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May 2024 by Pia D. Cheeseborough
I have been coming to Marcus Book Store since I was a little girl. The atmosphere hasn’t changed…you can still sit on the floor and read. The selection is amazing and the service is wonderful.
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May 2024 by Teneele Bruce
A historical gem in Oakland! Vast selection of classics, oldie but goodies, and current titles across multiple genres. Exceptional service paired with good, inviting energy. Can't recommend enough!
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May 2024 by Kara Scanlon
An amazing collection of beautiful books for all ages! The owners are lovely and so helpful! Take a peak inside and I promise you will find an amazing book!
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April 2024 by Robynn H
I've been going there forever, since the 1980's. The ONLY Black-owned bookstore in the Bay Area. WE NEED TO SUPPORT IT FOREVER!!!
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April 2024 by Alori
What a great spot!! Especially great selection of kids and young adult books
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April 2024 by Ece Turhal
Amazing selection of books and great atmosphere!
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March 2024 by Danny A.
A rare treasure of a bookstore, with a history of community service and a wealth of African American authors. It's the go-to bookstore for knowledge of authors you want to read and warmth of community. I love patronizing this place!
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January 2024 by phyllis Haugabook
I don't think that people realize how great of a jewel this store is it has been in business for more than 50 years great store.
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January 2024 by Katrina Croswell
A jewel in / for our community. Support the independent, Black bookstores.
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December 2023 by Tara M.
My favorite place to buy books. I spent many years buying and hanging out in the SF store until they closed. Now I buy my books from the Oakland location. Marcus books has such a warm atmosphere, great service, and an incredible selection of books by Black Authors. I love it!!!
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December 2023 by Angela Gensler
I haven't been here in years. Decades to be exact. It was nice to be back in an area dedicated to who I am as a woman of color in this world.
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December 2023 by Tim Johnson
My second home....
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December 2023 by Rich
Most amazing place and great atmosphere and I got to meet top 10 ppl alive there
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December 2023 by Timothy Johnson
This bookstore has everything this would be a very romantic date
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November 2023 by Renée Ọmọladé
Beautiful book store with such a wide array of books centered on black culture! I love the Afrocentric atmosphere and the owner was very helpful and friendly.
