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Bookshop Santa Cruz

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Bookshop Santa Cruz has survived earthquakes, recessions, and the internet. Three generations of families still make pilgrimages here for the staff picks, cozy reading nooks, and that rare feeling of getting wonderfully lost in a bookstore.

literary anchor
family-friendly
staff picks worth trusting
cozy browsing vibes

Tips

πŸ“š"just as great as it was then"
✨"raised my love for Santa Cruz a notch"
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έsolid Spanish language section

Bookshop Santa Cruz

1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Upcoming at Bookshop Santa Cruz

Wednesday, Jun 24
Historical Fiction Discussion

Historical Fiction Discussion

June 24 at 7pm

What if a half-Black teenage servant wrote the Declaration of Independence? Local author Wallace Baine explores this radical premise in his new novel, and you can hear him read from it, get your copy signed, and catch him in conversation with Steve Kettmann.

Monday, Jul 27
History of Suits

History of Suits

July 27 at 7pm

Discover how the humble black suit became a symbol of power, democracy, and modern masculinity. Fashion historian Chloe Chapin unpacks the surprising cultural history hiding in every wardrobe staple.

Monday, Aug 17
Family Vacation Mystery Reading

Family Vacation Mystery Reading

August 17 at 7pm

Nina Simon reads her new family vacation whodunnit at this beloved local bookstore. Warm community vibes, free entry, perfect for mystery lovers and anyone who appreciates a good plot twist.