San Francisco What to Read

Bookstores

City Lights Bookstore 261 Columbus Ave
Famous for its connections to the Beat writers, a bookstore for serious readers and writers.

Green Apple Books and Music 506 Clement Street
A great selection of mystery and detective novels.

Local Newspapers

San Francisco Examiner
The local daily.

San Francisco Bay Guardian
A weekly with lots of music and event listings.

El Observador
An excellent Hispanic-oriented newspaper.

Online Resources

Slanguages
Learn the local SF slang!