Word Horde Emporium of the Weird & Fantastic is a “wonderfully curated” bookstore in Petaluma, CA, specializing in weird, horrific, fantastic & speculative fiction for all ages, including a Spooky Kids Zone. The Bay Area’s home for the best in indie/small press horror & weird fiction, we also feature a vast Penguin Classics section, graphic novels & manga, and unique collections of mythology, monsters, true crime & occult books. We carry a variety of games & accessories, with a focus on the weird & indie RPGs. In addition, we stock tons of stickers, buttons, pins & jewelry; candles; local bath products; quirky collectibles, toys & decor; journals & stationery; plush guts, monsters & spooky Squishables; and a Tower of Tarot with 60+ different decks!
Word Horde Emporium of the Weird & Fantastic
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