This little book shop is amazing. We found it on a stroll after a show down the road and it was…read moregreat. From the moment you walk in, you smell Peet's Coffee. Such a good combo! ;) They have a variety of genres at good prices. Friendly staff too! We will be back.

Back when it was independent bookstore I really liked when they had cheap books for sale and the SF…read morechildren books are great, but I don't mind it being absorbed by Barnes & Noble since I can use my membership here BUT The service makes me feel like I am being judged on my race and my clothing so when I'm just trying killing time looking at they have in store I feel very uncomfortable like I'm being watched everywhere I go in the store and all the times I've gone I've never been greeted.

The sweetest bookstore on a quiet corner of Potrero Hill, sandwiched between pizza joints, cafés,…read moreand good places to sit and read. The proprietor is lovely and generous with her time, and will point you to whatever kinds of books you are looking for. She will even make recommendations depending upon your literary appetite. They are open into the evening and even on July 4!! Who doesn't love a great neighborhood bookstore?? support local everyone!!

I really appreciated the help I received at Christopher's Books. The staff made the entire process…read moreremarkably easy and went to great lengths to source several rare books for me, including titles from a small press that aren't typically distributed in the U.S. They handled everything with care, knowledge, and impressive efficiency, keeping me informed throughout the process. I'm grateful for their time and expertise, and I look forward to coming back.

Went on a Summer Stroll in the SOMA by the offices of Chronicle Books Headquarters on Second street…read morein San Francisco . For a second you could barely notice a book store. Inside there is a space with different book titles with the new releases. There were different books with different voices and different POV's . A diverse amount of opinions and perspectives which is refreshing especially living in the USA ( my favorite country) with the right to the freedom of speech. I enjoy reading books from various subjects and narratives( I agree to disagree in some cases) and learning new things of about animals and flowers and also about 99 ways to open a beer bottle in case of a bottle opener emergency. It's a good place to start to new book journey. I will have to swing by again to check out the Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall photography book which releases this Tuesday August 5. Some books inside are "ironical "and some are "comical "and some are "ideological" and other are just "non-logical" there are books which are the genuine "article" and some ideas are far fetched and some books have page numbers that are "astronomical " My approach is "pedagogical" saw some books that were "gastronomical" some prices have no tariffs so the prices are "economical" a good selection of books by the publishers not the newspaper called "The Chronicle"

Avoid if you can. Looks nice on the outside, but when you step in you're met with rude staff that…read moreforget about customer service and overpriced books.

No glorious market building is complete without a bookshop and this is the one crowning the Ferry…read moreBuilding. Book Passage has great readings, is convenient to the financial district, and is a beautiful place to browse. I usually read between 40-80 books per year and you can never have enough. It's a joy to have local booksellers.

Friend invited me to "Benjamin Schneider with John King - The Unfinished Metropolis: Igniting the…read moreCity-Building Revolution" at the Book Passages location, it was a treat to visit this store! * Shop is compact but multiple bookcases were rearranged to allow for fold-up chair seating for ~30 or so, with standing room at the back. * Staff was very helpful & helped crowd with seating. * Hour-long event was free to the public (no RSVP required), and was a great opportunity to hear the author both speak on his book and hold audience Q/A session. Great event, will definitely be monitoring the calendar for more opportunities!

I had a wonderful first-time visit to BookShop West Portal today. This bookstore has all the…read morecurrent must-reads in politics, history, non-fiction, and fiction titles. Neat and clean space with an organized layout. The two ladies working today were very nice; when I called to ask for a specific book and when I arrived to purchase it. There is a few benches around the entrance and there are restaurants, a bar and a coffee shop a few steps away so folks can get reading in their preferred environment. Can't say enough nice things about this local book store and I will be back as soon as I am done with my current read. Special thanks to the girls working today that made me feel welcomed.

Cute little bookshop in the West Portal with a good selection of new & popular books. The staff was…read morehelpful when I asked about a book I was looking for. It was not in stock but they offered to order it for me (not local so declined this offer). Fun selection of greeting cards, small selection of tote bags, stickers and other fun things (mugs, bookmarks, etc.) Prices seemed normal (so maybe a little higher than Amazon, etc.) for an independent book store but probably comparable to a large bookstore chain.

Wanted to treat myself with some books and had this store on my list. It's bigger than I thought…read more There are a few places to seat, (something I really appreciate and is not common). They have a great selection of books and could find two I had on my list. I recommend going in you're in the area, you will find something nice to read and you'll support local stores. Win-win ;)

Walking through San Francisco it's good to see new businesses open up especially in the downtown…read morearea. What is really good to see is a new book store open in San Francisco. There are lots of good bookstores around San Francisco but a new bookstore claims to be the best bookstore. I am always intrigued when some restaurant in SF claims they have the best burgers , ramen , pizza, gyros , sushi , empanadas,sandwiches, croissants, dim sum, wings, matcha, and coffee. This bookstore makes the claim in its name and it's called Best Bookstore. On a Holiday stroll on Powell street in the heart of Downtown San Francisco next to Union Square there is a new book store with lots of interesting titles. Inside has lots of space to browse the latest books and some books recommended by the Best Bookstore staff. They also have magazines. There are lots of books of many different subject matters. Come to the Best Bookstore and buy a book as a Holiday gift . There is nothing better than reading and enjoying a good book indoors on a rainy night. Come to Downtown San Francisco on Powell street and "explore"on a stroll and see all the Christmas Holiday "decor" everywhere and see it on the retail "floor"and inside at the "Best Bookstore" The Best Bookstore is located on 226 Powell next to Sam's Cable Car Lounge" bar" across the street from the tracks of the "cable car " less than three blocks from the Starlite Room rooftop "star" and a block and half up the street from One65 Patisserie & Boutique which has Golden Ossetra "Caviar"

We visited for the first time and we loved it. Great book store. It's clean and well organized and…read morehas a great selection.

One of the best book stores in SF! If you're looking for anything fantasy/sci fi/ horror related,…read morethis is the place to go. Amazing selection and even better recommendations (I can't remember the number of times my finance and I have stopped in and chatted with the staff about new releases and recommendations). They also occasionally have events (like the Onyx Storm release party this week)!

This is an amazing and rare bookstore - the selection is perfectly curated and eclectic. The…read moreresident dog is curious and patient and the service excellent. Great value if one knows how to find the right item. I will be coming back

It's open! Just…read morelooks closed because they have sheets covering their glass window. But just push on the door and it opens. Eclectic finds. Suggest you call before going just to be sure!