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January 2024 by Ivan Tam
Get lost in a labyrinth of mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, and art books. Kids books upstairs too.
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January 2024 by Joseph Tenenbaum
The best little fantasy bookstore and comic book manga shop in the east bay. Excellent and friendly staff
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December 2023 by K. C. Rourke
My husband and I have been science fiction readers since we were kids looking for stories to read. We've been happy customers of this shop since we discovered it, a very long time ago.Now we're thinkers, editors and writers, but those books and more are still there in this magical shop, waiting to jump out at more curious young readers like we used to be. In fact, there's a rumor that Santa sends his elves there every September to scout for new stories. Just sayin'...
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December 2023 by Chris Sturts
Best bookstore in the Bay! Owner knows every book under his roof. It's an amazing experience.
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December 2023 by Julia Szornel
Best bookstore I have ever been to. A true treasure trove.
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October 2023 by Annabelle R.
This is such an awesome book store, somewhat organized (alphabetical/genre), but also not so much, a bit of randomness to it. Shelves and piles of books everywhere, it took us a while to explore both levels, finding some really funny and unique content, as well as classic novels, and playful gift items too. The staff was patient and helpful, answering our many questions to help us make our selections. Our picks for the day... some russian literature (Yevgeny Zamyatin), and of course, Disapproving Rabbits! For purchases, visitors need to pay at the comic book shop next door (the Escapist). Cool bookstore, not your typical mainstream stuff.
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October 2023 by J. Ruben
Excellent store for SciFi, horror, fantasy, and mystery books. You pay for your books two stores down at the comic book shop.
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July 2023 by Jennifer Wilson
My daughter who loves fantasy and sci-fi books loved exploring and reading through the stacks of books and of course she did not walk out empty-handed.
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July 2023 by Srihari Yamanoor
I fell in love with this place. If you are a scifi or fantasy fan, or a bibliophile, this place is worth a visit, or 10.
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June 2023 by Mark Strazhari
More book stores need to be like this place. A "storied" location
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April 2023 by Joni Anders
Fun place to explore. I will have to go back multiple times in the future to explore some more.
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September 2022 by Emily O.
One of my happy places I love both the book and comic book stores. Especially the comic book store and the way it's organized.
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September 2022 by Karey Q.
I get so excited every time we come here and always leave with a big stack of books. They've got a great selection if you're into thrillers, mysteries, sci-fi , fantasy... You feel like a kid in a candy shop. It's a place where you can get lost picking around the shelves. Don't expect a neat and tidy experience but that's half the fun! Barnes and Noble it is not.
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August 2022 by Dennies Chung
Great bookstore with lots of good options. I actually got some incredible finds here. Finding inventory can be a bit confusing at first.
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July 2022 by P F.
Dark Carnival is absolutely my go to place when looking for new books! Have gone over the years to pick up D&D books as well as other Fantasy/ Sci-Fy books. They are so knowledgeable ive asked them for recommendations based on books ive liked and they nail it every time
