Fabulosa Books

Name: Fabulosa Books
Address: 489 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114, US
Telephone: (415) 658-7015
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Fabulosa Books: A welcoming, diverse bookstore in the Castro.

5(5 reviews)

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Fabulosa Books at 489 Castro St in San Francisco is a welcoming, eclectic bookstore known for a warm staff and a standout, diverse selection. Reviews highlight a strong focus on queer topics and authors, plus dedicated sections for area and ethnic studies. The staff, including the owner, offers helpful, attentive service, checking shelves and placing orders when needed, making it a must-visit in the Castro.

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489 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

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489 Castro Street

San Francisco, CA, 94114

(415) 658-7015 fabulosabooks.com/

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Curated Book Selection

Diverse collection focusing on LGBTQ+ literature, queer authors, fiction, poetry, and area studies.

Personalized Recommendations

Friendly staff assistance to help you find books tailored to your interests and needs.

Special Order Service

Order books not in stock, with staff checking shelves and computers to locate or procure titles.

Community Events

Hosting and supporting local literary events and author signings in a welcoming space.

Gift Items

Offering magnets and other small gifts to enhance your visit and support local artists.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Anita Autorino

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· 1 year ago

Fabulosa Books is such a gem. The selection is fantastic, and the staff, especially the owner, are incredibly kind and helpful. When I asked about a couple of books, he checked the computer, and even though they didn’t appear, he still went to the shelf to look just in case. The first time I visited, he even gifted me some magnets, and I brought him a coffee in return, which made him so happy. This store has such a welcoming vibe, and it’s definitely a must when in the Castro.

Ewok

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· 1 year ago

I loved my visit to Fabulosa Books so much. The selection of books they have are all so amazing and the people there are so nice. I would highly recommend a visit.

Garry Post

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· 1 year ago

We had a very nice visit to Fabulosa Books on our recent visit to San Francisco. It has a friendly and welcoming vibe and eclectic selection of books with an emphasis on glbt+ topics

Annabelle Littlejohn-Bailey

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· 1 year ago

Fabulosa is a gem in every way. I’ve bought poetry, fiction, health manuals, and vintage erotica from them — and trust that they keep far greater selection than that. I also appreciate their commitment to stocking diverse titles, with dedicated sections for area and ethnic studies and informed staff. They’re not as large as some of the other bookstores in the city, but, despite that, they’ve always had what I needed or been willing to order it for me.

Eduardo Sánchez-Ubanell

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· 3 years ago

Fabulosa is a wonderful local book store that features an excellent and diverse selection, particularly of queer topics and authors. I came into the store looking for a specific book and the management was very friendly and helpful and immediately helped me find what I was looking for. The book was also priced well, which isn’t always the case with these smaller book stores. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a diverse book selection and welcoming atmosphere!

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