Open 7 days a week- two huge locations

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Welcome to Bay Books
The largest Independent bookseller in Contra Costa County
Our selection of books is unmatched; it changes daily as we buy their books from our customers. Half of our books are new for personal, gift, children's, and holiday shopping. The other half are used and rare. Bestsellers in trade paperback size (larger than "pocket books") are our specialty. Our friendly staff always has suggestions for those who are looking for new authors. Drop by and browse a while in our delightful world of books.
BUY new books ONLINE with a credit card and pick them up at your convenience in the store
no shipping charge
same discounts apply as in the stores
allow up to a week in case we have to order
For out-of-print books, go to our rare book sites
(see links in Store Information block at top left)
The "Online Warehouse" (our original foray into online new book sales, and including music CDs and movie DVDs) is still available.
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New!! eBooks Now Available
We are pleased to offer eBooks via our website in three different formats:
Adobe (compatible with Sony and other stand-alone e-readers)
Palm (compatible with iPhones and other mobile devices)
Microsoft (compatible with the PC-based Microsoft Reader)
To get started: Search for a title, select eBook format and read the easy to follow instructions. There are links for downloading the necessary software, depending on your device.
Thanks for shopping locally
and keeping your dollars in our area.
PS - If you have a Kindle you will be able to buy eBooks ONLY from Amazon so please don't buy a Kindle!