A gift card can be used to gift anyone anywhere and benefits the bookstore. Digital gift cards can only be used on the bookstore's online platform.
Yes, you can order books over the phone or online. Phone orders can be made by calling the store during business hours, and online orders can be placed on the bookstore's website. Online sales benefit the bookstore just as if you were shopping in-store.
The store offers a wide selection of books, including romance novels, award-winning titles, books set in Oakland, CA, and more. You can also find books on Oakland history, travel guides, sports, cooking, children's books, biographies, memoirs, poetry, landmarks, and natural history.
Customers rave about the friendly staff, great atmosphere, and excellent selection of new and used books. They also appreciate the store's ability to special order books, its discounted book section, and its support for local authors and diverse voices.
The store offers services such as buying back used books for store credit or cash, and it also sells comics, vinyl, and CDs. Additionally, the store has a discounted book section outside with prices ranging from $1 to $5 daily.