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Timbre Books

Hi there! We're Timbre Books –– an independent neighborhood bookshop in Ventura, CA. We get sto

06/06/2026

Your favorite summer hangout is BACK! 🛋️ Come join us in the shop on Thursdays and Sundays 1-3pm for silent reading time, where we’ll hold each other accountable to our reading goals, share some tea/snacks, and perhaps scream over some plot twists together.

Bring a bud, a bev, and of course, a book! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 If you’re still looking for your next summer read, we’ve got the latest and greatest here in the shop ready for you to peruse.

+ every visit = 1 raffle entry for books and Timbre swag. Winner announced at the end of summer ⭐ See you all soon! 🫵

05/22/2026

Sunburn! We loved you. We were frustrated with you. We felt all kinds of ways about this angsty, emotional story, but safe to say we had a lot to discuss about Irish culture, the 90s, q***r identity, and Catholicism. Thank you all for another awesome meeting ☀️

Our next genre for Reader’s Roulette is NATURE, and we’re reading “In Trees” by Robert Moor! More details on our website 💌 timbrebooks.com

05/18/2026

Our June book club lineup is here! 📚

🐄 In the Margins | Wed, June 10 @ 6:30PM
We’re reading “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke. You’ve seen it, you’ve heard about it, and you might’ve already read it—now we get to talk about it.

🌲Reader’s Roulette | Wed, June 17 @ 6:30PM
This month’s genre is nature, and our pick is “In Trees” by Robert Moor: A philosophical, historical, and scientific journey guided by “tree-thinking.” What can trees teach us about aging, growing, and planting roots?

🛶 Zeitgeist | Tues, June 23 @ 6:30PM
We’re piloting a new club inspired by the German word meaning “the spirit and culture of the times.” For our inaugural meeting, we’re reading “Small Boat” by Vincent Delecroix, based on the true story of a French navy officer who ignored distress calls from migrants drowning in the English Channel.

As always, all are welcome at any meeting, no signup required. Bring a bev, a bud, a snack, and come chat! 🍓🫖👓🤗 Full details at timbrebooks.com

05/09/2026

Indie Bookstore Day 2026 🌻 Some special highlights + shoutouts:
👶 storytime with
🥐 sweets by
🪴 parking lot plant party
🧢 timbre hats (still in stock, come grab yours!)
🤔 timbre trivia ft. classics, quotes, & publishing
💿 spins by our most favorite DJ Uncle Alex
🎫 Bryn won our golden ticket!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us!! Your support means the world. 💌

04/24/2026

A Timbre Hat Drop??? in 2026??? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT ‼️
Run, don’t walk, to the shop TOMORROW on Indie Bookstore Day to get yours! 🧢🧢🧢

04/17/2026

Shoutout to Robert Moor for stopping in to chat & sign a couple of copies of his newest book “In Trees: An Exploration” ! 🌳🪾🌲 what a lovely human!!

+ who’s going to Festival of Books this weekend?! Catch Robert in conversation with authors Kate Marvel & Chanda Prescod-Weinstein: “Cosmic Wonder: Philosophy, Poetry, and the Natural World” on Saturday at 4:30 PM 💿

04/11/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The block party of the year is happening April 25 in Midtown 🗓️🪩🌱✨

We’re celebrating Independent Bookstore Day alongside 2,000+ indie bookstores across the country — with trivia, music, storytime, and all-day fun that highlights the many ways indies show up for their communities.

And in our parking lot the same day, our neighbors at are hosting a takeover packed with amazing deals on native, rare, and unusual plants 🌱🪴🌴🌻 + more details over at 💙

Stay tuned for more on Indie Bookstore Day, including the day’s itinerary, featured displays, etc 🤘

04/10/2026

Wednesday’s book club in action 🕺 “Vigil” by George Saunders was a trip with LOTS of twists and turns, and we had an amazing time dissecting it.

Our next book club book is THE CORRESPONDENT by Virginia Evans! A long time coming. Pick up your copy (if you don’t already have it) and join us in conversation May 13 🐦‍⬛

03/28/2026

The next best thing after reading a book is getting to talk about it together 📚

Join us in the shop to meet fellow bookworms and community members. Our discussions are casual—bring a friend, a drink, a snack, and let the conversation flow.

Find more details on our website, and email [email protected] to join the email list, get updates, and vote on upcoming reads! 🌱

03/23/2026

It would’ve been a crime if we didn’t read George Saunders for In the Margins’ next meeting, so alas: we are discussing “Vigil” April 8 at 6:30pm! Our copies are finally in store, so come grab yours soon! It’s a short one, but we have a feeling there will be a LOT to discuss... 👀

If you’d like to join our book club email list for updates, polls, and more, shoot us a message at [email protected] 💌 All are welcome to join our meetings; no sign-up required.

More book club details are available on our website 🕺📚

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1924 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA
93001

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18056283370

Website

http://timbrebooks.com/

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