Berkshire Books

Kind of felt like I was disturbing his reading and jazz listening session when I asked about where some books might be. If there was some consistency, organization, and more signage I wouldn’t have to disturb the proprietor during his reading time. There was a sad little box that contained a few tattered graphic novels. As others mentioned, the world history section seems good though.
I bought a couple of overpriced books anyway because I was feeling charitable even though they could have been had for much less online. Probably won’t be going back…

The quality of books is very good. Lots of selection for both hardback and paperback but not much organization to the store layout. Very friendly staff…

Great place with a nice selection of used reads. A bit cluttered, but what good second time book place isn’t? More of a comfortable neighborhood feel than half price books but about half the size.

I had a list of books i was looking for, pretty common ones too however this book store had none of them according to the owner or clerk. Even if they did there would have been no way of finding any of them considering the store has too many books for its size. Extremely disorganized and overwhelming. This store is more like a storage unit of books where you have to search for hours to find a book, only to pay regular price. I usually like to browse but not here. Too hectic and makes browsing feel like a chore.
They also carry overpriced 12″ record lps.

Berkshire books is one of those rare Jems that is hidden in Pleasant Hill. It’s not downtown where you would expect to see it, and when I do go there, it’s normally just to go there, as there is little in that area that I want to see. However, I find that Berkshire is worth the trip. Every time I go there, the stock has moved a bit and there are always new treasures to find. I’ve updated my collection of Bradbury and honestly if I had a bigger paycheck they would see some serious money from me for some of thier Rare books. The Owner is engaging and if you are looking for something special he may be able to get it for you or he may already have it.
Worth a look if you are a true book collector.
I find the prices comparably are very fair and accurate for the books worth.
Also a goldmine for Graphic Novel fans and rare horror fans as well as a lot of nice older hardbound books.

I came to Berkshire books on a afternoon walk. Wanting to check out another bookstore besides Half Priced Books and this place was the closest.
Located right off of Clayton, less then two miles from my apartment, Berkshire is definitely a hole in the wall type of book store. If you’re not careful, it could be very easy to miss. But that’s one small part of why I like it. The whole time I was in the store, there weren’t more then four people at one time. Including myself and the clerk. It’s nice to have peace and quiet, while browsing through the books.
The have a great selection of books. Not only the newer ones, but I found some pretty old copies of Stephen King, probably dating more then twenty years ago. That’s another part I love about this place. It really reminds me of a bookstore my grandmother used to take me to. The smell of the older books this place has really makes that memory stronger. I couldn’t keep the smile off my face as I browsed. I also must point out that the books are not priced high at all. Paperbacks ranged from $ 2.50 to $ 4.00 and even some of the newer hard cover books were priced at $ 15.00. Not bad at all in my opinion. The only books that have a significantly higher pricing are the first editions, and the really rare books.
The clerk was nice. Didn’t ask if I needed help, but smiled right when I came in. Plus I heard him on the phone with a customer, was just by listening could tell he was being very helpful. Classical music playing through the store. I just had the most wonderful time here. I’d come back just to relive a piece of my childhood, and maybe buy a book or two.

Nice selection of books. A friend recommened I seek out the place. I must admit I was more than a little thrown at the price of many of the used books. I ended up only purchasing one book because for the price, I could get brand new books, several as a matter of fact. The rating is low due to the high pricing of used books that were not rare or in the best condition.

Excellent, independent used bookstore. The owner is quite knowledgeable and friendly. I travel over 30 miles to get to this place but it is worth the time and effort. Also, the toilet’s pretty hygienic which can be an issue in some used bookstores.

Excellent bookstore, It’s not huge, but the owner, Lynn, has an extensive collection of books and a huge amount for the size of his store. I have found a plethora of great books on his shelves for good prices. In particular his science fiction and history sections are varied and good. I’ve found several good books in these sections that I wouldn’t and couldn’t find anywhere else. I’d say this store is a must go if you want to find good books and better prices then a new retail store.

A really good shop. No dross on the shelves. I’ve bought quite a few books here and enjoy the total experience. The owner is quite fair with trades. A treasure in Concord. I hope to God it stays open or I will be adrift.

All this time, I have been driving past this booklover’s find and never knew it existed. This is a terrific book haven with mostly used books, but what books! It’s so cool to be able to wander amongst the stacks and finger 19^th-​century publications or find a first edition children’s pot of gold. There are so many books, there are also piles on the floor (Ghostbuster-​style) from which I found a long-​sought trilogy. And don’t miss the front showcase for journals, which are not the mass-​merchandise type but bound with leather and rough parchment paper. I was ready to grab a quill and ink and write a constitution or something.
The gentleman who helped me was the owner, and he was constantly fielding phone calls from questers in search of printed gold. The rain was falling but I was safe in a cocoon of books, books, books.

My fiancée and I popped into this little hole-​in-​the-​wall bookstore on a complete whim only to find we had made an incredible discovery. The store is a beautiful combination of old and new. It is very easy to navigate — which is a far cry from most bookstores like this that I’ve been to. We had a fantastic time perusing this little place and walked away with a few very good buys. :)