In a bold move that’s sending shockwaves through San Francisco’s literary scene, Booksmith on Haight Street has decided to stop selling Harry Potter books, and they’re not holding back on their reasons why.

Trans Rights Over Book Sales

Booksmith’s co-owner Camden Avery and team aren’t just making a statement - they’re taking a stand. After J.K. Rowling launched a fund aimed at undermining transgender rights, the bookstore collectively decided they weren’t here for her problematic nonsense.

Internet Drama Unleashed

What started as a principled decision quickly turned into an internet battlefield. While many locals praised the move, online “warriors” began flooding their social platforms with accusations of censorship. Avery’s response? A delightfully sassy “We’re exercising our First Amendment right”.

Beyond Just Books

This isn’t just about selling or not selling books. For Booksmith, it’s about standing up against what they see as an “imperialist, fascist regime” and supporting their trans community. They’ve even launched a “Books Not Bans” fundraiser that’s already raised over $1,000 to send queer-affirming books across the country.

In true Bay Area fashion, they’re proving that sometimes taking a stand means potentially losing a few book sales - and they’re totally okay with that.