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
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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
Nestled on a tree-lined street in downtown Los Altos, Linden Tree Books has been helping readers and pre-readers discover the magic of books for nearly forty years.
We are a family-run children’s bookstore with a highly curated selection of books reflecting a diverse range of voices and stories. (And yes, we have books for adults… parents need to read, too!) We regularly host author events and signings, school fundraisers, writing workshops, book clubs, birthday parties, and more.
In 1984, Linda and Dennis Ronberg (who combined the "Lin" and "Den" of their first names) opened Linden Tree Children's Recordings and Books on First Street in Los Altos. As the name suggests, the store originally specialized in children's music, hosting and promoting concerts with legendary children's musicians like Raffi, Charlotte Diamond, Sharon, Lois, and Bram and others.
Five years later, the store moved to the corner of Third and State Streets, where it hosted numerous author events and parties (including legendary Harry Potter release nights) in its courtyard. In 2011, under the ownership of Dianne Edmonds and Jill Curcio, the store moved to its current location at 265 State Street.
In September 2019, friends Chris Saccheri and Flo Grosskurth purchased Linden Tree with plans to expand its role as a community hub for storytelling, imagination, and fun.
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