Orinda Books

What a great bookstore! And it's a really great place for last minute kids birthday gifts, they do a great job with the complimentary gift wrap. The people who work here are the best. ❤

This gem is one of the few independent East Bay bookstores left that is also thriving. Expect being torn among the many choices from the rich and diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction. You can rest in a comfy armchair while making your decisions. Local and seasonal, if non literary items, like tomato plants and jewelry are also on sale. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. A short walk from Bart, Starbucks, restaurants and Orinda Library.

Ordered a book online which they were out of, but they ordered it straight from their distributor and 3 days later delivered it right to my door! (I live locally). Independent book shops are seriously the best and we should all support them! so glad to have this one close by. Thank you!

Very helpful staff. Many times their personal recommendations have helped me select a book I haven't read as a gift for a friend or family member. I am a sixth grade teacher, and I also rely on their recommendations to help me select books for my classroom.

I've been shopping here for books since my kids were little. The present owner, who's British, took over the place a few years ago. Although this indie has always carried bestsellers and an amazing collection of children's books. The new owner added lots of unique collector's editions, even European ones. For example- lots of Europa... as well as Books by British authors I bought all 4 of Elena Ferrante here way before they became bestsellers in the U. S. They carry some Penguin ClassicsDeluxe, Everyman's Classics and Puffin Classics as well. The children's corners is stocked with a good collection of picture books all the way to YAs
It's a great place to find a regular book to read, a bestseller,a new release, or a gift book for a birthday child. Salespeople are pretty knowledgeable and gift wrapping is free. There's something for everyone in this bookstore. It's the only indie bookstore left in Lamorinda and Walnut Creek. Highly recommend. I visit at least once weekly.

Kind and friendly staff in an independent bookstore. If they don't have it, they will order it for you. Always close free parking. I am so grateful they didn't disappear due to the shutdown!!

Great selection of books. Staff were helpful and made all of the customers welcome. Thanked each customer for shopping there when the customers left.

The staff at Orinda Books is INCREDIBLE! They went above and beyond to help me online and over the phone with a gift. Then even wrapped it as a surprise! I can't recommend them enough!

A small and engaging bookstore, I found it by accident when a fire near Orinda prompted me to exit Hwy 24. The sight of an actual living bookstore made my heart race. All bookstores within 20 miles of my neighborhood (Martinez) had become extinct. The cashier helped me find an unexpected treasure, The Warmth of Other Suns by S. Wilkerson about the Great Migration out of the South to the Northern cities. It turned out to be moving, tragic and gave me a deep perspective into the sheer meanness that caused the exodus. The book was laced with poetry of Langston Hughes and the evocative prose of Baldwin. All this because of a fire near Highway 24. Thank you Orinda Books! Regards, Mory

Friendly, quaint small town book store with a good selection of current books. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable, and the store has plenty of seating areas to browse the books.

Everytime I've been here it's a lovely experience. They always have the most recent releases in the YA genre which is great for me!

Staff is amazing, really helpful in giving recommendations. Great local book store... Please support!

NOT a chain, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great selection, and if they don't have the book you're after, they can get it quickly.

What a gem this place is! Great staff, beautiful airy lighted space and of course a wonderful books to choose from.

Beautiful store with good selection of books and gifts.

Wonderful neighborhood bookstore. Lots of parking. Very helpful and enthusiastic booksellers. I recommend.

Cute unique bookstore that you don't see that much these days, they have a lot of books and friendly staff.

Great selection of books, and journals. Staff is very helpful and professional.

Wonderful independent bookstore with a friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Great local bookstore, and support for online ordering as well!