Welcome to Rakestraw Books

Rakestraw Books
“The Bookstore in Danville”®
522 Hartz Avenue (map)
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-7337

Hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.
We are regularly open later during special events and
the holiday season

Email Rakestraw Books E-Mail us:
      rakestraw_books@yahoo.com


“Rakestraw Books is a gem:
small, perfect, and the more you peer into it, endlessly deep. The love of good books animates and inspires the place; the staff is passionate and smart – every visit offers equal measures of entertainment and instruction. And Michael Barnard may just be the best bookseller in the Bay Area – which, given the competition, is high praise indeed.
                                – Michael Chabon


Book Stack

First Edition Club
Few items are as desirable as signed first editions of great books in the world of book collecting. Rakestraw Books is one the Bay Area’s premier venues for author readings and signings.

Click here for more information.


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Bookpost #106 — July 2009

Bookpost 106Dear Friend of Rakestraw Books,

Before and After — 522 Hartz Avenue — What a difference three months makes! Every morning walking up, I can't help thinking how beautiful it looks with fresh paint, flowers (thank you Jennifer!), a handsome new sign, and perhaps best of all, beautiful new benches. I hope you all are enjoying the transformation as much as we are.

Looking ahead into July, we are excited to present several terrific author appearances — including two fine literary novelists, dinner with a farmer-writer, and a spirited conversation about sex. Check it all out and join us for one of these special events. I promise that you'll love it.

And, we're also excited to recommend all sorts of great new books. This month's selection is particularly exciting — Michael, Julie, Drew and Caroline have been reading up a storm. And, if none of these appeals, come into the shop and let us help you choose a new favorite.

At the end of this newsletter, we've got news about our in-store book groups (including two new ones!), our Signed First Editions Club, news from our friends at Cal Shakes, some gorgeous new greeting cards, and (most exciting of all) our first-ever creating writing classes.

Please come see us at the new store sometime very soon. Until then, Happy Reading!


Sincerely yours,

The Staff of Rakestraw Books


Writers Reading at Rakestraw — July 2009

Click here for the full list of upcoming events


Rakestraw's Readers Recommend

Rakestraw's Readers Recommend — Reviews of some of the best new books (and one or two old ones we love).


More News from Rakestraw Books:

  • Book Group News from Julie
  • Signed First Editions Club
  • Big Laughs, Snappy Conversation at Cal Shakes
  • Stonehenge Designs at Rakestraw Books
  • Marissa Bell Toffoli Teaches Rakestraw Writing Studios

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