where is the best Barnes and Noble for buying computer books?

[Alan Dayley]

Jerry Davis said:
> I normally go to Borders, and I've been to the B&N at chandler mall but
> was not too impressed.
>
> Is there a B&N somewhere that has a good selection of Computer books.
>
> Looking for Ruby and Python books mostly.

I don't think you'll see much of an inventory difference between one store
or another in the same chain.

There is a B&N (or is it Borders?) at Baseline and Val Vista in the fancy
mall there.  A Borders where I usually buy my copy of Linux Journal is in
the mall on the east side of Gilbert Rd. and the 101.  Those are the two I
visit most often though I have not looked through their computer book
sections in a while.

Online alternatives:
1. Buy O'Reilly books (some of the best) direct and use the user group
discount code "DSUG" on checkout for a discount of 30% for one and 35% on
two or more books.

2. bookpool.com is a great place for computer books.  Many times you can
pay the premium for overnight shipping and still pay less than the in
store price at a chain book store.

3. Amazon.com is always there if you don't have qualms about their patent
practices.

Alan