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January 2024 by Susie Z.
this place is beyond cool. if you get sad every time you go into a bookstore and the sci-fi/fant sections are sad and small, this place is the exact opposite. even if you don't typically read sci-fi/fant/horror/mystery, you could probably find something in here to change your mind. they've got all the usual suspects: dune, the expanse series, children of time, stephen king, agatha christie, etc. and then also tonnsss of other titles to discover! ps. eleanor has great taste
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November 2023 by Caroline C.
What an amazing find! This bookstore has a specific niche in horror, fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi (in my opinion, these are the best genres). I love a book store where you can wander and see what calls out as well as one where you can ask for recommendations, and this has both! I put a novel on hold for my upcoming book club and also took a book home that day that I've been tearing through. This is definitely going to become a favorite stop for books both new and used. I can't wait to go back soon.
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November 2023 by M P.
Excellent bookstore with focus on horror, mystery, and fantasy. The employee was knowledgeable and offered great suggestions for future reads.
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October 2023 by Ying Sharon Chen
Awesome bookstore friendly staff well organized and clean
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October 2023 by dongle dingle
Vacationing in SF, and couldnt have come across a more knowledgable and friendly little book store. My bags will be heavier on the flight home, but I will be entertained with the books tailored to my precise literary needs.
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September 2023 by Ines J.
Great selection of horror books and staff have a great knowledge on books and they are so friendly Check out their used books section its so good with vintage book covers and alot of stephen king
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September 2023 by Chelsea Hancock
Huge sci-fi/fantasy n*** so this was super cool to stumble upon in the city!!
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August 2023 by Ryan Gibson
The best bookstore. Owner and workers were so kind. It’s worth it just for the atmosphere.
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August 2023 by Natasha Natasha
Borderlands is the best fantasy/sci-fi bookshop ever. Their staff is beyond fabulous and they make the best recommendations. I also love that they have a lot of books available used.
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July 2023 by C McKenna
Borderlands Books is a must-go for people who love reading sci-if, fantasy, mystery and horror genres… This indie bookshop on Haight Street specializes in those kinds of books and has titles for a wide range of readers, from middle schoolers through adults.The new arrivals, best sellers, and staff picks are near the front door. (They also have a small case of rare books in the center of the store, if you’re a collector.) Older paperbacks are in the back section of the store.I enjoyed browsing around and found several new books I want to read, including the book I was on the hunt for… The people that work here are really friendly and helpful, too!
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July 2023 by Greg Mack
Had a good wonderful chat with the staff needing out about fantasy books 10/10 will come again
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July 2023 by Hailey Jones
This was a fantastic little sci-fi and horror specialty bookstore!
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July 2023 by Sonia G.
Outstanding selection of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. Friendly and kind staff. I was able to purchase the entire Murderbot series and put the new one on hold. They have a good selection of postcards, greeting cards, stickers, and keychains too!
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April 2023 by David Hamilton
Specialist sci-fi and fantasy bookshop. Really helpful staff and huge selection. If this is your genre get along there. Impressive.
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April 2023 by Jordan G.
As far as service, Borderlands is the BEST bookstore I've ever been to. They're fantasy/Sf/horror focused and in those genres they really shine, having the best selection I've ever seen. And each staff member will help you out and give their own unique recommendations; if they aren't sure they will refer you to someone who has more familiarity. I've never been to a bookstore where every single employee was so friendly and helpful - often you'll get the opposite , unfortunately, like at a certain fruit-themed used bookstore in the city. I supported Borderlands on indie bookstore day by buying a horror rec and bringing some friends, who Jeremy helped out with typical enthusiasm. If you're in the Haight and like good genre fiction, you owe it to yourself to check this place out.
