Browser Books

Beautiful bookstore with knowledgeable staff on a gorgeous street in SF. I am in town on vacation and wanted a book on the unknown history of the city. The gentleman behind the counter walked me to a shelf and handed me my next read, "Spirits of San Francisco" by Gary Kamiya and Paul Madonna. The store is well organized and offers a great variety of books and gifts. Do not miss this place!

I brought a book from their staff recommended wall recently. I haven't read fiction in a while. The staff at the front counter was very nice and we had a short conversation on the author. My pup also had a great time sniffing around and baffled that I didn't buy one of his excellent selections. He happily forgave me when I got him a puppuccino afterwards at a nearby Starbucks.

Great indie bookstore, helpful staff, and good variety of books.

I love this bookstore! This is one of my favorite destinations on Fillmore, especially when it's raining.

This bookstore was taken over by Green Apple, other than that I should only add- books, books and more books.

I also like the journal, canvas tote, pen selection for gifts.

One small critique:
- the store bag's handles, when carried for extended period time, hurt hands
- I carried Green Apple bag all over San Francisco this evening hoping to advertise this local business to everyone who looked at my bag. I realized that the logo was so well hidden that anyone who had seen the bag was probably not even able to read it. Please help me support and advertise local bookstores by updating the design.

Cute and cozy bookstore in the city! Not surprised they're owned by Green Apple. Although small, their selection is pretty up to date and I love spending time in there. I've found and bought some great cookbooks and a few poetry books - then went in next door to read them Peet's. The staff are kind and knowledgable. Oh and their store tote bag is one of the best I've ever owned!

The has got to be the best independent bookstore in SF. It's tiny but, don't let their size fool you! I have eclectic tastes and I am able to 99.9 % of the books I need in the shop. On the rae occasion they don't have it they get it for me. Their staff is so knowledgeable, I have been able to describe a book and they figure out the puzzle. When I plan to travel, I like to read fiction that takes place in that country or town. They always provide me a selection of brilliant tomes.

Whether your visiting, a tourist or, lifelong San Franciscan, you owe yourself a visit!

I always feel lucky when I live close to a bookstore, and especially one as cozy as this one. Whenever I'm walking by, I can't help but stop in. They have a varied selection of books, staff recommendations, and are well stocked. Plus, they'll order you a book if they don't have it in stock and get it to you within 2 days. Just another reason to patronize your local bookstores instead of Amazon.

The staff there has always been helpful when I've asked questions, but like another reviewer said, they're not the most outgoing or friendly. It makes them feel pretentious instead of adding to the warmth of the bookstore.

Can we please all skip Amazon and buy our books at a local bookstore like this one? It's so much more fun! I think I come in here every other week or so to browse around and see what I want to read next. Browser Books is my go-to for books that I actually want to own to get closer to my life goal of having a house by the beach with a room full of books.

I usually buy non-fiction, and there's always something to find here. And so much more, I haven't even come close to explore the whole place. Prices are adequate, I don't want to imagine what they pay in rent here. I'm super happy to support them and don't ever want to see them go. Especially with the holiday season coming up, I'll be sure to do some of my gift shopping here.

The book that I needed was out of stock. The person that helped me today was very helpful and sweet .
Thank you for your service.

Bookstores are magnets to my soul.
I love a good bookstore and I want to encourage their stewardship. With my baby granddaughter in a stroller, we walked back to the children's book area and found "Larry Loves San Francisco". She loves it and I love reading it to her.
Could I have bought this book online for maybe less? Who cares? I'm glad the small independent booksellers are still around!

I was doing a datathon in Noe Valley.

Then decided to check out the Fillmore Jazz Festival.

And I ended up in this little beauty.

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There's a nice large selection.

And some interesting finds will be under the register counter.

Also there are random chairs around the shop at your disposal to sit down and pop open a book.