Independent bookshop
Opened in 1960, the oldest independent Black-owned bookstore in the United States.
United States
Bookshops in Oakland
The Atlas lists 17 independent bookshops in Oakland, 3 of them selling secondhand books. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 4.3 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 326 23rd Street, Oakland
New & secondhand · 5560 College Avenue, Oakland CA
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Independent bookshop · 4163 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
New & secondhand · 3316 Grand Avenue, Oakland
New & secondhand
Independent bookshop · 470 49th Street, Oakland
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Religious
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Comics
Independent bookshop · 322 15th Street, Oakland
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Bookshop questions: Oakland
- How many bookshops are listed in Oakland?
The Atlas currently lists 17 active bookshops in Oakland. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Oakland?
3 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Oakland?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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