Builders Booksource

We opened with Architects, Designers, Contractors, Engineers, and other professionals in mind, but we are NOT just for "builders"! "Builders" Everywhere!

A very "Berkeley" curated fiction and non-fiction section, puzzles, games, journals. Come Visit...

08/06/2024

The first of the 2025 Calendar spinners being built! We know, “It’s only August”, but better on the floor than sitting in boxes….

07/26/2024

Amy Tan’s Backyard Bird Chronicles is back in stock. We only got a few copies so stop by soon to pick one up before they’re gone!

06/13/2024

Sold out our first order before we could review it. More stock on the way…

Traffic engineers are in charge of our streets, but their designs often prioritize speed over safety. KILLED BY A TRAFFIC ENGINEER reveals that fixing the carnage on our roadways requires a change in mindset and a dramatic transformation of transportation. https://ow.ly/YyV150S8x8C

06/07/2024

Book signing, A 1000 X BETTER

06/07/2024

A 1000 X BETTER

06/06/2024

At Armadillo in San Francisco for a book signing. Rugs and Books, what more do you want? 1000 X BETTER

05/23/2024

Author Event Alert! SPUR is hosting and in-person forum with Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving is not an Option. The best news, registration is free. We will be selling books at the event or you can pick up a copy beforehand and get it signed. See you there!

Book Talk: When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency 05/23/2024

Public transit can no longer be a forgotten issue. Would be great if SPUR repeated this event at their Oakland facility. An inspiring book...
https://www.buildersbooksource.com/pages/books/26437/anna-zivarts/when-driving-is-not-an-option-steering-away-from-car-dependency

Book Talk: When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency When Driving is Not an Option shines a light on the reality for non-drivers and explains how improving our transportation system with nondrivers in mind will create a better quality of life for everyone. During this event, Zivarts will explain that when the needs of involuntary nondrivers are viewed...

Photos from Builders Booksource's post 04/09/2024

Well it seems pretty evident to us that readers love cats.

02/08/2024

Valentine’s Day is almost here! Don’t forget to get that special someone the perfect card!!

02/04/2024

Kate’s latest! Remember, relationships are “BUILT” at Builders…😉

01/31/2024

We love love!
Come on down and you’ll fall in LOVE with our Valentine selections! ❤️❤️

01/13/2024

Do you know a better place to spend time on a rainy day than a cozy LOCAL bookstore? To find LOCAL books, maps, history, politics, and FICTION too! Come visit and be Inspired and entertained…

01/12/2024

Need inspo for maintaining your new-years-resolution. We got you covered for everything from bathroom renovations to organization to your daily walks.

01/11/2024

In many ways it’s nice to return to a more relaxed pace…the Holidays were wonderful but exhausting! We’ve been restocking and reorganizing after our Calendar Forest was depleted. Do come visit, find support for your New Year’s resolutions (remodel, garden, decorating) or just to enjoy a laid back visit to our wonderful bookstore!

12/28/2023

Next year’s Ornaments await! A little early maybe, but something to look forward to?!

12/10/2023

No, NOT your typical ornaments! So many, it’s hard to chose…

12/03/2023

Definitely a day to be in a wonderful bookstore? Come enjoy the holiday vibe on Fourth Street…

11/25/2023

Look what happened overnight (and this morning). We are overflowing with a wonderful, eclectic, collection of holiday ornaments! Come and claim yours!

11/16/2023

We have to go with Frank Gehry? How about you?

Barkitecture

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11/07/2023

The second in the Fourth Wing series comes out tomorrow. We only have a few copies in the store so be sure to stop by early for yours.

09/21/2023

Tim, the store’s attack dog, standing watch, ready to greet you with a tail wag! Come say hi!

Photos from Builders Booksource's post 09/16/2023

Book a Date? 2024!
So Many Calendars, now is the time!

09/06/2023

We have mushrooms!! Need a field guide or an illustrated collection? We have what your looking for when it comes to these ubiquitous fungi.

08/29/2023

We have 2024 Calendars! Don’t wait till the new year to get yours.

07/15/2023

The flip side of Kate’s chalk board! Too many books? Build more shelves!? Builders can help!

07/15/2023

Good advice from Kate @ Builders Booksource!

07/12/2023

We love to “build” stories almost as much as houses?!

Photos from Builders Booksource's post 06/11/2023

DON’T Forget DAD! Builders Booksource has you covered with great books, cards, and flashlights(?)

06/07/2023

Couldn’t help ourselves…borrowed from Curious Iguana Bookstore in Fredericksburg, MD. So true!

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