“We went for the band and enjoyed some very good food and desserts while we were there. Service was quick given the crowds and our tasty satisfying food arrived at our table in short order. Fun summer vibe!”
“Excellent experience.
Delivery from the US to the UK was very fast. The book was securely packaged and arrived in perfect condition.
The 1981 edition is in very good shape, especially for the price.
Communication was top-level — responsive and professional. I really appreciate the service.
Highly recommended.”
“Awesome shop, great selection, everything on the shelves was in fantastic condition. I filled some holes in my collection, and Jude was extremely helpful and got all my items shipped home promptly and for a super fair shipping price. When I received them, they were packed with unbelievable care. Cannot recommend enough.”
12:30 - 5:30PM
804 Montgomery St, San Francisco
Book Stores
“I’ve been all around the world but have never seen such a fantastic selection of beautiful books combined with friendly and knowledgable customer service. Keann is a legend! Please keep up the good work. This store is amazing”
10AM - 10PM
261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
Book Stores
“Another San Francisco staple. So much history here. Fantastic selection. I particularly like their niche, hard to find books. Their poetry room is wonderful. Been coming here for decades. It’s like a second home. Staff are kind and helpful. I can spend hours here and always walk away with some books.”
“We just received our 5th custom bookshelf from Books & Bookshelves and couldn’t be happier. The other 4 have lasted years, thru several moves. The quality and price can’t be beat!”
“I can't believe this shop is still open! I thought it closed down several years ago! I used to make my mom take me here for my birthday every year in HS because they had great Paul Frank and. Emily the Strange items! So many good memories.”
“A wonderful selection of books used and new including a section of books not found online! Paintings, postcards, gift cards, stuffed animals and so many more things! The staff are super friendly”
“Magical place with a fireplace and lovely seats to just skim thru a potential book you'd like to buy. We came in looking for a book but ended up just getting some of their unique candles - great curated stuff.”
“My absolute favorite bookstore! If they don't have a title for which I am searching, they will actually order it and call me when it arrives. I mean seriously, who else does that?”
“I love supporting our San Anselmo library! I was able to buy books for everyone in my family for a very affordable price. It is fun to search the shelves looking for unique finds. The volunteers are very kind.”
“San Francisco staple. Green Apple is one of my favorite bookshops in the city. Their selection is unmatched. They have plenty of new and used books to choose from. Trading and selling your own used books is very easy. You have to check larger bags at the door, which is a bit cumbersome but makes sense for reducing theft. I can spend hours here and almost always walk out with a few books.”
“A bright, refreshing space right by GG Park. I especially enjoy their small press and zine sections. They sell a lot of work (prints, stickers, clothes, knick knacks, etc) by local artists.
I love Green Apple. Green Apple Books on the Park has a unique personality from the main location on Clement. They compliment each other well. This store does not have as many used books as the main branch.”
“A great bookstore full of gently (if used at all) books at amazingly low prices. Great for bestsellers, cookbooks, kids' books and CDs and DVDs, too. Tucked inside the Belvedere Tiburon Library. A hidden gem!”
“Kamisha (sp? :) was very knowledgeable about the inventory & nice to talk to. They have a large selection, so having a helpful guide who knows where to find what you ask for without having to look it up is great.
Some places the weedrista ? just stare at the packages along with you looking to see what has CBG in it. Kamisha knew her stuff & offered helpful alternatives as well.
Good shop, good staff.”
“Glad to have such a great book shop in the neighborhood.
They take requests, so if you want to shop local and they don’t have what you’re looking for in stock, they’ll make it happen!”
“Very kind workers, very cool store, would've loved to have heard the story about the CNT FAI helmet but unfortunately the worker at the time did not know the tale, still very cool guy though! Love the bookmarks too!”
“I had a great beginner class here. The instructor was friendly and very informative. The building is nice with interesting equipment. I look forward to taking more classes”
“Whoah, I was shocked by the collection at this little tiny bookstore. They sell used/donated books and the proceeds go to the local library. I've been to other bookstores that benefit local libraries, and normally the collection is so sad. I'm an avid fiction reader, and pretty picky, and in their fiction section they had tons of great books published in the last couple years that I have loved (for around $5 for most books) In the travel section I found a fairly recent guidebook for Montreal which will be awesome for our upcoming trip. My husband couldn't stop raving about the 4D? John Wick DVDs he found for cheap that he said would easily go for 10x the price on Amazon. We also found lots of cute books for our toddlers that were 2-3 dollars each. Overall, very small shop but some great finds!!”
“It was great to see items from the shows in the store and own a memory. We were able to find some unique gifts for friends and families. The staff is knowledgeable, patient and efficient.”
“You simply MUST visit if you have any appreciation for the lost art of bookmaking or any interest in typography and the mechanics of printing. The machinery used here date back to some of the earliest printing processes and are still working.This place is a museum that still produces beautiful art books. The fine people working here are true artisans and are happy to share their work with you. Call ahead to be sure you can take the tour, or attend a show featuring their amazing artwork on display.”
“What a lovely store. My wife and I bought a one-of-a-kind pillow from a Mexican artist and we absolutely love it. The staff is super friendly and they have a wonderful variety of home decor.”
“Best book store around!
No more Amazon for me. I’m shopping local and supporting this store from now on.
Great selection amazing owners great people”
“Cool bookstore, nothing else like it in SF that specializes in Japanese books. I enjoy browsing their magazine section, lots of interesting art magazines. Their manga section is downstairs and is quite extensive. I have taken my nieces here and they love it. All of the manga are plastic wrapped so you can’t look inside the books. Understandable for collectors, but wish we could actually read the books.”
“Kid friendly neighborhood cafe & bookstore with a beautiful cozy backyard. Great selection of coffee and matcha teas & pastries. Recommend the honey almond cake and pistachio berry one too. Very interesting collection of books and magazines too.”
“This is a wonderful bookstore!! You can really feel the love for books and I wish I wasn’t just visiting the area, but lived nearby and that this was my bookstore ❤️Large selection, well organized and lovingly displayed. Lots of fun treasures for book lovers, including wrapped books with a single sentence written on the wrapper.The young woman at the register was friendly and welcoming. Loved everything about Booksmith.Accessible, with items both high and low within reach.”
9:30AM - 6:30PM
3515 California St, San Francisco
Book Stores
“I found so many treasures here for my Christmas gift shopping. The staff went above and beyond to help with our school fundraiser and helping me with bringing my purchases to the car. The book selection here is great for adults and kids and there are so many other unique , cool items like games, puzzles, and toys. I went in November and they had a special book display for National Native American Heritage Month. I highly recommend shopping here!”
“Was visiting Mill Valley with friends and on a whim we decided to get our ears pierced. Walked in and was helped right away! Nicole was very helpful with all the jewelry and advice on placement. Eddy was so kind while performing the piercings. He went out of his way to bring mindfulness and incorporated deep breathing to make the experience positive. Both Nicole and Eddy made it a fun, smooth memorable experience. Would highly recommend!”