located ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful Ciao members have made 3 comments about this review View comments I could spend ALL day in here and I am not exaggerating! by LAURALILIA Well reviewed x by MEL0611 read all comments There are 4 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Confession of a traditional Browser by 1st2thebar Waterstone's by m_illie13 Real books from a real shop! by Maths80 read all reviews		very helpful 07.06.2010 15:23
	Not awful. but not great Review of The Works by hailee Advantages: some good buys Disadvantages: poor staff, messy stores, random items The Works is a National discount book store, that sells Books, and plenty of other stuff too. There seems to be more and more The Works Stores popping up these days, and a new one was built in my town centre just before christmas. The main selling poi ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful Ciao members have made 2 comments about this review View comments Good review x by MEL0611 I've got some decent books from here, is worth having a look in. by Andyoz read all comments There are 12 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Stationary Box with added books by Burning_Darkness I Can't Work It Out (The Works) by vialdana It Works for me....sometimes....! by sambam000 read all reviews		very helpful 28.04.2010 00:23
	The Book People - Great savings to be had Review of The Book People (Shop) by dreamer87 Advantages: Great savings Disadvantages: None I first came across 'The Book People' when they used to come round to my place of work each week and drop off a different batch of books. They used to leave a sample of each book and a price list and order form that you could then fill in and have your bo ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful Ciao members have made 6 comments about this review View comments I'm a sucker for the cook books they sell by paulpry118 Somebody ran this where I worked years ago and I used to get conned into buying countless things I didn't want! :o) by plipplopfromdooyoo read all comments There are 11 other reviews on this product: View other reviews Books for free! by anwar The best book club going by mummy2harry Book Heaven by watkins11 read all reviews		very helpful 20.04.2010 16:07
	I go to WHSmith's to read the magazines. Review of WHSmith High Street (Shop) by MarkofWorcester Advantages: warm, smelly, free Disadvantages: expensive, random I am a resident of a city and spend many hours wondering around the shops. When I reach my WHSmith’s, the first thing I appreciate is the warmth of the heating blasting on my head combined with the smell of carpet/magazines/a hint of chocolate from the ki ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful Ciao members have made 1 comment about this review View comments Ha, I like your style! Most branches of Smiths I've been into recently have the air of a place that's about to close down. A sad decline of another High Street name. Paul by Silverback read all comments There are 63 other reviews on this product: View other reviews WHSmith: your first-stop for books. by fujisuke WHSmith a great place to shop? by taish23 Alas Smith and Groans.... by thedevilinme read all reviews		helpful 19.01.2010 01:56
	WHSmith a great place to shop? Review of WHSmith High Street (Shop) by taish23 Advantages: All the bases you expect covered here for that stationary emergency and great prices Disadvantages: Sometimes busy in the smaller shops leading to queues For many years I have been using WH Smith as something of my 'go to shop' Smiths has always had a great range of products from books to stationery and even DVD's. The size of the WH Smith shop you walk into very much governs what you will find within ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful There are 63 other reviews on this product: View other reviews WHSmith: your first-stop for books. by fujisuke I go to WHSmith's to read the magazines. by MarkofWorcester Alas Smith and Groans.... by thedevilinme read all reviews		helpful 22.11.2009 21:30 (23.11.2009 13:53)
	Books galore! Review of Waterstones (Shop), Aberdeen by Amy69 Advantages: layout, products, staff, location Disadvantages: / ...Although there was already a Waterstones just further up Union Street, this one w ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful Ciao members have made 3 comments about this review View comments That's what happened to our Ottakers. Good thing I like Waterstones as well. by brereton66 Great review! Keep them coming! by TheHairyGodmother read all comments		very helpful 24.09.2009 18:03
	Never miss a visit to Waterstone's Review of Waterstones.com by talkin Advantages: Simply fun: lovely to visit, great place to shop at. Disadvantages: I wish it were open longer during weekends. Every time we visit Colchester we just have to go to Waterstone's, where all the latest (and other quality) books are available and easy to find, and where our children can find other sources of entertainment, such as card games. Waterstone's has been ser ... Read review Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful Ciao members have made 1 comment about this review View comments I love waterstones =] by khiadah read all comments There are 43 other reviews on this product: View other reviews waterstones, like a library but no need to return the books by GOLDY1604 Books, cards, the list goes on. by dynamicnurse Books, books - and even more books. by danthepianoman read all reviews		somewhat helpful 02.09.2009 17:29

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