Wondering where to find the best bookstores near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bookstores in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Moe's Books
Topping the list is Moe's Books. Located at 2476 Telegraph Ave. (between Haste Street and Dwight Way.), the bookstore and used bookstore is the highest-rated cheap bookstore in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 391 reviews on Yelp.
Open since 1959, Moe's Books carries "hundreds of thousands of titles" in stock, according to the business website. Moe's also buys, sells and trades books, and hosts active readings from authors.
2. Pegasus Books
Pegasus Books, located at 1855 Solano Ave. (between Colusa and Fresno avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive bookstore four stars out of 111 reviews.
In addition to buying, selling and trading books, Pegasus Books holds nationally recognized poetry events, hosts authors, artists, politicians and athletes for discussions and presents several monthly reading series.
3. Revolution Books
Revolution Books, a bookstore, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 25 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2444 Durant Ave. (between Telegraph Avenue and Dana Street) to see for yourself.
The store specializes in academic literature, including books on social justice, ethnic studies, history, science, art, philosophy, revolutionary theory and more. Revolution Books also give lectures and hosts film screenings in the store.
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