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2011 Guide to Southern California
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Welcome Fellow Booklovers!
On behalf of your local independent bookstore, we are delighted to present the annual Guide to Southern California Independent Bookstores. We hope that you will use it to take a closer look at the diversity of independent bookstores within your reach. These stores are reflections not only of their communities, but of the personalities that shine through their bookloving staffs. Their gratification comes from putting the right book in your hand!
Why shop Indie?
When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits:
The Economy • Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your
community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
• Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.
• More of your taxes are reinvested in your community—where they belong.
The Environment• Buying local means less packaging, less transportation,
and a smaller carbon footprint.• Shopping in a local business district means less
infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.
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The Community • Local retailers are your friends and neighbors—support
them and they’ll support you.• Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice
the rate of national chains.• More independent stores means more choice, more
diversity, and a truly unique community.
Many of the stores in this guide are part of IndieBound, a “local first” movement that benefits indie booksellers across the country, and highlights the attributes that distinguish them in the marketplace: Knowledge, Character, Personality, Commitment and Community. To learn more about IndieBound and indie retailers, visit IndieBound.org.
Expect the Unexpected, Shop in your local independent bookstore!
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Table of Contents
Bakersfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hollywood/West Hollywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Long Beach/San Pedro/South Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Orange County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
San Fernando Valley/Glendale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
West Los Angeles/Beach Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ventura County/Santa Barbara & Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Index by Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Index by Genre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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BAKERSFIELD
Russo’s Marketplace Books 9000 Ming Avenue # I-4Bakersfield, CA 93311Tel: [email protected] general bookseller in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. Over 50 instore events each month. Established 1989.
HOLLYWOOD/ WEST HOLLYWOOD
Bodhi Tree Bookstore8585 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90069Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1970One of the world’s finest collections of instructive and challenging spiritual books from all disciplines, Eastern and Western.
Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd.West Hollywood, CA 90069Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1975“Bookseller to the Great and Infamous!”
Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc.Space is Twenty1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028Tel: 323-466-1256brett@hennesseyingalls.comwww.hennesseyingals.comLargest selection of books dealing with the visual arts.
Libros Revolución5726 Hollywood Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028Tel: 323-463-3500revolutionbooksLA@gmail.comwww.revolutionbooksLA.blogspot.comRelocated and Revitalized! Providing books and programs to understand, explore and radically change the world!
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Mystery Pier Books, Inc.8826 Sunset Blvd.West Hollywood, CA 90069Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1998Exclusively first editions of signed, rare and collectible literature and rare cinema material.
Samuel French, Inc.7623 Sunset Blvd.Hollywood, CA 90046Tel: 323-876-0570samuelfrench.comPlays and books on film, theatre and the motion picture industry.
LOS ANGELES
Chevalier’s Books126 North LarchmontLos Angeles, CA 90004Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1939General Trade Bookstore serving Larchmont Village for 71 years. Children’s storytime every Sat. & Sun. at 10:30 am.
Eso Won Books4331 Degnan Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90008Tel: [email protected] Won is the premier African American Bookstore in Southern California. Best known for its selection of books and community/national author events.
Kinokuniya Bookstore 123 Onizuka Street, #205Los Angeles, CA 90012Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1977So. Cal’s largest selection of books/ DVDs on Japan and Asia, plus full line of stationery items, books, magazines and music imported from Japan. Manga and more manga.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art5905 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90036Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1965Museum store specializing in a wide selection of art and photography books.
Metropolis Books440 S. Main StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013Tel: 213-612-0174metropolisbooksLA.comMetropolis Books is a general bookstore located in downtown Los Angeles.
Occidental College Bookstore1600 Campus Road M-7Los Angeles, CA 90041Tel: [email protected]/University: Our well-regarded General Book Dept. has a serious but not forbidding profile. All required course materials are available, as well as a first-rate selection of Oxywear and Oxy gifts.
Opamp Technical Books1033 N. Sycamore AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90038Tel: [email protected] and used technical books in engineering, mathematics, aerospace, computer and rental of books to the motion picture industry.
Skylight Books1818 North Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90027Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1996Skylight Books is a general bookstore specializing in literature, California books and the Arts located in two storefronts in Los Feliz.
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USC BookstoresUniversity of Southern California840 Childs WayLos Angeles, CA 90089Tel: 213-740-9030uscbookstore.comWith more than 24,000 titles, the USC Bookstore is the largest bookstore in the downtown LA area. Our selection includes literature, poetry, philosophy, cookbooks, and children’s books.
LONG BEACH/SAN PEDRO/SOUTH BAY
Apostrophe Books4712 East Second StreetLong Beach, CA 90803Tel: 562-438-7950apostrophebooks@verizon.netapostrophebooks.netApostrophe Books is a general bookstore located in Belmont Shore (Long Beach, CA), offering new books and a large selection of greeting cards and stationery. We host author events almost every weekend! We have been in business for 18 years.
BioQuip Products2321 Gladwick StreetRancho Dominguez, CA 90220Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1947Nature/Science: Books, equipment and supplies for the biosciences.
Cultura Latina Bookstore4125 Norse WayLong Beach, CA 90808Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1994Latino Bookstore of culturally responsive literature for the K-12 classroom.
Mysterious Galaxy2810 Artesia Blvd.Redondo Beach, CA 90278Tel: [email protected] Galaxy is the premier Southern California bookstore dedicated to selling mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror and suspense titles. [Opening Summer 2011]
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Pages: A Bookstore904 Manhattan AvenueManhattan Beach, CA 90266Tel: [email protected] bookstore of carefully curated books and gifts. If we don’t have it, we’ll get it!
William’s Bookstore443 West 6th StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1909A full service bookstore featuring general and foreign language books serving San Pedro for 97 years.
ORANGE COUNTYA Whale of a Tale 4199 Campus Drive, Suite AIrvine, CA 92612Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1989A children’s bookstore with in depth selection of kid’s books, special events and great service.
Acorn Naturalists155 El Camino RealTustin, CA 92780Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1990Acorn Naturalists offers a dazzling array of resources to nuture curiosity about the natural world, including books, kits, field equipment, and DVDs, as well as gifts and note cards inspired by nature.
Book Carnival348 S. Tustin AveOrange, CA 92866Tel: 714 [email protected]/bookcarnival/Specializes in mysteries and romantic suspense; signed first editions.
Compass Books & Café1565 South Disneyland DriveSuite 102Anaheim, CA 92802Tel: 714-502-9999www.booksinc.netA general interest bookstore just steps away from The Happiest Place on Earth, carrying the latest releases, a great selection of magazines and makes a really good latte.
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Kinokuniya, A Bookstore3030 Harbor Blvd. #G-3Costa Mesa, CA 92626Tel: [email protected] Your OC source for books on Japan, plus full line of books, magazines & stationery items imported from Japan. Also, manga and more manga.
Laguna Beach Books1200 South Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, CA 92651Tel: [email protected] Opened: 2006General interest bookstore located in historic “Pottery Place”on Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
Latitude 33 Bookshop311 Ocean AvenueLaguna Beach, CA 92651Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1996A great bookshop with an eclectic mix of books and service from people who read.
Martha’s Bookstore308-½ Marine Avenue Balboa Island, CA 92662Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1989Come to Martha’s Bookstore on Balboa Island for local books, children’s books, best sellers and more. Sip a cup of tea or chardonnay while finding the perfect book.
Mystery Ink7176 Edinger AvenueHuntington Beach, CA 92647Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1991An independent mystery bookstore specializing in signed 1st editions.
UCI Bookstore210-B Student CenterIrvine, CA 92697Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1980Full Service university bookstore with an extensive literary and reference collection. Also offering computers, clothing, gifts, and sidelines.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Bay Books1029 Orange AvenueCoronado, CA 92118Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1992Bay Books boasts a wide selection of books for children, military history books, international magazines, foreign language books and books on tape.
Chinaberry Inc.2780 Via Orange WaySpring Valley, CA 91978Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1982Books and other treasures for the whole family, bringing you the best of the best for over 29 years.
Mysterious Galaxy7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite 302San Diego, CA 92111Tel: 858-268-4747 [email protected] Opened: 1993Mysterious Galaxy is the premier Southern California bookstore dedicated to selling mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror and suspense titles.
The Book Works2670 Via De La ValleDel Mar, CA 92014Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1978An independent bookstore specializing in literary fiction, nonfiction, science, memoir, art architecture, cookbooks andgardening, children’s books, and foreign and domestic magazines.
The Grove at Juniper and 30th3010 Juniper StreetSan Diego, CA 92104Tel: 619-284-7684grovejuniper@sbcglobal.netwww.thegrovesandiego.comYear Opened: 2003
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The Yellow Book Road2690 Historic Decatur Road Building 19, Suite 102San Diego, CA 92106Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1986Children’s books and teachers supplies.
Warwick’s 7812 Girard AvenueLa Jolla, CA 92037Tel: [email protected] books & people together since 1896
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY/GLENDALE AREA
Abril Armenian Bookstore415 E. Broadway #102Glendale, CA 91205Tel: 818 [email protected] in Armenian literature, history, art, music, religion, language, cookbooks, children’s books and more, including books, music, videos, posters, greeting cards and gift items.
Autobooks-Aerobooks2900 West Magnolia Blvd.Burbank, CA 91505Tel: 818-845-0707manager@autobooks-aerobooks.comautobooks-aerobooks.comOldest and largest automotive and aeronautical bookstore in the US. In Burbank since 1951.
Mysteries to Die For2940 Thousand Oaks Blvd.Thousand Oaks, CA 91362Tel: [email protected] bookstore specializing in mysteries of all flavors: cozies, hardboiled, police procedural, women detective, British and more!
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Once Upon a Time2207 Honolulu AvenueMontrose, CA 91020Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1966The oldest children’s bookstore in the country this neighborhood touchstone engages the reading community with the best selected titles, hand-picked greeting cards, exquisite gift items for all ages and a warm and knowledgeable staff. Author events, storytimes, and many book and writing clubs for all ages.
Portrait of a Bookstore(Inside the Aroma Café)4360 Tujunga AvenueStudio City, CA 91604Tel: 818-769-3853mail@portraitofabookstore.comportraitofabookstore.comYear Opened: 1986One of the smallest bookstores in the world – we carry the best of the best in literature, cards, jewelry, toys and antiques.
Samuel French, Inc.11963 Ventura Blvd.Studio City, CA 91604Tel: 818-762-0535samuelfrench.comPlays and books on film, theatre and the Motion Picture Industry.
Swain’s537 North Glendale AvenueGlendale, CA 91206Tel: [email protected] swainsart.comYear Opened: 1949Artist Materials: Has an extensive selection of instructional books and DVD’s for the artist. Swain’s also has a large selection of books devoted to children of all ages in it’s Toyfun Department.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/PASADENA/POMONA VALLEYBlue Chair Children’s Books177 N. Glendora AvenueGlendora, CA 91741Tel: [email protected] Opened: 2003Children’s books, toys and entertainment
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Book’em Mysteries1118 Mission StreetSouth Pasadena, CA 91030Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1990Mystery and crime fiction as well as selected better fiction and children’s books. Used paperbacks and consignment collectibles.
Distant Lands – A Traveler’s Bookstore20 S. Raymond AvenuePasadena, CA 91105Tel: [email protected] 1989, Distant Lands has offered travelers a comprehensive selection of travel books, maps accessories and gear. Now open in our new location!
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse1010 Foothill Blvd.La Cañada, CA 91011Tel: 818-790-0717flintridgebooks@earthlink.netwww.flintridgebooks.comYear Opened: 2007General Bookstore & Coffeehouse
Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Bookshop1030 Bonita Avenue La Verne, CA 91750Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1985The best in children’s books, toys and events
Newsboy Books & Video215 N Euclid AvenueOntario, CA 91762Tel: [email protected] bookstore and newsstand serving the Pomona Valley/Inland Empire since 1957.
Norton Simon Museum Store411 W. Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91105Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1975Adult and children’s books on art, photography, design, gardens and architecture.
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San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe 2424 Huntington DriveSan Marino, CA 91108Tel: [email protected] one-stop-shoppe for quality toys and children’s books since 1975. We offer complimentary gift wrap, special orders and a knowledgeable staff.
Village Book Shop125 North Glendora AvenueGlendora, CA 91741Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1961General/Children’s: Small in size, huge in service and atmosphere, we carry all genres, we special order, and we are deeply involved in our community. “Don’t see it? Don’t worry; we’ll get it.”
Vroman’s Bookstore695 East Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91101Tel: 626-449-5320orders@vromansbookstore.comwww.vromansbookstore.comFounded in 1894, this literary institution and Pasadena landmark stocks 85,000 book titles and a large selection of gifts and stationery. Hosts over 300 author signings and events each year.
Vroman’s Fine Writing, Gifts & Stationery667 East Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91101Tel: 626-744-1834orders@vromansbookstore.comwww.vromansbookstore.comLocated two doors down from the main bookstore, this high end gift shop houses engraving and invitation printing services, a wedding boutique, fine writing pens, and unique gift items.
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Vroman’s Hastings Ranch3729 East Foothill Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107Tel: [email protected] 7,000 square foot general bookstore with a newsstand and large card and gift selection.
WEST LOS ANGELES/LOS ANGELES BEACH CITIES
Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature720 Santa Monica Blvd.Santa Monica, CA 90401Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1973Premier purveyors of science fiction and fantasy rarities.
Books and Cookies2230 Main StreetSanta Monica, CA 90405Tel: 310-362-3103info@BooksandCookiesLA.comwww.BooksandCookiesLA.comBooks and Cookies is not just a children’s bookstore but a children’s bookstore, bakery and enrichment center. Books and Cookies offers books, learning toys, freshly baked cookies, healthy snacks and beverages. Also available for parties (parties include cookie decorating, music, story time and more)!
Children’s Book World10580½ Pico Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90064Tel: 310-559-2665childrensbookworld.comLibrary-like, multicultural selection of over 80,000 titles. Author events, storytimes, music, DVDs, craft & science kits, custom gift baskets.
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Diesel, A BookstoreBrentwood Country Mart225 26th Street, Suite 33Santa Monica, CA 90402Tel: 310-576-9960info@dieselbookstore.comdieselbookstore.comCommunity-radiating, high quality, independent bookstore with excellent selection and enthusiastically helpful booksellers.
Every Picture Tells a Story1333 Montana Ave.Santa Monica, CA 90403Tel: (310) [email protected] Picture Tells A Story is a gallery dedicated to the art of illustration and children’s literature, a place where the original works from books are recognized as fine art and where one can appreciate a finished book as a work of art in itself.
Hammer Museum10899 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90024Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1990Art/Design/Architecture/Museum
Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc.214 Wilshire Blvd.Santa Monica, CA 90401Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1963Largest selection of books dealing with the visual arts.
The J. Paul Getty Museum Store1200 Getty Center Dr., Ste. 1200Los Angeles, CA 90049Tel: [email protected] Museum Store offers an extensive selection of publications on art and architecture. It also provides a wide range of merchandise inspired by The Getty Center site, The J. Paul Getty Museum’s collection, and the visual arts.
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Small World Books1407 Ocean Front WalkVenice, CA 90291Tel: 310-399-2360info@smallworldbooks.comsmallworldbooks.booksense.comAn unusual purveyor of literature dedicated to the principle that the book you want is the book you should have.
Traveler’s Bookcase8375 W. 3rd StreetLos Angeles, CA 90048Tel: [email protected] over 14,000 travel books, maps, accessories, Traveler’s Bookcase is the first place to stop when planning a trip.
UCLA Store BookZone308 Westwood PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90024Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1919Among the nation’s largest independent university bookstores, the UCLA store provides a selection of 35000 titles covering academic, literary, technical and general interest titles.
Village Books1049 Swarthmore AvenuePacific Palisades, CA 90272Tel: 310-454-4063villagebooks@palivillagebooks.compalivillagebooks.com Year Opened: 1997“Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you.”
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VENTURA COUNTY/SANTA BARBARA COUNTY & BEYOND
Chaucer’s Books3321 State StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93105Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1974A general bookstore with an extensive inventory and a large children’s selection. A browser’s paradise
Curious CupBooks, Coffee and other Curiosities929 Linden AveCarpinteria, CA 93013Tel: 805-220-6608www.curiouscup.comBooks & eclectic gifts for kids of all ages. Community Room available.
Tecolote Book Shop1470 East Valley RoadSanta Barbara, CA 93108Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1925Booksellers to five generations of satisfied readers
The Book Den15 East Anapamu StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101Tel: [email protected] more than 25,000 titles, The Book Den is downtown Santa Barbara’s bookstore for both new and used books. Established in 1902, The Book Den is California’s oldest used book store.
The Book Loft, Inc1680 Mission DriveSolvang, CA 93463Tel: [email protected] the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County and visitors from all over, since 1970
Mrs. Figs’ Bookworm93 East Daily DriveCamarillo, CA 93010Tel: [email protected] Opened: 1973General: Small independent (960 sq. ft.) general bookstore, in a new location.
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INDEX BY STORE NAME
A Whale of a Tale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Abril Armenian Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Acorn Naturalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Apostrophe Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Autobooks-Aerobooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature . . . . 15
Bay Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BioQuip Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Blue Chair Children’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bodhi Tree Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Book Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Book Den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Book Loft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Book Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Book Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Book’em Mysteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Books and Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chaucer’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chevalier’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Children’s Book World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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INDEX BY STORE NAME
Chinaberry Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Compass Books & Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cultura Latina Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Curious Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Diesel, A Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Distant Lands – A Traveler’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Eso Won Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Every Picture Tells a Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Grove at Juniper and 30th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hammer Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 16
The J. Paul Getty Museum Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Kinokuniya, A Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 9
Laguna Beach Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Latitude 33 Bookshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Libros Revolución . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Los Angeles County Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Martha’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Metropolis Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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INDEX BY STORE NAME
Mrs. Figs’ Bookworm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Bookshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mysteries to Die For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mysterious Galaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 10
Mystery Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mystery Pier Books, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Newsboy Books & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Norton Simon Museum Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Occidental College Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Once Upon a Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Opamp Technical Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pages: A Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Portrait of a Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Russo’s Marketplace Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Samuel French, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12
San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Skylight Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Small World Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Swain’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tecolote Book Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Traveler’s Bookcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
UCI Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
UCLA Store BookZone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
USC Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Village Book Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Village Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vroman’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vroman’s Fine Writing, Gifts & Stationery . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vroman’s Hastings Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warwick’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
William’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Yellow Book Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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INDEX BY GENREAFRICAN-AMERICAN
Esowon Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ARMENIAN-AMERICAN
Abril Armenian Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ART/DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE
The Book Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Every Picture Tells a Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 16
J. Paul Getty Museum Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Swain’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ASIAN AMERICAN
Kinokuniya Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 9
AUTOMTIVE & AERONAUTICAL
Autobooks-Aerobooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CHILDRENS
A Whale of a Tale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Blue Chair Children’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Book’em Mysteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Books and Cookies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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INDEX BY GENREChevalier’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Children’s Book World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Chinaberry, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cultura Latina Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Curious Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Every Picture Tells a Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
J. Paul Getty Museum Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Martha’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Book Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Once Upon a Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Yellow Book Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Occidental College Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
UCI Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
UCLA Bookzone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
USC Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
FILM/THEATER
Samuel French, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
The Book Loft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cultura Latina Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Kinokuniya Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 9
GENERAL
Abril Armenian Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Apostrophe Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Bay Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bodhi Tree Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Book Den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Book Loft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Book Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Book Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chaucer’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chevalier’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chinaberry, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Compass Books & Café / Books Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Diesel, A Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Esowon Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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INDEX BY GENREThe Grove at Juniper and 30th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Kinokuniya Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 9
Laguna Beach Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Latitude 33 Bookshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Libros Revolución Bookstore/Revolution Books . . . . . . . . .4
Martha’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Metropolis Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Newsboy Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Once Upon a Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pages: A Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Portrait of a Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Russo’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Skylight Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Small World Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Tecolote Book Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
USC Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Village Book Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Village Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Vroman’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warwick’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
William’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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MUSEUM STORE
Hammer Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
J. Paul Getty Museum Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Los Angeles County Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Norton Simon Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MYSTERY
Book Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Book’em Mysteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Martha’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Mysteries to Die For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 10
Mystery Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
NATURE/SCIENCE
Acorn Naturalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bio Quip Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Chinaberry, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
NEW AGE
Bodhi Tree Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chinaberry, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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RARE/ANTIQUARIAN
The Book Den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mystery Pier Books, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Portrait of a Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY/HORROR
Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature . . . . .15
Book Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 10
SPANISH
Cultura Latina Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Libros Revolución Bookstore/Revolution Books . . . . . . . . .4
TECHNICAL
Bio Quip Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Opamp Technical Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
TRAVEL
Distant Lands - A Traveler’s Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Traveler’s Bookcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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