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“I absolutely love this place. I'm confused by the reviews saying the prices are high, and this is by far the cheapest used bookstore around. The selection may not be as extensive as some of the bigger stores, but I always manage to find something interesting when I'm there. The staff is incredibly sweet as well.”
“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! ❤️♥️”
“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!)”
“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 - 9PM
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. ?”
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”
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.”
“My go to record store. Huge selection, friendly staff, great used barn finds and good prices. They also have a great, honest, rating system for used records. They’ll also order you pretty much anything you can’t find. Great selection of local artists too. Highly recommend.”
“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.”
“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 visit Berkshire Books whenever I am in the Bay Area, and I always find something interesting and engaging for my book collection. This place offers the true used book store experience, with a wide selection for satisfying browsing. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable, as well.”
“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.”
“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.”
11AM - 5PM
955 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
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“They have an eclectic collection of books, movies and music DVDs. Apparently, these are donations that didn't make it to the library shelves. Prices are very reasonable and the staff is friendly. I actually like this place better than the Pleasant Hill library which has tried to become too many things. If you are a nerdy bibliophile that likes older reading material, try this bookstore.”
10AM - 8:30PM
4163 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
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“Incredible selection of books! Might come back again, but the owner (presumably) kept butting in to interrupt the employee who was helping me, which made me feel really uncomfortable and kind of put me off.”
“Love this local book shop. They have a loyalty program and the staff are so nice! They helped me special order a book for my kids bday and were so thoughtful with the whole process. Support a local small business!”
“This place attracts a strangely high frequency of obnoxious customers, but otherwise I have no problems with it. Books are, of course, very cheap, and they have a huge selection. Not everything you want is always in stock, but that's just the nature of it. Sometimes trade-ins are worth it, sometimes they aren't--but at least the store has that feature so you can clear out some space on yr bookshelf. Strangely good selection of poetry chapbooks, and fun to look at the video games behind the locked glass cabinet. Decent selection of CDs (music), good selection of LPs. Lots of TV. Of course they have like, trinkets/stocking stuffers and notebooks. Just an all-around solid bookstore.
However, the employees are somewhat unprofessional, and the customer base is super stalkercreep.”
9:30AM - 5PM
3 Railroad Ave, Danville
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“This magical local book store hosted a meet and greet with Andy Griffiths last night. I decided to bring my boys to the event and I'm so glad that I did. They were thoroughly entertained and left inspired to read more. We left the bookstore and by the time we got into the car, they were asking me to bring them to the next children's event.”
“This place is a dream come true—a cozy third space where books and wine meet! The self-service wine machines in the back make it fun to choose between multiple wine options for just a taste, a half glass, or a full pour, and the owners’ book recommendations are very thoughtful. The vibe is warm, inviting, and perfect for unwinding. Can’t wait to come back!”
“This is a smaller Barnes and Noble but they still manage to have a decent selection. You most likely won't find books that aren't as mainstream or popular but they always have new releases and events. The staff is friendly, helpful, and the store is clean.”
10AM - 4PM
2433 Channing Way, Berkeley
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“I went to this book store with my mom. I'm not into books, but my mom is a big reader. I think all the books are donated or they bought. My mom bought three books, just for $4.50. Really cheap books. That's my 5 stars.”
10AM - 5:30PM
276 Village Square, Orinda
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“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. ❤️”
“wonderful way to discover new releases and older gems. I love how the bookstore is formatted - truly feels like a treasure trove and helps me rediscover the magic of finding the unexpected.”
“Nice place, very pleasant staff who will cater to your personal taste in books and recommend and even seek out titles for you! Very eclectic collection of art as well.”
“The best main line church. Church sponsors many programs for the homeless. Congregation leans towards the senior side but is open and welcoming. Several of Walnut Creek's founding families worship here.”
“Attended a SAGE event and upon arrival the view was breath taking. The campus was clean and the community feel was felt right away. Next time I'm in the area I will visit again.”
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“I am London based and wanted to gift a book to a friend in CA, without resorting to global online sellers. I found Reasonable Books and Rudy and Betty, the owners, were fantastic and delivered a friendly and faff-free service. I will definitely shop with them again.”