Pegasus & Pendragon Books

...but all of them are happy to call around to find your book or magazine at another one of their shops if you can't find something specific. While some describe their service as lacking, I've never had that experience: as soon as I make eye contact -or approach anyone- I get wonderful, knowledgeable help. It's been about 2 decades and I am without a 'negative experience' memory! **** I love that these shops are here in our neighborhoods and on major bus routes to wander in if I'm bored or to head to when I have a specific need -and that there's an upbeat staff with lots of answers & ideas. On the days when I don't find exactly what I am looking for - I can still leave with an intelligent and heartfelt recommendation tucked under my arm, or a cool item that isn't a book- or a few cards because sending cards is fun & they have very cool stock. **** I have a lot of admiration for the indie coalition of bookstores, and I find the pamphlet of reviews that they put out to be very helpful- and it's fun to read reviews from all over the country, in places I used to live growing up! **** As I am not one to turn to the internet for books or music, as I find that to be much too personal (art!) I do appreciate that Pegasus & Pendragon have snazzed up their web presence. The last thing I want to see around our towns is more empty storefronts. (Shudder!) **** Thanks to the locals with the knowledge, who will always get me what I am looking for, and the chance to pay anywhere from $6-8 per book instead of 14.95 plus tax or the like is really good news to me. I love to save money, and their books are always in really good condition or heavily discounted. (You know I am going to have to visit one of them today; writing this has me feeling very bookish!) **** Thanks for reading- and the asterisks are for the lack of paragraph breaks here in the reviews, fyi! more

Part of the wonderful set of used bookstores in Berkeley, Pegasus is definitely a place worth checking out. While not as big as other places in the area, Pegasus offers a varied selection of books, in a way that is easy to navigate. The staff there has been friendly every time I've gone there, and their prices are reasonable. It's worth a visit, though there isn't the guarantee that what's sought'll be found. more

Whenever I can make it down to Shattuck, I hit the Pegasus Books there. I like the layout of the building, everything is opened up so I don't get lost. I never buy their clearance books, and they seem to never change, but occasionally I do find great steals, especially in the alternative religion section. Their prices are about the norm for used books, and it's definitely worth the visit, even if they don't update their stock all that often. more

Calendars, stationary items, music and books. What more can you want from a book and music store located so close to the campus? Easy to spot and comfortable to be in, the store has shelves and tables of books, you won't stop coming here to stock up on recently released novels. more

Pegasus and pendragon books and music is a great local bookstore with a huge selection of books, both new and used. they also have other things besides books such as stationary items. it's location makes it very useful, so you can stop by and peruse the books while you're waiting for a spot at a local restaurant. more

Pegasus Books is a local Berkeley favorite. Whether you're looking for a calendar, or the latest best seller, this bookstore has it all. The staff is very knowledgeable of the books that are out. Great place to just sit around and browse. Has a lot more character than the Barnes and Noble nearby. more

I went to Pegasus & Pendragon Books & Music, which is a local bookstore that has two other locations in the East Bay. This bookstore is much like Barnes & Noble and Borders in that it's great if you're not looking for something specific and old (say something published more than 15 years ago and isn't a bestseller). Otherwise, the prices are hard to beat. You can purchase a number of bestselling books at a fraction (around 1/3) of the cover price. more