Showing posts with label Ridgecrest Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ridgecrest Books. Show all posts

Preschool story time at Ridgecrest Books today July 8, 2026 at 11am

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Shoreline Cooperative Preschool says "It's summertime and we've missed you!" 

Come find us at Ridgecrest Books this Wednesday for Preschool Story Time - Hear songs and stories read by our teachers, say hi to preschool friends, and earn 20% back for the preschool on any purchases you make. Can't wait!


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Book Fair at Shorewood focuses on AANHPI authors and stories May 27, 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026


In conjunction with the AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) Heritage Month celebration to be held at Shorewood High School on Wednesday May 27, 2026, the Shorewood Library will host a book sale in partnership with Ridgecrest Books.

The sale will focus on AANHPI authors and stories.

Buy books during the sale hours or pre-order for pickup. Proceeds go to the Shorewood Library.

AANHPI book sale
Shorewood High School Commons
17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
12 - 3pm and 5 - 9pm

Cash or card preferred
Pre-order using the QR code in the flyer or this link


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Ridgecrest Books and the Little Free Library project

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Toby helping to choose a bag for his neighborhood Little Free Library.
Photo by Seattle Poppy

Kevin, from Ridgecrest Books, says that over the past several years, "we’ve accumulated a ton of advanced reader copies from the publishers. These are books that the publishers send us to read so we can make more informed decisions as to what to order.

"Instead of just putting them in the recycling, we decided to bag them up and offer them to folks who visited on Independent Bookstore Day so that they could fill up their local Little Free Libraries."

Ridgecrest Books is located in the Ridgecrest business district at 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155.


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Seattle Independent Bookstore Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026


Seattle Independent Bookstore Day (SIBD) started in 2015 and continued until the COVID epidemic. The Seattle-area indie bookstores are once again celebrating Indie Bookstore Day with the popular Bookstore Day Passport Challenge this year.

The challenge is for local book (and bookstore) lovers to visit all 33 participating Seattle-area independent bookstores, and, as in the past few years, they will have ten days to complete the challenge.

Independent Bookstore Day is on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and the challenge must be completed by Monday, May 4,, 2026.

Book fanatics who complete the challenge will receive a Bookstore Day Champion Stamp Card, good for a one-time 25% discount at each participating store and valid until April 23, 2027.

There is an intermediate reward: those who don’t complete the full challenge but get their passport stamped at at least five participating stores during the ten-day period will receive a single 25%-off coupon, good at any of the participating stores.

Visit all 33 participating Seattle-area stores between April 25 and May 4, 2026, and turn in your passport with stamps from all the stores.

More information, the list of bookstores, and their hours, here.

If you don't have the time or energy to visit all 33, we have four indie bookstores nearby:

Shoreline: Ridgecrest Books

512 NE 165th St., Shoreline
https://ridgecrestbookstore.com
(206) 644-7105
Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, Mon 11am-5pm
Instagram: @ridgecrestbooks
Facebook

Lake Forest Park: Third Place Books

17171 Bothell Way NE, #A101, Lake Forest Park
www.thirdplacebooks.com
(206) 366-3333 (Lake Forest Park)
Hours: Everyday 9am-9pm
Instagram: @thirdplacebooks
Twitter: @thirdplacebooks
Threads: @thirdplacebooks
Facebook

Edmonds Bookshop

111 Fifth Avenue South, Edmonds
www.edmondsbookshop.com
(425) 775-2789
Hours: Bookstore Day 10am-7pm, Sun Apr 26 11am-5pm, Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
Instagram: @edmondsbookshop
Facebook

Edmonds: East West Books (when did they move to Edmonds!!)

110 3rd Ave N #102, Edmonds
eastwestseattle.org
(206) 523-3726
Hours: Bookstore Day 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm, Tue-Sat 11am-6pm, Closed Mon
Instagram: @eastwestbooksandgifts
Facebook


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Ridgecrest Elementary PTA Book Fair at Ridgecrest Books February 9-14, 2026

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Looking for some new books for Read-A-Thon, mid-winter break, or a gift for an upcoming celebration? February 9-14, 2026 our friends at @ridgecrestbooks are donating 20% of all RC supporter sales back to the school to buy more books for our library! 

Make sure to mention you are participating in the RC Elementary Book Fair!

Thank you @ridgecrestbooks! We are grateful for your support!



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Ridgecrest Books: Release party for cozy fantasy novel Social Sorcery with author Alex Peachy October 24, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Author Alex Peachy at Ridgecrest Books October 24, 2025 at 7pm

Join us for the release party for Social Sorcery, a cozy fantasy novel perfect for this time of year that's a cozy blend of D&D and steampunk.

Alex is also the author of Distilled Magic, another cozy fantasy set in the same world as Social Sorcery, but each book stands alone. This is a great event for all the cozy fantasy fans out there! Like a pumpkin-spiced latte in book form.

The stories Alex creates explore identity, community, and personal growth themes. He shares his home with his wife, son, and their three adorable cats. His favorite cat considers Alex her human and often demands to be held. You can often find him writing and sipping on a glass of good whisky in the evenings.

Ridgecrest Books, 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155


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Ridgecrest Books: Party with Camilla Raines and her new magical fantasy book October 21, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Camilla Raines, October 21, 2025 at 7pm at Ridgecrest Books, 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

One of our favorite events that we had here last year was the launch party for Camilla Raines' debut novel, The Hollow and the Haunted. Camilla is back with the sequel, The Forsaken and the Fated, and the party will be just as good! There will be cupcakes, giveaways, make-your-own crystal sets, and book bingo!

In this darkly magical fantasy debut set in Washington State, a closeted teenage psychic foresees the death of his sworn enemy, and is forced to work with him to save his life. Sparks fly, but some ghosts don't want to stay buried...

*These books have great crossover appeal for teens. Everyone is welcome! Mark your calendars!


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Ridgecrest Books: Story hour with author Michelle Jing Chan October 19, 2025

Thursday, October 9, 2025


Ridgecrest favorite, Michelle Jing Chan, is joining us for an extra special story time on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 11am, to celebrate the release of her debut author AND illustrator picture book, Weiwei's Winter Solstice.

Hit up the brunch truck, grab a coffee, and swing by the bookstore for story time and make it a Ridgecrest day!

Michelle has illustrated several picture books, including two Golden Books on Lunar New Year and Pride; and Stay Angry Little Girl, a picture book inspired by Madeleine L’Engle’s iconic classic A Wrinkle in Time.

Michelle’s books have earned awards from the Children’s Book Council, the Chinese American Librarians Association, and Hindi’s Libraries. Her work has been featured in the Wing Luke Museum, Buzzfeed, and Upworthy.


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Ridgecrest Books: Dress in your witchiest best for author Jessixa Bagley October 5, 2025 at 11am

Monday, September 29, 2025


Tiny graphic novel enthusiasts and novice witches please take note! Jessixa Bagley, creator of the most adorable witchy graphic novel of all time, will be joining us on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 11am!

We'll all be dressed in our witchiest best and we encourage anyone who feels so inspired to join us! Jessixa will read a bit, draw a bit, and answer lots of questions!


Jessixa is a two-time Washington State Book Award recipient; first in 2016 for her debut picture book, Boats for Papa, and again in 2024 for her graphic novel, Duel. 

Jessixa also received a 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Honor Award for picture book Laundry Day. Many of her books are Junior Library Guild Selections.


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Local author presents book about growing up in Shoreline at Ridgecrest Books September 20, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025


Gordon Braun, author of The Boy From a Town That Isn't Even a Town
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3pm at Ridgecrest Books

An event to celebrate life in Shoreline as we listen to Gordon Braun discuss his coming-of-age memoir about growing up in Shoreline in the late 1960's.

Gordon Braun charms his readers with tales of adventure, adversity and heartache in this "cute, poignant, funny" coming of age memoir. 

Welcome to Shoreline, a town that isn't even a town. It's 1968 - the year a thirteen-year-old paperboy discovers a talent that changes the trajectory of his life. It's the year "the world got smaller; danger suddenly less abstract."

Ridgecrest Books is located at 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155


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Story time with Shoreline Cooperative Preschool teachers at Ridgecrest Books on July 9, 2025

Monday, July 7, 2025

All kids and families are invited to Ridgecrest Books for a special summer story time with Shoreline Cooperative Preschool teachers! 

Come at 11am on Wednesday July 9, 2025 for interactive rhymes and picture book readings. 

Mention SCP when you make any purchases July 9th through 13th and 20% of proceeds will go back to this local nonprofit preschool serving ages 18 months to 5 years (spots still available for the 2025-2026 school year). 

Find out more about both of these great local organizations here: 


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