Bookish Modesto

Bookish Modesto books + coffee + community since 2024

We’re open Tues-Sat, 10-6. Check our website/socials for evening events!
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What are you reading? I'm listening to Strangers, the memoir by Belle Burden, and *finally* reading Esperanza Rising by ...
06/19/2026

What are you reading?
I'm listening to Strangers, the memoir by Belle Burden, and *finally* reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. I think I've had this on my bookshelf for at least a decade!
PS, how are you doing on your reading challenge? Am I going to beat you to the free frozen yogurt?
- Paula

Audiobook paint night for kids (and their adults, too!) is one week from tonight! Looking for something fun to do with t...
06/19/2026

Audiobook paint night for kids (and their adults, too!) is one week from tonight! Looking for something fun to do with the family? We're listening to Opal Watson: Private Eye by Brittany J. Thurman about an eleven-year-old detective investigating a mystery in her apartment building. 🔍

Audiobooks are a great way for readers to get into a story. We can give you a code to keep listening on Libro.fm, and we'll have physical copies of the book available, too!

Your $15 ticket includes all paint and supplies. No actual painting experience is necessary. :)

www.bookishmodesto.com/events

WALDO is back in Modesto, beginning July 1! Looking for something fun to do this summer for kids 14 and under? Visit loc...
06/18/2026

WALDO is back in Modesto, beginning July 1!
Looking for something fun to do this summer for kids 14 and under? Visit local businesses to find the hidden Waldo and collect stamps in your passport! You've got all month to participate, and we're planning a big end-of-hunt party at the State Theatre on July 31. More info to come!

Find Waldo here beginning July 1:
Bakeshop
Be Anything Musum (BAM!)
Bookish
Broken Records
Camp Jack Hazard
The Chicken Barn
The Dragonfly Art for Life
Emerald Tattoo and Piercing
Fast Eddie's MOAB
Gym Stars
Ice Cream Company
Laughing Crow Collectibles
McHenry Bowl
Meeple Valley Board Game Cafe
Mocha Magic Cafe & Bookshop
Modesto Children's Museum
Paper Habit
Penny University Coffee
Play Modesto
Quantum Escapes
Queen Bean Coffeehouse
State Theatre of Modesto
Suite 52 Living
Westurf Nursery
Yogurt Mill

Don't forget -- We're celebrating the release of Old Man Trouble's new album, Where the Tumbleweeds Go. Live music plus ...
06/17/2026

Don't forget -- We're celebrating the release of Old Man Trouble's new album, Where the Tumbleweeds Go. Live music plus a recorded video with a cameo by our own Will DeBoard = magic.

Fri, 6/19 @ Bookish
Happy hour starts at 6, music starts at 7!

Summer barista favorites are here! Get 25% off on each daily latte special (... but psst, we'll make it for you any day!...
06/16/2026

Summer barista favorites are here!
Get 25% off on each daily latte special (... but psst, we'll make it for you any day!) ☕🥤

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Tuesday: Julia’s Summer Romance (chocolate, marshmallow & caramel)
Wednesday: Princess Donut Latte (salted caramel)
Thursday: Hannah’s Lavender Summer (lavender, white chocolate, vanilla)
Friday: Peanuts - Charlie Brown special (peanut butter, choc & white chocolate)
Saturday: Carly’s Back for the Summer (a sweet vanilla latte)

We serve Volente Coffee, roasted with love at the Modesto Gospel Mission.

This Saturday is a used book sale! We have lots of new inventory coming in, and we need to make some room. So! All regul...
06/16/2026

This Saturday is a used book sale! We have lots of new inventory coming in, and we need to make some room.

So! All regular $2 books are $1, and all $5 books are 3 for $10! We have new markdowns and hidden gems -- perfect for your summer reading. 📚 📖 😍

15% of our used book proceeds in June will go to

** PLEASE NOTE the date change!**The Modesto Bee Book Club discussion has been moved to Wednesday, July 1 @ 6:30pm. We w...
06/15/2026

** PLEASE NOTE the date change!**
The Modesto Bee Book Club discussion has been moved to Wednesday, July 1 @ 6:30pm.

We will reach out to those who bought the book through Bookish, but please spread the word! The good news is... you have more time to read the book. We'll see you on July 1 📚

Summer is heating up! The summer reading challenge continues, we have new barista staff pick drinks, and also: Studio @ ...
06/15/2026

Summer is heating up!
The summer reading challenge continues, we have new barista staff pick drinks, and also: Studio @ Bookish, Crafternoons, chess club, the Modesto Bee Book Club, an album release and a used book sale! (whew!)

Check out www.bookishmodesto.com/events for more info!

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Mon, 6/15: We’re closed today, but you can shop online @ www.bookishmodesto.com! Write Club meets at 6:30pm!

Tues, 6/16: Open 10-6! Studio @ Bookish runs from 3-5pm (see our website!), and the Modesto Bee Book Club meets at 6:30 to discuss I Will Greet the Sun Again.

Weds, 6/17:We’re open 10 to 6! Storytime for the kiddos is at 11am. Today’s Crafternoon session is “Crochet with Carly” from 3:30-5pm! Chess Club for all ages/ability levels meets from 5 to 7pm.

Thurs, 6/18: We’re open 10 to 6! Studio @ Bookish is from 3-5 (see our website for tickets – or walk-ins are welcome!)

Fri, 6/19: We’re open 10 to 6! Our special Yoga for Booklovers with Hannah starts at 9am. Storytime for the kiddos is at 11 am! Our summertime happy hour starts today at 6pm, and Old Man Trouble’s album release party starts at 7!

Sat, 6/20: We’re open 10 to 6! It’s used book sale day – 15% of our used book proceeds will go to CalPride. Stop by for some great deals!

📚July is coming up fast! Here's our Book Clubs for July!📚If you would like to sign up for any of our July Book Clubs, yo...
06/15/2026

📚July is coming up fast! Here's our Book Clubs for July!📚

If you would like to sign up for any of our July Book Clubs, you can use the link in our Instagram bio or on our website! Don't forget to use the promo code BOOKCLUB20 to get 20% off you book!

Tues, July 21 @ 6p: Will's LitRPG Club is reading The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman
Tues, July 28 @ 6p: Sarah's Fantasy Club is reading Asunder by Kerstin Hall
Weds, July 29 @ 6p: Paula's Non-Fic Club is reading Conversion Therapy Dropout by Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Thurs, July 30 @ 6p: Ava and Noelle's YA Romance Club is reading Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

You can order these and more on our website! Thanks for shopping local!

We're having so much fun creating with your kids! If you're looking for something for the kids to do, check our Studio @...
06/14/2026

We're having so much fun creating with your kids! If you're looking for something for the kids to do, check our Studio @ Bookish (for grades K-5) and Crafternoons (for grades 6-8)!

This week's schedule:
Tues, 6/16: Grades K-2 meets from 3-3:45 to make tissue paper luminaries! Grades 3-5 meets from 4-5 for cardboard architecture!
Weds, 6/17: Grades 6-8 meets from 3:30-5pm for beginner's crochet with Carly!
Thurs, 5/18: Grades K-2 meets from 3-3:45 for a colorful pattern drawing. Grades 3-5 meets from 4-5 for geometric nightlights!

Get tickets in the store or online (www.bookishmodesto.com/events)

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