Sometimes I feel as if I'm from the last generation that loves bookstores. A lot of them are starting to disappear. I used to spend my Sunday afternoons visiting three different bookstores. Two of the three are long gone.
I've visited most of the famous ones around the world. I rarely visit SF without a stop at City Lights, the place has a soul.
Green Apple’s Inner Sunset location on 9th is also great. Their staff book recommendations are solid. I feel like I usually enjoy their recommendations, even for books I would not buy/read otherwise (bursts the filter bubble).
I've visited most of the famous ones around the world. I rarely visit SF without a stop at City Lights, the place has a soul.