Founded in 1973, Rakestraw Books is a beloved independent bookshop serving the San Ramon Valley — 'The Bookstore in Danville.' Known for personal recommendations, children's story-times, and a busy calendar of bestselling-author events. General-interest, literary, children's, and regional titles.
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Store details
- 3 Railroad Avenue, Danville, CA
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM; Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 12–5 PM (often open later for events)
Upcoming events
- Rakestraw Books "Live at Home!" Presents Libby PageSat, Jun 27, 1:00 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Jun 27, 1:30 PMTickets
- Rakestraw Books Presents Mark SpeltzTue, Jun 30, 9:00 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Jul 4, 1:30 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Jul 11, 1:30 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Jul 18, 1:30 PMTickets
- Rakestraw Books Presents Jen de OliveiraSat, Jul 18, 1:30 PMTickets
- Rakestraw Books Presents Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher MurrayWed, Jul 22, 10:00 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Jul 25, 1:30 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Aug 1, 1:30 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Aug 8, 1:30 PMTickets
- Rakestraw Books "Live at Home!" Presents Uzma JalaluddinMon, Aug 10, 8:30 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Aug 15, 1:30 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Aug 22, 1:30 PMTickets
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Aug 29, 1:30 PMTickets