The Booksmith
@booksmith.bsky.social
Your friendly neighborhood independent booksellers. Haight Street, San Francisco. Est. 1976.
11AM - 7PM daily. Find the good stuff at booksmith.com
11AM - 7PM daily. Find the good stuff at booksmith.com
come see us on the Hamnet book crawl tomorrow! in addition to passes, we’ve got some totes and fun things to give out!
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
come see us on the Hamnet book crawl tomorrow! in addition to passes, we’ve got some totes and fun things to give out!
we are VERY excited to tell you about these ✨NEW SHIRTS✨featuring Iggy, our old pal from the 1644 days. Get 'em, gift 'em: www.bonfire.com/iggy-does-bo...
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
we are VERY excited to tell you about these ✨NEW SHIRTS✨featuring Iggy, our old pal from the 1644 days. Get 'em, gift 'em: www.bonfire.com/iggy-does-bo...
our booksellers curate and blurb all the books! 16 pages, full color, art done in house (cute little pirate theme this year). free physical copies only in store, but we post the list to our website ✨ booksmith.com/HolCat25
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
our booksellers curate and blurb all the books! 16 pages, full color, art done in house (cute little pirate theme this year). free physical copies only in store, but we post the list to our website ✨ booksmith.com/HolCat25
On Tuesday, 11/18, at 7PM, it's SILENT READING PARTY. Come decompress with us. All ticket proceeds will benefit SF Marin Food Bank because food is a human right. Tickets/info: booksmith.com/event/SRP1125
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
On Tuesday, 11/18, at 7PM, it's SILENT READING PARTY. Come decompress with us. All ticket proceeds will benefit SF Marin Food Bank because food is a human right. Tickets/info: booksmith.com/event/SRP1125
Next week, on Thursday, 11/13, at 7:00PM, Jinwoo Park discusses OXFORD SOJU CLUB with Meng Jin. Details: booksmith.com/event/OSC25
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Next week, on Thursday, 11/13, at 7:00PM, Jinwoo Park discusses OXFORD SOJU CLUB with Meng Jin. Details: booksmith.com/event/OSC25
Tonight! Anna North discusses her new novel BOG QUEEN, with Esmé Wang. Please join us! booksmith.com/event/bogqueen
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Tonight! Anna North discusses her new novel BOG QUEEN, with Esmé Wang. Please join us! booksmith.com/event/bogqueen
FOLKS, we've got the limited edition ten(!) year anniversary edition of A LITTLE LIFE on the shelves! Deisgned by the author and broken into four slim, sexy volumes for added convenience when crying on public transit. ✨ here, and in the shop, while they last: booksmith.com/book/9798217...
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
FOLKS, we've got the limited edition ten(!) year anniversary edition of A LITTLE LIFE on the shelves! Deisgned by the author and broken into four slim, sexy volumes for added convenience when crying on public transit. ✨ here, and in the shop, while they last: booksmith.com/book/9798217...
Join us this Friday at 7 as Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winner Adam Johnson discusees his new, magisterial novel THE WAYFINDER. RSVP before seats disappear: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
October 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Join us this Friday at 7 as Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winner Adam Johnson discusees his new, magisterial novel THE WAYFINDER. RSVP before seats disappear: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
On Wednesday, 10/29 at the shop: a panel discussion for the paperback release of ADOPTION UNFILTERED: Revelations from Adoptees, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Allies. Featuring all three co-authors and select panelists. Join us: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
October 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On Wednesday, 10/29 at the shop: a panel discussion for the paperback release of ADOPTION UNFILTERED: Revelations from Adoptees, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Allies. Featuring all three co-authors and select panelists. Join us: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
Friday, 10/24, at 8:15, we're selling books for Litquake's GRATEFUL DEAD: KEEP ON TRUCKIN' event at The Lost Church, where a panel of experts will celebrate the Dead's 60-year legacy. Info/tickets: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
October 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Friday, 10/24, at 8:15, we're selling books for Litquake's GRATEFUL DEAD: KEEP ON TRUCKIN' event at The Lost Church, where a panel of experts will celebrate the Dead's 60-year legacy. Info/tickets: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
Thursday, 10/23, at 7PM, Sasha Bonét joins us to discuss one of our favorite memoirs of the year, THE WATERBEARERS, a powerful ballad of three generations of Black mothers in the south. Don't miss this one: booksmith.com/event/waterb...
October 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thursday, 10/23, at 7PM, Sasha Bonét joins us to discuss one of our favorite memoirs of the year, THE WATERBEARERS, a powerful ballad of three generations of Black mothers in the south. Don't miss this one: booksmith.com/event/waterb...
Wednesday, 10/22 at 7PM, Stephanie Reents joins us at the shop to discuss her new novel WE LOVED TO RUN, with Martha Conway and Keith Ekiss. Join us! booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
October 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Wednesday, 10/22 at 7PM, Stephanie Reents joins us at the shop to discuss her new novel WE LOVED TO RUN, with Martha Conway and Keith Ekiss. Join us! booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
on Monday, 10/20, at 7PM, join us at Public Works SF for the Cory Doctorow and Jenny Odell discussing ENSHITTIFICATION, the word of the year and a rallying cry for a better world. Tickets are still on sale: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
on Monday, 10/20, at 7PM, join us at Public Works SF for the Cory Doctorow and Jenny Odell discussing ENSHITTIFICATION, the word of the year and a rallying cry for a better world. Tickets are still on sale: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
Friday, 10/17, 7PM at the shop: Adam Johnson returns to discuss his new novel THE WAYFINDER, a sweeping saga of culture clash and romance on a remote island. Join us: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Friday, 10/17, 7PM at the shop: Adam Johnson returns to discuss his new novel THE WAYFINDER, a sweeping saga of culture clash and romance on a remote island. Join us: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
Thursday, 10/16, at The Lost Church, we'll be slinging books for LItquake's QUEER MAGIC event, with Charile Jane Anders, Michelle Tea, Caitlin Starling, and Evette Davis. Info & tickets: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Thursday, 10/16, at The Lost Church, we'll be slinging books for LItquake's QUEER MAGIC event, with Charile Jane Anders, Michelle Tea, Caitlin Starling, and Evette Davis. Info & tickets: booksmith.com/event/2025-1...
TOMORROW, 10/9, 8PM, join us for monthly bookish drag! this time, the queens take on HORROR. booksmith.com/event/RML1025
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
TOMORROW, 10/9, 8PM, join us for monthly bookish drag! this time, the queens take on HORROR. booksmith.com/event/RML1025
October events! Come on out:
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
October events! Come on out:
On Wednesday, November 12, at 8PM, we'll be at the Palace of Fine Arts, selling books for Malala Yousafzai in conversation with Ayesha Curry. We are VERY excited to be a part of this event! Details here: booksmith.com/event/malala25
October 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On Wednesday, November 12, at 8PM, we'll be at the Palace of Fine Arts, selling books for Malala Yousafzai in conversation with Ayesha Curry. We are VERY excited to be a part of this event! Details here: booksmith.com/event/malala25
Next week, on Tuesday, 9/30 at 7PM, we're excited to welcome @jasondiamond.bsky.social to discuss his new novel KAPLAN'S PLOT, with @colinwinnette.bsky.social. Please join us for what is sure to be a fun night! booksmith.com/event/2025-0...
September 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Next week, on Tuesday, 9/30 at 7PM, we're excited to welcome @jasondiamond.bsky.social to discuss his new novel KAPLAN'S PLOT, with @colinwinnette.bsky.social. Please join us for what is sure to be a fun night! booksmith.com/event/2025-0...
And on Thursday, 9/25 at 8PM, catch another bookish drag night (18+). This month, queens will take on PICTURE BOOKS. With drinks and snacks from Alembic next door. Tickets on sale now! booksmith.com/event/2025-0...
September 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
And on Thursday, 9/25 at 8PM, catch another bookish drag night (18+). This month, queens will take on PICTURE BOOKS. With drinks and snacks from Alembic next door. Tickets on sale now! booksmith.com/event/2025-0...
Tonight at 7, we welcome Peter Mountford to celebrate the release of his new story collection DETONATOR, with friends Jon Hickey and Vanessa Hua. Join us! booksmith.com/event/2025-0...
September 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Tonight at 7, we welcome Peter Mountford to celebrate the release of his new story collection DETONATOR, with friends Jon Hickey and Vanessa Hua. Join us! booksmith.com/event/2025-0...
FRIENDS, we are in the process of updating our website. this means you won't be able to place orders on our website until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest. in the meantime, please call us (415 863 8688) or email (orders at booksmith dot com) and we will be happy to get you sorted. ✨
September 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
FRIENDS, we are in the process of updating our website. this means you won't be able to place orders on our website until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest. in the meantime, please call us (415 863 8688) or email (orders at booksmith dot com) and we will be happy to get you sorted. ✨
For your reading pleasure: our magazine buyer just trawled the world for a fresh selection of imports, rarities, and printed delight. Swing by the rack and see what's up!
August 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
For your reading pleasure: our magazine buyer just trawled the world for a fresh selection of imports, rarities, and printed delight. Swing by the rack and see what's up!
Last, we have another Sci-Fi Book Slut Drag Show coming up Thursday, 8/28 at 7:30PM with Delilah Blackheart and Messa Potamia and a mess of local artists. Come get beamed up: www.booksmith.com/event/RML825
August 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Last, we have another Sci-Fi Book Slut Drag Show coming up Thursday, 8/28 at 7:30PM with Delilah Blackheart and Messa Potamia and a mess of local artists. Come get beamed up: www.booksmith.com/event/RML825
On Tuesday, 8/26, at 7PM, it's a SILENT READING PARTY! Bring or buy a book, beer and wine for sale, meet some other nice quiet bookish folks in a cool bookshop. Tickets: www.booksmith.com/event/SRP825
August 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
On Tuesday, 8/26, at 7PM, it's a SILENT READING PARTY! Bring or buy a book, beer and wine for sale, meet some other nice quiet bookish folks in a cool bookshop. Tickets: www.booksmith.com/event/SRP825