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Phoenix Books & Records

3850 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114-3839
Phone: (415) 821-3477
Phoenix Books & Records
Hours:
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm , Sun 9am-8pm

Editorial Review for Phoenix Books & Records – by Amanda Scotese

The Scene
Shoppers are lured in by the cheapo bins outside, plus a "free" box. Go to the back to view some surprisingly good poetry posted by customers across from the employee-only door. If you need direction, the wise and friendly staff can instantly show you your options.

The Goods
New and used books share the shelves without Noe Valley-inflated prices. Fiction and non-fiction get their substantial sections with plenty of old printings of Beat writings or paperback mysteries. Sections on Alternative Spirituality, Eastern Religion and Gender Studies express the shop's Mission-style bent. Beautiful used, but barely worn, art books fill an entire wall and CDs by current punk, alternative, country, jazz and international artists.

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Save Money

A decent books-on-tape selection offers the option to rent. For the quick listener, 50 cents a day may do it, or go for the $2.50 weekly rate.

Save Time

To trade or sell your own used books, come in any time. Don't bother with textbooks, hardcover science fiction, mysteries or romance books, though.

The Extras

If you're giving a gift, they'll be sure to wrap it in some sort of unique paper.

Editor's Review

Books and CDs are reborn at this neighborhood mind-trough for liberal and intellectual locals.  See the full editorial review.

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Save Money

A decent books-on-tape selection offers the option to rent. For the quick listener, 50 cents a day may do it, or go for the $2.50 weekly rate.

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  • Mon-Sat 9am-9pm
  • Sun 9am-8pm

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