Throw a stone in SF and you'll probably hit a writer (ouch) or reader (ouch again) headed to/from Booksmith. Literary figures organize Booksmith book signings, raucous poetry readings, extra-short fiction improv, and politician-postcard-writing marathons. Head to sister shop-salon-bar the Bindery (1727 Haight St) for boozy book swaps, comedy nights, and silent reading parties hosted by Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket).
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