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Borderlands Books
(Now Closed)Bookstore
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
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Wilson Favre-DelerueDecember 22, 2016SUPPORT this wonderful independent bookstore dedicated to all things science fiction and fantasy! Great selection, knowledgeable staff and lovely, warm wooden floors. And a cafe next door!
Mons BrickOctober 14, 2017We buy books everywhere all the time but we found treasures here that are not everywhere and I can’t wait to go back to hunt for more treasures! They have independent and small press & amazing finds!
squeaselOctober 8, 2014Friendly, knowledgeable staff, good newsletter and lots of signings/events. Go-to place for speculative fiction of many flavors. Good stop on a bookstores-of-the-mission pilgrimage.
David OrbanDecember 1, 2012Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. I disagree with but understand the expediency of shelving the books by size (!) which makes you possibly miss authors if you don't ask.
If you want to lose hours perusing scifi and fantasy, come here! Great books, and super helpful staff who wanna geek out with customers.
Michael AldereteOctober 27, 2017Great selection of new and used books, attached to a terrific café. Many collectable books available, too!
riley starshipJanuary 21, 2016great selection of scifi and fantasy books, with a coffee shop attached. I would spend all my time here if I were local.
They are really good about trades here. You can leave bags or boxes for buyer or call to check if one is on hand and grab a coffee. Non arbitrary good eye and good credit
I miss the sphinxes :( Still good selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and actual room to walk around.
Jon TerryJune 9, 2016Specialty shop, new and used science fiction, horror and mystery. Lots of nice stuff.
Joe MasilottiApril 27, 2014Great used science fiction finds in the back. Even autographed copies of Orson Scott Card's work.
Ben GaspariniMarch 11, 2017Sweet spot for sci fi and horror books. Because sometimes you still need a physical book for effect.
If you're sitting in one of the chairs, you might have a hairless cat jump on your lap because you're warm.
shop for both the latest science fiction, fantasy & horror (including from small presses) and a great used book selection
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Borderlands Books
866 Valencia St (btwn 19th & 20th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
United States
San Francisco, CA 94110
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(415) 824-8203
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- 6.9
"Tiny but good scifi section. Loads of good books in general."
alex berry - 8.8
"Great place for children's books! They have a big selection making it a good spot to pick up a gift."
Bikash Mishra - 9.2
"The bookstore may be the main draw, but don't miss the rest of the mini-mall packed into this nondescript Japantown building - cool stores and excellent dining options!"
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- 9.4
"An excellent selection of SF and CA books, Pantone kids books, and rare used stuff. Curation is an art and they've perfected it."
Lindsay Eyink - 9.1
"A literal treasure trove. Don't miss the back of the store where you can plant your own succulents. And also don't miss the sister store down the street - not just for kids!"
Chris H. - 9.4
"Good large playground for kids. Great park. Lots of dogs playing. Great view over the city."
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