Green Apple Books Buys Browser Books

Green Apple Books, which has two locations in San Francisco, will be taking over ownership of Browser Books from Stephen Damon starting October 1. The store, Browser name, and staff will all remain in place, and gradual improvements will be made over the coming months. This ownership transition reflects Green Apple’s aim to grow in the face of challenges to brick-and-mortar bookselling.

“We’re proud to help shepherd the beloved Browser Books into the future,” said Green Apple’s Pete Mulvihill, who co-owns the store with Kevin Hunsanger. “Kevin and I look forward to using everything we’ve learned about bookselling to help the Browser staff keep serving the neighborhood’s readers.”

Browser Books has been in operation for 43 years on Fillmore Street; regarding the decision to purchase the store, Mulvihill cited a reasonable landlord and lease, an enthusiastic and well-read staff, a loyal customer base, and a successful GoFundMe campaign in 2017 to keeping Browser Books healthy.

“I’ve owned Browser Books since 1981,” said Browser owner Stephen Damon. “I was diagnosed with a terminal illness a few years ago, but am very happy to see Browser continue under the new ownership of Green Apple. The store will have the same staff and continue to serve our community. I wish them the very best of luck!”