Local Bookstores
Find books about poetry, Harry Potter, cooking, personal finance and more at these East Bay bookstores.
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Dharma Publishing Bookstore
2910 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
Nonprofit publisher and bookstore sells Buddhist books, artwork and gift packages; profits used to send sacred texts to Tibetan refugees. -
The Bookmark Bookstore
721 Washington St, Oakland, CA
Volunteer-staffed store sells donated books, videos, CDs and vintage magazines. Proceeds go to the public library. -
Moe's Books
2476 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
Prepare to wander the aisles for hours and spend more than you can afford on tomes and poems. -
Laurel Bookstore
4100 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
Sells new books, but will search for used and rare books on request; also magazines, calendars and other gifts. -
Diesel Books
5433 College Ave, Oakland, CA
General interest books both new and used; also magazines, calendars and gifts. Hosts book readings, signings and discussion groups. -
Walden Pond Books
3316 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Independent bookstore specializes in fiction, art and political new and used books; also first editions, magazines and greeting cards. -
Pendragon Books
5560 College Ave, Oakland, CA
General interest new and used books; also magazines, magnets, cards, calendars and more. First editions and signed books occasionally available. -
Marcus Books Oakland
3900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA
An East Bay center for African-American intellectual archaelogy and community events. -
Nolo Outlet Bookstore
950 Parker St, Berkeley, CA
Publisher offers discounts on its selection of law titles; also carries law resources from other publishers. -
Waypoint
1813 Clement Ave Ste 24, Alameda, CA
Nautical books, navigation equipment and software, nautical charts, courtesy flags and stationery, plus gift items including jewelry and clocks.

