Books Inc

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1344 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

Books Inc. is a prominent bookstore chain with various locations across California, including Alameda, San Leandro, and San Francisco. They offer a diverse selection of books, audiobooks, eBooks, and merchandise, while also providing services like gift cards and bulk book sales.

In addition to their retail offerings, Books Inc. hosts a variety of events, including book clubs and classes, fostering a vibrant literary community. Their commitment to literature extends to initiatives like the Prisoners Literature Project, reflecting their dedication to promoting reading and accessibility for all.

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Kathleen B.
3/16/2025

It's right downtown, so parking can be a pain, but it's Alameda. You're not that far from a parking garage that you can walk from. It's such a cute small bookstore and they have wonderful...

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Nicole H.
10/4/2025

Customer service is terrible. I noticed the screen now said Barnes and Noble and said "oh yeah, you're B&N now" to which the cashier annoying replied that they aren't. It's not my fault Books Inc...

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Kris B.
1/11/2025

This is a nice looking store, lots of great stock, cute employee recommendation signs. However, I did not find the employees at all friendly. Bookstore employees are a unique breed and they...

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Winnie V.
9/26/2024

Books Inc is such a great local bookstore in Alameda. It's super well organized, with sections by genre and a nice new books section in the front. I love how their new books section seems to...

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Phil A.
1/9/2023

I've been in a few Books Inc in the Bay Area, and they're all pretty similar. Clean, quiet, and well organized!! This one in Downtown Alameda on Park Street was all those things! I came in here...

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