Clare Doornbos
@claredoornbos.bsky.social
Kids' book expert bookseller. Some time crooner. Knitting icon. Mom of a grown up.
In awe of this icon at MoMI in Queens when a Gen Z woman behind me said “she’s so beautiful”. She is.
July 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
In awe of this icon at MoMI in Queens when a Gen Z woman behind me said “she’s so beautiful”. She is.
Me: A chandelier can be classy.
American Music Venues: How about 8 of them?
To be fair, The Fillmore is my favorite venue in SF. Perfect live sound despite the chandelier overdose. Alison Moyet was AMAZING tonight.
American Music Venues: How about 8 of them?
To be fair, The Fillmore is my favorite venue in SF. Perfect live sound despite the chandelier overdose. Alison Moyet was AMAZING tonight.
May 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Me: A chandelier can be classy.
American Music Venues: How about 8 of them?
To be fair, The Fillmore is my favorite venue in SF. Perfect live sound despite the chandelier overdose. Alison Moyet was AMAZING tonight.
American Music Venues: How about 8 of them?
To be fair, The Fillmore is my favorite venue in SF. Perfect live sound despite the chandelier overdose. Alison Moyet was AMAZING tonight.
Today in #bookselling I met Wonder Woman!
May 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Today in #bookselling I met Wonder Woman!
And here’s most of the haul. Three more books coming soon from Books Inc,one about Belle Da Costa Greene, one about Little Women and one about the politics of the WPA paintings in Coit Tower. #IBD #independentbookstoreday #indiebookstoreday
April 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
And here’s most of the haul. Three more books coming soon from Books Inc,one about Belle Da Costa Greene, one about Little Women and one about the politics of the WPA paintings in Coit Tower. #IBD #independentbookstoreday #indiebookstoreday
I did it! Final store was Book Passage in the Ferry Building. Saw a friend here too. EIGHT bookstores 5.75 miles and a lot of books. #indiebookstoreday #bookstores #idp #aba #booksky 💙📚
April 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I did it! Final store was Book Passage in the Ferry Building. Saw a friend here too. EIGHT bookstores 5.75 miles and a lot of books. #indiebookstoreday #bookstores #idp #aba #booksky 💙📚
Not gonna lie…I’m getting tired. I walked over the hill instead of going through the smelly noisy tunnel, which meant I got to see this view. But also, my legs are a bit wobbly. #sanfrancisco #indiebookstoreday
April 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Not gonna lie…I’m getting tired. I walked over the hill instead of going through the smelly noisy tunnel, which meant I got to see this view. But also, my legs are a bit wobbly. #sanfrancisco #indiebookstoreday
The next stop needs no introduction. The archetype of independence City Lights. I haven’t been here in 25 years. I was delighted to find an obscure wishlist book in the basement. The bookseller stamped it for me and gave me a free postcard “in honor of the day”. #booksky 💙📚 #idp
April 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Store number FIVE was Russian Hill Bookstore. Very cool high ceilings and stacks of books. I was not expecting to pick up any antiques today, and yet there’s now a 100 year old children’s book in my (now ridiculously heavy) bag. #booksky 💙📚 #indiebookstoreday
April 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Store number FIVE was Russian Hill Bookstore. Very cool high ceilings and stacks of books. I was not expecting to pick up any antiques today, and yet there’s now a 100 year old children’s book in my (now ridiculously heavy) bag. #booksky 💙📚 #indiebookstoreday
Forest Books in Japantown was next. Check out the very SF view on the way there and yes I am walking back up that hill now. Mostly philosophy and religion with some gorgeous antique children’s books that were out of my price range. Still bought something though. #ibd
April 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Forest Books in Japantown was next. Check out the very SF view on the way there and yes I am walking back up that hill now. Mostly philosophy and religion with some gorgeous antique children’s books that were out of my price range. Still bought something though. #ibd
On to Browser Books, which I’ve never been to before. They had a whole Small Press section, which I bought from. And they split up the Black Wing pencil boxes, which was very smart. #indiebookstoreday #booksky 💙📚
April 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
On to Browser Books, which I’ve never been to before. They had a whole Small Press section, which I bought from. And they split up the Black Wing pencil boxes, which was very smart. #indiebookstoreday #booksky 💙📚
Next stop Books inc in Laurel Village where my friend works. Their internet was down, but the booksellers were still smiling. I bought the #IBD black wing pencils and a large stack of stuff that I’m not carrying with me. #indiebookstoreday #booksky
April 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Next stop Books inc in Laurel Village where my friend works. Their internet was down, but the booksellers were still smiling. I bought the #IBD black wing pencils and a large stack of stuff that I’m not carrying with me. #indiebookstoreday #booksky
Started at Green Apple. My favorite used bookstore in the city. I made a new friend over a book about revolutionary embroidery. Our conversation drew the attention of journalism students from SF State who interviewed us. Could have bought half the store. Haul pix later #booksky 💙📚
April 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Started at Green Apple. My favorite used bookstore in the city. I made a new friend over a book about revolutionary embroidery. Our conversation drew the attention of journalism students from SF State who interviewed us. Could have bought half the store. Haul pix later #booksky 💙📚
Hilariously, I managed to not get my own bookstore on the list of participating stores. Which I think makes us REALLY independent (or REALLY overwhelmed).
April 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Hilariously, I managed to not get my own bookstore on the list of participating stores. Which I think makes us REALLY independent (or REALLY overwhelmed).
I just learned that high school kids study this Henry David Thoreau essay, it’s ok. But the accompanying Hannah Arendt essay from 1970 is 🔥.
I like the bit where she describes government as being surrounded by “a protective atmosphere of connivance”. Her whole essay is full of bangers ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I like the bit where she describes government as being surrounded by “a protective atmosphere of connivance”. Her whole essay is full of bangers ⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I just learned that high school kids study this Henry David Thoreau essay, it’s ok. But the accompanying Hannah Arendt essay from 1970 is 🔥.
I like the bit where she describes government as being surrounded by “a protective atmosphere of connivance”. Her whole essay is full of bangers ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I like the bit where she describes government as being surrounded by “a protective atmosphere of connivance”. Her whole essay is full of bangers ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Marin #TeslaTakedown protest was small but noisy today. But only because there was another MASSIVE protest at the intersection at the end of the street.
April 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Marin #TeslaTakedown protest was small but noisy today. But only because there was another MASSIVE protest at the intersection at the end of the street.
Be the reason poster, now seen in three different SF Bay Area bookstores. Have you seen this anywhere else? #bookselling #bookstores
April 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Be the reason poster, now seen in three different SF Bay Area bookstores. Have you seen this anywhere else? #bookselling #bookstores
Had a very nice time at Verbatim Books in San Diego, yesterday. I asked them about the dinosaur theme and was told they “just really like dinosaurs”. #booksky #bookstore
April 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Had a very nice time at Verbatim Books in San Diego, yesterday. I asked them about the dinosaur theme and was told they “just really like dinosaurs”. #booksky #bookstore
American music venues continue to be EXTRA. Waiting for Franz Ferdinand at the Warfield.
March 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
American music venues continue to be EXTRA. Waiting for Franz Ferdinand at the Warfield.
I made stickers! Never done that before.
March 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I made stickers! Never done that before.
Today in #bookselling we had a surprise cat visitor.
March 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Today in #bookselling we had a surprise cat visitor.
#BeTheReason your indie bookstore thrives.
1. Buy the books you want to see in the world
2. Learn about increased book banning efforts
3. Share your skills
1. Buy the books you want to see in the world
2. Learn about increased book banning efforts
3. Share your skills
March 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#BeTheReason your indie bookstore thrives.
1. Buy the books you want to see in the world
2. Learn about increased book banning efforts
3. Share your skills
1. Buy the books you want to see in the world
2. Learn about increased book banning efforts
3. Share your skills
Gianni Rodari strikes again. From The Book of Whys.
March 4, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Gianni Rodari strikes again. From The Book of Whys.