Owl & Company Bookshop

Charming bookstore with outstanding selections in fiction, poetry, history, spiritual beliefs, children's selections. I was so happy to buy 1 item I was looking for (hard-to-find mystery in a series) and 2 unexpected treasures (1 new fiction, 1 memoir). A delight to browse and discover.

A so great place for book lovers, a large range of old books -some being quite rare- in so many fields, a friendly and experienced staff. A place to visit. I personally have bought some very old maps I had no idea I would have find here... but I did! Great experience.

probably the coolest bookstore i’ve been. love the selection. very hip and top notch

Great bookstore with an interesting selection, they have tiny books too and sell reusable bags

This bookshop stole my heart! Who knew you could have such a fantastic selection in a relatively small space. Beautifully curated. Their antiquarian books are of special interest and their used books are very reasonably priced. It's a treasure trove!

This is a really wonderful secondhand bookstore. Books from floor to ceiling, with little that's recent or mundane, as far as I can tell. Rather, they stock a huge assortment of old, out-of-print, or just plain odd books. That being said, they have very large literature and history sections, which might well have what you're looking for, depending on who you are. You could spend days browsing this place.

Best bookshop in Oakland, it’s cozy with great selections!

Wow ! What can I say ? I can say a bit. Owl & Company Bookshop may not have the largest collection of new and used books but it definitely is one offering much variety in its provision of excellent reading and literature. I really appreciate the wide variety of subjects available i.e. psychology india self help history fiction science fiction children etc. The store itself is comfortable and cozy with a nostalgic air of a reading experience of days now going by. The store staff are personable helpful and humorous and make a shopping experience complete and pleasant. The store's location is on a local busy street with shops restaraunts and cafes enabling one to spend a nice day off in leisure. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but there are nearby bus routes only minutes away from the local subway or bart train system. I've found gems of books at this locale and if interested I believe you could too. Happy reading and cheers to your endeavors !

Cute little bookstore. Interesting selection of books

This place gets a rare 5 stars here , not to try to come off so Siskel & Ebert in the used book world goes , but I've dealt with enough buyers to have a good thermometer . The selection, location & overall aura of Owl & Co. is cool to any standard , even the more shrew. Coming from a past 'lewd fellow of the baser sort' myself, I've learned countless lessons in life to appreciate troves of priceless literature found with discernment in shops like this. The whole ladder thing makes it all the classier, though if it was mounted at the top crane-like and with one light push would wheel from one end to the other then you'd have to pick a number to even enter its' door, imo. No Catch 22's in stock today , but the beauty is tomorrow that can change. I tried not to feel bad today clearing their shelf of the J.D. Salinger paperbacks , he only wrote 2....

Wonderful selection of used books and they have many old and harder to find books in beautiful editions that look great on my bookshelf.

Nice little bookshop. Used and new books. I ordered a book there and picked it up 3 days later.

Friendly, helpful, amazing selection. They also have other books in their warehouse—many (most?) of them indexed online.

Like opening a treasure chest, the Owl is a goldmine in the best way possible, I've located out of print editions for 10 or less, the value is in taking the time to adventure thru the myriad bindings, upon your departure you will surely be the wiser!

A small cathedral built in worship of the book.

Fabulous book store. Excellent service and some good old friendly conversation! I will be back

Nicely curated and organized bookstore. Way better than most used bookstores. Strongly recommended

Cool little used bookstore had a nice chat with the owner. Gave me some cool historical reference for this book I was buying.

Hands down my favorite book shop in the bay area. Love the antique library feel, and of course the fantastic service.

The kind of bookshop where you can follow your nose from one interest to another, picking up new ideas along the way. A real treat.