Alexander Book Company is the San Francisco Downtown Community Bookstore

Three floors of books to browse and shop. Alexander Book Co. is a full-service independent bookstore, conveniently located in San Francisco near Bart and Muni Metro (Montgomery Street Station). We have all categories of books and feature extensive African-American, Children's and Graphic Design Departments.

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Alexander Book Co.
50 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: 415-495-2992
Fax: 415-495-3695
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Welcome to Alexander Book Company -
Your Downtown San Francisco Bookstore

With three floors stocked with over 50,000 new books to browse and shop, Alexander Book Company is a full-service independent bookstore, conveniently located in San Francisco near Bart and Muni Metro (Montgomery Street Station). We have all categories of books and feature extensive African-American, Children's and Graphic Design Departments. Our complimentary services include, special orders, gift-wrap, and author/book signing events.

This web site offers you the convenience to search and order any “book in print” 24 hours a day. The book search capability will offer you the ability to search for books beyond our store’s inventory. If we do not have the book you ordered in stock, we will contact you and let you know the availability. Usually any book in our inventory will ship within 48 hours. You may also choose to pick up your book at our store, in which case we will notify you when the book is ready for pick up. You can always contact us directly to check the availability of a title at our store. (Take note: A book listed in our database does not mean this book is currently available in our store.)

Sale prices shown online are good for online purchases only. In-store items and prices may vary from online prices.

You too can actively support your community by choosing to shop at locally owned business' such as Alexander Book. A recent study conducted in Austin,TX found for every $100 spent at a locally owned bookstore, $45 stayed in the community as opposed to only $13 when compared to a Border's in the area.



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Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.

Life Class Life Class
by Barker, Pat
In this story, Pat Barker has captured it all: The sounds, smells and mystery of love and relationships during a time of newfound art and war in 1914. Her characters come alive with their passion and human behaviors - a wonderful read, by a noted author!--Kathleen Dixon, Islandtime Books &More (Washington Island, WI)
Interview: Jon J. Muth (The Three Questions, Stone Soup) Read more...
The award-winning writer/artist talks Zen and the art of The Three Questions.

The Three Questions The Three Questions
by Muth, Jon J., Tolstoy, Leo Nikolayevich
Nikolai wants to be the best person he can be, so he asks three questions that will give him the answers. But when he helps a stranger, he realizes what the truth really is. Full-color illustrations.
Tax Time

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Tax deadlines are just around the corner. Consult one of these up-to-date titles and be prepared to file your return like a pro!

Taxes 2008 For Dummies Taxes 2008 For Dummies
by Tyson, Eric, Munro, Margaret A., Silverman, David J.
Avoid tax headaches with the book that demystifies forms, minimizes errors, and answers your most important tax questions. Fully updated for 2008 this handy, helpful guide covers critical tax code changes and offers reliable advice on keeping more of what you earn.
Store Events
Alexander's is honored to have these authors appear at our store.

Title of Event: Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels Young
When: Friday, October 10, 2008 12:30 PM
Location: Alexander Book Co.
Description: A high-profile lawsuit erupts into chaos, revealing its place in a larger spree of violence in this scandalous tale of lust, lies, and vengeance. A brazen gunman is targeting prominent African American men on the streets of Los Angeles, and police are completely baffled. At the same time, savvy big-firm attorney Vernetta Henderson and her outrageous sidekick, Special, lead the charge for revenge against a man whose deceit caused his fiancee's death. For Special, hauling the man into court and suing him for wrongful death just isn't good enough. While she exacts her own brand of justice, a shocking revelation connects the contentious lawsuit and the puzzling murders.

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Buy a Book, We'll Plant a Tree ---55,000 Trees Planted
Click on to Read More... Make a purchase at our bookstore and we'll plant a tree! Help nurture the future with Alexander Book Company. Each time you make a purchase at our bookstore, Trees for the Future will plant a tree. TFTF works around the globe to bring trees back into communities struggling with severe deforestation.
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Author Birthday
Chevy Chase was born on this date in 1943.