Maya V.
7/21/2025
I fell in love with Spectator Books as soon as I walked in! I love that there's a station to leave your water bottles and drinks. I also appreciate that they have masks available if needed and...
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4163 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
Spectator Books is an independent bookstore located in Oakland, California, dedicated to providing a curated selection of books across various genres. The store aims to foster a love for reading and create a welcoming atmosphere for all book enthusiasts.
In addition to offering a diverse range of titles, Spectator Books actively engages with the local community through events and programs that celebrate literature. Their commitment to supporting both authors and readers establishes them as a vibrant cultural hub in the neighborhood.
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4.5140 reviews
Ray U.
6/17/2025
Love me a good bookstore. Spectator books in Oakland has a wide variety not only of books, but also stickers (delightful!) and cards (useful!) Both are particularly handy if you are prone to...
Jessica K.
12/27/2024
I was hoping this was going to be like, a half price books situation, but it's more of a local book store. Huge selection, I am sure it's well organized. A lot of local authors. A nice selection...
Christina M M.
10/26/2025
Love this place. I've been a loyal customer for the past 15 years. It's one of my happy places. Great service. Awesome used book selections. And absolutely love the new books selections,...
Emmi D.
7/17/2024
It's huge inside despite looking small from the outside. Great selection of books and I love their disability studies section - I've never seen one at a bookstore before! Lots of signs to help you...
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