Coming Soon to Woodinville, WA!
Read what you desire. Become who you dare.
A dark academia bookstore and café for readers who live for morally grey characters,
complicated love, and stories that linger long after the last page.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO STAY A WHILE
Curated collections
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If Villain Bad, Why Villain Hot?
Dark romance · morally grey
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Your Honor, He Has Wings
Fantasy romance
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The Vibes Are Immaculately Ominous
Dark academia · gothic
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Bat boys…. or bat boys?
Sports romance
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Final Girl Energy
Dark academia · gothic
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Save a Horse
Western romance
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Sounds Gay, I'm In
LGBTQIA+
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The Manga Spiral
Manga
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Breaking the Internet
The ones everyone is shouting about
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Personally Responsible for your TBR
Staff picks
The café
Dark shelves. Strong espresso. Sinful desserts.
Espresso from Armistice Coffee Roasters, tea from Cliché Teas, and treats from Happy Heart Bakery — three local businesses we are proud to pour and plate.
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Bookstore Romance Day: Adult Book Fair Edition
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 10:00–16:00
Chelan Ridge Woodinville (outdoor)
A grown-up take on the scholastic book fair: romance reads, bookish merch, wine slushies, mimosas, blind book dates and …
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Dark Academia Book Club — Bitter Ivy Hall
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 18:30–20:00
Cara Mia — back room
Monthly club. Free to attend, 10% off the month's pick for members.…
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Signing: Rowan Vale — Blood Latin
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 14:00–16:00
Cara Mia — main floor
A grown-up take on the scholastic book fair: romance reads, bookish merch, wine slushies, mimosas, blind book dates and …
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New Moon at 20: Twilight Trivia After Dark
October 6th 6-8PM
Cara Mia Books & Coffee, Woodinville
Twenty years. One catastrophic breakup. Alllllll the questionable decisions.
Twenty years ago, New Moon broke our hearts, introduced us to a few extremely questionable coping mechanisms, and ensured an entire generation would have very strong opinions about vampires versus werewolves.
Naturally, we're celebrating.
Free membership
The Cara Mia Society
Points on every purchase, early access to signed and special editions, members-only pre-order windows, and 10% off book club picks.