Peninsula Books

One of my favorite bookstores in the bay!

Nadia, Raquel, and Tanya are amazing! They helped me pick out some great books and even recommended some books I can purchase in the near future. It didn't feel like they were trying to convince me to buy all their inventory, but rather, they got to know me and my interests to help me add some great new additions to my book collection. Highly recommend checking this place out!

What an amazing community bookstore!

I visited Peninsula Books during an author reading for poetry month. It's conveniently located in the Westlake Shopping Center so parking wasn't a problem, though you may have to park farther if you come during particularly busy times. Park by Trader Joe's to get as close as possible.

The shop itself isn't huge but I love their curated selection of books. They also have ample seating if you're looking to just sit and read for awhile. They have a large selection of kids books and even some arts/cards/etc by local makers. Love their focus on highlighting diverse authors, books, and arts.

The staff is so great and helpful and I love that they host so many events, workshops, and classes! Follow them on instagram @peninsulabookcollaborative to see what's next on their calendar.

Totally refreshing to find a bookstore in northern San Mateo County! Peninsula Books is a volunteer-run bookstore that sells new and discounted second hand books of all types, catering to all ages. More than that, they also have a bookshelf that contain free books to take home with no strings attached!

People here are lovely and kind, and they're very enthusiastic about a books and fostering a love for reading.

Such a great addition to Daly City! It is a small but mighty space. Every time I come in things look a bit different and there are new selections featured. I love that they are community oriented and host events like kids story time, author talks, and silent book club. There's new and used books, and even a free section. I hope people will be support this shop and be encouraged to find more books they love!

Peninsula Books has a very thoughtful selection of books for adults and children, especially with a focus on diversity and multiculturalism. There are bilingual titles, including Spanish and Chinese throughout the store. We recently attended a children's story time and we loved the author. Kids were participating and enjoying the read aloud. We found new graphic novels for my son. The volunteers who staff the store are very knowledgeable and helpful. Thrilled to have this open!

Great addition to the Bay area. well- stocked and reader friendly. Our family of 3 generations loves this friendly business.

Finally, a bookstore in North County! Peninsula Books is a cozy little store with new and used books - a fantastic YA selection as well. They are also the first non-profit bookstore I've ever known about and are totally run by volunteers. I love Raquel and Nadia who have helped me find great non-fiction reads as I tend to default to fantasy and sci-fi. I highly recommend for the service and selection. OH, and I forgot to share that they have a community corner area where the books are free!