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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.



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Mondays - Saturdays: 11 AM - 9 PM
Sundays: 11 AM - 7 PM

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The Tede Matthews Initiative
Honoring the fierce cultural legacy of founding collective member Tede Matthews’ queer literary cultural activism, the Tede Matthews Initiative (TMI) partners with Mission District community cultural organizations, schools, artists, and educators to launch a series of performances, workshops and free to low cost cultural events to support the Bay Area's activist, artistic, and literary communities. Learn More»

Tede Matthews Initiative Special Events
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Spanish Book Club/ Circulo de Lectoras/ es de Literatura en Espanol
  - Fourth Thursdays: September 23
  - 7 PM
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Queer Open Mic
  - Every fourth Friday: September 24
  - 7 PM sign-up, 7:30 PM show
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The Burger Queen Social
  - Last Saturday of the month: September 25
  - 5:30 PM


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Gay Shame Weekly Meetings
  - Every Saturday
  - 5:30 PM




The Modern Times Staff
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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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We Now Carry Used Books!

Got books you want to get rid of? Donated books have been integral to the continued viability of Modern Times.
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Help Us Keep Our Doors Open
As you may know, these are perilous times for independent bookstores.
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Community Resources
At Modern Times we're not just interested in selling books. We understand that we fill a niche in the indie bookstore world, but we also see our mission as being a resource and community center for our neighbors...
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Upcoming Events

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Kicked Out
Sassafras Lowrey, Tommi Avicolli Mecca and Booh Eduardo
  - Sat, Aug 28
  - 7 PM
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Down and Derby: The Insider’s Guide to Roller Derby
Alex Cohen and Jennifer Barbee
  - Sun, Aug 29
  - Party at 6:30 PM, reading at 7:30 PM
  - OFF-SITE: Amnesia
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Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation
edited by S. Bear Bergman and Kate Bornstein
  - Wed, Sept 1
  - 7 PM
  - Pay What You Can

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Please Don’t Bomb the Suburbs
William Upski Wimsatt
  - Thu, Sept 2
  - 7 PM
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Song of the Flies
María Mercedes Carranz
  - Wed, Sept 15
  - 6 PM reception
  - 6:30 PM reading
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The Hammer and Nails Tour!
Ivan Coyote and Jessica Helem
  - Thu, Sept 16
  - 8 PM
  - $15
     
And more...
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