Very helpful staff, lovely selection of new and used books. I got help finding a very niche book as a gift and was directed to exactly what I was looking for.

I fell in love with Spectator Books as soon as I walked in! I love that there's a station to leave your water bottles and drinks. I also appreciate that they have masks available if needed and...

I was hoping this was going to be like, a half price books situation, but it's more of a local book store. Huge selection, I am sure it's well organized. A lot of local authors. A nice selection...

Love me a good bookstore. Spectator books in Oakland has a wide variety not only of books, but also stickers (delightful!) and cards (useful!) Both are particularly handy if you are prone to...

Spectator Books is a lovely bookstore in the Piedmont neighborhood of Oakland. It is a magical little bookstore that actually is very well curated and eclectic array of titles. If you are a lover...