ORINDA BOOKS stocks dozens of interesting books that never made the NY Times list. Beyond the usual…read morefiction bestsellers, they stock so much more: non fiction, calendars, gardening, poetry, memoirs, and art books galore! And tucked in the corner is an inviting place to join a monthly book club discussion. This is a community treasure!

The staff was helpful, accommodating, and fun to talk about books with! I'm happy to have…read morediscovered another local small bookstore in my area.

One of the things I love about bookstores, other than the books (duh), is the staff…read morerecommendations. Theirs are spot on for me - many that I've enjoyed have been highlighted here! We love this bookstore! They have a little of everything here - fiction, historical, children's. If they don't have it, they can order it. Come in, browse, and shop local!

Stopped in with my 5 year old and 1 year old yesterday. They were distracted by the train set long…read moreenough for me to grab a couple of novels I was in search of and a few for them as well. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I will definitely come here next time I'm in town!

This is one of my favorite Barnes & Noble locations to visit when I'm in Walnut Creek. The store is…read morevery spacious with a great selection of books. I really like that the lower level is mostly dedicated to kids and teens, but also includes a large selection of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, and movies. There's even a cute little choo-choo train where kids can sit and read, which is such a nice touch. The store has two entrances and two separate checkout areas, which helps a lot on busier days. Service is always good, and the staff is consistently helpful when it comes to searching for specific books. A well-organized, welcoming location that I always enjoy stopping into.

This visit was a lot better than our last. On a drizzly, Monday evening, not very many visitors and…read morewe were able to breathe and enjoy the books in each section. The kids area was quiet with just a few parents/grandparents reading to their kids, young adult section had a few making selections and the front upper section of the store were sporadic visitors selecting books of their choice. The place was clean and the young lady greeted us upon entrance. Definite plus since the last time. As always, there's a sale and specials, we purchased more books again! This was a successful visit and I can recommend coming here during this time.

this place does not exist anymore. do not try and go there. you will get lost because 1. the…read moreaddress listed here is not even the correct one and 2. the place where it used to be is now a nail salon. it truly is a shame, i remember going here with my brother 10 or so years ago. none of these indie places exist anymore and its extremely depressing to me.

They are incredibly kind and went above and beyond to make sure I received the specific book I…read moreneeded in time for an important event. So knowledgeable, thoughtful, and truly caring -- I couldn't have asked for better support!

What an awesome book shop! They've got a bit of everything - apparel, fandom gear, vinyl,…read morecassettes, CDs, current books, vintage books, collectible editions, signed editions, newspapers and magazines, clearance items, games (both tabletop and console)....not sure if I'm missing anything else. They also buy! There's a nicely-stocked kids area, and clean bathrooms as well. Friendly service too. If you're interested in different editions (Easton Press, Illumicrate, FairyLoot, etc.), there's a special section, but sometimes they have them in the regular shelves. While the prices are certainly lower than retail for these editions, they are about on par with what you could find on eBay. Still, it's nice to be able to see and hold the editions first!

I like coming here to find random books and movies. They have a lot of great stuff. I just wish…read morethat some of the prices would come down a little bit. Being that most of everything they have here is used, I feel that the prices might be a little too high on some things. I've sold many things to this store and I don't mind that they pay me pennies for things that I paid more for as I have no use for it and somebody else can enjoy. I just wish that some of the books were not almost the price of buying it new. It defeats the purpose of calling yourself half priced. The staff are very nice and some of them have been working there a long time. Some of them I've seen working there before Covid, which tells me they like working there. I talk to them all the time and I think they know me by now. I love their comic book section, video games, but what I'm like the most is their clearance corner where I find a lot of random things. If you're selling here, just avoid coming on the weekends because it's too busy and you will be waiting too long for your name to be called out. Overall, a great place to find books, but maybe not at the price you were expecting.

They have a wide selection of books and puzzles all in excellent condition; prices are fair and…read moreproceeds go to the library. Friendly and helpful staff (not sure if they are volunteers) made for an overall fun shopping experience.

​This is one of my favorite used book stores in Contra Costa County. When I'm in the area, I try…read moreto stop by to check out their inventory. Other patrons often leave bags of donations, so the shelves are stocked frequently. The store is well organized, with all the categories clearly labeled. The store is always clean and each item is clearly priced on the bag. There is a little of everything in this store, between fiction, non-fiction and children's books, as well as a decent selection of games. Along the front wall are a selection of coffee table and new(ish) books, and in the middle are tables with seasonal or topical books (including a table with President Jimmy Carter's biographies soon after he passed away). Most books are priced around $5 or less, and very few items are more than $10. On our last visit, my wife and I purchased 6 books and paid less than $30 total. There is a parking lot on site, and the volunteer staff are always very friendly and helpful.

This record store in Walnut Creek has got a lot going for it: they've got a large selection of…read morerecords in the front room and an equally large selection of budget/used records in the side room, to the left, when you walk in (that's where the real treasures are). They have live music upfront, as well as a dedicated performance space in the back of their store. They also had a great selection of free stickers that we saw on our way out. And they sell skateboards and skate paraphernalia. The only downside, which is the case for most modern records stores, is the prices reflect how popular vinyl is these days and most of the records in the front section are selling for at least $30. However... to contrast that, I saw records in their used section for as cheap as $.97, which is really great. Highly recommend.

Really great record store with pretty large footprint/ space. The selection here was also large and…read morewell organized. The folks were very friendly and helpful. The pricing for new vinyl is pretty consistent with what you see or find at similar independent record stores. I really like the vibe and layout of this store. It's so large that you have separate rooms for primarily their used stuff and a separate area that looks like a hang out area. There's even a room towards the back where I think they have live shows. During out visit, it was used to hold the records that came in for Black Friday or Record Store Day 2025. Came here with some family to do some holiday shopping and just generally looking for stuff. There was a coffee cart there serving up free beverages, which was a nice touch. I ended up getting a couple of records I've been looking for awhile and being able to buy a couple records my nephew wanted for Christmas. There's also plenty of street and lot parking that makes the place easily accessible.

Love this toy store and so glad they're now in Lafayette. They have a huge variety of toys for all…read moreages. Great selection of stuffies too. They also have books, games, legos, and some blind boxes! You can spend hours browsing and you will likely find a gift! Welcome to Lafayette!

My daughter received a few Christmas presents from this place that were inappropriate for her age…read more So we came here to do a gift exchange. Their store is a bit tricky to find and had little parking that I could find. They block the spots in front of the store for employees. Upon arrival, the store reminded me of the toy stores from when I was a kid and it was delightful. The employees quickly helped me return the items. But there was very little interaction afterwards ( which can be good). My little played around in their toy area and I found her some replacement gifts. Overall, it's a nice little store, but it can get really busy and a bit overwhelming. Id recommend visiting on a weekday.

I fell in love with this bookstore. I'm sure my sons regretted we went in because I spent time…read morehere. They have so much new and used selection. All types of books. I'm a non-fiction bookworm and this place is a heaven. The value for most books is reasonable and lower than a regular book store. I loved how organized it was on each floor and there were posted guides if you wanted to see more what floor to find them. They have a top floor with staff by appointment for special books. Other than that there's no staff interaction except at payment. I also loved they had table and chair seatings in random places be use you will get tired of checking out everything. Yes, I left with 7 books, no regrets and wish I could've taken more. I will def be back! They have straits and elevators but I recommend taking the stairs as they have interesting frames on the way and shop on lower level by stairwell.

Great selection of books! Seems like some books are centuries old and still in great condition. The…read morebooks they have to offer too are affordable and reasonable! The staff is great. Super friendly and welcoming, extremely willing to help upon your visit. You can also sell books here. They are picky with what you bring in, must be in pristine condition, no writing in books, and all hard covered books must have sleeves. They sell for a great trade-in but their cash isn't great. Definitely check them out!