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Orinda Books Your community bookstore in Village Square! Serving Lamorinda and beyond since 1976.

For those who haven't heard of it, Solvej Balle's On the Calculation of Volume series is one of those rare sleeper hits....
06/03/2026

For those who haven't heard of it, Solvej Balle's On the Calculation of Volume series is one of those rare sleeper hits.

A more literary and emotional take on the "character repeats the same day" time loop, Balle's series is set over seven volumes (like seven days of the week) and is "a profound meditation on the lonely, untranslatable ways in which each one of us inhabits time—and the tenuous yet indelible traces we leave in the world."—Hernan Diaz

Four of the seven volumes are out in the US so far (making this gorgeous color transition over the covers), with the fifth out in November, giving you plenty of time to catch up and eagerly anticipate the next volume like the rest of us. Trust me, each volume is the length of a novella, it won't take long for this story to captivate you.

Buy Volume I here: https://buff.ly/K1dZTxr

On Thursday, June 25, at 10:30 AM, Murder Over Easy, our local mystery reading book club will discuss Murder at Gulls Ne...
06/01/2026

On Thursday, June 25, at 10:30 AM, Murder Over Easy, our local mystery reading book club will discuss Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd.

This is the first in a cozy mystery series about a former nun who searches for answers in a small seaside town after her pen pal mysteriously disappears.

All are welcome to join the book club and discussion!

Happy National Alligator Day! And, yes, they do have a day for themselves!Much like sharks, they have lived through seve...
05/29/2026

Happy National Alligator Day! And, yes, they do have a day for themselves!

Much like sharks, they have lived through several different extinction events with very little design changes and totally get a bad rep. But they're important part of the ecosystems they live in as apex predators. So, yeah, I think they deserve a day for themselves.

To celebrate, we're highlighting a new alligator title, See You Later ... by April Suddendorf. An alligator decides to leave the swamp and spend the day indoors... which might not be the best of plans.

On Saturday, June 20, at 2 PM, we will be hosting coauthors Cricket Riley and Alice Kitajima as they discuss their book ...
05/28/2026

On Saturday, June 20, at 2 PM, we will be hosting coauthors Cricket Riley and Alice Kitajima as they discuss their book Designing the Lush Dry Garden.

The Ruth Bancroft Garden, known as one of the finest dry gardens in the world, is a pioneering example of resilient design with a focus on water conservation. Designing the Lush Dry Garden is the first guide to lay out Ruth Bancroft’s methods for the home gardener and designer.

To RSVP for free for this event, check out our Eventbrite page: https://buff.ly/HU2eCIV

As we kick off Summer, here are some recent paperback releases to relax in the sun with.A Death in Corfu by Emily Sulliv...
05/25/2026

As we kick off Summer, here are some recent paperback releases to relax in the sun with.

A Death in Corfu by Emily Sullivan
A widow solves a murder on the Mediterranean island at the turn-of-the-century.

Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q. Sutanto
After her husband leaves her, Mebel goes to cooking school to reinvent herself, finding love and friends along the way.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Henry's latest romance novel, now out in paperback!

Sky Daddy by Kate Folk
Subversive, darkly comical, and endearing, join Linda, a frequent flyer with an unusual obsession.

It's graduation season! Some are donning their cap and gown this weekend and some are just a few weeks away, but it's th...
05/22/2026

It's graduation season! Some are donning their cap and gown this weekend and some are just a few weeks away, but it's there's a thrill in the air all around.

We have our front table display ready with books both inspirational and practical for the graduate in your life. Not to mention cards! Definitely don't forget to give a card. Where else would you place all the cash you're going to give the grad?

And congratulations to all the grads out there!🥳

The LLLCF will be hosting Lisa See as she talks about her new book, Daughters of the Sun and Moon!The event will take pl...
05/20/2026

The LLLCF will be hosting Lisa See as she talks about her new book, Daughters of the Sun and Moon!

The event will take place at the Lafayette Library on Thursday, June 11, at 1 PM. Tickets are $45 which includes a copy of the book. There is also the option to purchase two tickets with one copy of the book for $70.

Set amid the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles, See delivers a poignant and gripping tale about a forgotten piece of American history – the Chinese Massacre of 1871. She tells this story through the characters of three unforgettable women – based on real Chinese women living in Los Angeles at the time – who managed to survive and eventually thrive, despite all odds.

Purchase your tickets HERE: https://buff.ly/jdfdBT1

We're going to closed for the upcoming holiday. Orinda Books will be closed on Monday, 5/25, for Memorial Day.We will re...
05/18/2026

We're going to closed for the upcoming holiday. Orinda Books will be closed on Monday, 5/25, for Memorial Day.

We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, 5/26.

Join us on Saturday, June 6, at 2PM as we welcome Tess Perko as she talks about her book Learning to Whistle. After her ...
05/15/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6, at 2PM as we welcome Tess Perko as she talks about her book Learning to Whistle.

After her beloved mother dies from breast cancer, Leonie seizes the opportunity to conclude her college career by studying Spanish in Buenos Aries. She believes that distance from her family will soften her grief. Her dad and brother are shocked and worried. They become even more concerned when Leonie decides to travel throughout South America after her class ends, but she’s determined to avoid more pain by fulfilling her mother’s wish that she explore the world.

RSVP for Free for the event through our Eventbrite page: https://buff.ly/uF0qc9q

Did you know Sheep Detectives, the uproariously funny mystery movie with Hugh Jackman, is based on a book? First in a se...
05/13/2026

Did you know Sheep Detectives, the uproariously funny mystery movie with Hugh Jackman, is based on a book? First in a series, Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann is the basis for the film about these mystery-solving sheep.

If you loved the movie, give the book a try! Or you can jump right into the second book of the series, Big Bad Wool, to see what the sheep get up to after the events of the movie.

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Orinda, CA
94563

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
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