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“They have a cool selection of art books in this particular Pegasus. Lots of pulp westerns too! Staff is super friendly and very chatty with my pup, who's now going to hit them up for treats all the time.”
10:30AM - 7PM
3086 Claremont Ave, Berkeley
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“I visited this bookstore a few weeks back and honestly have not stopped thinking about it. The atmosphere is stellar, like you're wandering an old wizard's cozy collection. So many amazing books, and as a collector of vintage fantasy mass-markets, this place was heaven. Highly highly recommend!!”
“I've been to the other Pegasus store (a few miles north) many times; however, this was my first visit to this branch. A bit smaller than the main store but still a great selection and well laid-out. Found a couple of books to purchase and will return for more! If you're near Berkeley (even if you're not), stop by for an hour or 10!”
“Great used book store. It's a wonderful place to spend time browsing books. They also buy books so if you have extra and the local lending libraries are full bring em down.”
“Gotta love when a bookstore lives up to its name!! This tiny little bookstore had a good selection of books and a cat asleep and ready for pets at the register! The kids loved it and it was possibly the calmest bookstore I’ve ever been in.”
“This store has the best selection of Judaica and the owners are so helpful. It is such a pleasure to have a brick and mortar store where I can compare items. And around holiday times there is no better place to shop.”
“Sooooo knowledgeable! Walked in asking for book recommendations for my kids who are emerging middle grade readers. Looking for books that would be motivating and captivating to keep them reading. The woman in the children’s section gave me tons of options! I happily over bought! My kids are excited to read her recommendations!
10/10 on all counts!!! 💯”
“A light-filled spot with lovely books for little and not-so-little ones. We got several sweet books (e.g., Letters to My Grandchild) authored by Lea Redmond, and the warm storefront attendant Elizabeth wrapped beautiful gifts for the grandparents, who will definitely be delighted when they receive their care package. Thank you!”
“This is a very cute spot! My friend and I talked about coming here for a long time after seeing a reel on Instagram! Would highly recommend. The wine and small bites are a little pricey but they do have more of a niche, so it makes sense in my opinion. It is a bit smaller of a place, but when went today, on a Sunday, it wasn't very crowded. We will return the next time we are in Berkeley! They looked like they had some fun events, so we will be signing up for their mailing list!”
“Great store with everything you need for your spiritual journey. Awesome selection of tarot, oracle, crystals, candles and many more! Ms. Valencia is super sweet, kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! I am a regular now =)”
10AM - 4PM
2433 Channing Way, Berkeley
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“This used bookstore is right inside the ground level by the parking ramp.
It is very clean, with wide aisles and does not feel cramped at all like some bookstores can get. Great variety of used books, broken down into various categories to make browsing easier.
Most hardback seemed to be 2 to 3 dollars, but there are some 50 Cent specials and even ones that can get down to a quarter apiece.
Right off Telegraph Avenue near campus so a great place to get a lot of books without spending much money plus supporting a great cause.”
“A treasure on 4th street. Wonderful books and a great selection of gifts along with helpful, friendly staff. If you haven't been to this store, you need to go!”
“Can't believe I've lived in Berkeley 10 years before discovering this gem. Don't be a dum dum like me. Especially now that they have a fill center, and all sorts of fun stuff, friendly staff, and good green living.”
“So lovely to still see a real, honest to god toy shop with a ton of great, high quality toys and books. Grabbed a few items for friends and family and was really impressed at the wide age ranges served - wish I was local so this place could become my go-to for gifts!”
“Alibris is great for what it is. New books sold by them are clearly marked. Otherwise, you are buying from independent sellers that use alibris as conduit. Some of those sellers are not great (HPB, for example). Alibris does not always make clear what version or edition of a book you are receiving from these third parties. Alibris has excellent prices and regularly offers significant discounts via coupons.”
“Great little shop! New books upstairs and vintage books too. Cute shop dog named Gizmo. I had Absolute Batman on my pull and he held it for me for a month+ even after the prices went crazy. Good guy!”
“Found them at the BookFest last weekend and everyone at the booth was so nice and well informed about the books they were selling! Got even more reading recs from my choices. Super glad they have a storefront because I went in there and improved my at home library even more.”
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“Moe’s Books isn’t just a bookstore; it’s a Berkeley institution that lives up to every bit of its historic reputation. Walking in, you're immediately struck by the sheer scale of the inventory across its four distinctive levels.
The main floors (one and two) feature an incredibly vast selection of fiction, blending standard paperbacks with hidden gems. As you climb higher, the depth of their specialized sections becomes staggering. The third floor is a dream for anyone interested in eastern or western thought—the philosophy section spans massive wall-to-wall shelving, and the Buddhism section alone commands four full bookshelves without bleeding into other spiritual topics. If you look closely, you'll also discover an incredible selection of rare, out-of-print occult texts, offering some real hidden treasures for collectors and curious minds alike. Finally, the fourth floor opens up into a sprawling history department that feels more like a university library than a retail shop.
The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, the pricing on used items is fair, and the atmosphere feels like a timeless pocket of the East Bay. Truly the best bookstore experience I've ever had.”