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!”

“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.”

“Nice vibe for browsing and decent selection! This is my favorite type of bookstore--large used sections, a few tables of new books, and a smattering of other offerings like vinyl and cds. I appreciate that they have dedicated mystery and sci fi/fantasy sections, and their fiction had a really diverse mix of classics and contemporary lit fic. The new books didn't feel super super fresh, but I found some more obscure titles that looked interesting. Even with lovely high ceilings the interior gives a nice cozy bookstore vibe. It would've been nice if the bookseller greeted us or asked if we needed any help but that is not uncommon for indie bookstores. They were very friendly at checkout.”

“Great selection of books and other "bookish" fun things. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Space was very narrow and hard to move around comfortably once more customers started coming in. Not very handicap accessible.”