just found these boxes of tags for the old bag check system. who remembers? now we let shame and karma sort you out 😎
The Booksmith
@booksmith.bsky.social
Your friendly neighborhood independent booksellers. Haight Street, San Francisco. Est. 1976. 11AM - 7PM daily. Find the good stuff at booksmith.com
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Loved seeing Oodles of Noodles at @booksmith.bsky.social yesterday! I spent many hours shelving picture books under that mural and imagining the day I'd see one of my clients' books there, and it's just as exciting as I imagined.
our pals at escape from new york are doing a special pizza for us tomorrow! Ezzo cup and char pepperoni, fresh jalapeños, and Mike’s extra hot honey. the fahrenheit 451 🥹🥹 come on out and celebrate!
The Booksmith@booksmith.bsky.social · last mo.we are turning FIFTY. let's party: Saturday, July 18, all day long. cocktails, special day-only merch, giveaways, and MORE. details here: booksmith.com/event/booksm...
WHAT A NIGHT SAN FRANCISCO. thank you @booksmith.bsky.social and @archive.org for proving love and thank you to the sisters of perpetual indulgence SF CHAPTER who have joined the portland chapter and made me a DOUBLE SAINT. what an honor thank you buckaroos. LOS ANGELES SHOW IS TONIGHT
sneak peek at some special day-of goodies from our friends at The Aesthetic Union (and with thanks to Anne Carson and New Directions!)
The Booksmith@booksmith.bsky.social · last mo.we are turning FIFTY. let's party: Saturday, July 18, all day long. cocktails, special day-only merch, giveaways, and MORE. details here: booksmith.com/event/booksm...
we are turning FIFTY. let's party: Saturday, July 18, all day long. cocktails, special day-only merch, giveaways, and MORE. details here: booksmith.com/event/booksm...
CHUCK TINGLE LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO with @booksmith.bsky.social at @archive.org TICKETS HERE app.gopassage.com/events/fabul...
ROLL CALL SAN FRANCISCO we are trotting out the big LIVE SHOW at @archive.org with @booksmith.bsky.social on JULY 16TH who is comin with us? GET YOUR TICKETS HERE BUCKAROOS app.gopassage.com/events/fabul...
Wonderful talk @booksmith.bsky.social by Zayd Ayers-Dohrn with Chesa Boudin on ZAD’s memoir Dangerous Dirty Violent & Young. Thoughtful & inspiring, a great book for this moment! (& appreciate that my neighborhood bookstore has (not intentionally) showcased a certain book right behind the author!)
This Friday, 6/12 at 7PM, join us at Peacock Lounge for the hometown launch of Andrew Sean Greer's effervescent, summery new novel, VILLA COCO, with R.O. Kwon. Tickets on sale now: booksmith.com/event/villac...
we polled our booksellers, and here's what they think you should read for pride. list in alt text. we'll rotate through titles all month—come on by the shop 🏳️🌈
hello TONIGHT we welcome our old pal @isaacfitzgerald.bsky.social with Mac Barnett, Daniel Handler, and Jon Scieszka to celebrate AMERICAN RAMBLER. This will be a very good time, please join us! booksmith.com/event/rambler
In Celebration of Isaac Fitzgerald's American Rambler / with Mac Barnett, Daniel Handler & Jon Scieszka
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putting her on the payroll
Monteiro@monteiro.bsky.social · 3mo agoThanks to everyone who came out to see me and @annaleen.bsky.social at @booksmith.bsky.social last night. I think a good time was had by all, but especially by the little girl who kept track of my swears and then presented them to me at the end of the night:
#Coyoteland is here! 🐺🐺🐺 Thank you to my amazing team @flatironbooks.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️ Pick up a copy at your favorite local independent bookstore or local library, or download an audiobook 📕 Let's celebrate starting tonight @booksmith.bsky.social with @zyzzyvamag.bsky.social 's Oscar Villalon 🎂✨✨
Congratulations to @vanessahua.bsky.social whose latest novel COYOTELAND arrives today!! If you’re in the Bay Area, come to the launch tonight at @booksmith.bsky.social otherwise check out her tour schedule 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Vanessa Hua@vanessahua.bsky.social · 3mo ago#Coyoteland is here! 🐺🐺🐺 Thank you to my amazing team @flatironbooks.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️ Pick up a copy at your favorite local independent bookstore or local library, or download an audiobook 📕 Let's celebrate starting tonight @booksmith.bsky.social with @zyzzyvamag.bsky.social 's Oscar Villalon 🎂✨✨
The @sfchronicle.com in print! (Always a thrill) Plus, wonderful reviews from Oprah Daily and @altajournal.bsky.social Would love to celebrate with you -- @booksmith.bsky.social (arrive by 6:45 pm) on Tuesday or @orindabooks.bsky.social on Saturday. Coyoteland is almost here!
THE LITERARY EVENT OF THE SEASON IS NEAR! THIS Monday, @annaleen.bsky.social and I will talk about my new book at @booksmith.bsky.social. We’ll discuss community, death, donuts, and more! It all kicks off at 7pm. And it is somehow FREE! (Just RSVP, please.) booksmith.com/book/9798994...
It's pupping season: The coyote swimming to Alcatraz...that starred in Beef 2....and coming soon, in COYOTELAND! 🐺🐺🐺 RSVP for the launch at @booksmith.bsky.social on Tuesday, May 12 or at @orindabooks.bsky.social on Saturday, May 16. www.vanessahua.com/coyoteland
A not-at-all-gentle reminder that ALL GOOD SUPPORTERS OF LITERATURE will be assembling on May 11 at @booksmith.bsky.social in San Francisco at 7pm to hear me and @annaleen.bsky.social discuss my stupid new book. Live, in person, and FREE! You should RSVP here: booksmith.com/event/montei...
For each book, I've created a custom tattoo for my events. So excited to unveil the latest for COYOTELAND on May 12 @booksmith.bsky.social ! RSVP booksmith.com/event/coyote...
Silent Reading is TONIGHT, at 7PM. Come decompress with a book and a glass of wine, plus or minus a friend. Tickets still available: booksmith.com/event/SRP426
HEY HEY IT’S BOOKSTORE DAY we can’t wait to see you
The Booksmith@booksmith.bsky.social · 4mo agohey did you know that this Saturday is BOOKSTORE DAY?? come on out, we'll have tarot and bingo and a little raffle and alembic drinks at 4 AND a golden ticket from our pals at @libro.fm! tell your friends (and enemies). enter the raffle: booksmith.com/event/IBD2026
A cursed image reminder that @annaleen.bsky.social and I will be speaking about my new book at @booksmith.bsky.social on May 11 at 7pm. We’ll discuss robots, death, family, and donuts. All for free! RSVP here: app.gopassage.com/events/39751
hey did you know that this Saturday is BOOKSTORE DAY?? come on out, we'll have tarot and bingo and a little raffle and alembic drinks at 4 AND a golden ticket from our pals at @libro.fm! tell your friends (and enemies). enter the raffle: booksmith.com/event/IBD2026
pals, we will be CLOSED today, 4/20, because the haight is, ya know. the haight. have fun at the park—regular hours resume tomorrow!
🚨 PEOPLE OF THE BAY AREA 🚨 I’ve just been informed by @booksmith.bsky.social that tickets for this event are few and precious and I WANT TO SEE YOU THERE! Yes, you. Specifically you. Please come see me and @annaleen.bsky.social talk about feelings and donuts and death! It will be so much fun. RSVP!
Booksmith presents: Mike Monteiro with Annalee Newitz / How To Die (and other stories)
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hello we have added a late show to accommodate demand. tickets will go FAST—get them now: app.gopassage.com/events/39553
