Book Passage — Local services in San Francisco

I went here for a book signing for John Stamos with my mom. We had planned to take separate pictures with him, when it was my turn I went up to him and very rudely the staff pushed my mom to get in the picture with me. John was having a conversation with my mom before the staff motioned us out of the way. After we took the picture, me and my mom went to look at the books around the store, since we have never been there. And the workers told us that we have to leave because they were closing. The time was around 4:40 and the store didn't close until 5. I saw multiple people still in the store shopping and others going in to shop? So I don't know why they only told US they were closing and had to leave. I was waiting with a few other girls outside the store and they were telling me that the staff was very rude to them as well, and that they even snatched their phone. John had told them they if they waited until the line was done, he was willing to take a group picture. When the girl asked the staff they, said no without even checking with him. I saw a guy go back and get another picture because his was blurry. My picture is very blurry due to the staff being very rushed, and when I tried to retake it I was not allowed. Even when John was trying to leave, they locked the doors so he couldn't leave in our direction. After kicking us out, they book store ladies were standing there kissing up to him, taking pictures with him, hugging him, having long conversations and getting multiple professional photos done. think John is a very nice guy and was willing to talk to us, but the "security" and the nasty book stores lady ruined it. I have been to a lot meet and greets before, so I know how staff needs to keep people moving, but the hypocrisy done by the staff is very unprofessional. Hope if they have another event they...

A trip to San Francisco isn't complete without a visit to Book Passage. On a recent long layover before an international flight, I made my way downtown to the Ferry Building. I've only ever visited their shop in the Ferry Building, but they have another, larger location in Corte Madera. Though the Ferry Building shop is small, it is mighty. They pack a ton of great books in this small space on the waterside of the Ferry Building. I've been introduced to new authors and series in this space, while also finding some of my longtime favorites. This is the perfect place to buy a book (or several) during your travels. Once you've selected your books, turn your attention to the gift items in the shop. I'm a bookmark person, so I always peruse the bookmark selection. But they also have cards, notebooks and stationery items, as well as great SF souvenirs for anyone on your gift list. For booklovers out there, I highly recommend this business. Check out their website for information on both locations, and their busy calendar full of author events...

A great place to support local authors and local bookstores. A great selection of books and I love the handwritten notes from staff recommending different books — Robert is particularly vocal!!

Such a lovely friendly store and you can’t beat the view of the bay bridge and Alcatraz from the windows!

A great place to indulge in reading and nice you have your next book chosen you have a million places to get coffee and a delicious local pastry to enjoy your first read. Read with a view if the bay and make your day so...