A Novel Affair was born from a lifelong love of romance stories—and the belief that they deserve a space as vibrant, cozy, and joyful as the readers who love them.
Founded by Yung and Julie, two Bay Area locals, longtime friends of over twenty years, and unapologetic romance readers, A Novel Affair reimagines what a bookstore can be. We dreamed of a beautifully designed third space where books, coffee, wine, and community come together—because romance isn’t just a genre, it’s a feeling. Our long-term vision is intentional and romantic at heart: a book café by day and a wine bar by night.
Today, A Novel Affair lives as a pop-up edition in Los Altos (featuring romance books and bookish merchandise), operating as a residency through at least summer 2026. This space allows us to build community, test and refine our concept, and grow alongside the readers who support us. With the continued love and enthusiasm of our community, we hope to make Los Altos our permanent home.
A Novel Affair would not be possible without the incredible community that believed in this vision from the start—including the successful funding of our Kickstarter campaign, which helped bring this dream to life.
This is more than a bookstore. It’s a shared love story—written with our community, one chapter at a time.
Los Altos, CA
94022
Tuesday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
HyperSpace is a revolutionary new fun center featuring classic arcade games, virtual reality, karaoke and more! Please email info@hyperspacelosaltos.com for information about private parties.
Los Altos, CA
94022
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11AM -9PM
Monday & Tuesday, Closed
KID: The world's first AI Device for Kids.
Turn screen time into creative play with the KID device. Children can craft their own books or chat with characters—new or from classic tales—while tackling guided lessons and quizzes on math, science, language arts, and more via the Creator Portal. Personalize your child’s KID avatar with fun accessories, and track their learning milestones and imaginative creations through the Parent App
To Empower the Creators of Tomorrow
Our mission is to build the world’s most intuitive, safe, and controllable AI creator device—starting with children. KID device blends powerful, responsive AI with hands-on controls and age-appropriate content filters, so young innovators can freely experiment with storytelling and learning. Robust parental dashboards and real-time monitoring ensure every imaginative journey happens within a secure, learning-focused environment. Watch kids engage with a world of diverse content, explore new possibilities, and discover the joy of learning, creating, and sharing their unique visions.
Los Altos, CA
94022
"Bringing our Community Together to Share the Warmth of the Holiday Season"
Since 1977, the Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade has celebrated the beginning of the Holiday Season in Downtown Los Altos. The theme “A Child’s Holiday Fantasy” comes to life with colorful floats, local high school marching bands and costumed characters -- all lit up with thousands of lights. And of course Santa and his reindeer!
The parade is produced by the Los Altos Festival of Lights Association, a non-profit, all volunteer organization of community members. Funding is provided by community grants and donations from our generous spectators.
Los Altos, CA
94023


