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Located in San Francisco's Mission District, we sell both used and new books. We offer wide-ranging literature on globalization, politics and media, as well as an array of graphic novels, fiction, and criticism. We maintain informed sexuality and gender sections, and feature one of the Bay Area's most extensive collections of writings on Latina/o history and culture, including a full selection of Spanish language books. And did we mention our children's books? Modern Times also fosters a vital literary community with an exciting calendar of events, a blog, and community resources.

Staff Pics
Featured Book All About Lulu
Jonathan Evison
Reviewed by Dia Vergados
So, the title pretty much gives it away: Will, our runty, brooding, vegetarian protagonist, is hopelessly obsessed with Lulu. Too bad she's his stepsister...
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What makes Modern Times unique among bookstores
Modern Times Bookstore is a worker-run organization and has been ever since we opened our doors in 1971. We sincerely believe...
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July 22, 2008
An interview with State of Exile (City Lights) author, Cristina Peri Rossi
Considered a leading light of the “Latin-American Boom” generation, Cristina Peri Rossi was forced to leave her country at the age of thirty-one when her work was banned and her life was threatened by a repressive military dictatorship...
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And we need your help! This fantabulous development is part of our greater plan to resuscitate the bookstore...
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As you may know, these are perilous times for independent bookstores.
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What is community? How is it defined? Who is our community? How are WE a part of it? Terms such as livable cities, diversity and tolerance, political engagement...
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In an effort to foster community, initiate aesthetic adventurousness, and highlight the interconnection between San Francisco artists and booklovers...
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Upcoming Events: All Event Books 10% Off
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The Berlin Stories
Armistead Maupin
  - Tue, Oct 7
  - 7:30 PM


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The Tyranny of Oil
Antonia Juhasz
  - Mon, Oct 13
  - 7:30 PM


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The Urban Homestead
Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen
  - Wed, Oct 15
  - 7:30 PM

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Venezuela: Revolution From The Inside Out
Film Screening
  - Thu, Oct 16
  - 7:00 PM

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Che: A Graphic Biography
Spain Rodriguez
  - Wed, Oct 22
  - 7:30 PM

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Modern Times Turns 37 Party!
  - Sat, Oct 25
  - 3:00 PM

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Mexican Enough
Stephanie Elizondo Griest
  - Wed, Oct 29
  - 7:30 PM


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Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM