We love Books!

Books are at the heart of what we do — from running our bookstore to hosting literary gatherings and organizing the Twentynine Palms Book Festival each year.

In our bookstore, you'll find a curated mix of vintage and new titles, along with funny book-related objects and stationary. Visit us in person or shop a special selection of collectible and vintage books right here.

Desert General is the organizer of the Twentynine Palms Book Festival

The Twentynine Palms Book Festival returns for its third edition from November 7–9, 2025, as a three-day celebration of storytelling, creativity, and the unique heritage of the Mojave Desert. With a dynamic program designed to inspire readers, authors, and industry professionals, the festival aims to expand its reach while preserving its small-town charm and authenticity.

THIS EVENT IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY VISIT 29 PALMS.

Learn more about the 2025 program.

Let us help you bring your next literary event to life in one of the most rewarding and evocative settings in California.

Literary Events

We help plan events in Twentynine Palm: book launches, author readings, intimate workshops, and writers’ retreats—designed for those who value storytelling and creative connection.

Whether you're looking for a quiet casita or an artist-designed compound, we’ll help you find the perfect location for a solo escape or a small group residency.

Just an hour from Palm Springs and halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Twentynine Palms is a true desert destination.

Nestled beside Joshua Tree National Park, it draws cultural travelers and creative minds in search of inspiration, stillness, and community.

Rooted in the pioneering spirit of the Old West and the Indigenous heritage of the Oasis of Mara, this high desert town has long welcomed writers and self-reliant souls. Today, it is home to a thriving literary scene anchored by a celebrated annual book festival and a growing community of authors, poets, screenwriters, and essayists.

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