Not a bookstore but there is a PANDA!!!
By Sype
BuzzFeed recently released a list of 17 bookstores that “you need to see” in an article titled “17 Bookstores That Will Literally Change Your Life,” by Erin La Rosa. And on that list is San Francisco’s own City Lights. No, not City Lights that sh*tty night club where underage girls gets in with their older sisters ID while older men creep on ’em, but the iconic bookstore.
Located in the North Beach district of S.F., this bookstore has been visited by many people from all over the world. I’ve had some guest at my restaurant that I work at asked me about this bookstore.
I love books, and not just because I graduated with an English degree at SFSU, and I’m happy to see that a San Francisco location made it on this list amongst other internationally renown bookstores. I’ve only been in this place once, but it’s a great place to pop in and check out some of today’s, and past, literature.
Also on the list is another California location, The Last Bookstore.
TLB is located in downtown Los Angeles. I’ve also had the great privilege of visiting this venue. The great thing about this bookstore is not the vast selection of books but the PRICES!
In this day and economy, everyone is pinching penny’s. At TLB, almost every paperback is 5 bucks and hardcovers 6. They are practically giving away books! If you are a book lover and constant reader whose brain cannot read off a tablet or Kindle, then I suggest you visit this place. I picked up 4 books when I was there. I mean, it’s (Asian voice) sooooooo chheeeeap.
An honorable mention that I have to note is Green Apple Books, located in the Richmond District of S.F. Also a great environment for book lovers, which is conveniently located near a bunch of amazing places to eat. So you can feed your mind and stomach!
I know there is this whole NorCal vs SoCal thing going on, but with these two great bookstores there is no winner and loser; it’s just the love of books and literature that will set your imagination wild . . . or until they make a movie out of it.
Visit those places book lovers, you won’t regret it.
Till next time.
BroSters 