Quinney H.
7/9/2025
Marcus Books is the oldest Black-owned independent bookstore in the United States. The bookstore was founded in 1960 by Drs. Julian and Raye Richardson and named after Marcus Garvey. It has a...
Marcus Books
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3900 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94609
Marcus Books is the nation's oldest Black-owned independent bookstore, located in Oakland, California. The store offers a diverse selection of literature, including signed books, merchandise, and titles that focus on anti-racism, Black feminism, and queer thought.
Dedicated to fostering community and promoting literary culture, Marcus Books hosts events and book clubs that engage readers and encourage dialogue. Their mission reflects a commitment to supporting voices that challenge societal norms and celebrate Black literature and history.
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4.5100 reviews
Angela J.
10/5/2025
Amazing selection and really cool vibe! I visit every time I am in Oakland! Support I independent booksellers!!
Elaysha J.
2/21/2025
Absolutely without a doubt the most amazing bookstore for a few reasons; Remember the old bookshops, that smell of paper, whose book displays of the most vivid eye-catching covers caught your...
Kent M.
9/27/2025
Lovely staff courtesy. Endless resources. Great conversation. I hadn't been in the store in quite a long time but it felt like I was there just yesterday. They're current yet nostalgic. As a...
Jacqueline F.
6/17/2024
I've been coming here since I was a kid and used to love it. Now, it's OK. I do wish them well. The person working there was on the phone for the first 30 minutes of our visit and I noticed that...
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