Hey everybody, have you heard the news?

The San Francisco Giants are The Champions of the World!

But even though this magical 2010 season has ended, the hits just keep coming at Green Apple Books. Like what, you ask? Well, just try these on for size:

Our first batch of copies of the Sports Illustrated commemorative World Series edition sold out in less that 30 minutes! I was just about to bid one up on Ebay for my personal scrapbox, but lo and behold, we got in another BIG STACK yesterday. Don’t hesitate on this round folks…I expect them to fly outta here faster that Renteria’s dinger in Game 2.

Bigger, bolder and only slightly more expensive than the S.I. edition, Giant Surprise is a wonderful collection of the moments that will live in our memories forever. So even though you’ve memorized every pitch sequence in Timmy’s 14 strikeout shutout during his post-season debut, maybe your Nephew in Spokane didn’t watch with such vigor, or your Uncle in Miami, or your Nana in Nantucket; pick up this winner from Triumph Press.

Or, if you don’t want the walls of your pad to get jealous of the coffee table, nab one of these limited edition posters from McSweeneys featuring artwork by San Francisco’s literary MVP, Dave Eggers. Dave was turned loose during Game 1 of the World Series with a sketchpad and instructions to capture the random fandom for Bay Citizen, and the results were impressive! Sadly lacking is Texas newscaster Newy Scruggs, but I guess that’s what You Tube is for. The poster itself is a giant, as well, 24” x 36”.

These special and unique items are only available in-store, and while they last. So swing by Green Apple and support your local scene – plus, if you ask nice, we just may let you touch our bunting!

Thanks Dave! (at least I think it's a good thing)

There's no doubt that Green Apple Books gets a fair share of the love.

Michael Ondaatje called us, "One of the best bookstores I've ever been in." The recent Frommer's guide said of The Apple, "Its extended sections...are superseded only by the staff's superlative service." We've been called The Winchester Mystery House of bookstores. We are a perennial winner of various Best of The Bay awards, and just a couple of days ago a Yelper posted, "Where does the green apple books support group meet? I've blown countless dollars and hours on this habit. Love this place" Well, we love this praise! Always music to our ears...

However, I think that if we were to use just one quote to sum us up, it may be the one from Dave Eggers that I got this morning. About an hour after the store opened, I received a nondescript tube in the mail, and was thrilled to find some original artwork from Dave inside; this was quickly framed and placed in the front window. His newest release from McSweeney's is a collection of his animal renderings called, "It Is Right to Draw Their Fur" and the prints it contains look an awful lot like the one above. Except that one is OURS!!!

I can almost see the tee-shirts now, "Green Apple Books: Better than an ennui-stricken goat!"

Thanks Dave, Michael, Frommer's and "She-Ra" - it's kind words like yours' that keep us strong enough to fight the good fight!

Dave Eggers Stops By!

Christmas came early for us here at Green Apple-- Dave Eggers, the busiest man in literature, came by for a visit. He graciously signed all of his latest works, and when he overheard us telling a customer that we were sold out of the McSweeney's Panorama, he ran to his car and came back with a box full! Of course, those sold out in minutes.

Pete took artistic license with the photo, going for a "day for night" feel. We assure you that our bookstore is not this dark.

So if you're looking for unique holiday gift ideas at the last minute, give us a call: 415.387.2272! We'll put a copy aside for you.