I attended an amazing Book Signing from author Makesha Henderson, who wrote the Mallya's World book…read moreseries today. Not only were the books amazing, but the Railroad Book Depot is also the most quaint, homey, welcoming, environment for a bookstore. They're in an excellent location, easy to find, with convenient off-street parking in downtown Pittsburg. The manager, Irene, was so friendly and helpful. I really had a great time overall. I will definitely be visiting them again! Ms. Golden

I really love this place! Just got back into reading last year. All kinds of books here and when I…read moream done. I bring em back! Used books are super cheap and Military Vets get a nice discount! Staff is very friendly.

Very creamy Ube leche flan. The flan was fresh and the one Ube cream was perfectly blended. They…read morelayers of cookie in between were the perfect added crunch. Staff were very attentive and quick to get the orders out!

I ordered their Mango Strawberry Ice cream with Lychee. It was SOOO good. In addition to their…read morecold drinks, they also have crepes and some dessert items. Sweet A's is a cute store with lots of seating area. They also sell books, stickers and knick knacks. I will be back when visiting Pittsburg.

I was referred to this place by a friend. I came it's a small parking lot but we did find parking…read more It's a small bookstore but it has a lot. There were some hard to find books. The owner is super knowledgeable he answers a lot of hard questions. Some books are a little pricey but others are low so it averages out. We left with 5 books. One was signed by an author. Another was a book that goes for $100 online and we paid $25 so we will be adding to our collection. Definitely worth coming!

This is the genuine article, old-school used book store. Visit on a rainy day and block out an hour…read moreor more on your schedule for maximum effect. I saw one review describing their place as "overwhelming." Agreed! It's delightfully overwhelming in the way that the abundance of information was discoverable prior to the linear arrangement of search engines. The collection of vintage vinyl is impressive as well, with easily the best old jazz and vocalist collection in the hinterlands of the East Bay. There are treasures to be found. Every hour spent browsing the stacks adds an hour to the end of your life.

What an awesome book shop! They've got a bit of everything - apparel, fandom gear, vinyl,…read morecassettes, CDs, current books, vintage books, collectible editions, signed editions, newspapers and magazines, clearance items, games (both tabletop and console)....not sure if I'm missing anything else. They also buy! There's a nicely-stocked kids area, and clean bathrooms as well. Friendly service too. If you're interested in different editions (Easton Press, Illumicrate, FairyLoot, etc.), there's a special section, but sometimes they have them in the regular shelves. While the prices are certainly lower than retail for these editions, they are about on par with what you could find on eBay. Still, it's nice to be able to see and hold the editions first!

I love books! Walking into a half price bookstore brings me back to my childhood walking into a…read morebook fair, but now I have adult money and get to buy whatever I want. This place has tons of books for decent prices, they will help you find whatever it is you're looking for, they also have other cool things too. I recently brought my sister into one, and now she's been to all of them from Sacramento to Dublin.

They are incredibly kind and went above and beyond to make sure I received the specific book I…read moreneeded in time for an important event. So knowledgeable, thoughtful, and truly caring -- I couldn't have asked for better support!

First class service is what comes to mind when dealing with Swan's and Laurelle... I purchased a…read morevery expensive set of books from her, but the condition did not meet my expectations .. and rather than argue, or debate.. Laurelle said that she regrets they didn't meet my needs and agreed to take them back and include return shipping at her cost. What else can you ask for when dealing with someone via the internet and/or PayPal purchases... First class service!

I just appreciate that there are still a few Barnes and Nobles around. This isn't your father's…read moreBarnes though. The old Barnes and Nobles you could spend a couple hours walking around looking at books. This is the light version. Unfortunately online stuff has put us in the situation where you can go into this bookstore and cover the whole place in around 15 minutes. I was looking at the "horror" section and it's okay but again, the light version. Also the fact everything is so expensive now also doesn't help. A paperback was 20 bucks. I'm not paying 20 bucks for a book I'll read once that I can get a the library for free. Magazine prices are absurd. I did find a couple that were 8 bucks but most are over ten and usually more. For a magazine. I hope this type of place keeps going but I can see why they don't. Support your local book store.

It's been a few years since my first review ... time for an update. Earlier this week I placed an…read moreonline order for "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout, one of my favorite authors. Delighted to find it was lower than Amazon and even some other online used bookstores. I arrived at Barnes & Noble and decided to browse a bit before picking up the book. I find the layout of the store quite easy to navigate. For the most part items are easy to find. As I was browsing, a clerk named Kara asked if I needed any help. That's always nice. As it turned out she also helped me when I went to the checkout area for my book. For some unknown reason the online price did not pop-up and I was reluctant to pay the full price (less the 10% member discount). Kara was very diligent about finding the originally quoted price. Very refreshing to find good customer service. That's what keeps customers coming back!

This is one of my favorite Barnes & Noble locations to visit when I'm in Walnut Creek. The store is…read morevery spacious with a great selection of books. I really like that the lower level is mostly dedicated to kids and teens, but also includes a large selection of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, and movies. There's even a cute little choo-choo train where kids can sit and read, which is such a nice touch. The store has two entrances and two separate checkout areas, which helps a lot on busier days. Service is always good, and the staff is consistently helpful when it comes to searching for specific books. A well-organized, welcoming location that I always enjoy stopping into.

December 2025 For…read moreold school people like me who still read books this place is like one of those 1990's thungs I grew up with. My friends and I would drive to Barnes and Nobles and just chill looking through the magazines and books or Anime. It's neat to see one still standing and we'll stocked ans clean. Brings back old memories.

The owner is always very helpful and has creative ideas if you are looking for a gift. And her…read morestore is very well stocked with books and religious articles.

Such a wonderful shop. The ladies were very sweet and super helpful. I was shopping for a gift for…read moremy husband who converted from Judaism and completed his RCIA program. I was pleasantly suprised (as was my husband) to see a greeting card and rosary specific to this accomplishment. They even added a medal of St. Cecilia (my husband's chosen saint) to the rosary and prayer card. Definitely a great little shop for those who follow Catholic tradition. I'll definitely be back to get some items specific to my saint.

They have a wide selection of books and puzzles all in excellent condition; prices are fair and…read moreproceeds go to the library. Friendly and helpful staff (not sure if they are volunteers) made for an overall fun shopping experience.

​This is one of my favorite used book stores in Contra Costa County. When I'm in the area, I try…read moreto stop by to check out their inventory. Other patrons often leave bags of donations, so the shelves are stocked frequently. The store is well organized, with all the categories clearly labeled. The store is always clean and each item is clearly priced on the bag. There is a little of everything in this store, between fiction, non-fiction and children's books, as well as a decent selection of games. Along the front wall are a selection of coffee table and new(ish) books, and in the middle are tables with seasonal or topical books (including a table with President Jimmy Carter's biographies soon after he passed away). Most books are priced around $5 or less, and very few items are more than $10. On our last visit, my wife and I purchased 6 books and paid less than $30 total. There is a parking lot on site, and the volunteer staff are always very friendly and helpful.

I recently got back into collecting cards and so I always saw this place. I always wanted to check…read moreit out since I moved to Antioch over 4 years ago but I never really had the time to do so. I needed some top loaders for my cards and so I stopped in. Place took me back to days gone by when I walked in. I instantly remembered where there use to be card and comic shop all over towns around the Bay like this one here. There is some real cool stuff in there. Met Ralf the owner. He is a real cool dude and a straight shooter. I really enjoyed talking to him. Down to earth dude that won't BS you. He gave me a really good deal on the top loaders he had. I will be back as I enjoyed my experience here.

Glad I found this place , great selection and the owner is cool AF . Definitely stopping by every…read moretime I'm in the area . Has a lot of good back issues that are hard to find.