Books Inc. Opera Plaza

4.6 (246)shop

601 Van Ness Ave

A long-running independent bookstore with curated shelves, author events, and bargain tables tucked in the back.

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Set along Van Ness Avenue, the shop builds its calendar around author appearances and community events alongside shelves designed for all age groups. Browsers encounter staff who are notably well-read, custom store bookmarks, and occasional themed book deals. Its location sits right next door to Peet's Coffee, making it seamless to move straight from browsing the stacks to settling in with a beverage.


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