Book Stores in Oakland, CA

12 locations found near Oakland

“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!)”

4.8 Superb161 Reviews

“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.”

4.8 Superb152 Reviews

“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.”

4.8 Superb99 Reviews

“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.”

4.7 Superb105 Reviews

“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!”

4.8 Superb71 Reviews

“What's not to love? Proceeds benefit the Oakland Public Library. This shop is a smorgasbord of used books. You'll find plenty of classics and modern bestsellers but they also have sections for other languages, music books, comic books, just about everything! Amazing staff of volunteers who care deeply about reading and are always happy to help. Cozy and well-organized. I always find something special when I visit.”

4.7 Superb64 Reviews

“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.”

4.5 Superb133 Reviews

“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.”

5 Superb25 Reviews

“European Books and Media in Marin County is a literary paradise! Extensive selection, knowledgeable staff, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

5 Superb18 Reviews

“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.”

4.5 Superb22 Reviews

“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.”

4.3 Superb34 Reviews

“I LOVE the campus!!! Everyone including Katrina at the Laney Eagles Best treated me good and a valued student in my learning adventures yep??! And Laney College is an Excellent campus, a Good campus in learning and starting a career of your choice?. Thank you all at Laney and Bless your Hearts now??”

4.1 Good39 Reviews

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