Suggestions for Bookstore near San Francisco

Sarah • September 15, 2014Amazing bookstore with a well-curated selection. Love the poetry section upstairs.

Brittany A. • January 6, 2014I almost fainted in the photography section, so many rare and special editions. Plus the selection is incredible!! Currently, favorite bookstore in the world!

cami j. • April 5, 2017the staff here is super friendly and helpful. this is my favorite bookstore in san francisco by far

Megan Allison • May 6, 2017The ultimate bookstore: friendly staff, great selection, great place for buying gifts (including cards & things other than books) and live author readings with beer & wine. Me = loyal.

Chris J. • March 26, 2011One of the best bookstores in SF - great events, super staff, a regular stop on my weekly rounds.

Alberto J S M. • October 31, 2013I always go to the one in NY but this is bigger and have a lot more of unique pieces, it is a must to go...

Tobias S. • August 18, 2018Charming little bookstore with live jazz on the weekends

Mary S. • April 12This book store has a fantastic children's section, with a wide range of books for all ages. It's been a lifesaver for me as a parent, if I'm looking for educational and engaging reads for my kids.

Garry T. • September 5, 2016The best bookstore for kids in a 20 mile radius, hands down. Charlotte is the best and loves kids so much. Story time is a huge treat for the whole community.

Sravanti T. • May 24, 2018One of my favorite bookstores in SF. Really good collection, and decent sale section, too!

Nathan K. • October 30, 2011I wish more spaces like this existed. Great book store with an incredible selection of cookbooks and other treasures, including chef/author talks.

City Walks • October 1, 2011Stephen Schmidt talks about Jackson Square. He's a graphic designer who is influenced by the William Stout Bookstore and shares how he finds inspiration in this neighborhood.

Anah R. • May 29, 2012Beautiful store! Well-stocked and organized. Great selection of vintage paperbacks.

Phil J. • January 29, 2012EXCELLENT bookstore! Always find interesting titles -- and recommendations -- here!

Kendal C. • December 4, 2017Beautiful space. They have workshops often so check their schedule!

Jesse A. • September 1, 2014One of the best comic shops in San Francisco. Great selection.

Diego R. • March 25, 2011A great selection of independent zines, magazines, comics, graphic novels, and books. They always have a pretty good selection of AK Press titles as well. Worth giving it a try.

Carla M. • August 25, 2013Funky little book store we like to visit when in the city. Small & sometimes interesting art gallery in back room.

Wilson F. • December 19, 2016Super pretty books, magazines, fanzines, stationery and objects store, with a well curated selection of local, national and international products. Love the PF Candle Co candles and natural cosmetics.

Wilson F. • September 26, 2016An independent bookstore the way we love them: excellent and diverse selection, extremely helpful staff, warm and inviting interior.

Jess L. • March 15, 2016Another well stoked store with an excellent children's section.

Josey M. • April 13, 2013Great bookstore! They host really fun events for kids too!

Jussi H. • January 7, 2016Great bookstore!

Tobias S. • July 21, 2018Great little bookstore with a pop-up cocktail bar in the back that's open on Saturdays and Sundays

Thomas S. • December 30, 2012Good example of why bookstores are dying. Great selection and utterly miserable staff. Go there anyway.

Carl B. • December 12, 2012Purchases at this cool bookstore benefit the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. There's free WiFi and a fantastic adjacent cafe.

Julia S. • January 24, 2017Great place to read, work and think. A true SF gem. Open 7 days a week, closes at 9 pm Mon - Thurs.

Bennett W W. • November 16, 2014One of the librarians I've encountered here in July was friendly. Great spot for a library!

Biz T. • July 17, 2017Nice little book store, reasonably priced.

Chinarut R. • January 15, 2019Amazing space to learn civic responsibility thru talks & books. Manny is hilarious & charming as your host!