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Powell & Geary San Francisco<\/a> by Thank You (25 Millions )<\/a> views licensed under CC by 2.0<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n If you’ve ever read any of the 1900s novels by mystery author Dashiell Hammett, then the Hotel Union Square<\/a> will be an interesting spot for you to visit. It’s where Hammett spent a great portion of his career writing his well-known books. The hotel\u00a0named one of the rooms the Dashiell Hammett Suite in honor of his great work done there. You’ll find cool things around the room like a suitcase filled with his books, photos of Hammett’s family, and more.<\/p>\n Book the suite to see it all for yourself! Oh, and if you can’t get to the hotel, you can always visit the author’s plaque dedicated to the fictional character in The Maltese Falcon<\/em> novel, which is relatively close to his home.<\/p>\n Location: 114 Powell Street<\/em><\/p>\n Booksmith is a multi-genre bookstore that specializes in bringing some of the hottest writing and media talents to the SF area. Check the online calendar to find out which literary or pop culture star will be at Booksmith<\/a> for an author talk and book signing when you\u2019re in town.<\/p>\n Location: 1664 Haight Street<\/em><\/p>\n Omnivore Books<\/a> by Dale Cruse<\/a> licensed under CC by 2.0<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n A bookstore dedicated to culinary culture, Omnivore<\/a> books is every foodie\u2019s dream. Featuring a delicious array of publications on cooking, farming (urban and traditional), gastronomy, food history (the list goes on), Omnivore\u2019s well-curated selection is a feast for the senses. Check their website to find out the latest information on live demos and lectures from sommeliers, food critics and historians, and chefs-authors.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a03885 Cesar Chavez Street<\/em><\/p>\n Architecture buffs and design aficionados will be able to spend hours\u00a0at\u00a0William Stout<\/a>. Located just a few blocks from the Transamerica Pyramid, this gem of a bookseller is a great place to pick up stunning coffee table tomes or sleek design booklets. So many visual temptations await!<\/p>\n Location: 804 Montgomery Street<\/em><\/p>\n City Lights Books<\/a> by rulenumberone2<\/a> licensed under CC by 2.0<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n A San Francisco institution,<\/span> City Lights<\/a> was founded in 1953 by poets Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Peter D. Martin during the heyday of the Beat Generation. City Lights was the first all paperback bookstore in the US and has expanded to three floors packed with fantastic reads.\u00a0If you’re looking for a specific novel that’s hard to find, this bookstore\u00a0should have it. The business also became a publishing company in 1955 and has published over 200 titles, all of which are stocked in the bookstore. You can find plenty of other textual gems\u00a0here as well, including past and current fiction, reference books, and manifestos.<\/span><\/p>\n Location: 261 Columbus Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n Calling all intellectual artists and activists:\u00a0The Green Arcade<\/a> is the bookstore for you! Enjoy a well-edited selection of titles on public art, social justice, urban planning, community organizing, the environment, gardening, architecture, and sustainability. After you\u2019ve selected your books, then stock up on gifts made by local artisans and crafters.<\/p>\n Location: 1680 Market Street\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nHotel Union Square<\/h2>\n
Booksmith<\/h2>\n
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Omnivore Books on Food<\/h2>\n
William Stout Architectural Books<\/h2>\n
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City Lights<\/h2>\n
The Green Arcade<\/h2>\n
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