The Best Literary in Bay Area

16th Street Writers' Flat

We are a group of writers who write aside from our day jobs and share our work over dinner every Thursday night at 6pm.  We currently have a room available for rent.  We have a guest bedroom available for free, to out of town writers who'd... more

826 Valencia - The Pirate Store

826 Valencia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to eighteen with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured arou... more

871 Fine Arts Book Store

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 art titl... more

A Great Good Place for Books

Contemporary literature and non-fiction. Exclusive services for book clubs, educators and seekers. Unique line of cards and gifts. Story People Gallery. Literary Nights in Montclair. more

Aardvark Books

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

Adobe Books

Authentic, funky bookstore in the Mission District, with a gallery in the back. Home to a vibrant arts community, with local bands occasionally playing shows in-store. Adobe Books is an important voice for emerging San Francisco talent. It's an al... more

African American Museum and Library

The African American Museum and Library at Oakland is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West for present and future generations. T... more

Al Huda Book Store

We carry Islamic Books, Islamic Clothing (Hijabs, Abayas, Shalwar/Kameez, etc.), Islamic Audios/Videos, Islamic Gifts/Accessories (Frames, etc.), and Atar/Perfumes. more

Alameda Free Library

The Library offers a wide range of services to support community priorities, including answering reference questions, staging story times, providing summer reading programs, hosting class visits, and offering free public programs and displays for all... more

Albany Library

Alcatraz Island Bookstore

First you have to get to Alcatraz via a ferry - https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/ . But while you're on Alcatraz, be sure to check out the gift shop for DVDs, books & souvenirs related to the famous island prison. F... more

Alibi Bookshop

A used and new independent bookstore in downtown Vallejo. more

Alley Cat Books

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

Almaden Branch Library

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

Almaden Library

Alum Rock Library

Alviso Branch Library

San José Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. more

American Canyon Library

Preschool storytime, Tues at 10:30. Storytime for all ages with "Library Grandparent," Wed at 2. more

American Indian Trading Company

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

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 and Manga Too

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

Anza Branch Library

In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * Chinese - Cantonese * Spanish * Vietnamese more

Aptos Public Library

The Aptos Public Library provides a variety of services to children, families and the community.   The facility also includes a meeting room that is used for various types of events. more

Argonaut Book Shop

Argonaut Book Shop specializes in the history of California, Western Americana, Western Exploration, Pacific Voyages, Rare Literature, and Illustrated Books, as well as maps, prints, photographs, manuscripts and ephemera. Founded in 1941 by Robert... more

Arion Press

"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

Art Boutiki

Part comic book store, part music venue, part cafe, Art Boutiki is known for their great selection of comics and graphic novels. But the San Jose-based comic shop is also host to some of the best all-ages shows in town. Unlike the hardcore and p... more

Artists & Writers Creative Group

This San Francisco group, a distinctive combination of salon and creative support group, welcomes committed writers and artists in all media who seek community and ongoing support for reaching creative goals. Led by Robert Ressler, a writer, artist a... more

Atherton Library

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Avalon Visions

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

B Street Books

B Street Books will buy and sell used books of all types and subjects, we also deal in rare, collectible and antiquarian books. more

Babylon Falling

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

Barnes & Noble - Almaden Plaza

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

Barnes & Noble - Antioch

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