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“Omg they have all the juicy literature and history one could dream of. I can’t wait to bring my son as he really enjoying our summer reading extravaganza. Reading and literacy equates to freedom”
“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.”
“I come here frequently and found out they recently moved. The location has changed but the selection of aromas and kind shop owners haven't. They have a wide range of religious texts and garmets. But I usually go for their perfumes.”
“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.”
10AM - 10PM
261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
Book Stores
“Another San Francisco staple. So much history here. Fantastic selection. I particularly like their niche, hard to find books. Their poetry room is wonderful. Been coming here for decades. It’s like a second home. Staff are kind and helpful. I can spend hours here and always walk away with some books.”
“A great selection of books, found a few contemporary authors that I didn't know of, also saw all the classics, Dickens, Woolf etc. Atmosphere like you want in a bookshop, quiet, staff reading behind the counter”
12:30 - 5:30PM
804 Montgomery St, San Francisco
Book Stores
“I’ve been all around the world but have never seen such a fantastic selection of beautiful books combined with friendly and knowledgable customer service. Keann is a legend! Please keep up the good work. This store is amazing”
“Great selection of new and used books. I always find something new (to me) and interesting to take home. The people there are very kind, helpful, and intuitive to their customers' needs. Especially for those of us who are other-abled but don't obviously appear to be so.”
10:30AM - 7PM
3086 Claremont Ave, Berkeley
Book Stores
“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!”
“My absolute favorite bookstore! If they don't have a title for which I am searching, they will actually order it and call me when it arrives. I mean seriously, who else does that?”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Glad to have such a great book shop in the neighborhood.
They take requests, so if you want to shop local and they don’t have what you’re looking for in stock, they’ll make it happen!”
“Knowledgeable staff, wide range of genres and topics with a focus on critical theory, literary fiction, ideology, and art. I’ve ordered books through them multiple times and it’s been great! Staff has excellent recs.”
“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!!! 💯”
“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.”
“Like books? Like people who like books? Wanna buy books and support a vital literary infrastructure? Just wanna stroll around a cool neighborhood and walk into a place randomly, a place that'll make you gasp with unspent wonder? This is the place!!! Go here!”
“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 =)”
“Cool bookstore, nothing else like it in SF that specializes in Japanese books. I enjoy browsing their magazine section, lots of interesting art magazines. Their manga section is downstairs and is quite extensive. I have taken my nieces here and they love it. All of the manga are plastic wrapped so you can’t look inside the books. Understandable for collectors, but wish we could actually read the books.”
“Tally Ho has something for everybody, they have a large selection of used books at super affordable prices! Upon check out they also have a point based rewards system that seems promising.”
“I picked up a few unique gifts that I couldn’t find anywhere else. The SFMOMA store is perfect for art lovers and anyone who appreciates thoughtful design.”
10AM - 4PM
2433 Channing Way, Berkeley
Book Stores
“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.”
“Wonderful bookstore, that has both children, young adult, and adult books. Lots of variety and options and they'll happily order a book if it's out of stock or one they don't carry. Look forward to stopping by in the future.”
10AM - 5:30PM
276 Village Square, Orinda
Book Stores
“What a great bookstore! And it's a really great place for last minute kids birthday gifts, they do a great job with the complimentary gift wrap. The people who work here are the best. ❤️”
10AM - 8PM
5604 Bay St, Emeryville
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“They have books here. They have magazines here. They even have a Starbucks here. If you're capable of reading this review then this is maybe a store you want to check out. Oh yeah they have games here too. I bought a few really fun ones.”
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“It's funny to feel like this is an old school bookstore when they were the ones who were partially responsible for pushing out the real school bookstore back in the day, but anything resembling a bookstore feels real right now. Still a reliable place to get an actual physical book.”