5.0

marimekko skirt, quirky vintage childrens books and dvds...best store EVER. more

lady k.

2009-09-23

5.0

ive been going to blue rectangle since i moved to alameda a year ago and i have to admit, it's one of my guiltiest pleasures. aside from the strange and wonderful atmosphere, the selection of books,… more

Anat A.

2009-09-12

5.0

This place is precious. The store has a charming vibe and an excellent used record selection. more

Sarah C.

2009-08-24

5.0

my sister brought me to this store because she likes it and knew i would like it. i didn't like it. i loved it. i can't stress how much i love used book stores, and this is hands down the best one… more

sheena r.

2009-08-22

4.0

3 stooges playing at the back of the store. Pasty Cline playing in the background. I was already sold. Considering the size of the store, they had a great selection to choose from. All the books were… more

Robin K.

2009-08-03

5.0

The Blue Rectangle is awesome. I can't help but stop in here almost every time I am on Park or even in the area. I have added many a cool book to my collection here and all at really cheap prices. The… more

Chad L.

2009-07-30

5.0

This is the kind of bookstore I would open myself. They've got the normal selection of used books mixed with some older vintage finds (all cheap!), cds and movies. But they also have vintage clothes… more

wemby c.

2009-07-26

5.0

I heart BlueRectangle. And I've only been in once! I found a hardcover copy of a Chabon book I've being eyeing for months for 5 bucks. When I brought it to the counter, the clerk said he was wondering… more

heather h.

2009-07-16

4.0

There aren't many opportunities to look through a stack of cds these days. This place has got it...Really cool collection of good used classical music cds with great prices.Their books are very… more

Jennie T.

2009-07-12

4.0

Very reasonably priced used books, music, video games, and movies (both VHS and DVD). I appreciate the kid-friendly vibe -- not only do they have a decent children's section, but a box of free books… more

Def M.

2009-05-28

4.0

where else can i buy the following items in one place?1. vintage dress a la mrs. brady ($12)2. rufus LP on vinyl ($5)3. used copy of dan brown's angels and demons ($3)4. 3 pieces of pixie stix!gotta… more

vanessa d.

2009-05-02

5.0

Blue Rectangle is so cool, like other reviewers have mentioned they project amazing black and white movies on the rear wall, high enough not to irritate you and interesting enough to keep you watching… more

Miss o.

2009-04-11

5.0

How could you not love a store projecting old movies on the back wall, where you could buy used vinyl, vhs, dvds, cds and books, or a 1950s era prom dress or vintage tablecloth? more

gwynnie p.

2009-03-29

5.0

i am really impressed with this small used book store. prices are quite cheap and they have good titles. every time we stop by, i purchase something. wish there were more used book store that sell… more

Abby C.

2008-12-05

5.0

I've sold about $90 of books to Blue Rectangle. I thought I received very reasonable prices. Books can be hard to sell. I gave them an esoteric technical book once, because it wasn't worth my time to… more

Jackie A.

2008-09-19

5.0

Small, bargain, used book store. They also sell cds, lps, and give away free children's books! So far, everytime I've come here looking for something, they had it! And all three times the books were… more

Kitty D.

2008-08-23

4.0

pretty cool place.nice array of books, nicely cheap too.cool guy at the counter.and the selection of old-style candy... : Dlotsa cool records too.i didn't actually buy… more

Inari T.

2008-07-27

4.0

A small used bookstore with unbelievable bargain basement prices. Used bookstores are always somewhat limited in their selection and this place isn't any different. They can't buy the books for much… more

Kate C.

2008-06-17

5.0

sad to read that some of the sellers have had a bad experience here because i absolutely love this place. from the vintage tv in the front window to the creaky wood floors, this place is very, very… more

Stephanie B.

2008-04-09

2.0

SELLER BEWARE!I enjoyed shopping at Blue Rectangle, so I thought I would see what I could get for some of my stuff. One lot I was looking to unload was a bunch of rare Swiss art magazines dating back… more

Michael H.

2008-03-29

5.0

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place! Anyplace that gives away a free children's book (even if you don't buy anything!) is 5 stars in my book! I have found many, many great titles that I had been meaning to… more

Kristen L.

2008-03-28

4.0

I fell in love with this little book store that could as soon as I walked in the door last summer. What a welcome addition to Park St. In Alameda. A wonderful sliver of a space with a cool selection… more

M K.

2008-01-02

5.0

There's always something different and surprising available at this bookstore on Park Street... last week, that happened to be a long-haired, lipsticked man (sorry, honey... you're not passing...!)… more

Kim D.

2007-12-29

5.0

i didn't sell back any books, so i'm not sure about their buy back rates. The staff is super friendly and willing to help you find items. I purchased two books at prices that were much MUCH better… more

Ella B.

2007-12-12

5.0

Great bookstore, friendly staff, excellent prices. Also, they film book reviews for their online site, so if you want to chat about your favorite novel (and get store credit...which is awesome) talk… more

Karly F.

2007-12-05

5.0

Seven [used] metaphysical books at Blue Rectangle equal one and a half new books of the same sort at Borders or Barnes & Noble. I didn't shop around for any other titles. I spied books, records, VHS… more

Camille K.

2007-10-16

5.0

Great selection, cheap prices, and friendly staff. If they dont have a book you are looking for, they can reserve it online if it's in their inventory. It turns out BR has something like the 5th… more

Foolio D.

2007-10-08

4.0

If you've got an LFN (and who doesn't?) or just like bargains (ditto), you'll appreciate this new addition to the Park Street commercial strip.Prices are rock-bottom here (paperback literature starts… more

elle b.

2007-09-13

5.0

What a wonderful surprise to be on my way to Peets and wander in to a lovely new and used bookstore. Great selection and they have some of the cheapest used DVD's on the island. Large selection but… more

Jen W.

2007-08-22