Green Apple Books on the Park

One of the most beautiful bookstores I have seen. Not aesthetically per say, but it’s the kind of place I could curl up in a corner and read there happy and content all day. It’s bright and from floor to ceiling stocked with books. A good ol’ fashioned place for the average city bookworm. Thumbs up

Great bookstore. Great staff. Great selection and variety! Love how the store is set up and labels for genres are cute!
Props to the store for stocking the HONY book! I was surprised to see it in the store.
Local bookstore = $$ but I was surprised to find that they charged the same price as online for the HONY book.

For a small business, you’d think that employees would be more kind to their customers. I’ve only been here about 4 times & I love the location & space, but the employees look at you like you don’t belong (at least that’s how I felt). I have been «helped» twice by Chris & after the first time, I was hoping I wouldn’t have to ask him for assistance but the other employees didn’t look too friendly either & he was the only one available. He spoke to me as if he were annoyed to be there/​by me for asking questions. I was looking for a book that when I looked online had said it wasn’t available on shelves yet. But he said there may be a used one so I looked in the USED section. I told him I didn’t see it & he went to check for himself. He came back with a NEW book in his hand & waved it at me like I was stupid for not being able to find it. I said, «oh it’s new? Sorry I looked in used like you told me». He obviously didn’t say anything but before he rang me up I asked a question about another book that for sure wasn’t in store & gave me a «sigh» with his response. RUDE.

Lucky happenstance introduced the Mr & me to Green Apple Books on the Park this past weekend for a book-​signing event with The Dogist
For those not in the know, The Dogist has a huge Instagram /​FB following where he posts tons of adorable doggie photos & we’re followers for sure! And hearing he would be in SF, promoting his new book… no brainer!
The setup of Green Apple is wonderfully bookish! Love the packed aisles of books & assorted reading materials. Seemed to have a nicely laid out directory to easily find whatever genre one is seeking
Best part was the back of the shop, where there are bookshelves that also serve as bleachers & I assume this is for Children’s Hour or in our case… furry-​baby hour! Nice to have a spot to sit & enjoy the Q&A from The Dogist himself. Also provided the perfect setting for a group picture of people appreciating their adorable babies
Muttville was also in attendance & a featured adoption-​service for Elias’ visit — he always promotes a shelter /​foster at each of his book events — can I heart this guy more? Or Green Apple, for that matter, for hosting this event?
Lots of books on hand, free doggie treats & wonderful, independent bookshop! We’ll be back for sure!

I’ll admit, I love Amazon. I love their prices, and the fact that I can have an entire library in the palm of my hand with their Kindle. That being said, I still go out of my way to shop at Green Apple simply because I love having this place in our neighborhood. Their selection is always really well curated, with great recommendation cards throughout the store. On top of that, they’ve got a pretty good selection of records in the back. The instant gratification of Amazon is great, but sometimes you just want to walk around a book store and see what catches your eye. If you agree, you should do as I do and give this place (or any local bookstore) your business to ensure that they’ll still be around in the future.

Love it. Semi-​close by and perfect for a day wandering through the park. They have great selections of magazines (design-​y and special interest, not only the usual stuff) and small gifts as well.

Love this little bookshop. Always airy and welcoming, full of lovely books to buy. A nice mix of bestsellers and stuff you’ve never heard of but should read now! Great place to stop by with a cup of coffee and browse leisurely.

This bookstore is awesome. It’s clean, quite, and many selections! He best part is there staff recommendation summary. Put away your smartphone and read some books!

I am so happy this bookstore opened in my neighborhood. The kids section is lovely but it also has such a wide range of other literature. It also has fun gifts, journals and calendars. It’s very well kept and organized!

Great selection of both current and older titles. I especially liked the staff reviews with sketches. I went in looking for a particular book and I left with that book and 3 more!

I love their kid section. I have yet to take my kids butt seeing it, I know my kids will spend endless hours there. I’m so happy there is now a bookstore in this area.

I found myself here with a good friend who is part «hippie». I can see why a hippie would feel at home here. It’s full of hippies. But better than that, it’s stocked with that hard to find book that you cherished as a toddler.

I love that Green Apple now sandwiches the Golden Gate Park — with their original location in the Inner Richmond and their recent new opening in the Inner Sunset. What makes me even more happy — is that Green Apple’s move to the area — allows Le Video, which they share a space with — to stay open as well.
This Green Apple is packed with outstanding books and charm and is well organized. If you’re looking for cute stationary and fun presents — they also have a plethora of great gift options.
With all of the coffee shops popping up in the area — I highly recommend picking up a book or magazine in here, grabbing a hot drink, and spending a beautiful San Francisco afternoon in the park.
Trust.

They sell mostly new books, but I’m OK with that b/​c that’s what I usually purchase. I also like how they sell lots of notepads and stationary.
This location is well organized and clean. You won’t have trouble looking for a title or even browsing.
When I’m at the Clement St, location, I get what I want and go, and I usually have to take an antihistamine…
In short, I support small businesses and I’ll definitely be back.

Super pleasant place with lots of options and even equipped with reading area for children!
Le Video is now located upstairs with its DVDs and BluRays. It is official — VHS is part of the past. But you could still get some for as low as 99c each on sale there.

While I was sad to see the retrenchment of the once mighty Le Video to the upper floor of this establishment, the return of Green Apple Books to this neighborhood is great news
Green Apple once had an outpost in this neighborhood up the street where there is now a yoga studio
While this store is on the small
packs a lot into the small space
The kiosk where Le Video once placed calendars to local movie theaters is now a nicely curated magazine rack
The store sells mostly new books along with a good selection of perennial favorites. I like that they have staff picks similar to the old Le Video store
A new book store opening us such a rare and brave thing to behold I hope the neighborhood will support this new venture along with the old stalwart used book store Overland Books up 1.5 blocks on Judah

Unsurprising that Green Apple has taken up residence in the bottom floor of what used to be all of Le Video. The employees of both businesses could not be more unhelpful. My bad that I (nicely) asked where the children’s books were, I guess. The young gentleman behind the counter looked annoyed that I had a question, grunted towards the back of the store and went back to reading his own book. Like I said in my other review of Green Apple, I don’t at all need or want doting but I do expect basic courtesy.
That being said, to be fair to this local business that I do want to see succeed in my neighborhood, they have a good selection of books even for this pared down, smaller second space.

Green Apple teams up with LeVideo and returns to the Inner Sunset (gone since they shuttered 9^th Ave Books many moons ago) and all is well in the world.
The Inner Sunset used to have a wealth of book stores; the aforementioned 9^th Ave Books, In and Out of Print, Beards, etc, but as time passed, so too did the bookstores.
The new store is beautiful and full of books. It’s a hint, an appetizer of the real Green Apple, just across the park, in that there is some fiction, some non-​fiction, some new, some old, some mixed media, some magazines, some remainders, but it is nothing like the massive collection in the real store, which is fine. This serves its own purpose, and even with the condensed offerings, I still managed to walk out with a giant sack of books and magazines.
I see the purpose here as a place to browse as opposed to search. I see this as a location to pick up something to read at the park, or over coffee/​lunch in one of the many fine establishments of the Inner Sunset. I felt a thrill run through me as I walked in, and I felt totally at home in the store. It is a magnificent thing.
There is a lot of talk about the ever-​changing nature of San Francisco. This is the natural state of the City; since its earliest days it has been a nexus of reinvention, with a constant influx of new citizenry. But having said that, it’s nice to have some constants in the land of seven hills. The greatest bookstore of all-​time thrives and cohabits a space with the greatest collection of film known to humanity. These noble institutions that managed to buck trends by staying constant in an ever-​changing landscape. This all sounds like hyperbole, but to a Native San Franciscan returning home for a visit, it’s heart-​warming to see something familiar and wonderful.
If you’re not familiar with the main Green Apple store, stop reading this RIGHT NOW and leave your home and rush over to 6^th and Clement and prepare to spend a day in the most amazing place on earth. If you are familiar, then rest assured, this store is truly a chip off the ol’ block. Knowledgeable staff that deserves the title of «genius» and a humbling breath-​taking selection. This is the standard by which all businesses should be run. Taking the job seriously, and excelling in it while providing a perfect experience to those they interact with.
This place is the real deal. Hell of a way to kill an afternoon.

This book store is very comfy-​cozy and just like you would like to have as part of your children’s rooms if you were Bill Gates. Reminds me of a scene from the Tom Hanks movie,“Big”.
It’s very well stocked with an assortment of fiction/​non fiction and it’s across from the park, fun little get out of the sun or rain and enjoy the atmosphere. I did, I had to buy a little pocket book of poems for my daughter’s mini shelf of such things in her room. I recommend, hope it stays around and does well and i will be back when I am in this part of the city again!

Yay! Another Green Apple!
I can’t believe I’m first to review. Search through Unilocal and Google.
If I’m not and there is already a listing I’ll bow out.
The first thing I noticed was that new wood smell when entering the store.
It is smaller than the original Green Apple it has the same essence:
Friendly and helpful staff
New Books (well organized)
Used Books (well organized as well)
Stationery, journals, decorative note pads
Games and puzzles
And more
Although the store is long the entire space is well lit!
I immediately went to the Kid’s section. I especially liked the different levels of shelves – perfect for browsing or reading a book to your kid. Book selection although not vast is thorough — -Golden books, board books, picture books, easy readers,
chapter books and more. I found a couple of books for a 5 year old friend.
The entire Rinky family found stuff!
Nice neighborhood feel. Lucky residents to have a great bookstore.