Kind and friendly staff in an independent bookstore. If they dont have it, they will order it for you. Always close free parking. I am so grateful they didnt disappear due to the shutdown!!

The staff at Orinda Books is INCREDIBLE! They went above and beyond to help me online and over the phone with a gift. Then even wrapped it as a surprise! I cant recommend them enough!

Ordered a book online which they were out of, but they ordered it straight from their distributor and 3 days later delivered it right to my door! (I live locally). Independent book shops are seriously the best and we should all support them! so glad to have this one close by. Thank you!

NOT a chain, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great selection, and if they dont have the book youre after, they can get it quickly.

Came out here to support local bookstores and pick up a book on plant communication. Staff was friendly when I arrived, but when I took pictures of covers of other books that looked interesting so I could look them up (I consistently do this and encourage others to do so in order to make informed purchases), they very loudly said I wasnt going to buy anything even though I had my card in my hand. Needless to say I left without the intended purchase. Please dont purvey books if all you care about is money, especially if youre going to alienate people who are ready to purchase. I will not be returning here again.

Everytime Ive been here its a lovely experience. They always have the most recent releases in the YA genre which is great for me!

Great selection of books. Staff were helpful and made all of the customers welcome. Thanked each customer for shopping there when the customers left.

This gem is one of the few independent East Bay bookstores left that is also thriving. Expect being torn among the many choices from the rich and diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction. You can rest in a comfy armchair while making your decisions. Local and seasonal, if non literary items, like tomato plants and jewelry are also on sale. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. A short walk from Bart, Starbucks, restaurants and Orinda Library.

Great local bookstore, and support for online ordering as well!

Staff is amazing, really helpful in giving recommendations. Great local book store... Please support!

Very helpful staff. Many times their personal recommendations have helped me select a book I havent read as a gift for a friend or family member. I am a sixth grade teacher, and I also rely on their recommendations to help me select books for my classroom.

Wonderful independent bookstore with a friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Wonderful neighborhood bookstore. Lots of parking. Very helpful and enthusiastic booksellers. I recommend.

Nice little local bookstore, rarely found these days. The staff were friendly.

The best place to hang out and get inspired. Knowledgeable staff. Fun events

Great selection of books, and journals. Staff is very helpful and professional.

Ive been shopping here for books since my kids were little. The present owner, whos British, took over the place a few years ago. Although this indie has always carried bestsellers and an amazing collection of childrens books. The new owner added lots of unique collectors editions, even European ones. For example- lots of Europa... as well as Books by British authors I bought all 4 of Elena Ferrante here way before they became bestsellers in the U. S. They carry some Penguin ClassicsDeluxe, Everymans Classics and Puffin Classics as well. The childrens corners is stocked with a good collection of picture books all the way to YAsIts a great place to find a regular book to read, a bestseller,a new release, or a gift book for a birthday child. Salespeople are pretty knowledgeable and gift wrapping is free. Theres something for everyone in this bookstore. Its the only indie bookstore left in Lamorinda and Walnut Creek. Highly recommend. I visit at least once weekly.

Will be back next time were out that way, very friendly, personal touch.

Friendly, quaint small town book store with a good selection of current books. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable, and the store has plenty of seating areas to browse the books.

They play a recording on loop to time when chucky comes out and dances and give tickets out. Kids were disappointed that chucky never came out like he was suppose to. It also took 45min for us to get a small personal sized cheese pizza.

A small and engaging bookstore, I found it by accident when a fire near Orinda prompted me to exit Hwy 24. The sight of an actual living bookstore made my heart race. All bookstores within 20 miles of my neighborhood (Martinez) had become extinct. The cashier helped me find an unexpected treasure, The Warmth of Other Suns by S. Wilkerson about the Great Migration out of the South to the Northern cities. It turned out to be moving, tragic and gave me a deep perspective into the sheer meanness that caused the exodus. The book was laced with poetry of Langston Hughes and the evocative prose of Baldwin. All this because of a fire near Highway 24. Thank you Orinda Books! Regards, Mory

Prompt service. Excellent book selections

All kinds of books and the staff is warm, friendly, and well-read.

Cozy bookstore like the ones I remember spending time in years ago when books were sold in stores!

Cute unique bookstore that you dont see that much these days, they have a lot of books and friendly staff.

Nice local bookstore with friendly staff

A well curated bookstore. Great childrens section!

What a gem this place is! Great staff, beautiful airy lighted space and of course a wonderful books to choose from.

Awesome independent book store

Great books.

Love it here

Nice people!

Great books!