When we walk into a bookstore, the first place we go is the staff recommendation shelves—it’s how you get a quick sense of the personality of the store. The very best bookstores are merely a reflection of the eclectic, deeply felt opinions of the book-lovers who work there. As part of our Interview with a Bookstore with the legendary City Lights, we asked booksellers Tân Khánh Cao, Vanessa Martini, and Layla Gibbon for some recommendations.

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SLIDESHOW: City Lights Staff Shelf

City Lights is located at 261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133.

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Interview with a Bookstore

Interview with a Bookstore