Within its 46.9 square miles, San Francisco holds over 40 independent bookstores. Denser than nearly any other city with independent, brick-and-mortar bookstores, these bookstores’ persistence in a city known for its ever-growing tech hub is a testament to San Franciscans’ continued patronage for the arts and culture that the city is so known for. When Independent Bookstore Day rolls around on the last Saturday of April, as it has for the last 12 years, San Franciscans turn out to support these staples of the city. Some of the most popular stores include Green Apple Books, City Lights, Dog Eared Books, Fabulosa Books, Adobe Books and Medicine for Nightmares, but those are just a few of the dozens. For the occasion, many bookstores offer special deals. At Fabulosa Books, pride flags were handed out to customers who spent over $25. At Dog Eared Books, for every $100 spent, customers received a store-branded tote (while supplies last). Customers, local and tourist alike, patronized th...