JF Books

Small in size but rich in selection, JF Books offers Chinese-language books spanning literature, history, art, and philosophy, alongside English titles by Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander authors. Reviewers highlight comprehensive collections on China, Tibet, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Uyghur topics, available in both simplified and traditional Chinese, plus thoughtful coverage of social issues and politics. The bookstore also hosts talks that draw readers who care deeply about these subjects, carrying forward a reputation for curated selections and community-minded public spaces that it held when located in Shanghai.

The vibe is relaxed and inviting—a quiet, cozy place to browse at a leisurely pace, often uncrowded, with kind and helpful staff (and a friendly little resident dog). Visitors describe stumbling upon it by accident and leaving impressed, often with an armful of books and a canvas bag. It's the kind of independent bookstore locals are eager to support and return to.