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The 5 best bookstores in Berkeley

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Published on September 23, 2019
The 5 best bookstores in BerkeleyMoe's Books. | Photo: Ed U./Yelp

Looking to explore the top bookstores in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bookstores in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for bookstores.

1. Moe's Books

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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 bookstore in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 392 reviews on Yelp.

2. Dark Carnival

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Next up is Dark Carnival, situated at 3086 Claremont Ave. (between The Uplands and Woolsey St.). With 4.5 stars out of 72 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Builders Booksource

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Builders Booksource, a bookstore, hobby shop and home and garden spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 65 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1817 Fourth St. (between Virginia Street and Hearst Avenue) to see for yourself.

4. Pegasus Books Downtown

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Over in Downtown Berkeley, check out Pegasus Books Downtown, which has earned four stars out of 199 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bookstore and cards and stationery spot, which offers music and DVDs and more, at 2349 Shattuck Ave. (between Bancroft Way and Durant Avenue).


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