Orinda Books
@orindabooks.bsky.social
An indie bookstore serving Orinda, CA since 1976.
Pat's Book Club will be meeting in the new year on Thursday, January 8th, at 11 AM. They will be reading and discussing Elizabeth O'Connor's Whale Fall.
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Pat's Book Club will be meeting in the new year on Thursday, January 8th, at 11 AM. They will be reading and discussing Elizabeth O'Connor's Whale Fall.
Jólabókaflóð is the Icelandic yuletide tradition of gifting someone a book to read on Christmas Eve. I can't think of a better way to say "Gleðileg Jól" (Merry Christmas) than a new book gifted to me on a cozy winter's night. Stop by and stock up for this year's "book flood."
#shopindie #shoplocal
#shopindie #shoplocal
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Jólabókaflóð is the Icelandic yuletide tradition of gifting someone a book to read on Christmas Eve. I can't think of a better way to say "Gleðileg Jól" (Merry Christmas) than a new book gifted to me on a cozy winter's night. Stop by and stock up for this year's "book flood."
#shopindie #shoplocal
#shopindie #shoplocal
Our local mystery book club, Murder Over Easy, will be skipping December and will meet on Thursday, January 22nd, at 10:30 AM in-store.
December 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our local mystery book club, Murder Over Easy, will be skipping December and will meet on Thursday, January 22nd, at 10:30 AM in-store.
Along with our classic picture books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Polar Express, we have some newcomers to the Christmas Picture Book display. If you want to bring some new joy to the holiday reading list, give some of these titles a try.
December 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Along with our classic picture books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Polar Express, we have some newcomers to the Christmas Picture Book display. If you want to bring some new joy to the holiday reading list, give some of these titles a try.
Don't forget to #ShopIndie and #ShopLocal this month for your own Shelf Care!
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Don't forget to #ShopIndie and #ShopLocal this month for your own Shelf Care!
Stop by in-store on Dec. 16 between 2 and 4 PM for tea and a biscuit while you shop to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday. All Jane Austen titles will be 10% Off!
December 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Stop by in-store on Dec. 16 between 2 and 4 PM for tea and a biscuit while you shop to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday. All Jane Austen titles will be 10% Off!
See you Monday for Apple Cider Monday!
November 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
See you Monday for Apple Cider Monday!
Know what you're making for Thanksgiving? We have a few books with suggestions.
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Know what you're making for Thanksgiving? We have a few books with suggestions.
Some autumnal kids books to grab before you head out of town!🦃
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Some autumnal kids books to grab before you head out of town!🦃
The Poetry Circle will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, at 10:30 AM for a reading by Rachel Richardson, poet of the collection Smother.
All are welcome to join the Poetry Circle.
All are welcome to join the Poetry Circle.
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Poetry Circle will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, at 10:30 AM for a reading by Rachel Richardson, poet of the collection Smother.
All are welcome to join the Poetry Circle.
All are welcome to join the Poetry Circle.
The next meeting of Pat's Book Club will be discussing The Summer Book by Tove Jansson on Thursday, December 4, at 11 AM.
All are welcome to join the discussion!
All are welcome to join the discussion!
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The next meeting of Pat's Book Club will be discussing The Summer Book by Tove Jansson on Thursday, December 4, at 11 AM.
All are welcome to join the discussion!
All are welcome to join the discussion!
Need a book that fits in your jacket pocket or your handbag? Grab a Nomad Edition!
This new compact design, inspired by Japanese pocket novels, is perfect for readers who like to travel--both in the world and in their books.
This new compact design, inspired by Japanese pocket novels, is perfect for readers who like to travel--both in the world and in their books.
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Need a book that fits in your jacket pocket or your handbag? Grab a Nomad Edition!
This new compact design, inspired by Japanese pocket novels, is perfect for readers who like to travel--both in the world and in their books.
This new compact design, inspired by Japanese pocket novels, is perfect for readers who like to travel--both in the world and in their books.
Time to get started on #NonfictionNovember !
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Time to get started on #NonfictionNovember !
We will be open on Tuesday, November 11th, Veteran's Day.
Come visit us on your day off! We'll see you then.
Come visit us on your day off! We'll see you then.
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We will be open on Tuesday, November 11th, Veteran's Day.
Come visit us on your day off! We'll see you then.
Come visit us on your day off! We'll see you then.
Our next murder mystery book club meeting will take place Thursday, Nov. 20th at 10:30 AM.
October 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our next murder mystery book club meeting will take place Thursday, Nov. 20th at 10:30 AM.
Ready for a spooky tale to keep you company during your autumnal evenings?
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Ready for a spooky tale to keep you company during your autumnal evenings?
Join us with the New Literary Project as we present the 2025 Joyce Carol Oates Award Winners!
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October 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Join us with the New Literary Project as we present the 2025 Joyce Carol Oates Award Winners!
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Pat's Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, November 6th, at 11 AM to discuss Lean on Pete by Willy Vlautin.
All are welcome to join the club and discussion!
All are welcome to join the club and discussion!
October 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Pat's Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, November 6th, at 11 AM to discuss Lean on Pete by Willy Vlautin.
All are welcome to join the club and discussion!
All are welcome to join the club and discussion!
We're giving away some swag for #BookofCats. To enter:
1. Follow our account
2. Tag 2 of your friends in the comments
3. Live near Orinda Books
A winner will be selected from here or Insta on Oct. 22, 2025. We will DM the winner with details to pick up your swag.
@libraryofamerica @ursulakleguin
1. Follow our account
2. Tag 2 of your friends in the comments
3. Live near Orinda Books
A winner will be selected from here or Insta on Oct. 22, 2025. We will DM the winner with details to pick up your swag.
@libraryofamerica @ursulakleguin
October 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We're giving away some swag for #BookofCats. To enter:
1. Follow our account
2. Tag 2 of your friends in the comments
3. Live near Orinda Books
A winner will be selected from here or Insta on Oct. 22, 2025. We will DM the winner with details to pick up your swag.
@libraryofamerica @ursulakleguin
1. Follow our account
2. Tag 2 of your friends in the comments
3. Live near Orinda Books
A winner will be selected from here or Insta on Oct. 22, 2025. We will DM the winner with details to pick up your swag.
@libraryofamerica @ursulakleguin
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day! The store is open, so stop on by to buy a recent book by an indigenous author.
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day! The store is open, so stop on by to buy a recent book by an indigenous author.
Tomorrow is Freedom to Read Day! Pick up a banned or challenged book to celebrate!
October 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tomorrow is Freedom to Read Day! Pick up a banned or challenged book to celebrate!