Marcus Book Stores

Hands down the best family owned (for 60 years) bookstore in the Bay Area. Great customer service, great selection of books by black authors. I've purchased books from MB since 1986.

When I entered Marcus Books (we went there immediately after I flight landed in SF), I felt like I'd arrived home. I approached the front counter and asked the lady behind the desk if she was the owner. Her response, "Yes, I'm one of them." When I told her that I LOVE the bookstore, she said, "It loves you back." What an amazing store, the selection is broad and comprehensive, featuring multiple genres by and about Black ppl. I limited myself to 3 books and nothing else, which was a deal I had to make with myself before entering!! LOL! The feeling of being in a bookshop that's been around since the 1960s is indescribable. I love, love, love it. Thanks for all you do, Marcus Books.

Hands down the best bookstore in the Bay Area. The owner was nice and welcoming. They had a great selection of books. We can’t wait for a return visit. Peace & Blessings

Very well stocked, clean, conveniently located, community bookshop. Specializing in books by, for and about Black people. Extensive collection of children's books. Some lifestyle, cookbooks, too. Very friendly helpful knowledgeable personnel. Shopping experience enhanced by soulful background music, mostly jazz.