Marcus Books

08/28/2026

🎟️🔔TICKETS ADDED🔔🎟️

We know you’ve been waiting for this one since it sold out! We’ve added a few more tickets on Eventbrite for Overflow General Admission for the colin kaepernick event for The Perilous Fight on September 23rd at the Black Repertory Group

Please be aware that the Overflow tickets are in a separate room where the event will be streamed, and not in the actual event space. Overflow tickets will still include a book and get you access to the photo op at the end of the event.

Once this set of Overflow tickets go, we’ll add a waitlist for folks, so you can sign up and get notified in case additional tickets at any tier become available! The Eventbrite link can be found at the link in our bio.

08/06/2026

This month LOVE&LIT will be reading...

FAST by Millie Belazaire Millie Belizaire 🖤

Join us SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th @ 2PM via the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-and-lit-book-club-meeting-tickets-1997066328147?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/17/2026

THE HAUL by GARY PHILLIPS 🫆💰

A professional thief takes the chance of a lifetime when he agrees to mastermind the raid of a tech billionaire’s secret bunker in this action-packed heist thriller set in the heart of contemporary Los Angeles, from master of West Coast noir Gary Phillips.

Join us SUNDAY, JULY 19TH
1-3PM
IN STORE
RSVP ON OUR EVENTBRITE TO SECURE YOURS NOW
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gary-phillips-the-haul-x-marcus-books-tickets-1991327180201?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the many forms of fatherhood—the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, mentors, guardians, and guides who help shape our lives. Some share our blood, others share their wisdom, but all leave footprints on our hearts. You taught us that strength can be gentle, that guidance can be quiet, and that care is a legacy all its own. May every kind of fatherhood be celebrated for the light it brings into the world. From the father of Marcus Books and the legacy he built, we share these words in honor of fathers everywhere...

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR YOUR PEOPLE TODAY❤️🖤💚

We'd love to hear about the fathers and father figures who shaped your life. Share a favorite memory, a lesson they taught, a saying you'll never forget, or a few words in honor of someone whose love still lives on in your heart.

06/12/2026

Get two audiobooks for the price of one! 📚

From JUNE 12th-22nd, Libro.fm Audiobooks members can grab two audiobooks from their BOGO sale for one credit. They're the audiobook company that shares profits with indie bookshops around the globe, including ours!

If you're not a member, you can start a membership today in support of our store to shop the sale. You'll also get 30% off additional purchases!

Head to the link in our bio to start shopping! 📚

06/05/2026

At Marcus Books, we believe it is essential for ALL BLACK people to feel welcomed and valued. We want to say we deeply love our LGBTQIA+ family, friends, and loved ones. Marcus Books will always be a space created for Black people, by Black people, always including and never limited to Black trans women, Black trans men, non-binary and gender-nonconforming individuals, Black le****ns, Black gay men, Black q***r folks, and everyone in between and beyond!

We wish you a safe and enriching Pride, and we thank you for your continued love and support!
💙🤍🩷🖤🤎🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩷🤍🩵

06/04/2026

Join us SUNDAY, JUNE 7th in store for
La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson
Dera R. Williams
and Phillip Wilhite 📚✊🏾📝

A trio of some of Oaklands finest authors with stories that inspire, connect, and celebrate community!

06/03/2026

CROSSROADS by Dusty Baker ⚾️✨

Legendary baseball player and manager Dusty Baker reflects on his extraordinary career—filled with invaluable lessons on perseverance, leadership, and living life meaningfully on the field and off.

Join us SUNDAY, JUNE 14th and RSVP with the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dusty-baker-crossroads-a-memoir-x-marcus-books-tickets-1988637290669

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Stop by the .app truck and grab some goodies! 💜