871 Fine Arts is an art gallery and bookstore in San Francisco. Specializing in books on contemporary art, 871 stocks both new and out-of-print books. They have been in business in San Francisco since 1986.  In addition to a wide selection of ar... more
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On Friday, January 25th, 2019 Aardvark Books in the Castro will close after 40 years in business. "We made this decision partially for personal reasons," the store's Facebook page read. "However, we hope that you will continue to support other ind... more
We carry Islamic Books, Islamic Clothing (Hijabs, Abayas, Shalwar/Kameez, etc.), Islamic Audios/Videos, Islamic Gifts/Accessories (Frames, etc.), and Atar/Perfumes. more
If you're looking for a lot of books and a pleasant place to peruse them, seek no further. Alley Cat Books opened on 24th Street in the heart of the Mission in 2011, and has since supplied a book-hungry neighborhood with new, used, and remaindered bo... more
A great neighborhood resource, study place that has a lot of fun family or educational events like Reading Buddies, Reading to Children, Math Tutor for K-12 Students, Baby and Toddler Storytime and Stay & Play... more
American Indian Trading Company carries a large variety of jewelry including turquoise and many other gem stones. We also have a variety of other fine gifts such as handcrafted flutes, Native American artifacts, minerals and Zuni carved fetishes.&nbs... more
Angel Light Books and Gifts was established in 1989 by Valencia Chan to provide a tranquil haven for spiritual growth, enlightenment, and healing. The original location in Redwood City, California included a restaurant named Joy Meadow and the Temple... more
Anime 101 is Morgan HIll's only source of manga, anime, and all the fun collectibles for your favorite shows like: Yu Gi Oh, Inuyasha, Bleach, Naruto, Fruits Basket and more. Why wait weeks or even months for a title or volume to come into the librar... more
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"From the beginning, Arion Press has been distinguished by its remarkable ability to transform beautifully written words - from ancient tomes to modern classics, from new material to forgotten texts - into compelling works of art that complement the... more
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Avalon Visions was established in 1993 and continues its dedication to bringing forth ancient arts that once flourished and receded into the mists, or out of our consciousness. Avalon Visions is a place where new visions are dreamed and reality... more
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Babylon Falling is a concept driven independent bookstore, located in Lower Nob Hill San Francisco, with a focus on the spirit of Revolution. In addition to new books we also carry similarly themed collectible toys, clothing, posters (original vintag... more
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Children's evening story time on Thursdays - Toddler story time on Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble is a complete megastore for books and music. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gath... more
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Barnes & Noble is a complete megastore for books and more. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. more
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Barnes & Noble is a complete megastore for books and music. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. more
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Barnes & Noble in Hacienda Crossings is a complete megastore for books and more. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. more
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Barnes & Noble is a complete megastore for books and music. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. more
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Third Wednesday of each month at the Barnes and Noble Booksellers in San Mateo. Ten writers read for ten minutes. Everyone is welcome. You are invited to come and listen and not read. Get to know us. Very friendly group. Sponsored by the Califor... more
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Barnes & Noble is a complete megastore for books and music. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. more
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Barnes & Noble at Stevens Creek is a complete megastore for books and more. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. P... more
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Barnes & Noble is a complete megastore for books and music. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. more
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Barnes & Noble is a complete megastore for books and music. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. more
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Barnes & Noble is a complete megastore for books and music. Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to inquire about hard to find books and their website makes gathering information, about any type of literature, a snap. more
The Belmont Public Library is your neighborhood resource for learning about new things, finding resource materials or even attending thought-provoking events.     more
Black Oak Books offers an eclectic and intriguing selection of new, used and antiquarian books. Browsers will find a wide selection of literature, cookbooks, and science, art, photography and history tomes, including many signed first editions and ou... more
Bolerium Books specializes in American social movements - labor and radical history, African American studies, Hispanics in the US, gay and lesbian studies, Asian American history, and the Spanish Civil War - and carries a large stock of out-of-print... more
The next time you are passing through downtown Gilroy or need a respite from a long drive on the highway, stop by to browse our collection of books (including mass market paperbacks), audio books, sheet music and songbooks, DVDs (also Blu rays), CDs,... more
Donate your books and media to Friends!  Each year we receive nearly a million donated books, which we in turn resell to the public through our Readers Bookstores and book sales.  Your donation is tax-deductible and helps to provide critica... more
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Book Passage has served the Bay Area for more than 40 years, providing the community with an array of author events, writing and language classes, and highly-respected annual conferences. A world renowned community bookstore, we offer a wide varie... more
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Come browse around at the Book-Go-Round, where current to collectible books can be found, and prices are Friendly. Yes, bargains abound! more
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Books Inc. in Palo Alto embraces its new home on the corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero, in Town & Country's community friendly revival. Joining Palo Alto mainstays, Peets, Hobee's & Kirk's, the new store faces Palo Alto High School. more
We are an independently owned and operated bookseller with 11 locations in California.  We can trace our history back to 1851 making us The West's Oldest Independent Bookseller. more
BookShop West Portal is a locally-owned, independent bookstore located in the heart of the West Portal neighborhood.  Right across from the Empire Movie Theatre. more
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Welcome to the website of The Brick Row Book Shop, one of the oldest antiquarian book firms in the United States. We have an open shop near Union Square in downtown San Francisco and welcome visitors Monday through Friday 10-5 and by appointment. Use... more
Browser Books has been a leading literary bookseller in San Francisco since 1976, devoted to offering carefully selected titles in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. One of our main interests has been in the literature of the sacred traditions of the... more
The Capitola Book Cafe is an independent bookstore that has been operating in Capitola, California since 1980. We are situated on the northern coast of Monterey Bay, about 90 minutes from San Francisco and 30 minutes... more
Located in a charming 1930's Carmel-stone building in historic Old Monterey, since 1995 Carpe Diem Fine Books offers a discriminating selection of out-of-print, signed and unusual books in all fields - with a special emphasis on the history and liter... more
A good selection of novels and books that focus on cooking, travel, art, and children! Christopher's is a mixed bag of books from almost every genre, perfect for a neighborhood bookstore. more