Article in Presence News: Moonstone & Mist Bookshop Brings Community, Books, and Local Giving to Redondo Beach

By Maria Cornejo

January 13, 2026

Link to Article in Presence News

Overview:

Moonstone & Mist Bookshop brings a weekly pop-up to Redondo Beach, offering a wide selection of books and gift items while supporting the local community. Owned by Renee, the shop hosts events across Los Angeles, donates a portion of sales to local charities, and plans to open a permanent store in the future. The pop-ups create a space for readers, authors, and small businesses to connect and celebrate literature.

A Weekly Pop-Up in the Heart of Redondo Beach

Every weekend, Moonstone & Mist Bookshop brings a little bit of literary magic to Redondo Beach. They set up shop right outside BlendzUp Acai Bowl and Coffee Bar. This weekend, the small, independently owned bookstore meets, giving locals a unique and welcoming place to look at books and support a business that is focused on the community.

Built by Hand, Owned with Heart

Owned and built by Renee, Moonstone & Mist Bookshop is a passion project created entirely by hand. Moreover, despite its small size, the shop offers a diverse, carefully curated selection of books, from fantasy and romance to mystery and young adult titles.

More Than Just Books

Moonstone & Mist is more than just a bookstore; it’s also a great place for people who want to buy gifts. The store sells candles, stickers, greeting cards, bookmarks, pens, earrings, and tote bags, making shopping there a fun and cozy experience.

Events Across Los Angeles

Moonstone & Mist Bookshop regularly hosts pop-ups and literary events throughout the greater Los Angeles area, connecting readers, authors, and small businesses. Upcoming events include:

• January 16: Mead & Read Grow-Up Book Fair
  Honest Abe’s Cider House and Meadery, 6–10 p.m.
  17812 Main St., Gardena

• January 18: Minni’s Market: New Year, New Creations
  12–5 p.m.
  7082 Crescent Ave., Buena Park

• January 24: New Season Market
  Trademark Brewing Company, 12–6 p.m.
  233 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach

• January 25: Torrance Antique Street Faire
  8 a.m.–3 p.m.
  1317 Sartori Ave., Torrance

• January 30: La Terraza Coffee Pop-Up
  9 a.m.–2 p.m.
  1201 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach

• January 31: Winter Magic Book Bedazzling Event
  Featuring authors Kiri Callaghan and Anna Lamson

Giving Back to the Community

Moonstone & Mist Bookshop actively supports local causes. Additionally, the shop donates ten percent of all purchases to local nonprofits—including PTAs, philanthropic organizations, and youth sports programs—so that every purchase creates a meaningful impact.

Looking Ahead

For those unable to attend in person, Moonstone & Mist Bookshop also sells books online. Meanwhile, Renee plans to establish a permanent shop location in Redondo Beach, further strengthening the bookstore’s presence in the community.

Indeed, Moonstone & Mist Bookshop is more than a place to buy books—it is a growing space for connection, creativity, and community support, proving that everyone can have a bookshop worth visiting.”

Moonstone & Mist Bookshop pop-up setup at BlendzUP Acai & Coffee Bar in Redondo Beach, California.