Borders

Drove past here last night and it was really heartbreaking to see the gap in place of Borders…
I loved coming here as much as the pearlridge and ward locations. All 3 of them were tough to find parking at times, workers pretty much did their own thing, I never really needed their help anyway though bc if you looked a book up on their computers it was easy to find if it was in stock. The layout of the stores were perfect, I could always find a book to purchase whether it was the one I came there for or one that I happened to pick up and start reading on one of the many chairs they had to sit on.
I barely go out to book stores since the closing of poor old Borders. It’s just a different environment say if you go to Barnes and nobles.
I miss Borders so much and I can’t think of another business chain closing down where it affected me and saddened me this much.

:(cant believe they are closing. They lost their least because they decided not to review it. Borders decided to file for Bankruptcy. Support bookstores and books people!!!
I use to come here a lot. I buy maybe a book or two every month. They have a great staff, lots of books, magazines, music, DVD, games, and stationary/​cards. You can order books online and have the delivered. Sometimes they have refurbish books and they are discounted. You can also sign up for Borders Rewards and get points, discounts for your purchases. This is a great place to hang out and read.

This probably more of an extended tip versus an actual review:
Just wanted to let everyone know this location is closing… and very soon I might add! I only learned this from a friend recently, and since I was near Waikele I decided to check out what kind of deals or discounts were available. FYI: I visited this location this yesterday ⁴⁄₆ so hopefully this information isn’t too outdated.
Firstly, there is still some merchandise on the sales floor, but the majority of their stock has been sold/​bought. From what I observed on the signs around the store, discounts are:
Magazines: 20%
Young Adult novels: 10%
Literature Fiction & Non-​Fiction: 30%
DVD’s: 20%
Blu-​ray: 30%
I actually didn’t buy anything just because I didn’t find a «bargain», or find something that I thought was a «good deal». Yesterday, I thought they still had some decent selections on DVD’s and Blu-​Ray, young adult novels, mystery novels, and believe it or not there was still a wide selection in the travel section of all places.
Bottom Line: Bargain hunters hurry on down, there still be a bargain waiting for you!

I feel like there’s never any parking. Boo status. I’m also not really a fan of their «sale books.» I feel like their selection isn’t as extensive as the other Borders locations. For some reason, whenever I go into this Borders, there is a bombardment of high school students who loiter and talk very loudly, and they leave their books all over the place. It’s not really my thing. I remember a group of kids in the literature section laughing about how «moby dick» was the best title in the world. Really now?
I think the thing that I like the most about this location is the children’s section. I bring my nephew here sometimes, and he loves it. They have a good selection, and the area is really nicely laid out.

I used to come to this Borders all the time when I was younger and I would always sit on those huge stairs in the back corner in the kids section. But sadly… they removed it. Now there’s a really small sitting section by the Young Adult.
I came and browsed in this Borders when I worked next door and it was a good pass-​time.
Usually the books I was looking for was always out of stock and I noticed this is a trend with all Borders on the island.
I bought my last Harry Potter book here. I was hoping waiting in line for the book would be more fun but they didn’t really have too much activities or entertainment lined up. Luckily Starbucks was next door so I wouldn’t fall asleep.
Associates don’t really bother you but they’re not really helpful either when you’re looking for something.
I agree with Keri K. This store is just «ok.»

This is a great Borders – a step up from the ones that I usually go into. And the first indicator of how good a Borders is are the bathrooms. These bathrooms are actually kept CLEAN and stocked and with two options to wipe your hands, either with a dryer or with paper towels. I was beginning to think it was a company policy to have disgusting bathrooms with no toilet paper before going into the Waikele Borders. So thank you, janitorial service.
It’s a huge store with many places to sit so you don’t have to do the quick hustle over to an empty chair before anyone else grabs it. But if for some reason you can’t find a place in the actual store you can go over to the Starbucks and take advantage of the coffee aroma and lounging area there as well. The layout of the bookstore is huge and spacious and so you can really enjoy browsing through all the sections and not feel cramped or confined. I’ve found GREAT bargain cookbooks for $ 1.99 and returning something is no hassle. The customer service has always been friendly and helpful and the cashiers love to chat it up with you. Also parking is easy and usually available.

good place… the only negative is the customer service but if you know what you want its not exactly hard to find stuff. Makes for a great place to just chill and read a book.

I’m pretty stoked about setting foot inside this bookstore and getting my literary fix. I’ve been pretty saddened at the dearth of bookstores (or at least decent bookstores) near my home on the North Shore and, with rising gas prices, I’m reluctant to venture far from home without a good reason.
Someone ELSE driving me around on their errands is a good reason!
So Klara and I ventured into Borders because she had a couple of gift certificates and I’m all about books. The staff here is so friendly and kind that you can tell they love books themselves. The bargain books section is HUGE. I honestly had a hard time making my selections because of all the choices. I managed to score an entire J.R. Tolkien set for $ 7.99 when originally it was $ 45! If you’re one of those sci-​fi, animé loving, jacks off to graphic novels, geeky guys please don’t contact me. I may be able to talk Elf Quest, Piers Anthony, Isaac Asimov and Anne McCaffrey with you while lusting over the next Inheritance novel but I am NOT single.
This means you dude-​in-​front-​of-​me-​in-​line that told my cashier you thought I was hot and was excited that I was stoked about getting a deal on Tolkien.
It really creeped me out.
So yeah. Come to Borders for the good deals, huge selection and friendly staff. Not for the creepy Star Trek dudes. Unless that’s your thing. Then by all means live long and prosper V