A Small-Town Bookstore With A Big Heart

Ripon Bookstore was founded with a mission to create a meaningful community space. We are located in the heart of Downtown Ripon and surrounded by a community of readers in the Central Valey.

We support educators, highlight local authors and foster a creative environment. Our team is passionate about stories and books. We invite you to come in and discover what makes Ripon Bookstore so special.

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We’ve partnered with Libro.fm to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through our bookshop. Whether you are paying for monthly membership, gifting audiobooks to a friend, or buying audiobooks for your organization, Ripon Bookstore will be supported by your purchases.

About The Owner

Jennifer is a lifelong reader and she loves to share stories. Opening the Ripon Bookstore is a dream come true and she truly believes in the mission to create a meaningful community space in the heart of Downtown Ripon.

Jennifer Vollbrecht is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and she has built multiple businesses throughout the energy, defense and construction industry.  

She is the author of My Mom is a Veteran, a children's book that highlights the strength and service of women in the military through the eyes of a child.

As an active member of the Ripon Community, Jennifer enjoys cheering for her children on the sidelines, hanging out at the farmer's market, and enjoying time outdoors with her family.

Meet the booksellers

  • Meghan Ellis

    An eclectic reader with expertise in Young Adult, Fantasy and Imaginative Fiction. Most likely to be found crying over a book.

  • Melissa Beal

    Well-versed in thriller and horror. Most likely to be reading and Advanced Copy and can't wait until it is released for public consumption.

  • Jersey Ledezma

    Romance, rom-com and heartfelt fiction. Most likely to be caught bedazzling during book club.

  • Mark Hamilton

    Non-Fiction, Self-Help and Young Adult titles. Most likely to be found drawing on things at the bookstore.

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