The death of a bookstore

Snowflake · 08-27-2006, 03:07 PM

I love books and I LOVE going to used book stores. There is something about trawling through musty stacks of books that makes me very happy.

Today I am very sad, I just made my way down the block to my favorite used book shop in town, only to learn they are closing at the end of September. Wood paneled and bookcases up to the ceiling (20-25 feet up) and loads of rare goodies to make the mouth water and a variety that is hard to beat. Apparently they announced in March their retirement, so the bookcases that were full to the ceiling last November are now condensed down to about 6-7 feet up. That said, I managed to score a very rare volume at a bargain price (70% off) and some other books I've been meaning to buy, but never got around to it.

If you're in SF before 9/30/06, do stop by Acorn Books on Polk Street (between California and Pine) there is still a very nice selection and the expensive books at 70% off are a steal. My Valentino rarity originally priced at $350 went for a pittance, and in a vintage dust jacket too boot.

I'll be visiting again, it's still a great book store and now I need to find a new spot to satisfy my book desires.

08-27-2006, 03:07 PM	#1
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	The death of a bookstore I love books and I LOVE going to used book stores. There is something about trawling through musty stacks of books that makes me very happy. Today I am very sad, I just made my way down the block to my favorite used book shop in town, only to learn they are closing at the end of September. Wood paneled and bookcases up to the ceiling (20-25 feet up) and loads of rare goodies to make the mouth water and a variety that is hard to beat. Apparently they announced in March their retirement, so the bookcases that were full to the ceiling last November are now condensed down to about 6-7 feet up. That said, I managed to score a very rare volume at a bargain price (70% off) and some other books I've been meaning to buy, but never got around to it. If you're in SF before 9/30/06, do stop by Acorn Books on Polk Street (between California and Pine) there is still a very nice selection and the expensive books at 70% off are a steal. My Valentino rarity originally priced at $350 went for a pittance, and in a vintage dust jacket too boot. I'll be visiting again, it's still a great book store and now I need to find a new spot to satisfy my book desires. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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