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Christophers Books

Expert Reviews of Christophers Books

Citysearch | A smart selection makes this independent bookseller a Potrero Hill favorite.

This bright corner bookstore may be small, but its wooden shelves hold a wide selection of shiny new books, covering everything from hot new fiction to obscure science tomes to artsy coffee table books. In the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/12/2005
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User Reviews of Christophers Books

Yelp.com Review - by Chris C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I checked out this bookstore given my interest in potentially moving to this fantastic neighborhood. Upon entering, I figured that this would be a place that I'd likely visit numerous times/week if I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by paul b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sometime when we have time we walk to this book store.And we love thier selection of books if you have any question about the book they help you right away and I think they open late.When you have…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Walter M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love my neighborhood bookstore. I truly love the selection of books and related items and the staff is among the more helpful group of booksellers in the Bay Area. They have things I like and get me…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is what it is. A nice neighborhood bookstore. Don't come in here expecting Borders or you'll surely be disappointed! I'm a much bigger fan of used bookstores since it keeps my bookshelves and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Walked in here after lunch at Goat Hill Pizza and found some books for $1. Sweet. Lots of those books had things like "advance publishing copy", "pre-publication draft", etc., with a "NOT FOR RESALE"…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katina B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a big, big fan of libraries. I would go to the Potrero Hill library a lot more often if it was open on Sunday and Monday. Instead, I often find myself in Christopher's on Sundays and I really…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm yelping this place so I don't forget it, even though I live a few blocks away. A neat looking store. I know the word "charming" makes one groan if used as often as it is on Yelp, but I think it's…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurel B.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great neighborhood bookstore and another reason to love Potrero Hill (good weather, all the amenities in life, and then some). The inventory covers a lot of ground for a one-room shop, and they…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by don d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am not exactly loyal to independent booksellers but every time I shop Christopher's I am reminded of how a talented bookshop owner can make me forget amazon for a while. Being open 10 to 10 makes…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by deb n.

4.0 of 5 stars. We like to go to Christopher's Books after eating dinner at Eliza's, so we can get a bit of walking in. Just up the street from Eliza's. http://www.yelp.com/biz/WYG_WDVtxZzFyrHt_s3miQ A quiant little…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lorree s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very peaceful and welcoming vibes as you walk into this little homey bookstore of Christopher's. I browse and remember (light bulb!) I have been looking for books on cooking or rather cookbooks, I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This shop has the perfect space located on a corner in Potrero Hill. The cozy space is well organized and filled with great titles. I was greeted warmly upon entering and even chatted a bit with the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate M.

1.0 of 5 stars. In theory I want to love Christophers - I love small independent bookstores. I love ANY bookstore. I particularly love bookstores in my neighborhood - like Christophers. But I don't love…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Don G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Small, local, and great. I recommend that you visit often! They have a small but well-curated selection of children's books as well for your parenting and gift-giving needs.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best bookstores of all time. From a helpful and delightful staff to an awesome selection of truly quality books, Christopher's absolutely rocks. When I'm looking for new books to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alured P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Basically, Christopher's is my ideal of a local book store. Sure, they won't have everything I am looking for or all the latest fiction releases... but that's not why I go there. It is a great place…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Christopher's. I make a point to order all of the books I want from here, instead of from Amazon, because I love going in there and having everything waiting for me. They are happy to order…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to work at ACWLP for Books, and that's where I used to buy all my books. Now, I walk down 18th St. and buy them at Christopher's. "T" knows our son (age 3 and an avid book-lover) by name, and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by darla s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great albeit tiny bookstore. Excellent selection and well-laid out. (I have a serious book buying addiction so I know a good dealer when I see one.) I was just going to take a look around while…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James O.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you happen to be stuck without a present at 9pm on a Sunday; if you happen to have a 45 minute wait at Chez Papa;
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great store, but feels very Potrero Hill exclusive, so if you want super-friendly help . . . well, you better ask. Good variety of books for the size. Well worth the support, plus lots of great…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It is a lovely little bookstore, but if you are looking for someplace with helpful staff, i.e. recommendations or asking if you need help, then this is not the place for you. If you are the kind of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tricia M.

1.0 of 5 stars. So, while visiting we went to a little french cafe I saw a book store and thought I would stop in to grab something for the drive. I walked in and the place was nice, clean and there was a child…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nish N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The anti-Amazon, you're not going to find a huge selection here, but Christopher's would be the only bookstore I'd go to if I lived in Potrero Hill. The titles they do carry are carefully selected, so…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris C.

4.0 of 5 stars. it's a cool little place to browse up in Potrero Hill while you're waiting for the monday evening GH crowd to die down. they also have a decent selection of local authors, as well. having a great…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love the concept of having a small bookstore 2 blocks from my house. The owner is incredibly nice, knowledgeable and helpful
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Even if you don't live in Po Hill, Christopher's is a nice feature of the neighborhood. Bright, clean, and lovingly arranged, every neighborhood should have a book store like this. And you can grab…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best little stop to swing by and ask for an obscure author to a remarkable owner who awaits your questions at hand... If they don't have it - she will recommend another, and in my experience it…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Diverse selection, extra care for the customer

A great diversity of books for such a small space. And no other bookstore will offer you the care and attention you get at Christopher's. (The owner gave me a ride home once because I'd been carrying a lot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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best bookstore in SF

This great neighborhood bookstore is the best. Great selection and great staff!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by jill k.

4.0 of 5 stars. a nice place to step in after strolling 18th street... but for magazines, go to farley's!
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by rivviepop p.

4.0 of 5 stars. A small little neighborhood bookstore tucked right on the corner of 18th and Missouri, Christopher's doesn't have a huge selection of everything due to space constraints. However, if you're just…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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