Last week we wondered about the Best Stores for Design Magazines; this week we have design books on our minds.
Over the years we've had many favorite shops in which to stop and check out the latest design books, but just when we think we've found a place with an amazingly good selection... the next time we visit, the interior design section has been winnowed down to a small shelf of uninteresting finds. In fact, while working on this list, we could only think of two good places. We know there must be more -- let us know your favorites!
Berkeley:
• Builders Booksource (Fourth Street)
Palo Alto:
• Books Inc. (Town & Country Village)
Jonya & Brad's Modern A–Frame 
Quick Cleaning Tip: Keep Baseboards Cleaner With Fabric Softner
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Profile Chair by Ma...
Mac and Cheese: The Secret to Making It Rich and Creamy
Summer Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
Comments (5)
My hardcover candy comes from BMV Books in Toronto, a used and remainders bookseller with a fantastic selection of shelter porn, most of which you’ll find in the wide-ranging Architecture section. http://stylenorth.ca/blog/2008/06/cheap-thrills-bmv-books/
Hands down best store for art and architecture is Hennessy Ingallas in Santa Monica, CA
http://www.hennesseyingalls.com/hennessey/
the news stand next to Swallow Tail on Polk, a great selection (SF)
William Stout on Montgomery St. x Jackson
Seriously, yeah, William Stout Books in Jackson Square, SF.
A list of design bookstores in SF has to begin with William Stout, it is THE major one. Green Apple Books also has a good selection of both used and new.