Oakland’s beloved, library-supporting Bookmark Bookstore has reopened

A new chapter in the life of Oakland’s beloved, three decades-old Bookmark Bookstore has begun. On June 15, the used bookshop – whose proceeds all go to support Oakland public libraries – opened its new location downtown in a historic space that’s bigger, brighter and, well, just bookier.

“The old building was deep and narrow and had a couple windows in front,” says Sven Geddes, Bookmark’s co-manager. “This one, we’re on the corner and get lots and lots of sunlight. It’s very bright and open with high ceilings.