The Booksmith
The Verdict
"Check the events calendar for author readings. The silent reading parties are a genuinely good idea. Pair with a trip to Amoeba Music down the street."
What you need to know
What to expect
The stock covers literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, politics, history, sociology, gender and race studies, graphic novels, magazines, and a solid children’s section. The curation is thoughtful and the staff recommendations are reliable. Author events happen regularly and draw engaged crowds.
Visiting
Located at 1727 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117. Open daily from 11am to 7pm. Free to browse.
Getting there
On Haight Street between Cole and Shrader, a short walk from Amoeba Music. The N-Judah stops at Cole and Carl, a block south. Several Muni bus lines serve Haight Street.