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Pegasus Books
2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
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Al
Review №1

Nicely managed relatively large store, convenient location, the car parking spot might be a headache. I wish this store had at least one computer for customers to use. Also, the saddest part is this store was almost empty. Need to find the new way to attract more people to visit this nice store.

Gl
Review №2

Fun local bookstore, has an interesting set of vinyl to peruse too! Will definitely be coming back to it next time Im in the area

Ma
Review №3

Pegasus Books is my favorite bookstore! They have a great selection and they have the best buy back program.

Jo
Review №4

Im always impressed by the variety! The staff was friendly & helpful. I love that they sell zines by local writers/activists-- you should by one w/ your purchase, I think its the mindful thing to do. Impressive zine selection :)

M.
Review №5

Great bargain books selection, got to go back when I have more time

br
Review №6

Always have and can get it ,in short time. They need to bring back % low cost days, and for books you can order.

Co
Review №7

You can always get quirky finds and treasures at this bookstore. Depleted stock after Covid but still a good bet for unusual books in anthropology and art.

De
Review №8

Great place.. tons of books, Cds Terot Cards etc!!

Do
Review №9

Used bookstore that also sells new. Found a original manuscript edition of Heinleins Stranger in a Strange Land. Would love to live nearby to this gem. Id go there everyday!

Ia
Review №10

Been going to this book store since I was a wee thing, I swear half of my library comes from them. Amazing content and wonderful, knowledgeable people behind the counter always.

Ca
Review №11

Love this place. Super helpful staff. Really great selection of books and notebooks and planners. Their calendar sale is so much fun. Love their cats too. They are always helpful over the phone in finding used books or ordering new books when Im looking for something.

To
Review №12

Great Book Store!!! Some great finds!

To
Review №13

Great selection of new and used books. Good pricing too.

Ma
Review №14

Good selection, amazing little things(cards, pens, pouches, journals, etc)! And kind staff

to
Review №15

Love love L 0 V Epegasus book store in berkeley! this book store has all the most useful, interesting, and just incredible literature. if you ever get the chance, i highly recommend stopping by.however you gotta make sure you’re giving yourself time to look around at not only all the books but all the lil knick knacks too and the only downside is the hours/: pegasus closes @ 5p.m., which is a real big bummer for those who have day jobs and live more than 10min away such as myself. but one day in the near future, i will carve out enough time to stop by again to meander about & most likely purchase the kitty tarot cards finally;)

He
Review №16

Cool place I bought Platos republic from here, cool place.

ho
Review №17

Love ALL Pegasus stores, theyll trade/buy and great selection. Real book people. Lit-tra-chur even...

Sh
Review №18

Decent place for comics pretty good prices

As
Review №19

Small bookstore but a good collection. Great friendly and helpful staff. Lots of used books are also available.

Ma
Review №20

Not the most friendly staff but sometimes helpful even if it feels uncomfortable dealing with them.

So
Review №21

Super wide range and all reasonably priced. Had everything from non-fiction to books in other languages to occult material to cassettes

Ni
Review №22

Wonderful locally owned store, annual calendar sale is the best, stellar staff!

No
Review №23

I loved the New years calendar sale, gone except in exchange many books for farrrr lessss...is my fave flying horsey downsizing to a pony?!

Es
Review №24

They sell books, made out of paper and everything.Pay mind to the staff picks.

Ju
Review №25

A fairly large store (for Berkeley standards) with a great selection of books and postcards. Definitely a great shop to support.

Mi
Review №26

My favourite book store in Berkeley. It just has friendly vibes, great selection, and really good staff recommendations. Found many a good deal on cookbooks here too! Will always browse Pegasus when I have time to kill.

Le
Review №27

Great book store. Took my son here and sat and read him a couple books.

Sa
Review №28

Nice and friendly bookstore that is quintessentially Berkeley. I highly recommend their calendar sale.

Ab
Review №29

I heard this book store is closing soon, and I dont even know why? Preety much good selection of books and essentails. I hope it will be there for a longer period of time. There is not parking available, so i prefer walking.

Ma
Review №30

So glad its open. Books, cards, used music CDs, magazines, pens and even socks! I saw a whole set of used Nero Wolfe mysteries and picked up one I was missing. Annual calendar sale is coming up.

An
Review №31

Pegasus has a great selection and a wonderful atmosphere!

Jo
Review №32

I havent had any book store close to apartments those I lived before. But now Im so glad to have Pegasus near me. All books are organized very well and also you can ask your questions to staff. They are very friendly and helpful

Ke
Review №33

Love this place. Been to a few readings. The selection is stupendous. I had zines on sale and its been impossible to get the like $3.40 from sales on it and i dont even care

Gr
Review №34

Always a pleasure to start my new year on Day One, choosing three calendars and/or datebooks (of varying styles, sizes, and subjects) for (this year, 2019), $12. This deal goes on week after week, until all calendars are sold. Plus, its my default bookstore in Berkeley: great stock, great staff, engaging talks for booklovers, intros to writers all year long.

Wa
Review №35

A Landmark of Berkeley, Pegasus has been there since the sixties I believe. Very interesting selection of books and Music. The only reason I dont give them five stars is that theyre not big enough to stock the number of books I would love to sit and wander among very nice people

Ji
Review №36

The staff is nice and the prices are not too expensive.

Ch
Review №37

This bookstore rocks! The staff are always friendly and helpful. Their selection is great, with a mixture of used and new titles. You can also find some rare books here, including signed copies of books. They always have carts out front with super discounted titles, some of which are gems (in other words, it isnt just a bunch of garbage titles). Just be careful as you walk around as the flooring changes elevation all over the place with a mixture of ramps and short steps. They also have some movies for sale and other bookstore type knickknacks. Visit this place! Conveniently located near the downtown Berkeley BART station.

Em
Review №38

Local bookstore thats been there for ages. Good for finding common books, but you might have trouble if youre looking for something obscure or very specific. Nice little local section, too!

Ro
Review №39

Great books. Fun management. New surprises every time I go there. Crucial part of the community....

An
Review №40

Great independent bookstore with lots of used literature on sale at good prices. Check out the newly arrived used books by the door to find a new gem! And I appreciate their staff selection displays for new fiction and non-fiction.

An
Review №41

Great classic Berkeley book store vibe with the cat and everything. There selection can feel limited but they have mostly any popular title. I find what Im looking for here often. I once purchased a signed copy of Lincoln in the Bardo here unexpectedly which was very pleasant.They also always have an excellent calendar selection.

Ta
Review №42

Love this place quaint and jovial while being very, how do i say it to yourself is how i would put itVery familial and absorbent

Kr
Review №43

Great selection of new and used books. Check out the remainders tables for bargains. You can sell books for cash or credit, but the staff are understandably selective about what they take. If they dont think they can sell your books at this particular time, they wont take them off your hands. If you want to sell, you might call in advance before making the trip over.

Si
Review №44

Love the store!! They got great collections of old books and a knowledgeable staff who is a passionate Jane Austin fan and writes his own fictions.

Ch
Review №45

Awesome bookstore for new/used books & accessories. Love stopping by here to browse around after lunch. Check out their postcard section--i always find something unique. Recently found a Patti Smith postcard (1975 Horses album photo) for a buck!

Ab
Review №46

Real place to find your need

Co
Review №47

I love local bookstores and this one was no exception. Everything was tightly packed, but well labeled. The prices for used and new was reasonable. And we found a new book to take to with us. The employee was pleasant and seemed very helpful.

Da
Review №48

I like to come here sometimes just to sit with the cats.

Am
Review №49

The books I was looking for was here. They were in good condition and the price was fair. Staffs were helpful and super friendly.

Na
Review №50

Amazing selection of records, found some really nice ones. Good selection of new and used books as well, cookbooks were very well priced.

La
Review №51

In a world where too many precious independent bookstores are disappearing, this one is a gem. So many local writers reading their work. A well curated collection of books. Every time I come through the door I walk away blessed.

Ja
Review №52

Great mix of curated new books and high quality used books. There is something for everyone--especially excellent kids books, philosophy, cookbooks, and fiction.

PR
Review №53

2 or 3 books of interest on the outdoor bookracks — however Im mostly interested in Expository works ( publishers and elementary school libraries refer to it as a Non as in putting that word Fiction in a form of naming its opposite Fiction/Non-Fiction ).Mostly older books about populist fiction or throwaway unspecific books.I should have gone inside, however I dont need anymore books — just need to study linguistics again only seriously this time...

Da
Review №54

Among the best bookstores in the whole bay area. Super knowledgeable staff, a curated selection of new and used books, and an atmosphere that feels like home as soon as you step in the door. Dont come here unless youre ready to walk out with a great book!

Mi
Review №55

Cool bookstore in awesome location. Looks great toys and comics. Great prices

M
Review №56

These lovely bookstore are sprinkled throughout Berkeley and this one does not disappoint. Its a small store with a combination of used and new books that also carry magazines. The staff are great. Parking can be an issue and you will have to feed the meters. Will return soon. I returned a few days after my review to pick up a book I ordered. On second look, my four stars went up to 5 stars. Who doesnt love a good bookstore and in this age of Amazon and megastores, the sensory feel and smell of ink has always been intoxicating to me, if only they had a bar! Worth your valuable time to roam.

Sp
Review №57

Had a cat. Book selection a bit small but they say you can just order through them other books they dont have.

Pa
Review №58

Amazing book selection at fantastic prices. They got in a bulk order of unique books before I went in and I found an antique copy of Thaïs from 1920 with beautiful art. Stuff members were great and helpful.

Da
Review №59

A bay area gem! Interesting selection, cool location in downtown Berkeley, knowledgeable staff. Support your local bookstore!

Je
Review №60

They offer more for your books than other stores, and theyre super quick to go through them, but they are definitely more selective about what they buy. They have great quality, clean books for sale at reasonable prices.

Gr
Review №61

Simply a charming bookstore with an eclectic collection of newer and older books. There was so many books I wanted that I had to leave before I couldnt carry anymore. Definitely a great treasure to find!

Ch
Review №62

Cute shop stocked with books, magazines, calendars, CDs, and other bookstore staples. What makes Pegasus stand out is its “hecka cheap books” carts and novelty gift items. Worth a visit!

Eu
Review №63

Brought my kids here to show what a real bookstore looks like - there may not be any around when they grow up. Many discount books. Decent selection.

Ke
Review №64

Amazon can never give you such personal gratification from browsing and discovering books. Brick-n-mortar, yeah Baby! AND theres a rack with an assortment of the Cometbus zine. $3 an issue. Cheap - Alfred E. Neumann

Ma
Review №65

Good books, its reasonably price

Be
Review №66

A gem in the city of Berkeley. We found books for kids and enjoyed the vibe of the place.Hoping that it can stay around as other local businesses seem to be closing.

An
Review №67

While a little small compared to other bookstores in Berkeley, Pegasus has a great selection and decent prices although they are not known for bargain bin shopping. Nevertheless, the employees have consistently provided an amicable environment and I highly recommend this store on your journey through the city!

Ma
Review №68

Great selections! Highly recommend this bookstore!

Ti
Review №69

Some good vinyl scores here

Jo
Review №70

Love this place! Lots of great used book options, including a huge sci fi selection. Also, there is a cat roaming around the shop :) a nice selection of new books, gifts, cards and other items. Check it out!

An
Review №71

Great variety. Lovely knowledgeable staff.

DJ
Review №72

Best Zine collection around. Its a place were my wife and I can browse while our teen-music and twenty-art can find inspiration and their own space.

Bo
Review №73

A quirky Berkeley book store. Not a Barnes&Borders.

Ma
Review №74

They have well organized books, plus they carry interesting zines, have some records, and an interesting set of DVDs. Basically the store is worth a visit even if youre not just looking for a good book, but youll likely discover one you didnt know you wanted because of how well presented the books are.

je
Review №75

Good place to bring your friends and family. It all depends what books or were you looking for and just bookstore

Da
Review №76

Great selection of used and new books in a bright, clean, open space. Helpful staff and even an old cat at the register to complete the scene.

De
Review №77

Great selection of new and used books. Very helpful staff, great deals.

B
Review №78

Eclectic book store with genuinely warm service. Spaces inside and out to relax and browse. Highly recommended.

Ga
Review №79

Had not been here in years. I will remedy that issue going forward. Nicely curated selection of books. My tendency is to just go to Half Priced books, but I will resist and add this to my itinery when I visit downtown Berkeley.

Ma
Review №80

Good book store chain but priced higher than half Price books.

Ad
Review №81

Its easy to support your local bookstore when they have as wide a selection of books (including a shelf of Used New Arrivals) and loyalty rewards.

Da
Review №82

Dont bother selling books to them. Theyre pretty elitist about what they take and they give you an insulting amount of cash back. Youre better off donating them all to Goodwill. At least then you know some good comes out of it.

Si
Review №83

Real books for real people & great New Years calendar sale! Buy locally. They can do as well as Amazon only you get to support your patch.

Ga
Review №84

Bought a couple books! Great selection! Staff was very nice!!

Er
Review №85

This is a bookstore for the ages. Plenty of knowledgeable and kind assistance. A variety of tips on cards on the books themselves. I have been visiting Pegasus at one location or another since the Pendragon days. Amazon has almost nothing on these guys; what they might lack in volume they make up for in warmth.

Ch
Review №86

Hmmm. We love book stores. But this place has neither the panache of the new book stores like Barnes & Noble, nor the prices for a used book store. I guess you gotta have a special pupose to come here.

an
Review №87

A great selection of books, new and used. Friendly and helpful staff. Decent prices.

Sa
Review №88

Books and calendars on new years 🤗 😊 best place..

An
Review №89

One of the last real bookstores left in Bezerkely, alas, and one of a fewer number of Bezerkely cultural centers of weirderrifficity. Terrific place and great place to find new ideas.

St
Review №90

A good selection of mostly recently published secondhand books. Some new books and remainders too. Not the place where youre likely to find much thats particularly unusual or ancient, though.

In
Review №91

Great bookstore! New, used and accessories. Love the staff picks.

Gu
Review №92

Great shop

We
Review №93

Not the largest, but a fun getaway from digital media. Like any good bookstore, there are good resting places to bury youself in a book.

Bo
Review №94

Great local bookstore. We need to support them or they will all vanish.

Ia
Review №95

I love Berkeley and all its bookstores. I bought a book, how can I resist?

Ge
Review №96

A good book collection for all genres at good prices.

Da
Review №97

I love these local book stores! They have a great selection of used books.

be
Review №98

Lots of cheap cool weird postcards to pick from

Fa
Review №99

One of the best curated bookstores in the Bay.

Os
Review №100

Nice bookstore. Good selection and easy to find. Always fun to do a quick browse inside.

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  • Address:2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
  • Site:http://www.pegasusbookstore.com/
  • Phone:+1 510-649-1320
Categories
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:10AM–5PM
  • Sunday:10AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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