This is a location for the national chain of booksellers. Barnes & Noble offers a voluminous amount of books on a wide range of subjects, as well as serving up coffee and selling other accessories, such as calendars, magazines and more. The staff here says that they enjoy the "plot challenge" of identifying a book a customer asks for by describing what happens in it.
The store sometimes hosts events, such as author readings or storytimes for children.
Matthews MCW Medical Bookstore is a specialized book seller. This shop at the Medical College Wisconsin sells medical texts that are primarily of interest to the interns and medical students at the center. The staff says that they know their product well and can help anyone interested find what they're looking for or order products that aren't in the store.
Located in downtown Wauwatosa, The Little Read Book is a small bookstore dedicated to providing an ideal atmosphere for reading enthusiasts. Inside, customers are welcome to browse around for hours until they find the perfect book and engage in conversations with other well-read patrons. Additional features include book discussions, frequent buyer discount cards, and free gift wrapping.