Mrs. Dalloway's is a vibrant, independent neighborhood bookstore located in the historic Elmwood District of Berkeley. The store is spacious and inviting, featuring a diverse selection of titles, including comprehensive and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, garden books, and children's books. It is known for its skillfully curated sections that include rare and innovative small presses. In addition to books, Mrs. Dalloway's offers hand-selected merchandise related to lifestyle, literature, and gardening, along with fresh plants and a revolving art exhibition. Customers appreciate the friendly atmosphere and helpful staff, who provide excellent book recommendations and organize engaging events, including readings and book signings. The store's displays and employee recommendation tables enhance the shopping experience, making it easy to discover new favorites. With fair pricing and a mix of new releases and classics, Mrs. Dalloway's has become a beloved destination for book lovers in the East Bay, embodying the charm of a local, independent bookstore.
Mrs. Dalloway’s is an absolutely wonderful children’s bookstore! Great staff and wonderful selection of books.
November 2025
The staff is *so* helpful. The selection in store is excellent, but they are happy to order anything not in stock and go out of their way to find difficult requests. Really clear communication and careful to check that they've got the order correct. Also, I've received banger recommendations from staff!
September 2025
One of the best bookstores I have been to in my life, and I am from NYC! Such a wonderful, thoughtfully curated, sheerly delightful selection of books and objects including notebooks, postcards, and useful knickknacks. I cannot wait to return next time I’m in town.
