Multiple locations
Each location has its own character, which makes this chain a winner. Whether it's a roomy children's section at the Rainbow Boulevard store or the great supply of CDs in Henderson, Borders seems to be listening to its clientele. Let's not forget the regular list of speakers and performers who drop by, and those cozy cafes ideal for a cup of joe, a deadly slice of cheesecake and good readin'. Barnes & Noble finished second.
Our Pick: GAMBLERS BOOK SHOP
630 S. 11th Street
If you're looking for lattes, try the chain bookstores. But if you want the straightforward dope on this city, try Gamblers Book Shop. The store has been in business more than 30 years and offers thousands of titles dealing with what this town was built on: gambling. There are books on gambling history, the ins and outs of table games, even volumes about Las Vegas and Nevada history. Authors also come in for discussions now and then, and the store provides an archive for those researching Las Vegas history.
