BOOKS & MUSIC

AMOEBA MUSIC-One of the largest selections anywhere for CDs, DVDs, videos and even vinyl records and vintage rock posters. 1855 Haight St., near Golden Gate Park. 831-1200 Map 2, F5. 2455 Telegraph Ave., near UC Berkeley, (510) 549-1125. Map 3, D4

BOOK PASSAGE-An extensive selection of titles, plus book signings and seminars. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera (U.S. Hwy 101 north to Paradise Dr.), open M-Sa, 10 am-9:30 pm, Su, 10:30 am-9 pm. 927-0960. Map 3, D4 One Ferry Plaza, open 10 am-7 pm, M-F, 8 am-7 pm on Sa, 10 am-6 pm on Su. 835-1020. Map 1, F4

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC-The Union Square store offers four floors of books, CDs and periodicals, with a café. Open M-Th 9 am-11 pm, F-Sa 9 am-midnight, Su 9 am-9 pm 400 Post St., 399-1633. Map 1, D5

VIRGIN MEGASTORE-Thousands of CDs, cassettes, videos, computer games and CD-ROMs, along with listening posts and viewing stations, under one roof. Accepts JCB. Open Su-Th 10 am-11 pm, F and Sa 10 am-midnight. 2 Stockton St., 397-4525. Map 1, D6