Spectator Books

Spectator Books Independent bookstore est. 1994 ~ Curated new and used books, movies, cards & other rad stuff! Open 11-8 daily. Thank you!

Trade books in by appointment only, email [email protected] or call 510-653-7300.

New books! New books!
03/24/2026

New books! New books!

"All of this takes weeks, but in my memory, it's one long wonderful day."A Knot is Not a Tangle, written by Daniel Nayer...
03/18/2026

"All of this takes weeks, but in my memory, it's one long wonderful day."

A Knot is Not a Tangle, written by Daniel Nayeri and illustrated Vesper Stamper is a beautiful picture book that tells the story of a young boy and his grandmother weaving a rug together.

From shearing the sheep, to carding and spinning the wool, to dyeing the yarn, to plotting out the design, to warping the loom, and finally, knot by knot, weaving the rug.

A story about family, tradition, and embracing the beauty of imperfections

Find it in the childrens section or buy it on our website

New books on the shelves this week! Come take a look!
03/17/2026

New books on the shelves this week! Come take a look!

So many great new books out today! Come browse!!
03/03/2026

So many great new books out today! Come browse!!

This Sunday staff pick is Delia’s! Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert. A novel a sweet but impactful romance novel...
03/02/2026

This Sunday staff pick is Delia’s! Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert. A novel a sweet but impactful romance novel for anyone who has ever felt totally lost in life! If that sounds right up your alley, you can browse more of Delia’s picks on our website. 💘🧑🏼‍🍳🚙

Great new books in the store today! Come browse!
02/24/2026

Great new books in the store today! Come browse!

This Sunday Cat’s staff pick is The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland. A novel about survival, chosen family,...
02/16/2026

This Sunday Cat’s staff pick is The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland. A novel about survival, chosen family, and finding your voice when words just aren’t cutting it! If you’re drawn to natural settings and stories that linger under the skin, you can browse more of Cat’s picks on our website 🌺✨📚

A wonderful selection of new releases on the shelves today! Come browse!🩷📚🩷📚🩷
02/10/2026

A wonderful selection of new releases on the shelves today! Come browse!

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This Sunday, Alexis is reading Bad Company by Megan Greenwell. All about private equity, corporate collapse, and the hum...
02/09/2026

This Sunday, Alexis is reading Bad Company by Megan Greenwell. All about private equity, corporate collapse, and the human cost. If that sounds like your thing, you can find more of Alexis’s picks on our website 💭📖💖

It's a Huge week for new releases! Happy book birthday to all these great new reads!
02/03/2026

It's a Huge week for new releases! Happy book birthday to all these great new reads!

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4163 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA
94611

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+15106537300

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