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San Francisco

The City by the Bay has been the backdrop for many famous works of fiction, including Dashiell Hammett’s noir masterpiece The Maltese Falcon. Walking through the heart of the city will take you by many of the spots mentioned in the novel, including John’s Grill, which serves up a mean steak to this day. City Lights Bookstore is another can’t-miss literary hotspot in San Francisco, as well as the nearby Beat Museum. With any time you have leftover, walk through the Mission District to visit some of the cutest and most curated bookshops in the country. Looking for a gift for the one you love? These are must-have gifts for book lovers.