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Matthew Allard

Joined 6 years ago

The Brentwood location of this 3-store independent bookseller chain started in Oakland.. In Short
Established in Oakland in 1989, this husband and wife owned bookstore strays from the methods of its massive chain brethren. The experience is more organic and homestyle here, with shelf upon shelf stocked with both new and used titles. Community seems to come first, too, as the independent shop happily hosts a handful of author events and organizes various weekly reading groups for customers that want more from their books. Stock up on indie bestsellers, find a new favorite author, grab a beautiful handmade card for your friends, browse their selection of writer's notebooks and more. They even have their own T-shirt design, a bright blue shirt with the words "Born to Read" emblazoned on the chest.