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Carlsbad, CA

Aber Stoat Books

Romance, Fantasy, Dark Fiction & Occult

90% Fiction. 100% Escapism.

Aber Stoat Books is a romance-first bookstore that heavily embraces speculative fiction. We focus on young adult and adult romance, fantasy, thriller, science fiction, horror, and occult titles, alongside a curated collection of special editions and graphic novels.

Since launching as an online bookshop in 2024, our entire journey has been powered by this community. Every special order and purchase over the last two and a half years has moved us closer to a physical storefront.

We have a location. We’re officially opening our long-awaited local store in a brand-new area off Palomar Airport Road. More details coming soon.

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Upcoming Events

Nov20
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Book ClubCarlsbad, CA

Silent Book Club - Carlsbad

10:00 AM • Friday, November 20, 2026Aber Stoat BooksFree

B.Y.O. Book or Book of the Month Silent Book Club Olde Carlsbad In-Person Gathering 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meeting Location: Baba’s Coffee, 2727 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Host Cell# 760.805.0325- Mandy- (text only; I assume all calls are spam) Agenda: 10:00-10:30 am - Arrive. Meeting upstairs. We will share our books while we wait for everyone to arrive. 10:30-11:30 am - Quiet reading hour! Just sharing space. :) (Bring headphones to block music playing overhead) 11:30-12:00/30 pm - Optional socializing or keep reading. 》》Please remember to support the cafe. RSVP on Bookclubs.com OR Meetup.

Dec12
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Book ClubCarlsbad, CA

Audiobook Walk

10:00 AM • Saturday, December 12, 2026Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, USAFree

Audiobook walk ☀️ Summer Time: the second Monday of the month (sunset-ish event). ❄️ Winter Time: the second Saturday of the month (morning event). Bring your audiobook, headphones, and walking shoes! The walk is about 30 minutes long, and it’s fairly flat. It’s about a 1½ mile loop on the hill overlooking the Flower Fields, known as the Armada Drive Overlook. We will meet on Armada Drive and walk the overlook that goes around the hotel. We will meet at the furthest triangle bumpout on Armada Drive, where there is lots of street parking. Meet up between 10:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m Start walking at 10:15 a.m Red Pin Marks the Meeting Spot Host Cell# 760.805.0325- Mandy- (text only please; I assume all calls are spam)

Dec18
book pile
Book ClubCarlsbad, CA

Silent Book Club - Carlsbad

10:00 AM • Friday, December 18, 2026Aber Stoat BooksFree

B.Y.O. Book or Book of the Month Silent Book Club Olde Carlsbad In-Person Gathering 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meeting Location: Baba’s Coffee, 2727 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Host Cell# 760.805.0325- Mandy- (text only; I assume all calls are spam) Agenda: 10:00-10:30 am - Arrive. Meeting upstairs. We will share our books while we wait for everyone to arrive. 10:30-11:30 am - Quiet reading hour! Just sharing space. :) (Bring headphones to block music playing overhead) 11:30-12:00/30 pm - Optional socializing or keep reading. 》》Please remember to support the cafe. RSVP on Bookclubs.com OR Meetup.

Jan9
audiobook walk graphic, says to join
Book ClubCarlsbad, CA

Audiobook Walk

10:00 AM • Saturday, January 9, 2027Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, USAFree

Audiobook walk ☀️ Summer Time: the second Monday of the month (sunset-ish event). ❄️ Winter Time: the second Saturday of the month (morning event). Bring your audiobook, headphones, and walking shoes! The walk is about 30 minutes long, and it’s fairly flat. It’s about a 1½ mile loop on the hill overlooking the Flower Fields, known as the Armada Drive Overlook. We will meet on Armada Drive and walk the overlook that goes around the hotel. We will meet at the furthest triangle bumpout on Armada Drive, where there is lots of street parking. Meet up between 10:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m Start walking at 10:15 a.m Red Pin Marks the Meeting Spot Host Cell# 760.805.0325- Mandy- (text only please; I assume all calls are spam)

Jan11
ACOTAR 7 Book Cover
Book ReleaseRomantasyCarlsbad, CA

Midnight Maas: A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Release Party in Carlsbad, CA!

10:00 PM • Monday, January 11, 2027Aber Stoat Books$43.26

Authorless Event. A Court of Forgotten Melody The seventh installment in the ACOTAR phenomenon. Come ready to vent about book six! Event purchase includes: Hardcover of A Court of Forgotten Melody: $38.00 + tax Event entry, raffle entry & activities: $4.00 We hope to have this party at our store, but if construction persists, it will be at our home again. The official release party location will be confirmed. Activities and more details will be announced soon. Thank you for choosing your local indie bookshop! xo Note: Card payments have a 3% surcharge. If you’d like to pay by bank transfer, please email Mandy at orders@aberstoat.news. This saves $1.26.

Feb13
audiobook walk graphic, says to join
Book ClubCarlsbad, CA

Audiobook Walk

10:00 AM • Saturday, February 13, 2027Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, USAFree

Audiobook walk ☀️ Summer Time: the second Monday of the month (sunset-ish event). ❄️ Winter Time: the second Saturday of the month (morning event). Bring your audiobook, headphones, and walking shoes! The walk is about 30 minutes long, and it’s fairly flat. It’s about a 1½ mile loop on the hill overlooking the Flower Fields, known as the Armada Drive Overlook. We will meet on Armada Drive and walk the overlook that goes around the hotel. We will meet at the furthest triangle bumpout on Armada Drive, where there is lots of street parking. Meet up between 10:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m Start walking at 10:15 a.m Red Pin Marks the Meeting Spot Host Cell# 760.805.0325- Mandy- (text only please; I assume all calls are spam)

Mar13
audiobook walk graphic, says to join
Book ClubCarlsbad, CA

Audiobook Walk

10:00 AM • Saturday, March 13, 2027Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, USAFree

Audiobook walk ☀️ Summer Time: the second Monday of the month (sunset-ish event). ❄️ Winter Time: the second Saturday of the month (morning event). Bring your audiobook, headphones, and walking shoes! The walk is about 30 minutes long, and it’s fairly flat. It’s about a 1½ mile loop on the hill overlooking the Flower Fields, known as the Armada Drive Overlook. We will meet on Armada Drive and walk the overlook that goes around the hotel. We will meet at the furthest triangle bumpout on Armada Drive, where there is lots of street parking. Meet up between 10:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m Start walking at 10:15 a.m Red Pin Marks the Meeting Spot Host Cell# 760.805.0325- Mandy- (text only please; I assume all calls are spam)