Very nice store, good stock of books and records

Fine shop, well stocked

Fantastic neighborhood record & book store. Stock is priced really well. Picked up some fantastic 12” bargains. Theres seperate sections for collectible records by genre, so ensure look all round. Also has tapes and even VHS.

While it’s nice to see an old school book & record store still in existence, it’s quite lame they don’t take any book of independent photographers nor artists in consignment nor consideration. An independent store against independents? Booo.

This bookstore is amazing and a little gem in my neighborhood. However, the cashier should be working in a prison or should have an intensive customer service training. She ignores you, does not answer Hello, too busy chatting with her colleague doing nothing and she is very curt answering to queries and snappy. Its tough for everyone during this pandemic to make a living and enjoy life. I wont be supporting this local store anymore and I will find another place to enjoy my sparse wonderings in town. Its the last time I will be shopping there.

Very nice, helpful staff. Great selection of books & CDs & DVDs.

Great bookstore to find hard to find oldies!

Not understanding the high rating from other users. In regards to books, appeared to have more books about film and theater than most (if thats your thing), but overall this is only a decent selection and not easily browsed. Not close to being impressed by the record selection. I felt like I was in the used section of 5th and Charles. Staff never said a word to me (literally), but whatever.

It was an alright experience.

I love this bookstore and cant seem to leave it without getting an armful of books. Its a great place for browsing--plus their staff recommendation are usually really good. Bonus: theyre dog friendly and even have treats!

Update 30 August 2017

Awesome bookstore with lots of variety! Lots of books by feminist authors and books about different subjects like history, fiction, food, and more. Made for a perfect date night with my boyfriend during our visit to CA.

Good store with great gem but that service omg! We keep saying support your local store but with attitude like that i’ll rather to go to big store then.And that loud rock music is disturbing when you try to focus on finding what you need.

Staff are great. The cashier explained fidget devices to the guest in front of me and I LOVED that she explained it correctly - how people with ADHD and on the spectrum benefit from it the most. I thanked her for being aware of mental/cognitive health needs when it was my turn.

I honestly only came here for a photo opportunity while exploring Los Angeles. It felt so Harry Potter, like an alley street way with a little box store. Little did I know that there was actually a box store building and an outside area with books. I didnt purchase a book (which I should have) but they prices were very cheap and so many genres.However. Awesome spot for a really cool photo, if it isnt busy.

Been going here my whole life, each time I step inside its an adventure. I always come away with a great read, largely due to their great staff picks and awesome selection. One of the highlights of San Francisco!

Many books of many kinds! I’ve been there many many times. It’s nestled in 2 blocks of where people go on dates (lover’s block), eateries, high-end supermarket where celebs are seen, liquor store, French restaurant etc!

I love this place and have been coming here for many years. Many items in my collection have been purchased from here over the years. Great vinyl selection and many many books to choose from. A wide price range to choose from as well.

A lovely little bookstore--one of the best in the bay area. Step away from your computer monitor and order your books from Alexander Book Co. instead of Amazon! Youll get some human contact and feel great knowing youre supporting an independent bookseller.

Ive found a lot of interesting books here. Its a place I enjoy wandering into without any aim and usually leave with a unique book.

Love this place. Easy place to lose hours in....

I love stopping here for new books! Reasonably priced and the books are in good condition!

Great book store. Had exactly what I needed and a ton of vinyl. The girl at the counter was professional, courteous, and very helpful. Parking is a bit of an issue otherwise this place was tops.

This bookshop has great collections of books and home delivery option, normal delivery cant expect expedited delivery.

Very orderly and clean. I came in early on a Sunday and immediately found what I was looking for (and it wasnt necessarily a common book). I was greeted when I came in, but didnt have much contact besides that with the employees. They have a large selection of magazines as well.

Quaint little place. Good vibes, but a pretty specific section of records and books.

Good for books, great for CDs and records. A fun Hollywood getaway from the usual tourist stuff for the browsers.

They actually want you to sit and read!! features photographs of Allen Ginsberg and bob dylan outside the store! and all the best books of Kerouac, almost like you are living the past w all the great adventurers on the road, in the store, out in haight ashbury living their best lives!

Was visiting the city and found this lovely bookstore. The owner was friendly and helpful, and I got a great history lesson while visiting with him and browsing the wonderful collection.

Friendly, helpful staff. Well stocked, fun to hunt thru the shelves.

DONT GO!Loved walking into this store until the girl in the back was incredibly rude! I asked about an old copy of a book and it was as if i was bothering her. I then asked about another book and was treated even worse!

Whats this? A good used bookstore in anti-intellectual Southern California? Impossible! And yet: behold. It exists, and deserves your patronage.

Excellent selection of books and a very good eclectic selection of vinyl and CDs also. Plus a very knowledgeable hockey fan on staff. I have a chat with him if he is on shift when I am in L.A. Good place to visit.Highly reccomended.

They bought my books. Very kind proprietors and good feeling in the place

Not very nice when it comes to buying books. Plus everything is cheaper on amazon.

Fantastic selection of record you cant find anywhere else.

Cool little used book and record store in the middle of one of the early hipster enclaves.

Consistently rude employees, absolutely refuse to help and no enthusiasm about literature of any kind. Also for a secondhand bookstore, their prices are insane.

A nice used bookstore, good record selection as well

OLLLY MURS WAS HERE

I adore this store n their selection

So glad I found this little gem.

Ive found so many gems in here over the years.

To dear in here

Friendly staff.

Lots of selection for vinyl classics.

Love it