Suggestions for Bookstore near Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

Paul T. • January 22, 2010Amazing magazine shop....... Sweet staff, and dog friendly - well behaved dogs welcome...dog treats too!

Gabby H. • August 17, 2019Excellent source of used and new books (mostly used). Great trade-in policy. New owners are cheery, judicious with selections, and updated the store’s sections, especially children’s & diverse reads.

JR -. • November 2, 2014Wow this lovely second-hand bookstore has books on almost every subject under the sun!

Claudia M. • March 4, 2012Best bookstore in the eastbay to sit and read a book. Good mix of cozy and heady.

Frank K. • November 1, 2014My personal local comic book store and go to for my action figure and toy fix, have T-shirts, statues and games too, nice people work here as well.

Keith • August 6, 2016Books and libraries purchased; call for information.

Robert G. • June 5, 2012Utterly adorable used bookshop, specializes in old, collectible or awesome books.

Ha D. • February 22, 2015Might be my favorite bookstore in the East Bay. Wish they had more literary magazines, but they have a great fiction selection - anything you pick up is probably worth reading.

Christian R. • April 17, 2018Tons of amazing books for nothing. Great editions and all. Be warned, you are likely to come out with a heavy haul!

Denise B. • July 30, 2014An independent bookstore. Author readings, gifts, and, of course, books! Will have to return and explore.

Ted B. • July 2, 2013Ask the storekeeper for reading advice. He knows his inventory!

Jenn C. • January 26, 2021Skilled baristas and incredible pastries that happen to be entirely vegan. Croissants available on the weekend. Definitely snag a bag of beans while you're here!

Bobbie M. • September 26, 2016The green was a bit too gingery.

California Girl • August 6, 2012Excellent bookstore and with a rich Beatnik history. Photos of Kerouac et.al. abound.

Dan M. • May 20, 2019Really cool bookstore with manga and lots of other stuff :)

Diego R. • March 25, 2011A great selection of independent zines, magazines, comics, graphic novels, and books. They always have a pretty good selection of AK Press titles as well. Worth giving it a try.

Jacqueline L. • April 12, 2023The Me & Jungle nursery closed the doors of its plant shop up the street, but its owners partnered to lend their name to this cafe with a plant-filled patio.

Mary S. • April 12This book store has a fantastic children's section, with a wide range of books for all ages. It's been a lifesaver for me as a parent, if I'm looking for educational and engaging reads for my kids.