Book Stores near Guerneville, CA

“Our visit to Sonoma County was met with lots of rain, but thankfully we found Russian River Books and Letters tucked into the cute town of Guerneville. It was a welcome respite from the rain! The store has such a nice comfortable vibe, and the owner, Michael, who we met, was so welcoming and friendly. He has an amazing and diverse selection of books as well as greeting cards and journals. The bookstore shares space with an adjacent cafe, which is great. It’s clear that this store is the heart of the town. Don’t miss it! Thanks, Michael, we’ll be back!”

“Before the age of the internet, people were forced to read complete sentences without acronyms or emojis. Sort of like the arcane sentence above. Don't despair, Levin also has an art gallery and sells records and CDs. There are many pages of writing in folders called books. These 'books' are placed on tables and shelves according to category, with signs that require even more reading. Levin's is a wonderland of great books, and so inviting. A clerk spent 15 minutes with us giving useful suggestions for our summer reads collection. There truly is something for everyone here. Except wine. It's good to buy a couple of books for a long plane ride, or other situations where your cell battery died & you might otherwise be forced to observe your surroundings or interact with another human. LOL Please support this local family business before Amazon finds out they exist.”

“As a recent transplant in Sonoma County, my journey here unfolded through a series of whimsical signs guided by fate and trust. My first month here entailed exploring neighboring cities and small towns with my dog Luci. One small town I stumbled upon was Duncans Mills. Initially drawn in for a coffee and pastry at Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery, my attention shifted to a quaint village of shops across the road, including a tiny shack-sized bookstore.Stepping into this magical bookshop felt like crossing a threshold akin to the 9 3/4 platform in the Harry Potter series. Despite its small size, the store boasted a curated collection of excellent books. My favorite section, featuring spiritual and mental health books, became a personal haven. Meeting the warm and welcoming owner, Stephanie, during my first visit, further enhanced the enchantment.I’ve revisited this bookstore thrice, making it a ritual whenever I’m in Duncans Mills. For me, books are a source of joy, and Stephanie has skillfully chosen volumes that can delight any reader. Light and love reside in this little bookstore, offering happiness to all, especially those who still appreciate the tangible charm of printed books. I wholeheartedly encourage anyone in the area to step inside and experience the magic of this unique shop.”

“What a wonderful find! Hand Goods is a gift store, craft shop and jewelry store with also a great selection of bronze Buddhist statues. Lots of ceramics too and featuring local craftsmen in numerous genres. A mellow space to get lost in perusal while forgetting that there is still a world outside of their door. Worth the trip to Occidental just for this place.”

“I adore this store. I love the layout, book selections, fun little trinkets, kids books and more! I'm in here often and they've always been very kind and always super helpful! I love supporting bookstores more than anything, so I'm happy there's some great local ones! I've also been impressed with books I've purchased that were "staff recommendations" with small notes on why they adored the book, they've yet to fail me! :)”