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Sonoma Magazine Print

Home for the Holidays

Being in a small town and a town that is diverse has always been really important to me,” says owner Michael Rex, who has assembled a thoughtful selection of art books, fiction, nonfiction, and kids’ books with BIPOC and queer characters at his bright, cheery shop a short walk from the bridge.

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Sonoma Magazine Online

Guerneville Is Hotter Than Ever. Here’s Where to Eat, Drink and Stay

Ramble along Armstrong Woods Road, stopping in at Russian River Books & Letters to browse – gasp — real live books (not digital!).

SF Gate

How to spend the perfect weekend in Guerneville, Calif.'s quirky, small town

I recently visited Guerneville and came back with the best things to do, see and eat in this Sonoma County gem. Keep reading for all the details.

Sonoma County Literary Update

Russian River Books & Letters

This lovely bookstore in Guerneville is hosting several events this month. One is an open mic reading on Saturday, February 4 at 7 PM. The second is on Friday, February 17, 7:00 p.m. when Bart Schneider and Dan Coshnear will read from their new collections: The Daily Feast...

Sonoma Magazine Press

52 Perfect Saturdays in Sonoma County

Fill your day people-watching and exploring the community’s niches—Russian River Books & Letters is a great gathering space...

Northern California Public Media

Podcast: Greetings from Lower Russian River

Postcards from Sonoma County: what people are talking about, direct from the locals. Each week, our correspondents from all over Sonoma County check in with a weekly "postcard" of what people are talking about in their area.

The Press Democrat

Holiday Shopping 2022: What small businesses in Sonoma County expect this season

This year is the second holiday season for Russian River Books and Letters owner Michael Rex. He was worried in December 2021 when he opened he would have a slow season , but that wasn’t the case...

Alta

Alta’s Favorite Bookstores

ll bookstores have a personality, and Russian River Books has a warm one that greets you like an old friend. Owner Michael Rex is a teacher who cares about good books and his small-town community. He’s created an inclusive place that offers free ESL night classes and letter-writing workshops...