Dean W.
4/2/2025
What a gem! I had the opportunity to check out City Lights Booksellers during my visit to San Francisco recently. Considering that the independent bookstore is starting to become a thing of the...
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
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261 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers is a renowned independent bookstore in San Francisco, California. Specializing in literature, poetry, and progressive politics, it offers a curated selection of books to its diverse clientele.
Founded in 1953, City Lights is known for its commitment to promoting intellectual and cultural diversity through its publications and events. With a storied history and a vibrant community presence, it continues to be a beloved destination for book lovers and thinkers alike.
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Madis K.
8/29/2025
I purchased a copy of the surrealist poet Joyce Mansour's selected poems that was published by City Light's publishing imprint. Incredible stuff. There's so much here for true book nerds and...
Juan V.
12/24/2024
I like to slide inside this bookstore anytime I am in the border of Chinatown and North Beach in San Francisco. There are lots of books which are not usually at most book stores .You will find a...
Kimberly N.
1/6/2025
We have been going to this wonderful independent bookstore for years! We come by here every time we make our way into the city. With three levels of books ranging from new fiction, nonfiction,...
Sue L.
2/28/2025
I decided to stop by this bookstore after work on my way home. Can't believe I grew up in the Bay Area and have never set foot inside until today. I wasn't looking for a specific book, but I...
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