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Books Inc

601 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 776-1111
booksinc.net
4 star rating based on 15 reviews

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Daily 8:30am-9:30pm  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (415) 776-1111

Fax Number

tel: (415) 567-6885

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Business Description from the Web

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This independent bookstore near the Civic Center has been providing San Francisco with all the best titles in fiction and nonfiction for almost 25 years. You can browse bargain books or special order hard-to-find titles. Visit this store on-line, where you can read book reviews, search the inventory, and check out upcoming author events. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

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A Clean, Well Lighted Place for Books offers the best of both worlds. It's a large, well-stocked independent bookstore with all the soul of an indie, plus the strong merchandising features of a chain. It's tucked into a perfect location, on the corner of Max's Deli and the Opera Plaza Movie House, in San Francisco's Van Ness Avenue corridor. In addition to carrying a large selection of... more

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Register your book group with an email address and members will enjoy a 15 percent discount off of regular prices.

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Metered street parking is available, but those willing to splurge can access the Opera Plaza's underground valet parking via the Turk St entrance.

The Extras

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Fans can get up close and personal with writers of local and national reknown at in-store author events; usually more than a dozen are scheduled monthly.

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Local chain features a variety of general-purpose books plus cards, journals, maps and more, with a focus on fiction and children's fare.

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This independent store has good new fiction and nonfiction sections, and specializes in music, art, mystery, and cookbooks. The store is well known for its author readings and events. For a calendar of events, call or check the website.

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Great place to read a book, or hear a reading

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I really like this book store. Over the years I've enjoyed many author readings and events here. They have a solid selection, neighborhood vibe, and helpful staff.

Good but a little Corporate

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The Cookbook and Children's sections are worth a trip All in all, this is a great independent bookstore, but I find the atmosphere a little corporate and cold.

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A bookstore that lives up to their name. This bookstore is one of the best bookstores in the city. They are very organized and have a large selection. They are not a big store but you can find many types of books. I like this store because they carry so many arts and crafts books that specialize in origami. Its very quiet and clean and their lighting for reading is great. It lives up to their... more
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