Excellent selection of cookbooks and books about cooking, including rare and historic ones;…read moreSuperb service

You know you're in trouble when the first thing that comes to mind, walking in the bookstore, is…read more"I'm going to need a bigger bookcase!" This place is from heaven if you're a foodie, or want to gift a foodie. Super amazing selection - thank goodness they've got several tabletops of selections because I would have been overwhelmed otherwise. Picked up some great ones - the staff was super nice and helpful. It's probably just as well I don't live in the area or I'd really be in trouble. Will be back!

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.

One of those rare and amazing longstanding parts to the Neighborhood that makes it FEEL like your…read moreneighborhood. Great staff, amazing events, fun for both young and "seasoned" readers. And a great cowork space for twenty a month. Which is a great deal. Parking is fairly easy for long stints in the park, shorter ones along Lincoln. And lots of meters and the 9th/8th/Irving mid block lot.

Wonderful bookstore in a fun part of town. Very wide selection of books, loved the staff…read morerecommendations and other fun trinkets in this store (i.e. posters, mugs, stickers, totes). Prices are normal for what you would expect of new books, though there is a selection of used books & sale books as well.

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.

Where do I start? This is one of my favorite bookstores (and not just because it is the one closest…read moreto where I live.) Amazing staff, amazing selection of books, gifts, trinkets, stationery (I love writing cards and come here for birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day, and Christmas cards--also just-because cards!), and also board games. It feels like home. It's cozy, warm, intimate, and what a small indie bookstore should be. They update their selection pretty often and are just wonderful people.

I call them and order ALL my books here if they don't have it in stock. I'm happy to support them…read moreas they run a great bookstore. It's amazing to also see the old and special edition books for sale.

I had passed this place many times without peeking inside and one day I looked and realized what a…read moregem of store this place is! I decided to stop by earlier today to grab a belated gift for a friend who studied architecture and was so overwhelmed with all of the choices. I felt so bad because I came in ~6:10 & they close at 6:30 (but was still warmly greeted). Since I was short on time, I asked the cashier for advice on books for my friend and the woman was SO nice. She walked me through all of the latest architecture books, gave suggestions of her favorites, and explained in layman's terms what types of books are popular with architects (i.e. some famous Japanese architecture firms)! I will definitely be back with more time to spare! I am by no means an expert in any of the subject matter for their books but they are all gorgeous pieces of literature! Definitely worth the visit!

A true San Francisco gem and institution. They have a beautiful, unique and expertly curated…read morecollection of architecture and design books. There is really no other place like it in the Bay Area. The whole neighborhood around them is filled with other delightful sights (The Transamerica Building), shops (Isabel Marant, Paul Smith), and restaurants (Bix, Cotogna). Definitely worth a visit even if you're not into architecture and design. You'll be surprised at what you'll discover there.

When you need that niche MM romance that you can't find anywhere else, this is the place. The…read moreselections of queer fiction and quirky finds is my favorite. And when you need those quick hits of smut and or fantasy, I love what you can find here. It's uniquely SF and so gay, for all the best reasons!!!

A store that MUST BE PROTECTED. It is filled with queer literature of all kinds, for all ages and…read moreon all topics. Their curation celebrates the Castro and the LGBTQ community.

The seeds of knowledge are planted in books. We all have different ways to acquire knowledge and…read morewith many different personal learning styles and there are many different formats available to learn digitally and many traditional ways to learn in paperback form. In the forest of knowledge there is a place in Japantown in San Francisco which has many different branches of knowledge expands continents from the past, present, and possible future all together under one place . This place is planted in Japantown on Buchanan street and it's called Forest Book. On a Spring sunny day in San Francisco's Japantown I landed in Forest books. Inside you will see lots of used books. There are many books about the land of the rising sun Japan and its culture. There also many different books available capturing different global POV's and perspectives. You will find out-of- print titles and along with some curated books. Forest books was once located on 16th street by Valencia street in the Mission District and now has been in Japantown for over a decade. Come plant a seed of knowledge and help grow a branch to your tree of knowledge at Forest Books and bring self PEACE( Positive Education Always Corrects Errors). The books inside are mostly about the land of the rising sun which are mostly "Japanese "because the sun sets in the West and rises in the "East" they have books about nature , philosophy, history, war and "peace" some books they have are rare and some out-print titles which are no longer for "rerelease" Inside the bookstore I be reading planted like a "florist" this place which has many books carefully curated just "for us" because a good book keeps me in tune and sings to me like a "Broadway chorus " you find these types of books at the bookstore in Japantown called "Forest"

There's something special about used bookstores....and this one definitely is special. I…read moreappreciated the variety of books written by and about people from many different backgrounds and experiences. I found a few books that have been on my to-read list for a while. The prices were on point as well. I walked away with reasonably priced books and was happy to support a local business in the process. I had a very enjoyable conversation with who appeared to be the owner. I appreciated the personal touch. One issue that I had was that the bookstore had active incense burning. The smell does add to the atmosphere. With my allergies, it prevented me from spending too much time in the store. This is likely not an issue for most, but if you have asthma or sensitive lungs, be aware this may be an issue for you.