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“An excellent source for graphic novels for school age kids, especially if you want more diversity than the typical marvel or DC approach. When I found out my 1st grader was trans, this store helped me find age appropriate books that they could see themselves in. And they in turn learned stories about brown kids, black kids, and immigrants from other graphic novels there that I would never have known existed. Staff are excellent and know their stock.”
“What an awesome bookstore! The owner is so nice and sweet angel Lyla is so cute lounging around the shop. The selection of books is amazing and I can’t wait to go back and get more books! ❤️♥️”
“I came in looking for a book on a subject that they didn't have, but the gentleman I spoke with offered up some alternatives and shared his knowledge on a few subjects related to my inquiry. Overall great experience”
“Stopped in here while in town to help my daughter move for college, and I had a few hours to kill. I was happy they open at 10AM, since most other record shops in thr area didn’t open until noon. I really didn’t expect much from their vinyl selection given the smaller size of the shop and since they appeared to focus more on books than records. But I was super impressed by their great selection, from classic rock, to indie, to electronic, to blues, and jazz. They had new, sealed vinyl as well as some preowned options. I came away buying WAY more than I had expected, as I found a few hard to find titles from my wishlist, several of which were marked down, so the pricing on many were less than I’ve seen at other shops. I liked that their staff provided some of their recommendations on the shrinkwrap, many of which showed good taste in my opinion. Although it’s a lot smaller than the bigger Bay Area record shops, they’ve got some great options! Plus, they had a ton of book options throughout the store. The staff was also very pleasant. If you’re shopping during the week, make sure to pay for parking at the kiosks to avoid the ridiculous parking fines they give out! (I got one for $72 a block away!)”
“I've been coming to this nice little bookstore for about 35 years. They have a good selection, but more importantly they have a good vibe. I have found many of my favorite books here, as well as several outstanding CDs.”
“Unbelievable little bookstore. Everyone who works there is an avid reader and a good listener. And if they don't have a title, they get it for you in a day or two. You can't go wrong here!”
10AM - 10PM
261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
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“I felt very safe as a trans person here staff were very kind and although they didn't have what I was looking for I was able to find other pieces that more politicalyneutral bookplaces wouldn't stock 10/10 atmosphere 10/10 staff”
“A gem of a bookstore, featuring basically any cookbook or book about food you could imagine. The folks who work there are extremely helpful, and the environment is excellent.”
“For book lovers, this is one of the most amazing places you could visit in the Bay Area!
Four whole floors dedicated to books of the most varied kind, from European and Latin American history to fiction and rare books ?
A huge amount of well-kept used books, those that you feel the story just by their art and appearance”
11AM - 8PM
1344 Park St, Alameda
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“I love this bookstore! I can always find interesting books here and in the past when they haven't had something that I'm specifically looking for, like a mathematics study book for example, they were able to order it and get it to me within a week!! The employees in the store are always very welcoming and helpful. I Highly recommend. ?”
“Lovely place. It is linked to Peet's entrance, so your can get your book and go read it with a nice cupa. Staff does a great job putting together theamed book displays. And all the little extras like journals, stuffed toys, greeting cards are nice.”
11:30AM - 6PM
1355 Park St, Alameda
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“Great used bookstore with lots of vintage clothes, CDs, records. Eclectic collection, great prices. Go support your local independent used bookstore before they all disappear”
“I have been coming to Marcus Book Store since I was a little girl. The atmosphere hasn’t changed…you can still sit on the floor and read. The selection is amazing and the service is wonderful.”
“A complete Islamic bookstore. Catering from the beginners to the advance level curious minds. Easy learning games for children, coloring Islamic books, prayer mats and more. A must visit for every Islamic knowledge seeker in Berkley, Oakland area.”
10:30AM - 7PM
3086 Claremont Ave, Berkeley
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“There's a lot of books here, and I found some interesting horror and sci-fi pickups, but my lord the place needs a good sorting out. They shipped the books for me, and everything showed up fine. It's a good stop for sci-fi and horror fans, but be willing to pick through every section if you want to find any gems.”
“Great book store with good variety of new and used books. From Children's books to the classics, anything you would want to find is there. They also have a variety of local books and seem to be very connected to the area they're in. It's in a very beautiful area and always worth a visit.”
“really lovely place- good vibe, wide selection, and vibrant feel. the back has a bit of an art gallery and some games(when I went) and it was nice to walk through. I sat for about an hour and read books I brought with me(which they kindly lete read in their shop) and it was lovely. I really like that it's open late when not much else is. as someone who suffers from nightmares often this place really did feel like medicine. perhaps more of a clever nameing then litterally implication, but it really lives up to it with its cozy and warm atmosphere.”
“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.”
“I LOVE this store! The selection is great and they have some pretty good deals! I last went on Christmas Eve to get some last minute gifts and they had a complimentary gift wrapping table station which was very nice and useful!”
“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.”
“Fun bookstore to browse! Lots of great finds, both new and old (nostalgic).The layout was confusing at first, with some books not in alphabetical order so it may take a bit of searching if you are looking for a specific book or author.”
“Adobe Books is a great community gathering place that features brilliant artists and musicians. In an era where the commons are dying, it brings me a lot of satisfaction to know i can stop by adobe books any day and be around enriching conversation, and great, affordable books.”
“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!”
“My favorite bookstore in the bay! Everyone is kind, eager to help, and the selection is great. I especially love the employee recommendation tables. Even bought some home decor here.”
“It was great to see items from the shows in the store and own a memory. We were able to find some unique gifts for friends and families. The staff is knowledgeable, patient and efficient.”
“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!”
12:30 - 5:30PM
804 Montgomery St, San Francisco
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“I wish I could buy this entire store ; its design and display achieves a sublime balance between high art and warmth ; your eye flits amongst books and posters and makes unexpected connections ; this does result in nice impulsive buying; I will visit more often as I am registered to take a modern architecture class at Stanford. Vernon and staff are well informed, dispatching their knowledge with ease and warmth.”
“I am looking forward to my next visit! Lovely small shop with a good selection of titles. The children's section had a nice range of books across age levels which was nice for a small bookstore. I appreciated that they had a good selection of interesting cards and small gifts.”
“I have been several times and purchased many small crystals with the best prices I have seen! The owners are so kind and helpful! I bring friends to experience the store often. Highly recommend!”
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“The staff is very knowledgeable about real books. But the store seems to lack the majority of books, half of the story still books but the other half is toys, games and other ridiculous items that I would not buy in a bookstore.”