Classic Berkeley bookstore! They have a range of fiction, nonfiction, and rare books to choose…read morefrom. Whether it's for class or for your own personal pleasure, they have something for everyone. Sometimes they have some amazing sales (like 6 Poirot books in a set for $22 as of 02 May 2026). The workers are very polite too, and they're willing to hold books for about a week if you need to sleep on it. Definitely check it out! It's very close to campus and you'll find what you need.

Great selection of books! Seems like some books are centuries old and still in great condition. The…read morebooks they have to offer too are affordable and reasonable! The staff is great. Super friendly and welcoming, extremely willing to help upon your visit. You can also sell books here. They are picky with what you bring in, must be in pristine condition, no writing in books, and all hard covered books must have sleeves. They sell for a great trade-in but their cash isn't great. Definitely check them out!

Awesome blind book options! Stick to the one you feel called to, I guarantee it will surprise you.read more

A really good bookstore in Downtown Berkeley!!…read more I came in here looking for a calendar, and ended up browsing through the books. It's a classic old school style bookstore, with very friendly people working here. I didn't spend as much time in here that I wanted to, definitely have to come here again!!

Call in Saturday the 14th of February. I asked about a specific book made in the 80's. These were…read moreadult comics that are no longer made, part the of underground comics. Before calling here, multiple comic book stores that I have called in are not familiar with this title, so I made sure to ask. The person from this stores tells me he does not have that, I asked have he heard of it, and was quick;ly given rude answer I just told you. Its very apparent you do know how to run a business nor how to give basic customer service. I was able to get a proper answer from another store in Oakland, although they did not have what I was looking for, I was given a suggestion of what they have. Happy to say, I bought a few issues recommended to me and some. It's that simple dude, not hard, and your welcome. You learn something from me today, although you never deserved it.

Stellar. If you just want to find, you can find; if you want to discover, even better. Staff is…read moreknowledgeable and will work hard to understand your tastes and help you navigate the sizeable inventory. Great spot!

A unique and wonderful store for kids' books. Haven't been there in years, but remember the store's…read moreearly days.

They have an excellent bookstore. I called ahead to see if the one we needed was in stock & it was…read more They offered to gift wrap the item and it was done beautifully. Overall, ours was a 5-star experience. Thank you to the fantastic staff at Mr Mopps!

Most magical toy store with a great selection of items. There's something for everyone! Service was…read morereally great. Overall great experience. :)

Love the variety of puzzles, Legos, games, and little treats (like the Moomin keychain I got)…read more Everyone is so nice and this place is perfect for last-minute birthday presents as well as just fun things to do with your kids.

Book Society is such a great little spot in Berkeley. I've been a few times now, and it's easily…read moreone of my favorite places when I want to browse books and relax for a bit. The owners are super nice and genuinely helpful, and the whole place feels welcoming the second you walk in. The book selection is also really solid. I always end up finding something (often have to reign myself in), especially in the thriller section, but they also have classics mixed in, too, which I love. One of my favorite parts is that you can actually sit and read while having a glass of wine. The wine selection is really fun, and they have some unique varietals that you don't see everywhere, which makes it even better. I also love that they do book and wine pairings each month. It's such a cool idea and makes it feel like there's always something new to check out. You can also join their book club, which includes a new book and a paired bottle of wine. Also, you need one of their bags. Trust me. If you love books and want a cozy little place to hang out, I definitely recommend stopping in.

I live in Manhattan and wish it had a place like this. The two owners are so nice and not…read moreex-manhattan! This is a must-come for wine and a nice vibe in Berkeley!

3rd and last stop in this neighborhood, had already bought records and cds elsewhere, but decided…read moreto look just for fun. This place also has a great selection, I got an example of the last production by Celia Cruz for 6 and jam rock by Samoa Marley for 6. My Mrs. Wanted an artic monkeys cd that's was 16. Now to see a new cd from a 2013 production is interesting so i didn't think it was a price gouging issue. I liked the service , they offer many things at this place 5/5.

I have spent loads of time and money at Rasputin in Berkeley. Nice selection of records. However, I…read morebought a "brand new" record and took it home and the record began skipping towards the end of side A. I immediately took the record back to the store thinking it would be an easy replace or refund, think again. The customer service gentleman was rude, confrontational, and accusatory from the start, looking over the record telling me it looks brand new. "Yes I bought it less than 7 days ago, here's the receipt, it is brand new and is skipping. I told him exactly what song it was skipping on and he told they have no way to listen to records and all he could do was a partial refund... An enormous record store with no record player, ha ha ha. Then the condescending gentleman decided to accuse me of possibly having a cheap record player and that was the cause of the skipping... I gladly showed him the receipt of my recent purchased turntable, I guess it passed the Rasputin turntable tier that is acceptable... So basically if you don't have a certain tier turntable Rasputin will blame you and your record, not a manufacturer defect. Lastly, the gentlemen called me "dude" multiple times, while his coworker was smirking and laughing duing the exchange at the register. Overall a very disappointing experience from a place that I spend hours in, but never again. There are tons more record stores in the Bay Area to support rather than Rasputin... Keep spinning

I've been going to King's since 1979, when Dennis was on Durant Ave. Always got the best cards. The…read morecoolest card shop in the Bay Area!

I started looking for a collection of 1968 Harmony Benifit Concert, handbills and posters…read more After asking some high end collectors and endless dead ends, one collector told me, you are searching for the rarest of the rare posters. They said they was told to tell me to contact Dennis the owner of DKing galleries,if he couldn't find them, they can't be found, so I messaged Dennis a few times and finally he told me to give him a call that he had something, so when I called he told me he had the ones I was looking for in front of him, later finding out, he had them in a personal stash and had gotthem from friends years ago. Now I did what many people would never do, I wired the money to someone I didn't know or ever met. Four days later I received 2 posters that looked like they had ever seen the light of day, and they were from July 12 1968. Dennis is a honest, trust worthy and very knowledgeable about what he sales. Thanks and I will buy from. Dennis again. Can you believe these posters are from 1968. Thanks again

I really love this place. I got a copy of Carl Sagans Pale Blue Dot and also a book on Hegel. Spent…read more4$. Can't beat that. Plus the dudes who work here are very interesting and knowledgeable. It's fun to go in there and pick their brains about various academic subjects. They are very laid back. Also another huge plus is they do lectures and film screenings in the store. I haven't been to one, but I've heard good things. Great place. Edit: after looking into their political beliefs, I am now less inclined to support this business further . :/

I stopped in here today on a whim. The employee repeatedly brought up fascism and claimed we are…read moreliving under a dictatorship, insisting that I take flyers about the current political climate. The irony is that a bookstore like this--framing itself as "revolutionary" and openly promoting ideas about dictatorship, fascism, LGBTQ issues, and modern-day slavery--would not exist under an actual fascist regime. In such systems, only books that praise or reinforce the ruling ideology are permitted. That contradiction made the messaging feel more like extreme leftist propaganda than serious critique, to the point of being almost comical. I still purchased a gift for a friend, but the anti-Trump rhetoric was truly over the top. I'm just a normie trying to buy a book.

Whenever I'm in town, I go to Dave's. Whenever I go to Dave's I spend money on his impressive stock.read more

Too notch used record store. Dave plays records that you either remember or had not heard before…read moreand you end up buying. Terribly elaborate selection.Rock to Jazz to Hip Hop and a lot in between. Definitely a dig in the crates store.