Four New Independent L.A. Bookstores to Shop and Support Now
There's a rich, storied history of independent bookstores in Southern California, from Pasadena's Vroman's to Chevalier's Books in Larchmont Villag...

May 17, 2023
2:28 AM
There's a rich, storied history of independent bookstores in Southern California, from Pasadena's Vroman's to Chevalier's Books in Larchmont Village (which has welcomed everyone from Howard Hughes to and Nat King Cole through its doors, which first opened in 1940).Now, as some consumers tire of buying books online from faceless corporations, a new generation of community-focused shops is sprouting up throughout Los Angeles – giving life to writers and readers across different neighborhoods.