The Booksmith

Amazin selection and organizing . There is a lot of stuff for kids, gifts , and bookish parafernalia. We spent so much more time than we thought 'cause it's all so interesting

Possibly the best bookstore in San Francisco. Clear layout, peaceful atmosphere and useful recommendations from a friendly and knowledgeable team. Also offers a cute selection of cards and gifts .

A helpful, friendly staff will help you find the latest twee periodical or the hottest beach read, and don't miss bizarre literary happenings like Shipwreck, a fan-fiction take down. Read more

This place is amazing! Huge collection for sarcastics, rock and punk fans, illustration and design lovers.

this is my favorite bookstore in the city . the staff members make fabulous recommendations and are super helpful!

Cute bookstore that hosts lots of events . We got the latest Catana Comics book signed !

The recommendations attached to the books really help make this place amazing

Lots of readings, good book selection and recommendations, and also nice fiddly non-book stuff like cards and wrapping paper.

The middle section of games is gold. Great place to go pick your next White Elephant gift .

SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST REIMAGINED BOOK STOREHandwritten recommendations next to books staffers love, & more than 200 in-store author readings per year... Read more

Great selections + look for the Employees book recommandations! Many different kids gifts too.

Amazing bookstore !

A really great book store , just how it should be! Love The Booksmith. Melanie @ AkiraPRO.

There you'll definitely find what you're looking for, they have huge shelves full of many sorts of book .

Handwritten notes describe books and why you should read them. Makes me want to read everything!

Great collection of books on music , and spot-on staff picks.

This is probably my favorite book store in SF, alongside City Lights

Such a nice layout and a great selection of books

One of the best bookstores in SF - great events , super staff , a regular stop on my weekly rounds.

Future of magazines this Saturday @ The Booksmith. Derek Powazek, Jen Angel, Andrew Leland, Jeremy Smith, Kevin Smokler. Philz coffee , yummy snacks , five bucks. Bring fave mags to share! Read more

If you're not in the neighborhood & but want to see and participate in some of booksmith's sensational author events check out http://www.livestream.com/booksmith for LIVE video & social interaction. Read more

Love the kids section . Great curated selection.

Good bookstore and helpful staff .

Well organized and lots of staff recommendations

The employee recommendations are always really interesting. They write little blurbs underneath too that make it personal.

A really fun book selection , for adults & kids!

interesting eventsthe place to be for book lovers

Get a book and then a taco across the street @Street Taco

Amazing book selection !

Awesome magazine/quarterly section.

Staff is VERY helpful!

Fantastic bookshop .

Impressive selection

Nice selection!

So many great postcards, books and collectibles!

better card selection than most stationary & gift stores

Lots of great author talks and book signings here.

Cute bookstore <3

Probably the most frequently asked question here is if there is a restroom . The answer is NO!

also loved the selection of cool books like american photobooth and what your pee says about u.

Theyve got a great selection of cards .

love the gift wrap selection- map styles

Surprising lack of Lloyd Kaufman books .

Look for author-signed copies

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