Books

Can't give a bookstore less than 5 stars because bookstores are such a rarity these days. So much content is now online that walking into a physical store with books is like sighting a dinosaur. Especially so when it's not a used bookstore. Books Inc in its different locations host readings from different authors, so that's pretty cool. Not related to this store, but related to author readings, I met several famous authors when I used to attend readings. I don't do so much now because I dislike crowds.

This bookstore is next to a Peets Coffee. So you can also enjoy some coffee after your purchase.

Books inc is a local independent chain in the Bay Area. They have a good selection of books, magazines and sell games puzzles and more. Fun place to shop

Legendary store. Have always enjoyed every visit here. I always find good finds each visit from all the many options to choose from here. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I love the location as it is near a restaurant I adore, Max's Opera Cafe. Peet's shares the building and entrance so that is a nice perk. Buy a book, get a beverage, sit and enjoy both. There is a parking garage with Valet service in the building. Love the many live talks with authors.

I was out running so errands today I stopped in after passing it a lot . I have no particular book genre I was looking for other than what my boyfriend wanted I found these books in the store . This place is very clean . The customer service is really good I was greeted and I got some recommendations. There where some book on sell as well . I love it I would be back really soon . I recommend it 10/10

I am a lover of books, libraries, and bookstores. During the pandemic all libraries are closed and only available for limited pick up. Even so sometimes there is only so much the library can do when you have to take it up a notch that's where Books Inc comes in.

Don has been very helpful in ordering rare and specialized books. For example recently he helped me order a book written by my friend Ansgar who I met during travels in North India. His book is called:
the gift of abhyasa: a personal encounter with the yogic trinity by ansgar schoeberl

My friend lived more than a dozen years in India and SE Asia doing pilgrimage and intensive yoga studies in yogic, buddhist, and tantric centers in India, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

His book is one part memoir, one part yoga practice guide, and one part integrated experiencial yogic philosophy. Recommended!

I also requested Books Inc order another book by my yoga teachers Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor called: Bringing Love into Light: bringing the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita into Modern Life. I was going to get this book through Shambhala Publications who put the book out yet decided to catch two birds with one hand (vegan metaphor) ordering by Books Inc.

Love the selection of books here, the friendly staff, and especially the staff picks recommended books in the back. Being in a bookstore in the days of pandemic is refreshing. Check them out!

This is actually a "Books Inc.," not "Books." This bookshop has been around for years beginning with its first iteration, A Clean Well Lighted Place for Books. I haven't been to a book shop since the pandemic.

Today, I walked in to browse during my lunch hour. Shop is clean. Looks like they thinned down their magazine selections by quite a lot. They carry a lot of newly published books. The crafts section is a bit small. What I like is their clearance section in the back. You can find lots of semi-new cookbooks and other coffee table books there.

Staff is nice. They leave you alone to browse.

Often times we're online for work, online for learning or online for chat or social media. When was the last time it was just you and a physical book?

Books Inc in Opera Plaza can help you here. They have a huge assortment of books AND magazines to satisfy your knowledge of any subject.

How nice to touch fine paper. Turn a page or dog-ear the page so you can come back to the place you were last at.

There are benches to perch on as you peruse and this shop is attached to a Peet's coffee shop!

How perfect is that!!

I grew up going to Books Inc in Burlingame and was sad to see that location close. Now that I live in SF, I still love going to Books Inc, especially this location in Opera Plaza.

It's warm, welcoming, and inviting, and I love the layout. I always know where to find what I'm looking for and they put out interesting recommendations and reviews in the front, on the side, and on display.

The reasons I like this location best are
- it's on Van Ness, a busy street easily-accessible by public transit, and busy enough that I feel fairly safe walking home at night after events here.
- they host authors and speakers such as NYT-bestselling author and Bay Area native Jasmine Guillory who I saw on January 7th interviewing Amy Spalding for her book launch of We Used to Be Friends. They also hosted local writer Meng Jin for a Book Launch celebrating her Publisher's Weekly Starred Review debut novel, Little Gods and next month I'm excited to see Tahereh Mafi!

I walked into the Vaness Ave. location today and they have so many books and magazines. What drew my attention were all the different puzzle books and magazines. I decided to go inside and they have books for all ages. I found a few cool books on sale and decided to purchase one. I will definitely return to this location because I prefer to buy from actual bookstores versus online. If you are in the area the bookstore is located next door to a Peetes coffee so I would say buy a book or magazine to read and the go nextdoor to the coffee shop. Anyways great find for a bookstore.

Well, I had two successive doctors' appointments yesterday at CPMC Van Ness Ave.. And a couple of hours to kill in between each appointment. Thankfully Books Inc still has a location on Van Ness just 5 blocks away from CPMC so it gave me a place to kill time, get my mind off my upcoming doctor's appointment.

Wow. Pleasantly surprised. It is located at Opera Plaza and is connected to a Peet's coffeeshop. The best of both worlds: Books and coffee! Also the bookshop space is huge. I only visit Books Inc in Laurel Village and the other branch in the Marina district. But honestly I love the Van Ness location now as well.

Of course, I purchased a couple books plus a a couple magazines ( they have a great selection of magazines BTW including a few British ones). Also the staff are very helpful and friendly.