Walden Pond Books

Category: Book store in Oakland, California

Address: 3316 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA

Phone: +15108324438

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–7PM

Monday: 10AM–7PM

Tuesday: 10AM–7PM

Wednesday: 10AM–7PM

Thursday: 10AM–7PM

Friday: 10AM–8PM

Saturday: 10AM–8PM

Reviews

rita delgado

Aug 10, 2022

I love Waldens Pond! We've been going there since it opened many years ago. Helpful, friendly staff make it a favorite destination.

Citlali Ortiz

Apr 28, 2022

Small independent bookstore. Has a unique selection of books and local works of art and crafts for purchase. Seems very queer friendly

Deena H

Mar 17, 2022

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.

JoAnn SkyWatcher

Aug 31, 2021

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. Besides books they carry LP records, greeting cards, and They sell rare and collectible books on eBay. Ambiance ***** If you have never been in a bookstore, you owe it to yourself to drop in and check out their scene. I love how much there is to explore. There is a large collection of masks above the books on the west wall. The wooden floors actually creaked when I walked in reminding me of some really old libraries. If you’re into really old books, you might want to check out their Rare Book Room upstairs. Service***** They have a very friendly staff ready to locate what you need. Accessibility ***** Cost****

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Questions & Answers

Do you carry magazines? I’m looking for the new issue of Allure.

Nasser | Feb 9, 2022
Dorothy Mitchell | Feb 9, 2022

Only saw good books

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Hi, I just received a gift certificate for Walden Pond Books. I'm trying to buy books online & the coupon code area isn't accepting the # on my gift certificate. How can I buy books online using a gift certificate? Thanks for your help. Anne

Anne Martin | Sep 7, 2020
Walden Pond Books | Feb 9, 2022

Hello, Anne. The gift certificates we sell at the store can be redeemed at the store only. They are not meant to be used online. You can use them for purchases at the store - either in person or over the phone. There are Walden Pond Books gift cards that you can purchase for online sales - these are available on Bookshop and can only be used on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/2913/gift_cards

Can I order this book from you via email to pick up at the store? Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation: On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian Americans by David L. Eng and Shinhee Han | Jan 11, 2019

Mark Ludwig | Sep 8, 2019
Walden Pond Books | Oct 12, 2021

Hello, Mark, we don't monitor our e-mail for sales orders. Your best bet is simply to call the store at 510-832-4438 to arrange a pick-up.

How expensive is it here?

Anusika Jegatheeswaran | Sep 8, 2018
Sara Langer Rowley | Sep 8, 2018

Regular prices. Great for used books.

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Does this store has the book "A mercy" by Toni Morrison?

Anusika Jegatheeswaran | Sep 8, 2018
Walden Pond Books | Oct 12, 2021

Hello, Anusika, "A Mercy", along with most of Toni Morrison's other books, is almost always in stock at the store - new and used.

Are you currently interested in buying used books ?

Barbara Whipperman | Sep 8, 2018
Hanne Mohr Sachs | Sep 8, 2018

You need to ask the bookstore, not the Google community. They have a phone and will tell you specifically the details regarding their interests.

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