Book Stores near Orinda, CA
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“You can feel the good energy as soon as you walk through the door. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Rebecca has a gentle spirit. You will like this store. A lot of spiritual items for all cultures. Perfect example of how all cultural practices can exist together in harmony. Your ancestors would be proud.”
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“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.”
10AM - 8PM
1344 Park St, Alameda
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“A fine store. I went in to get some gift cards for Xmas. They have lots of games and toys too. Staff was nice enough. I definitely want to support that local business. There's a Public parking lot near by and some other cool shops to peruse. Head on in!”
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“Very reasonable pricing of books, wonderfully wide range of genres and topics, and fantastic staff picks. The owner has a very calming presence, and the shop's atmosphere is very relaxing. If I could give five stars to the sleepy cat herself, I would. Lyla is such a cutie. This is now my go to book shop.”
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“The best book store in the Bay Area. I loved frequenting when I used to live in The Bay. Excellent selection of rare books and poetry. They also host great poetry readings. A great place to spend hours browsing. Guaranteed you won't leave empty-handed!”
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“This Barnes & Noble Bookstore was great!!I came here during the Holidays, so it was good and crowded.Plenty of books and gifts for readers here as well as games and puzzles. A very clean and organized store, and the line moved pretty quickly, even though it was long.I did like how they had multiple tables set up with books with different genres. It definitely made me stop and look.Located right on the corner in Downtown Walnut Creek, a prime location!!”
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“My brother and I were driving by Sultana Bookstore last weekend when he had me stop to take a look inside. My brother lives less than half a mile away and insisted we stop because the owners were SO kind and had a wide range of books and modest clothing. We pulled up around closing time and didn't want to spend too much time, but ended up staying around 40 mins chatting with owner, Brother Shoukat. What a kind and wonderful human being he is, mA. We bought a lovely tunic for my brother, and an oud burner along with some of the best Bukhoor I've ever smelled. I raved about this store and Br. Shoukat's kindness all week and my mom insisted she join us the next time we go. Next time was yesterday as we were too excited to visit again Br. Shoukat was just as warm and friendly with our mom and we shopped and chatted for 1.5 hours! He even made me a cup of joshanda herbal tea as he noticed that I was sniffling from allergies I'm so happy to have found this gem of a store and family. We plan to come back again soon and have been telling our family and friends to come and support this small business. The prices are extremely reasonable and he let us know most of their prices for goods have remained the same the last 10 years! I pray that God continues to put barakah into this beautiful business and showers his blessings on the owners We will be back soon, iA!”
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“A really fantastic local bookstore offering a selection of new and used books. It's not huge, but the range is impressive and eclectic. The owner is thoughtful and friendly. An excellent Lafayette resource.”
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“This is my favorite bookstore. Many wonderful quality products. I also love the stones, oils, jewelry, and sprays. Valencia, the owner, is very kind, patient, and knowledgeable. I could spend hours in this shop. I highly recommend it.”
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“A rare treasure of a bookstore, with a history of community service and a wealth of African American authors. It's the go-to bookstore for knowledge of authors you want to read and warmth of community. I love patronizing this place!”
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“Just learned that the bookstore closed permanently due to COVID-19. UPB was one of my favorite bookstores in Berkeley because of its unique focus on scholarly and academic books. Book stores are a tough business to run these days, but they are institutions that I hope will stand the test of time, especially the ones like UPB which are so unique. Its closure marks yet another event that makes the university town less interesting. :(”
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“Cute bookstore in Oakland with gently used books for super cheap. Everyone who works there is friendly and helpful. Well organized and a good selection of whatever genre you're looking for. Usually easy to park on the street nearby, too. By swanns market.”
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“How can I put this...? This store is truly one of the finest establishments I have had the pleasure of visiting in the Pacific East mall. The assortment of items available is simply exquisite, encompassing a wide range of offerings such as stationery, plushes, CDs, albums, posters, and more. The level of service provided is nothing short of impeccable, with the workers exhibiting remarkable sweetness and kindness. This store holds a lot of value to me. I wholeheartedly recommend paying a visit to this establishment whenever you find yourself at the Pacific East mall.”
10AM - 6:30PM
2349 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
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“You can't miss the large, blue building along Shattuck! We came by to explore the different book options and were entertained by the cute kids' section as well as the coloring book/drawing section. They definitely do have some books from each genre, but they seem to have a lot more options in the fiction section. They have this cool prison project thing going on where if you buy a book from the selected table, they'll send it to a prison inmate.”
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“Always busy place and great selection of used books and pop culture nostalgia. Although sometimes the comics are kinda overpriced like eBay prices even though the market has slowed down since covid. ? however this doesn't deter me coming back here , the staff is always friendly and helpful.”
10:30AM - 7PM
3086 Claremont Ave, Berkeley
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“My husband and I have been science fiction readers since we were kids looking for stories to read. We've been happy customers of this shop since we discovered it, a very long time ago.Now we're thinkers, editors and writers, but those books and more are still there in this magical shop, waiting to jump out at more curious young readers like we used to be. In fact, there's a rumor that Santa sends his elves there every September to scout for new stories. Just sayin'...”
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“European Books and Media in Marin County is a literary paradise! Extensive selection, knowledgeable staff, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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“super cool shop, good selection of records packed in a small place. Reminds me of Rainbow Records in WC when I was a kid. I'd buy a skateboard from them but would end up with a hip fracture at my age.”
10AM - 4PM
2433 Channing Way, Berkeley
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“Every once and a blue moon I'll come in here and be reminded of the power of good books and music. The excitement of finding exactly what I need to read and or listen to. This place is pure magic and I'm so grateful that it's here and we get to enjoy it time and time again. A reminder that great things can be found on the cheap. Books that can change our lives or at the very least, our thinking, are indeed accessible.”
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“I love bookstores especially independent ones that sell used books. Asked the front desk for assistance and she was quick to help. Offered to order a book that they didn't have. Bought 3 books, 1 new/2 used total under $40. Great bargain! Would def come back. Need to check out the Oakland location.”
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“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!”
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“Love Mrs. Dalloway's! I enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the shop. The managers and staff do a fantastic job of displaying book reviews and recommendations for you to choose. There's a great mix of newer releases and older classics. Pricing is fair on all their titles. Can't wait to come back and make another purchase!”
11:30AM - 6PM
1355 Park St, Alameda
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“I love this shop! I brought in about 20 CD's to sell and they bought them all for a good price - when does this ever happen?? The staff is very friendly and helpful. While here, I picked up Jennifer Egan's A Visit From the Goon Squad in excellent condition for $5 bucks. They also have a great selection of DVD's. Another thing of note is that the store is very well organized and tidy, making it easy to find what you're looking for.”
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.”
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“First time here, loved it. So many items for little ones. I don’t have any little ones so I ended up with a color pencil for myself and a squish mellow. My mini teen enjoyed the little trinkets. He purchased a pet rock. I highly recommend even if just to browse.”
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2329 Santa Clara Ave UNIT 207, Alameda
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“My order from My Book Heaven arrived yesterday, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. Not only was the book's condition exactly as advertised, but the care with which they packaged it was exceptional. I'll look to My Book Heaven first for future used book purchases.”
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“Can't believe I've lived in Berkeley 10 years before discovering this gem. Don't be a dum dum like me. Especially now that they have a fill center, and all sorts of fun stuff, friendly staff, and good green living.”
“Tucked away in a small shopping center, Orinda Books is a great place to browse and find a new read. I placed a book on hold over the phone and picked up in person. The two people working were SO nice and we had a friendly conversation about recent books we read. They even wrapped my book for free since it was a gift! I will definitely be by again next time I'm in need of purchasing a new book. They also have a website so you can look up current inventory!”