Hill's Bookstore

650 San Benito St, Suite 140

Hollister, CA 95023

We are a local indie bookstore with a focus on building community.  The Sunday Letter Project is exactly what we and our community was looking for. We are so excited and thrilled to join this network of stores around the world.

When we put our community members first, we all win.  There's not much more to say about our store - but I would love to tell you about our community. We have some of the kindest and most supportive community, which is why we are now hosting The Sunday Letter Project Workshops.  Our first one went by this past week and had so many people show up to write intro letters to all of your stores.  People are excited to connect to others around the world. Within our community, we are just outside of the tech bubble of Silicon Valley and in a rural enough setting that we are home to probably the most under-rated National Park in all of the United States.  We look forward to writing to you!

The Page Society

816 w Willow,

Duncan,

Oklahoma 73533

USA

Books at the Dragon’s Garden,

9 High Street, Llandovery,

Carmarthenshire, Wales SA20 0PU.

Books at the Dragon's Garden is an independent bookshop in beautiful Llandovery, an ancient market town and  the gateway to Bannau Brycheiniog and the Cambrian Mountains.

The bookshop has always centred around my passions and ethics, thus we are well known for our carefully curated collection of books about nature, environmental issues, politics, history, folklore and landscape. We also stock the best of contemporary fiction, classics and an inspiring children's section.

We run the Reading the Wild  Literature Festival which takes place in May every year.

I've had a long association with the Fair Trade movement so we also stock journals, gifts, clothes and accessories that are sourced from certified Fair Trade suppliers

The bookshop is a safe, inviting and colourful space, where everyone is given a warm welcome, conversations about books and much more take place and strangers become friends, we're delighted to be able to play a small part in the Sunday Letter Project, slowing down and  making meaningful connections in a world which has become so pressured.

You can send your introductory letter to

Books at the Dragon's Garden, 9 High Street, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales,  SA20 0PU

Godmothers PO Box 652 Summerland, CA 93067

Godmothers is less a store and more a storefront for magic. Founded by Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and Victoria Jackson, it’s a shared vision realized: a beautiful place of belonging, storytelling, and transformation.

Eryngium Papeterie
1006 Main st.
Vancouver Wa, 98660
(Not Vancouver, BC!)

Eryngium Papeterie is a small stationery store tucked on an historic Main St in the Pacific Northwest!  Eryngium is the product of a lifelong dream of operating a paper shop that inspires the hand written art of correspondence, and offers high quality paper products from around the world.  The store hails it's name from the noble Eryngium flower combined with the French noun "Papeterie", a fancy box dedicated to stationery and writing ephemera.  Our store promotes the art of letterpress cards with a large selection of stationery goods  and the complimentary antiques and curiosities that bring magic to your desk & Home.  An in-store shopping experience only, Eryngium is proud to participate and foster connections through the penned word- by journal or by mail, write on!

Ink & Ether Books

c/o Communitea Coffee

1015 E Imperial Hwy, C1

Brea CA 92821

Ink & Ether is a fantasy pop-up bookshop that's a little bit magical, a little bit rebellious, and possibly held together by tarot cards and sheer will. We pop up at markets and fairs around the community, selling fantasy and speculative fiction by women, BIPOC, and indie authors, alongside tarot, oracle, and books for the spiritually curious. If you've ever wanted a book that finds you exactly when you need it, that's kind of our whole thing.

As a pop-up, we don't have a storefront of our own so our good friends at Communitea Coffee have let us use their shop as our home base. Name me a better duo than coffee and books. Together we're bringing analog back.

Catnap Books 

Kruisweg 61 

2011LB Haarlem 

Netherlands

We are a new and used English language bookshop in the town of Haarlem in the Netherlands. We have been open two years and carry mostly books but also other things such as cards, notebooks, puzzles and refillable pens. We are a family owned shop started by Selby (me). Recently my husband, Matt, joined the shop full time and we have a part-time employee named Monika. Our daughter also likes to contribute and share her opinion on what books and things we should carry. We are originally from the United States but have been living in Haarlem for five years now. We are excited to be part of the Sunday Letter Project and help connect people from around the world. 

Olive It… is a floral & candy boutique located on Long Island in New York.  We are a floral & candy shop selling mixed flower bouquets, giftware and international candy.  We are celebrating our 3 year anniversary next month.  

Send your Introductory Letter here:

Olive It Boutique

65 Merrick Avenue

Merrick, NY 11566

Oh Crumbs! Bakery

10 Market Square

Narberth

Sa677au

Oh Crumbs! Bakery is based in the market town of Narberth, in beautiful Pembrokeshire.

We try to be a warm and welcoming place for the community to come and hang out with a cuppa and a slice of homemade cake and a good old chat if they want to. We make all our cakes, bread and savoury snacks by hand on site.

We are dog friendly, which I love because I am obsessed with dogs. We have lots of regular dogs who make a beeline for our place whenever they are town.

We host Saturday Socials on a Saturday evening where people can come along and do some crafting while chatting and connecting to other crafters or if you aren’t into crafts we have a large selection of board games which people choose from.

As a business we have tried to do things as ethically as we can so make sure all our ingredients are organic and fair trade including our tea and coffee which both come from business who put back into the communities their products come from. 

Barn Owl Books is an independent bookshop nestled in the historic hilltop town of Malmesbury on the edge of the Cotswolds, UK. Our bookshop is housed in a 400 year old building a short walk from the 12th century Malmesbury Abbey, the resting place of King Athelstan, the first King of England. In our shop you will find a warm welcome, beautifully curated books for all ages, a homely feel which encourages you to stay and browse in one of the many cosy corners and most importantly Amanda, Charlotte and Kirsty who can't wait to meet you and chat books!

Send your introductory letter here:

BARN OWL BOOKS
5 Oxford Street
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 9AX

Molly's Bookstore

667-669 Main Street

Melrose, MA 02176 

“Are you like me? Do you never read an email until the end, but keep every letter and card that was ever sent to you? Do you consider paper and pen the best medium ever? Well, writing letters to someone and then getting a honest, well thought of answer in return it's a marvel. Why would you write to Molly's in Melrose? Well, because this community is full of artists, writers, families, and nature lovers. I can tell you that my favorite time in the world is my time at the store. Being able to listen to people's stories, to get to know them. Where they have been, what they have done. And now they will share that with you. Melrose people are some of the most accomplished people in the world. And they are generous. They are generous with their time, with their whole selves. And they are here to listen to you and share a bit of themselves. On a letter. I can't think of a better way. And you can keep them. And if you want you can be friends. Or keep it casual. This is such an incredible idea that I CAN'T EVEN! Do write to us. We are looking forward to meeting you!”

SkinOwl

310 N 17th St, Boise, ID 83702

SkinOwl is a neighborhood clean beauty café in Boise that’s changing what a beauty store feels like.

Part skincare studio, part community gathering space, SkinOwl offers thoughtfully curated clean beauty, complimentary Skin Pampers and Makeup Edits, and personalized guidance to help people simplify their routines with products that have been beloved for 13 years. 

The shop also features Gem Jolie’s fresh, organic grab-and-go salads, locally sourced whenever possible, along with kombucha, coffee, and non-alcoholic wine to enjoy on the patio. Whether you’re stopping in for skincare advice, lunch with a friend, or simply a place to slow down, SkinOwl is designed to feel like home. 

Mill Street Books

52 Mill St

PO 436

Almonte, ON 

K0A 1A0

Almonte is a small but vibrant community located just west of Ottawa, on the unceded land of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people. With the Mississippi River running through the heart of downtown, Almonte was historically a mill town with a thriving textile industry. Almonte is perhaps best known as the hometown of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, and nowadays might be recognized as the setting of numerous feel-good Hallmark movies, particularly those with a Christmas Romance theme. More locally, Almonte is known for being a hub of arts and culture in our region, with a strong local business scene that we at Mill Street Books are happy to be a part of.

Mill Street Books has been here for 29 years, and I am the third owner. I experienced my own "Hallmark" moment during the pandemic, when I quit my Engineering career in Montreal, moved to this charming small town to buy this bookstore, and was warmly welcomed by a wonderful book-loving community. I think our store regulars will be very keen to embark on the Sunday Letter Project with us, as our customers are very passionate about supporting our initiatives to bring people together, whether through our two book clubs or literary events featuring Canadian authors.

Racconti Toscani

Via Castello 116

Codiponte

54014 Casola

Lunigiana - Toscan

I started this shop two months ago. It is a lifelong dream that came true here in beautiful Tuscany.

I come from The Netherlands and all my life I have had a printing company in The Netherlands and Belgium and since 10 years also a publishing company. I sold the printing companies 5 years ago.

I sell typical Dutch products like Delfts Blue and typical Italian products. And of course books in Italian, Dutch and English.

Johnson’s Literary Depot

333 E Main Street

Johnson City, TN, 37601

United States of America

Johnson’s Literary Depot is an independent bookstore on Main Street in downtown Johnson City, Tennessee, tucked in the heart of the Appalachian Highlands. We opened with a simple belief, a bookstore should be a gathering place, a depot of people, ideas, and community. Between author events, book clubs, and sessions in the stacks (a monthly music night featuring local artists), we’ve watched our shop become a spot where neighbors and travelers alike slow down and connect. Our resident shop dogs, Winnie & Daisy are local celebrities often the first ones to greet customers when they come in the door. We’re also proud of our Kids Read for Free program, which puts children’s books into the hands of kids through age 12, because a love of reading and learning starts early and should follow the child’s lead. Whether you leave with a new book, a wagging welcome from Winnie & Daisy, a letter from a pen pal, or just a good conversation, we hope you’ll always feel at home here.

The Crooked Shelf Books & Brews

153 Frazier Loop, Statesville, North Carolina 28677, USA

The Crooked Shelf, Books & Brews is the dream-come-to-life of owners Shelbie & Anthony Frison. We're a proud woman-owned independent bookstore and café located in Troutman, North Carolina, USA. We set out to create a cozy, relaxing, and welcoming "third space" for the community to enjoy their time between home and work; a true haven for the bookish, coffee connoisseurs, and lovers of fine drinks and eats. So, whether you're seeking the latest bestseller or just a cozy corner to sink into with a glass of wine, or a carefully crafted latte, we've got you covered.

Rêve Coffee & Bookshop

1948 Northpoint Blvd, Hixson, TN 37343, USARêve is a little pocket of peace tucked into the heart of Hixson, a place where the coffee is thoughtfully made, the books are waiting to be discovered, and creativity seems to hum quietly in every corner. Local art fills the walls, stories gather on the shelves, and there is always room to linger, dream, make something, or simply breathe for a while. It is beautiful without being precious, peaceful without being still.  Rêve is a warm, imaginative space where people come for a cup of coffee and often leave feeling a little more inspired than when they arrived.

Rooted Books & Gifts, LLC

315 N Locust St. Grand Island, NE 

308-395-7657