Welcome to Dog Eared Books!
New Sister Store!!!
January 20, 2012, 7:41 pm
The Dog Eared-Phoenix-Red Hill Books family is thrilled to announce a new addition: Alley Cat Books! Located at 3036 -24th Street near Treat, it's open 10 - 7 Sundays through Thursdays and 10 - 8 on Fridays & Saturdays. Like it's older sisters, Alley Cat has an eclectic collection of new, used, and remaindered books, as well as magazines, journals, cards, posters, and original art. Unlike the others, it also sells tee shirts and hoodies by famous Mission artist, Michael Roman. And yes, Alley Cat does buy as well as sell. So the next time you're going for a stroll on delightful, delicious lower 24th Street, come on down and pay a visit!
Viva Modern Times!
October 17, 2011, 1:46 pm
We are super happy that our neighbors at Modern Times have found a new locale. They will be opening June 1st at 2919 - 24th St. between Florida and Alabama Streets. Go visit!
Lookit! Lookit! The New York Times covers S.F.'s thriving Lit scene.
December 1, 2010, 1:44 pm 
New York Times article.
Apparently they love us in Norway
July 13, 2010, 10:07 pm


The story says we, along with City Lights and Modern Times bookstores, are the heart of the San Francisco. How nice of them to notice!

historical note
November 26, 2009, 10:12 pm


This amazing photo of the corner of Valencia and 20th is from 1920. You can see the store front now occupied by Dog Eared right there on the left. Kinda gives you the shivers to see such history, doesn't it.