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February 2024 by amie hartman
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!
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February 2024 by Lisa Mueller
Great staff
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October 2023 by Megan Crawford
Such a sweet bookstore—beautifully curated and displayed. Michael and Thia were so kind, too! I hope y’all have many happy & successful years ahead of you!
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October 2023 by Maeve M.
Been fortunate to visit the Russian River Valley a few times recently and I always head for Russian River Books & Letters for its appealing range.It just dawned on me that Russian River Books reminds me of an equally amazing bookshop with adjacent café in Jaipur I was once very grateful for finding. Amazing how bookshops can still be such a focal point all over the world.Russian River Books seems pivotal in organising and holding local events, book-related or otherwise, and having a great café right there with lots of seating indoors and out makes for a spacious, leisurely read.Michael the owner is super welcoming and his lovely dog makes it very homely. Should have made it back to chat some more! They have such a great range of books, queer and otherwise (see photos), and sell literary-adjacent t-shirts, totes and tchotchkes. There's even a secondhand book section! This place is so cool.Looking forward to my next visit already!
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September 2023 by Helen K.
Wonderful bookstore with friendly owner. Great selection of books and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Right next to a coffee shop. Plenty of parking when we were there.
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August 2023 by Denise C.
Fun bookstore in Guerneville strip Has some LGBT books Ejaculate responsibly and did u know u r a drag queen Next to cafe that was gay too First time
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June 2023 by Ori G
Great collection of books! Local stories as well as global novels. Lovely owner with a big heart and great sense of style
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March 2023 by Annika Lawson
this place is the best. The owner has great recommendations and is always nice to chat with. The selection is small but fills the space well and still allows space for perusing. Definitely a great spot.
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December 2022 by Peter Rated
Quaint and cozy little bookstore with an affable owner. Good breakfast smells from attached Coffee Bazaar too. We'll be back!
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November 2022 by Blue S.
Stopped by as I was passing through town and was supremely impressed by this charming store and the selection of books the owner stocks, some real gems you won't find everywhere.
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October 2022 by Lisa del Bosque
What a charming place! The owner selects all the books himself. If you don't know what you are looking for, he is great in helping you find a book that you will love.
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September 2022 by Steve S.
Love bookstores!In many places, I wouldn't give this one that 5th star, just because it's a bit small & thus carries fewer titles... But really: there's only so much "bookstore" that a tiny little tourist town can support -- the past 20 years have seen 2-3 of 'em fold, here in G'vlle. I can always order what they don't have.I hope these folks find the magic recipe for success, & that they thrive for decades!
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August 2022 by Mary A.
OMG, just read the one star review from the non-customer about f#cking flies. Just want to point out that flies are everywhere and they are particularly prolific and aggravating this year for some reason. I give her review one star and I would give her zero stars if I could. To the great bookstore and owner I give five stars - we are grateful to have a bookstore again and we find his presence here at the river uplifting.
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August 2022 by Jill Z.
My first venture into a book store post pandemic and I'm reminded how lovely it is to be in one! This place was lovingly tended. No flies. I bought some charming notecards. It's great to support local bookstores these days!
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July 2022 by Roger H.
For my first trip to Guerneville since the pandemic I was excited to stop into the book store next to the coffee shop. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was under new ownership. The store itself looks great - clean, organized and great displays. The book selection was fantastic as well as the choice of greeting cards. I had an opportunity to chat with the owner and he was very pleasant. I've received emails from them since about author readings at the store, and wish I lived closer to attend. This is a FANTASTIC bookstore!!!!
