Adobe Books

Great shop, was hoping to find a good
Sci-​fi book and ended up with a book about cacti. Great selection of all kinds, you should definitely be walking out with a book.

Great time @ Adobe Books as they hosted Brave New Jokes. 7 local comedians did a great job entertaining the crowd with personal stories and raunchy jokes, I loved it! Brave New Jokes happens the last Saturday of every month and it was a good show. Even better it was FREE! Only thing, Adobe books needs more chairs as there were more people than seats.

Best bookstore in the Bay Area! I can pretty much count on finding a book that is exactly what I’m looking for. All the classics and relevant older books. Some total gems hiding out for legitimate used-​book prices. Also, the evens are some of the coolest around, with writers, art openings, and music. Support the place that fosters community!

i would have given zero stars but we cant do that on Unilocal so the one star is salvaged by the awesome girl working at the shop. She was super kind and really willing to suggest some books for us even though we were being the customers that came in 5 minutes before they closed. We apologized repeatedly for coming in so late and said that we could leave at any second if they wanted us to. The girl insisted it was okay and that it took some time to close down anyways so we browsed for a couple more minutes.
After debating for a book we ended up getting a book from the discount rack. Ebenezer Scrooge over here was apparently thoroughly annoyed with the 10 extra minutes that we spent after closing (even though the other girl was still closing up the shop). and was extremely rude through our checkout. He kept sighing and shaking his head and rolling his eyes at us. Sorry we made you get off your ass from browsing Facebook to check us out.
Never coming back.
Don’t want to bother the man’s facebook browsing.

This is why I love used bookstores. The sign says closed, but the door is open with 2 guys inside. Who knows, maybe they’re doing inventory? We hesitantly ask at the door, hey are you guys open? One guy says under his breath as he flips the sign, «hm, the doors are open and there’s people inside, I guess were open.»
I love the fact that there are still places in the world that don’t kiss your ass. They are pure and truly open just for the love of books. As far from a Barnes and Noble as you can get! I definitely bought some used paperbacks because I need to support these places and know they still exist. With quasi-​sarcastic employees and awesome music and the real deal you can only get in SF.

Great find during a recent visit to the Mission. As with all used bookstores, you’ll find a broad selection of eclectic titles in a variety of subjects. The children’s book section was smaller than expected, but our kids found plenty of things to capture their interest while the grown-​ups browsed through the other parts of the store. Staff was very tolerant of the kids.

Staff is to customers as people are to puppies, they’ll give you a nice pat on the head. The selection is rich and full of variety, very reasonably priced, and the feel is homey and comfortable. I like to associate myself with this place, it has a history, I read a Chris Johansen interview today where he talked about being a regular here when he lived in San Francisco, and the back room is an art gallery which always carries art that indulges the little vagabond in me. Cant say enough, feels like I’m walking out with a gem in my hands every time I leave, book notwithstanding.

Adobe Bookshop is by far my favorite used bookstore in the Mission District. They have a wonderful, eccentric selection, even for a used bookstore. The employees are always helpful and polite without being standoffish, which is key in a bookstore.
I was in a week ago, and I came across a real gem: Mick Farren’s Gene Vincent: There’s One In Every Town.
I love Adobe books, and it’s location on 24^th St which means I’ll certainly stop by the next time I’m in the Mission District and then I’ll head over down the street to the Blind Cat to enjoy a brew while I read my book from Adobe Bookshop.

Cute little neighborhood bookstore only a block away from my favorite Jewish Deli «Wise and Sons!»
I love their cute round tables — great for the after school kids to encourage good reading habits or maybe even study. They do carry best selling and have some really old classic books too. I found a «Sophocles Plays» paperback that was only a few dollars. It was a great find.
I’m glad Adobe Bookshop is here even after all that technology, sometimes a good page turner is better than some popular «e-​readers!»
Cheers! :p

entering Adobe Bookshop, i got a very friendly greeting.
checking out the books, just noticed: spirits, nonfiction, and «social sciences?»
not a lot of books nor categories seen. lots of walking around space.
maybe they haven’t finish moving their books over…
prices seem to be 50% of listed price.

The new space is great! I found it easier to navigate than their old spot on 16^th St. The books are shelved where you’d expect, prices are reasonable, and the people who work there are friendly. There’s a back room with weird art (not an insult; that’s my favorite kind). Plus, they had a book I didn’t even know I wanted until I saw it. While I’m sad that they were forced to move, I’m excited that Adobe Books is now closer to me!