Grab a cup of coffee on Piedmont Avenue and duck around the corner into
the biggest little magazine shop in the East Bay. To browse Issues’
shelves is to travel the globe via titles both mainstream and obscure,
domestic and imported: Today you’re playing it cool with Vogue
and Die Zeit, but tomorrow you might discover a wondrous new
world in the pages of Feline Wellness, Puppetry
International, or Alpacas. On the off chance that Issues
doesn’t carry the title you’re looking for, they can usually
special-order it; they’re also happy to hold that new copy of, say,
F1 Racing to ensure you get your fix. More than just a magazine
store, Issues is also a neighborhood go-to for gifts, culture, and
conversation. The friendly proprietors, Noella Teele and Joe Colley,
augment their panoply of periodicals with art exhibits, vintage books,
and handmade cards and ‘zines. Even the local dogs drop in to score the
treats stashed behind the counter. Browsers are welcome, no one leaves
without learning something new — and they let you bring your
coffee.
Best Magazine Shop
Issues
