Reviews for Waldenbooks
Waldenbooks received an average rating of 5.00 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews.
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Independent bookstore specializes in fiction, art and political new and used books; also first editions, magazines and greeting cards. Read Full Editorial
Great politically-minded local bookstore by Dani N. via Judy's Book on 6/10/2006
I like Walden Pond Books. And I pity them for their name-resemblance to that crappy tiny mall chain. People often call them Waldenbooks by accident. Their only resemblance is that technically they are both bookstores. But where Waldenbooks…
Good for browsing and buying by Camille P via Insider Pages on 8/2/2005
Walden Pond is one of the reasons living in the Lake Merritt area is so nice. Compared to many of the used/new bookstores in the area, it is rather large and they have a nice depth of selection. They staff is smart and very helpful,…
I rarely turn down a chance to visit this place. by Lai-san S via Insider Pages on 7/28/2005
It's located on Grand Avenue in Oakland, just down the block from the Grand Lake Theater and quite near Lake Merritt. This is a lefty bookstore, and they carry a good number of books on history, the criminal justice system, and social and…
Charming bookseller. by Ned M via Insider Pages on 6/23/2005
Walden Pond books is a charming, well known oakland establishment. They have a good selection of new books, but the real gems are located in the used section. It is a little pricey, but there is a large collection of offerdable trade…
One of the many Grand Avenue delights by Marcus H via Insider Pages on 6/19/2005
Whenever I'm in the Bay Area, I'm always tempted to do nothing but hang out in used bookstores. Walden Pond near Lake Merritt is one of several that has a random assortment of very good books staffed by knowledgable, colorful people. If…
Grand Ave Bookstore. by Sasha N via Insider Pages on 3/8/2005
Walden Pond Bookstore is a cool used bookstore on grand Avenue near Lake Merritt. It's a great place to go during the weekend to browse for a book and sit in one of the many sidewalk coffee shops in the area, or take a walk around the…
