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Walden Pond Books

4.7 ★★★★★ 627 Google reviews · Record store · Collectibles store · Rare book store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) jazz books & movies

Laid-back bookstore featuring a wide selection of new, used and rare books, as well as comics, graphic novels and records.

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3316 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

(510) 832-4438

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Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–8 PM

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The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Walden Pond Books — not self-reported, earned.

🎷 jazz 2 mentions

“But I was super impressed by their great selection, from classic rock, to indie, to electronic, to blues, and jazz.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 627 Google reviews — in their own words.

📚 books & movies 28 mentions

“An Oakland institution since the '70s, Walden pond books includes tons of timely and topical books as well as new, rare first editions and a used section in the back.”

What customers say

Loved this bookstore. They have a TON of options ranging from new releases to collectibles. Everything is very nicely organized so you can easily head to a specific genre that you’re looking for. The staff are super nice too, and they sell HOT DOG BOOKMARKS which was an amazing little find.

★★★★★ — Deena, 2022-03

An Oakland institution since the '70s, Walden pond books includes tons of timely and topical books as well as new, rare first editions and a used section in the back. You will find a great selection of local books including Bay area and oakland-based authors and topics.

★★★★★ — Victor, 2024-11

Waldon Inbox J  JOANN SKYWATCHER to me 3 minutes ago Details Waldron Ponds Books This is a very cool bookstore that originated in the early 70s, and is Oakland’s largest independent bookstore. They will be starting to buy and trade books again this September.

★★★★★ — Joann, 2021-08

Cool bookstore that originated in the early 70s, and is Oakland’s largest independent bookstore. They buy and trade books. They also carry LP records, greeting cards, and they sell rare and collectible books on eBay. Ambiance***** There is a lot to explore.

★★★★★ — Joann, 2021-09

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