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11AM - 6:30PM
1179 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos
Book Stores
“Love visiting this children’s bookstore. It just makes me happy to go there.
They offer lots of storytimes and special events in their outdoor seating area. They also have (or had?) a podcast, but I haven’t listened to it. Great community spirit!
There’s a side area of curated books for gown-up’s that will keep the adults entertained.
My favorite part is the gift wrapping for only $1. If you’re on the way to a kid’s birthday party and forgot a gift, stop here. They’ve got you covered!
Thank you to the Reading Bug for bringing the joy of reading to the next generation.”
“Great used bookstore! Staff were friendly and helpful. They have two floors with large collection of sets and titles in various price ranges. They also have decent amount of used bookstore on Palo Alto and Stanford University history.”
“Kepler’s Books in Palo Alto/Menlo Park truly stands out as a beloved institution—its staff is warm and knowledgeable, and the shelves thoughtfully curated. While living many years in the Bay Area during graduate school, and for work, my wife and I made it our Friday-night ritual to browse the selection and soak in the great atmosphere.
Kepler’s hosts an incredible lineup of author events throughout the year, featuring well-known authors like Andy Weir (The Martian) and Liane Moriarty (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers).
Kepler’s is incomparable—the perfect blend of community, culture, and literary charm. I really miss it after moving away from the Bay Area.”
“Such a lovely children’s bookstore! They have a very wide range of selection for books and toys for little ones. Worry not, they also have a small section for young adults as well.Personally, I love their collection of puzzles. There are many rare puzzles that I couldn’t find it online or Amazon. These are amazing!Oh, the staff is very friendly. They also have a gift wrapping station.”
“The book I wanted wouldn't make it from Amazon on time but I was able to search the Books Inc inventory on their website, drive down and pick it up. The store is cozy, the staff are helpful and if you need a book they are worth a visit.”
10AM - 9PM
301 S B St, San Mateo
Book Stores
“Beautifully full of books from a variety of topics. As a bibliophile you can peruse without interference. Every book is priced, so no surprises there. My go-to bookstore when I want something to make me happy
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“I could spend all day in this Barnes & Noble. I love the sections that I'm interested in: Business, Self Study, Sports, Current Events, Study Aids. Great books for myself and for giving as gifts to friends and my old high school. The staff are friendly and courteous.”
“Very nice bookstore, clean, well-equipped, it feels cozy and has a wide assortment of children's books (it's what we were going to look for) and in addition to books we liked that they have very nice Legos of plants for sale.”
“What a beautiful bookstore with such a generous inventory! With time to kill waiting for a delayed flight & a book in my carry-on I had finished hours before, I was so happy to find that Compass had a huge number of books on my want-to read list (not just the limited amount of trending/newer titles that most of the smaller book sections in airport gift stores have). If you’re looking for your next read ahead of travel at SFO, please give them a visit - they also have a store in Terminal 2!”
“Slightly hidden used bookstore in the basement of the San Mateo County History Museum and operated by volunteers to benefit the historical association.
A large selection of all types of books are well organized across many rooms. Quite a few old books may keep collectors browsing for a while. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Prices are very reasonable.”
“Three floors in totalThere is a restaurant, resting area, and bookstore on the second floor.The first floor mainly contains chairs, clothes and most souvenirs.In the basement are children’s clothing, toys, and some stationery”
“This is a wonderful spot to get a child's gift. The young lady who helped us was phenomenal. She was sweet kind and patient. They have an awesome selection.”
10AM - 6PM
480 Primrose Rd, Burlingame
Book Stores
“Really great and popular library! Nice high atmosphere for both quiet study spaces and conversational areas for tutoring or wfh spaces.Bathrooms pretty clean for a public library”
“Books Inc. is a very cool bookshop located in terminal two of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The decor is warm and inviting, there are literally thousands of books ranging from children’s, teenager, to adult. Books of almost any genre are available. They also sell toys and stuffed animals for the kids. Great place to stop by if you’re ever in the airport and are looking for a good Red. I recommend.”
“Great mom and pop book shop selling books on Asian American history and culture. They also sell koinobori (carp for Japanese Children’s Day), chopsticks, origami paper. There are only two stores like this in the Bay Area, the other one being Eastwind Books in Berkeley. Volunteer run.”
“I was disappointed this time because there was not a good men collection. So I had to spend my money on kids and women clothes. But I give them 4 stars because of my previous experiences there”
8 AM - 10 PM
San Francisco Chronicle News, San Francisco
Book Stores
“I look forward to reading the newspaper every morning. Although I also check web & TV news coverage I thoroughly enjoy old tech paper page flipping. Familiar writer's skills in the use of the written word are so much more impactful than other forms for me. I appreciate not scrolling online articles. I feel the paper does a splendid job of reporting the news in a cogent manner. Truth be told, I am not finished until I've read the comics always found on the last couple of pages which lightens any heaviness of headline news. I also, enjoy having multiple uses for the actual paper once read.”
“I have come to this Hudson News Store in San Francisco International Airport many times. Sometimes, I wanted a snack or water. Sometimes, I just want to check out the gifts or other things in there when I have to kill time at the airport! They have enough choices of snacks and drinks. Of course, the price is higher because of the airport. The store is clean and very well organized whenever I'm here. The workers at this location are friendly. The best thing about this store is they're never overly crowded.”
4:30AM - 11:30PM
Terminal 3, 780 N McDonnell Rd, San Francisco
Book Stores
“June 11 ,2024 , I like this store...this time they have discount promotions and last time they didn't have it ???
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“Such a magical toy store!! I was tempted to blow my entire paycheck here — there’s just so many wonderfully curated toys, board games (my dire weakness), and books that I wanted to take home. My toddler picked out a super cool cargo truck that I’d never seen before, made by Luke’s Toy Factory. So many beautifully designed things you can’t find on Amazon/Target! We even got a mini sweet surprise at checkout. I can’t wait to take my older son here tomorrow. Going to recommend this spot to my boss and see if we can order our school’s novels/textbooks from Reach and Teach from now on :)”