A little romance. A lot of possibility. Downtown Walla Walla, WA
Pink walls, romance-filled bookshelves and floral armchairs inside Tryst bookstore

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Fall in love.
One book
at a time.

A romance bookstore for big feelings,
late nights, and happily ever afters.

Find your next love story
A little peek inside Tryst
SMALL-TOWN CHARMBIG BOOK ENERGYALL THE FEELS

WELCOME TO TRYST

Your kind
of love story.

For the romance obsessed. The romantasy readers. The “just one more chapter” crowd.

Tryst is an independent romance bookstore tucked into downtown Walla Walla. Created by Jennifer Sharon, it’s a welcoming place to discover a new favorite, talk about the books you can’t stop thinking about, and find a little something for your reading life.

Whether you love a slow burn, a deliciously dark romance, or a world full of magic, there’s a story here with your name on it.

Make a date with Tryst

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

What’s your type?

Sweet, spicy, magical, or a little dark.
We make room for every kind of romance.

01

Contemporary

Meet-cutes, second chances, and love in the here and now.

02

Romantasy

Epic worlds, high stakes, and chemistry worth fighting for.

03

Dark romance

Complicated hearts and stories that push the boundaries.

04

Queer romance

Love stories to fall for, with LGBTQ+ characters at the center.

And more to discover on our shelves. Come browse—we love a good book conversation.

BEYOND THE BOOKS

A few more
reasons to linger.

Little discoveries for readers.
Thoughtful treats for the book lover in your life.

Tryst’s Blind Date with a Book display
TAKE A CHANCE

Blind date with a book

Let a little mystery lead you to your next read. Browse our display and see which story catches your curiosity.

Bookish mugs, candles and gifts on a pink and white display at Tryst
TREAT YOUR SHELF

Bookish gifts & little luxuries

Browse mugs, candles, totes, and reading-life favorites. Our selection changes, so there’s always a reason to look again.

GOOD BOOKS. GREAT COMPANY.

Find your
book people.

The story doesn’t have to end on the last page. Our book clubs bring romance readers together to share favorite moments, big feelings, and spirited conversations.

Ask us about book clubs

THERE’S A CONVERSATION FOR YOU

Romantasy 01
Dark romance 02
Contemporary 03
Queer romance 04

Stop by for current picks, meeting dates, and sign-up details.

Tryst’s bright pink entrance set into a brick building in downtown Walla Walla

LET’S MAKE IT A TRYST

Your next read
is right here.

Make us part of your downtown wander. Browse the shelves, discover something unexpected, and stay for a little book talk.

39 E Main Street
Walla Walla, Washington
Find us at the back of Plumb Cellars.

Store hours

Tuesday–Saturday
10 am–6 pm
Sunday
12 noon–5 pm
Monday
Closed
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