Noe Valley Books Now Open
New website for online orders coming soon
A Letter To The Community:
For the better part of two decades, Noe Valley has had a bookstore. Though the store didn’t always have the same management, name, or even location, it was a valued place of community. That’s why we are on a mission to bring a bookstore back to 24th Street. And now, we’re asking for your help to continue the literary legacy.
When Folio Books closed its doors, the outpour of love and support from the community inspired us to honor Noe Valley’s long-held literary inclination. We decided to open a new bookstore. In a world where small businesses and independent bookstores close regularly, we refuse to stand down. Not only because our neighborhood and the literary community deserve a safe community space to nurture knowledge, but because we love the work (and all of you).
Our hope for this new bookstore is that you find delighted neighbors bumping into each other, witness local kids grow in reading level and height alike, chat with a friendly stranger about the book they’re buying, pet the best dogs in the city (we stand by that), and joke with your quirky and enthusiastic booksellers before they recommend the perfect book. Together, we can turn this hope into reality.
There is still so much to be done, and we are now at a point where we can’t do it alone. So we turn to you, our beloved community and friends, to help bring this bookstore to fruition through financial support. Please consider donating here at our Gofundme page.
Please know that every cent matters! Your generosity will go toward essential start-up costs such as building maintenance, inventory, staffing, and more.
We are unspeakably grateful for your support over the years, especially during this time. We hope to see you soon!
Cheers,
Katerina, Isaiah, Andrew, and Kit
How to Support the Noe Valley Bookstore
Here’s how you can help NOW:
1. Donate to our GoFundMe Page. Every cent matters!!
2. Follow our Instagram and Facebook for updates.
3. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
Your generosity will help us with essential start-up and operational costs, including—but not limited to—fixtures, staffing, rent, building maintenance, and inventory. If you have any questions about how we plan to use donations, please email noevalleybookstore@gmail.com.
Everyone who donates will be invited to a celebratory event and receive in-store recognition!
Become a Bookstore Hero
Bookstore Heroes are individuals who go above and beyond by donating $5,000 or more to establish this bookstore. We invite you to become a Bookstore Hero if you are able. In return for this generosity, we’re excited to offer our heroes 10% off all bookstore purchases, an invitation to a special celebration event, and in-store and online recognition. If you’re interested in becoming a Bookstore Hero and have questions, please email us at noevalleybookstore@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Bookstore Hero.’
A special thank you to our current Bookstore Heroes:
Nadja McNeil Jackson, Pia Chatterjee, Olivier Gutknecht, and six others who prefer to be anonymous.
FAQS
Is this for real?
Yes! We have secured the former Folio location and are working on, well, everything else.
Where are you in the process?
We are currently prioritizing our start-up funds. We have started to update the store with necessary repairs, deep cleaning, new fixtures, and a fresh coat of paint.
How much money do you need?
We are looking to raise $150,000 through public fundraising.
What will you use donations for?
Our most imminent costs are store maintenance and fixtures/bookshelves. Our building is old and in need of a LOT of TLC, from fixing leaks to deep cleaning to a fresh coat of paint. We will also use funds for initial inventory and staffing: two things we cannot open without.
As a for-profit bookstore, we are only asking for donations for start-up costs, not ongoing costs. Please email us at noevalleybookstore@gmail.com if you have more specific questions.
Who is running this bookstore?
Katerina Argyres, former Folio Books co-owner, is opening this bookstore with additional help from former staff members Andrew McIntyre, Isaiah Scandrette, and Kit Fitzgerald.
How can I help besides donating?
Financial support is our current priority. Otherwise, help us spread the word! Please share our GoFundMe page with everyone you know. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, too! We are now accepting donations of used books, which we will sell at a massive discount, and proceeds will go toward the fundraiser.
What is the bookstore called?
Our current priority is setting up a sustainable, functional bookstore. We are working on branding this lovely new store. We look forward to sharing it with you!
When is the bookstore opening?
There is much to do and we’re working as fast as we can! Our plan is to open fall of 2024.
Why are you starting over as a new bookstore? What happened to Folio Books?
Folio Books served the Noe Valley community for a decade. After that incredible milestone, four of the five owners voted to close/liquidate for personal reasons and took a step back from the industry. We ask that you please respect the privacy of former Folio owners on this matter.
Our remaining team members are dedicated to bookselling in Noe Valley. Creating a new entity was the best way forward, and we are excited to continue the legacy of a bookstore at 3957 24th Street. Like many brand-new small businesses, we need start-up capital to bring a bookstore back to our community, and very much appreciate your help in doing so!
Thank You To Our Incredible Donors
Without the Noe Valley Community, there is no Noe Valley Bookstore. We are so thankful to all of our donors.
Wendy Lau
Christopher Diani
My Haba
Mackenzie Nicholson
Daniel Wabyick
Blair Sirolli
Sara Biel
Thea Kinyon Boodhoo
Merredith Lloyd
Michael Mascioli
Sylvia Rabemanantsoa
Linda Bergquist
Marielle Ferreboeuf
Candy E. Shue
Jennifer Katz
Grace Allen
Booki Vivat
Sofia Heffernan
Ann Prochilo
Alison Wightman
Steffan Raines
Theresa OConnor
Sarah Brackett
Nicolle Hamilton
Richard Morasci
Dana Smith
Megan Murray
Noah Scandrette
Lauren O'Neal
Tayler Mehit
Kim Hoey
Jeremiah Moore
Valerie Ice
Greg Chickman
Ellen Campbell
Beibhinn Dooling
Sally Kim
Jacqueline Fix
Jane Gibson
Olivier Gutknecht
Janell Pekkain
Eric Boermeester
Abby Abinanti
Rebecca Wightman
Dominic Byrne
Jane Hartmann
Samantha Semillano
Susanna Taylor
Scott Kravitz
AJ Fitzwater
Saera Khan
Emily Lepert
Taylor Jang
Haoyun Zhou
Elayna Trucker
Feather Flores
Zach Hauser
Johanna Kanes
Alex Khaykin
Jessica Ross
Mary Prendiville
Peter Hartlaub
Lauren Dancer
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Benjamin Weinberger
Rebecca Ross
Kevin Pavon
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Allegra Aufderhaar
Leilani Chun
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Michael Bauer
Frank Rohde
Emily Tsai
Marvin Chow
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Annelise Goldberg
Sheryl Roman
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Nicholas Tejada
Leslie Drapkin
Amber Petty
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