Berkeley boy at helm of new bookstore
October 10th, 2009
Books Inc opened its Berkeley store at 1760 Fourth Street today. The doors opened early to welcome the crowd that had gathered outside eager to experience a new book store after witnessing so many go the other way in recent years.
Co-owner and president Michael Tucker told Carolyn Said at the Chronicle: “I’m a Berkeley boy, so for me it was absolutely anathema that there wasn’t a general-interest bookstore left here.” Said’s story also explores why an independent chain like Books Inc has managed to survive against the odds. Read it here.
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Yay! This is so exciting. I am so happy that there is an independent book store there now! And, with magazines too. Just FYI, if you become a member of Sydney Goldstein’s City Arts and Lectures in San Francisco at $100 or above you get 15% off all books at any of the Books Inc. locations. Happy Reading.
I’m glad there’s an independent bookstore in Berkeley that focuses on new books, but I think I still mostly prefer Moe’s on Telegraph and buying used. It’s easier on the planet and on my wallet.
I really enjoy the new Books Inc, Berkeley! I cannot wait for them to have book readings!