Located on the corner of South Santa Cruz and East Main street in Ventura, California, there is a quaint book shop that everyone should visit. Timbre was first established in October 2020 by owners Kyle and Megan Murai, a local couple who live in Ventura.
The bookstores name is often pronounced “Tim-ber” which is actually incorrect, according to Kimmy Rice, the frontline bookseller (one of the main positions as a bookseller, frontline booksellers handle customer service, manage inventory, review books, and are the main worker on the floor) at Timbre, who shared the meaning behind the bookstore’s name.
“Timbre is actually pronounced [Tam-ber]; it is a music term for the sound of a [music] note or tone. It [represents] the unique quality of each book,” said Rice…