We are an independently owned and operated bookseller with 10 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We can trace our history back to 1851 making us The West’s Oldest Independent Bookseller. Our main office and warehouse address is 1501 Vermont Street, San Francisco, CA  94107; 415-643-3400. Click here for general information and FAQ.

Customer Service help for Web Orders can be directed to weborders@booksinc.net, or call us at: (415) 715-7512. If you have placed an order for Curbside Pickup please call the store location which corresponds to your order. Please include Billing First and Last name or Order # if you have one. Response time may take up to 24-48 hours.