Welcome Fellow Booklovers! On behalf of your local Independent Bookstore, we are delighted to present this annual Guide to Southern California Independent Bookstores. We hope that you will use this guide to take a closer look at the array of independent bookstores that lay within your reach. These stores are reflections not only of their communities, but of the personalities that shine through their book-loving staffs. Their gratification comes from putting the right book in your hand! There are small bookstores and larger ones, specialized and general, but the important link among them all is that they offer people who are passionate about spreading their love of books to the readers, writers, and browsers that step foot in their realm. As book aficionados, they allow their inspiration, ideas and creative thoughts to flow off the page, and into the character of their stores, and it is this that makes them unique! This year Southern California Independent Booksellers will host “I Feel the Need to Read� Independent Bookstore Tours. Mingling with fellow booklovers is the perfect way to continue developing and building upon this wonderful World of Books! See SoCalBookscene.com for details. Many of these stores are also members of Book Sense, a community of independent bookstores across the country who share five attributes that collectively distinguish them in the bookselling marketplace. These attributes are Knowledge, Passion, Character, Personality and Commitment to Community. Many of these stores also offer Book Sense gift cards. Expect the Unexpected, Shop in your local independent bookstore!
Table of Contents Bakersfield/Las Vegas, 4 Hollywood/West Hollywood, 4 Los Angeles, 5 Long Beach/San Pedro/South Bay, 7 Orange County, 9 Riverside/San Bernardino, 10 San Diego, 11 San Fernando Valley/Glendale, 13 San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Valley, 14 West Los Angeles/Beach Cities, 17 Ventura County/Santa Barbara & Beyond, 19 Store Websites, 21 Index, 27 3
The Reading Room 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South Suite 201A Las Vegas, NV 89119 Tel: 702-632-9374 Fax: 702-632-9375 thereadingroom@mrg.lvcoxmail.com mandalaybay.com/thingstodo/ readingroom.aspx Year Opened: 2003 An intimate bookstore that carries a wide variety of exciting new titles, limited editions, and a selection of old favorites. The Reading Room offers books on gaming, entertainment, as well as Children’s Books.
BAKERSFIELD/LAS VEGAS Russo’s Downtown Books 1416 17th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Tel: 661-323-7323 Fax: 661-323-0127 russosbooks@bak.rr.com russosbooks.com Russo’s East Hills Books 3000 Mall View Road #1127 Bakersfield, CA 93306 Tel: 661-872-0029 Fax: 661-872-4974 russosbooks@bak.rr.com russosbooks.com
HOLLYWOOD/ WEST HOLLYWOOD
Russo’s Marketplace Books 9000 Ming Avenue # I-4 Bakersfield, CA 93311 Tel: 661-665-4686 Fax: 661-665-4685 russosbooks@bak.rr.com russosbooks.com Largest general bookseller in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. Over 50 instore events each month. Established 1989. The NeverEnding Story 9440 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89117 Tel: 702-869-8943 Fax: 702-869-9827 info@theneverendingstory.biz theneverendingstory.biz Year Opened: 2006 Children’s: Unique book and gift shop for all those young at heart. 4
Bodhi Tree Bookstore 8585 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90069 Tel: 310-659-1733 Fax: 310-659-0178 bodhitree@bodhitree.com bodhitree.com Year Opened: 1970 Spiritual: One of the world’s finest collections of instructive and challenging spiritual books from all disciplines, Eastern and Western. Books to illuminate the heart.
Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 Tel: 310-659-3110 Fax: 310-659-3410 info@booksoup.com booksoup.com Year Opened: 1975 Located on the infamous Sunset Strip, Book Soup has been serving the Los Angeles community and beyond for 33 years! Mystery Pier Books, Inc. 8826 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 Tel: 310-657-5557 Fax: 310-657-5566 info@mysterypierbooks.com mysterypierbooks.com Year Opened: 1998 Exclusively first editions, specializing in signed & inscribed, modern firsts, American & British literature, antiquarian, mystery & detective fiction, books into film, true crime, cinema rarities, uniquities.
Samuel French, Inc. 7623 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90046 Tel: 323-876-0570 Fax: 323-876-6822 samuelfrench.com Plays and books on film, theatre and the motion picture industry. LOS ANGELES Autry National Center Museum of the American West 4700 Western Way Los Angeles, CA 90027 Tel: 323-667-2000 ext. 228 Fax: 323-666-4863 mstore@autrynationalcenter.org autrynationalcenter.org/shop Year Opened: 1988 Museum Store Bright Lights Children’s Bookstore 8464 S. Van Ness Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305 Tel: 323-971-1296 Fax: 805-583-0207 brightlights@aol.com Year Opened: 1992 Children’s bookstore specializing in multicultural titles with the largest collection west of the Mississippi River.
Potterton Books Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Avenue, #G-154 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Tel: 310-289-1247 Fax: 310-289-1248 pottertonbooks@sbcglobal.net Year Opened: 2006 Art/Design/Architectur/Rare/ Antiquarian
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Chevalier’s Books 126 North Larchmont Los Angeles, CA 90004 Tel: 323-465-1334 Fax: 323-465-6093 chevaliers@earthlink.net Year Opened: 1939 Children’s/General: Serving Los Angeles & Hancock Park since 1939. Eso Won Books 4331 Degnan Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008 Tel: 323-290-1048 jmfugate@msn.com esowon.booksense.com Eso 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, #205 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel: 213-687-4480 Fax: 213-621-4456 Toll Free: 800-59-JAPAN los_angeles@kinokuniya.com kinokuniya.com Year Opened: 1977 Japanese/Asian Specialty: California’s largest selection of Japanese/Asian books. Enormous shelves of Magnas.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tel: 323-857-6146 Fax: 323-857-4701 webstore@lacma.org lacma.org Year Opened: 1965 Museum store specializing in a wide selection of art and photography books. LA Phil Store at Walt Disney Concert Hall 151 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel: 213-972-3440 Fax: 213-972-3449 vfriedman@laphil.org laphilstore.com Distinctive merchandise reflecting the synergy of architecture and music. Libros Revolucion Bookstore 312 W. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213-488-1303 Fax: 213-488-1374 librosrevo@yahoo.com librosrevolucion.blog.com Year Opened: 1987
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Metropolis Books 440 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 Tel: 213-612-0174 Fax: 213-612-0635 info@metropolisbooksLA.com metropolisbooksLA.com Metropolis Books is a general bookstore located in downtown Los Angeles.
Southwest Museum of the American Indian 234 Museum Drive Los Angeles, CA 90065 Tel: 323-221-2164 ext. 227 Fax: 323-224-8223 jvaliulis@autrynationalcenter.org Museum Store LONG BEACH/SAN PEDRO/ SOUTH BAY
Occidental College Bookstore 1600 Campus Road M-7 Los Angeles, CA 90041 Tel: 323-259-2630 Fax: 323-344-4953 awolf@oxy.edu oxybookstore.com College/University
Acres of Books 240 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 Tel: 562-437-6980 jackie@acresofbooks.com acresofbooks.com Year Opened: 1934 California’s largest and oldest used bookstore.
Opamp Technical Books, Inc 1033 N. Sycamore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 Tel: 800-468-4322 Fax: 323-464-0977 opamp@opamp.com opamp.com New and used Technical books: Computers, building codes, business, math, sciences, engineering and more!
BioQuip Products 2321 Gladwick Street Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 Tel: 310-667-8800 Fax: 310-667-8808 bqinfo@bioquip.com bioquip.com Year Opened: 1947 Nature/Science: Books, equipment and supplies for the biosciences.
Skylight Books 1818 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 Tel: 323-660-1175 Fax: 323-660-0232 info@skylightbooks.com skylightbooks.com Year Opened: 1996 A general bookstore located in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. 7
Book Safari Redondo Beach Tel: 310-374-2721 Fax: 310-376-4790 susancox@book-safari.com book-safari.com Year Opened: 2006 Children’s bookstore “bringing an adventure in books.” Call or email for more information. Cultura Latina Bookstore 4125 Norse Way Long Beach, CA 90808 Tel: 562-982-1515 Fax: 562-982-1518 mail@culturalatina.com culturalatina.com Year Opened: 1994 Latino/Spanish: An independent Latino bookseller specializing in culturally relevant, responsive literature in English, Spanish and Bilingual editions for the K-12 classroom.
Hillside Pharmacy 1145 Artesia Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Tel: 310-376-9456 Fax: 310-376-6026 hpbooknook@aol.com Year Opened: 1986 Children’s/Lifestyle/Cooking: Full service pharmacy, fine gifts, papers and books. Complete children’s book department featuring the classics that children love and a broad selection of new titles. Jimmy B’s Audio Books Audiobooks.com 324 Avenue I Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Tel: 310-375-3134 Fax: 310-375-3146 info@audiobooks.com audiobooks.com Year Opened: 1989 World’s largest selection of audiobooks - buy, rent, download, trade
Forty-Niner Shops, Inc. (University Bookstore) 6049 East 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90840 Tel: 562-985-5093 Fax: 562-985-1593 bookstore@csulb.edu shopthebeach.com Year Opened: 1949 College Bookstore
Once Upon a Story 3740 East 4th Street Long Beach, CA 90814 Tel: 562-433-6856 Fax: 800-996-0751 admin@onceuponastorybooks.com onceuponastorybooks.com Children’s: An extensive selection of books from birth to young adult along with unique toys and gifts.
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Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery 411 West 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Tel: 310-519-8871 myspace.com/ underthebridgebookstore
Acorn Naturalists 155 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 Tel: 714-838-4888 Fax: 714-838-5309 emailacorn@aol.com acornnaturalists.com Year Opened: 1990 Nature/Science: Featuring books and gifts inspired by nature, Acorn Naturalists is a destination stop for those seeking natural history books, field guides, optical equipment, art and children’s books.
William’s Bookstore 443 West 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Tel: 310-832-3631 Fax: 310-832-0134 williamsbooks@aol.com williamsbookstore.com Year Opened: 1909 A full service bookstore featuring general and foreign language books serving San Pedro for 97 years.
Compass Books & Café 1565 South Disneyland Drive Suite 102 Anaheim, CA 92802 Tel: 714-502-9999 Fax: 714-502-9907 booksinc.net Year Opened: 2000 The West’s oldest independent bookstore featuring a full range of books.
ORANGE COUNTY A Whale of a Tale Children’s Bookshoppe 4199 Campus Drive, Suite A Irvine, CA 92612 Tel: 949-854-8288 whale@awhaleofatale.com awhaleofatale.com Year Opened: 1989 Children’s bookstore with in-depth selection of books for all ages. Also educational toys, gifts and puzzles.
Dharma Center Bookstore 7007 Greenleaf Avenue Suite 201 Whittier, CA 90602 Tel: 562-907-5873 Fax: 562-907-5873 Year Opened: 1992 New Age/Spiritual
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Laguna Beach Books 1200 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: 949-494-4779 Fax: 949-497-0905 lisa@lagunabeachbooks.com lagunabeachbooks.com Year Opened: 2006 General interest bookstore located in historic “Pottery Place” on Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
Mystery Ink (By Appointment) P.O. Box H Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Tel: 949-376-0244 mysteryink@hotmail.com mysteryink.com Year Opened: 1991 Mystery
Latitude 33 Bookshop 311 Ocean Avenue Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tel: 949-494-5403 Fax: 949-497-4574 latitude33@earthlink.net latitude33bookshop.com Year Opened: 1996 General bookshop with an interesting selection, warm ambiance and great service. Martha’s Bookstore 308-½ Marine Avenue Balboa Island, CA 92662 Tel: 949-673-7185 Fax: 949-675-1906 marthasbookstore@balboaisland.com Year Opened: 1989 General: Come to Martha’s Bookstore on Balboa Island for a bookstore experience. Sip a cup of tea or chardonnay while finding the perfect book.
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UCI Bookstore 210-B Student Center Irvine, CA 92697 Tel: 949-824-2665 Fax: 949-824-8545 books@uci.edu book.uci.edu Year Opened: 1980 College/University RIVERSIDE COUNTY/ SAN BERNARDNO COUNTY ArtPlantae Books 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, #71-127 Riverside, CA 92507 Tel: 951-776-4696 Fax: 951-776-4696 bookstore@artplantae.com artplantaebooks.com Year Opened: 2006 Providing resources for artists, gardeners, naturalists and educators. Specializing in botanical art education, botony and encouraging an interest in plants and nature through botanical illustration.
Big Bear Book & Bean 596 Pine Knot Avenue Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Tel: 909-878-4083 yesstiles@aol.com bigbearbookandbean.com Year Opened: 2001 It is not your “run of the mill” everyday bookstore; also has coffee and gifts.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Floodway 24818 Redlands Blvd. Loma Linda, CA 92354-4002 Tel: 909-796-6565 floodway@hotmail.com African American/Art/Design/ Architecture/Spanish/Nature/Science/ Rare/Antiquarian/Botany/Used/Mexico: Scholarly new and out-of-print, natural history, Mexico. Newsboy Books & Video 215 N Euclid Avenue Ontario, CA 91762 Tel: 909-984-0714 newsboybooks@yahoo.com newsboybooks.com Year Opened: 1957 General: Independent bookstore and newsstand serving the Pomona Valley/Inland Empire.
Bay Books 1029 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 Tel: 619-435-0070 Fax: 619-437-2755 smbooks@pacbell.net baybookscoronado.com Year Opened: 1992 Boasts a wide selection of books for children, military history books, international magazines, foreign language books and books on tape. Brandon Book Nook 129 E. Hawthorne Avenue Fallbrook, CA 92028 Tel: 760-731-2665 brbknk@sbcglobal.net booknooksite.com Year Opened: 2001 General bookstore located in the historic downtown district of Fallbrook. Captain Fitch’s 2627 San Diego Avenue San Diego, CA 92110 Tel: 619-298-3944 Fax: 619-681-1975 htraditions@aol.com Year Opened: 1995 Featuring children’s, foreign language and historic book collection.
The Frugal Frigate, A Children’s Bookstore 9 North 6th Street Redlands, CA 92373 Tel: 909-793-0740 frugalfrigate@aol.com Year Opened: 1987 Children’s 11
Critical Thinkers 943 Lomas Santa Fe Solano Beach, CA 92075 Tel: 858-481-4806 creativeteachingsuppliesonline.com Featuring a large selection of educational materials, teaching supplies, educational books, toys, teacher resources, classroom decoratives and much more. Isabellal/Chinaberry Inc. 2780 Via Orange Way, Ste. B Spring Valley, CA 91978 Tel: 619-670-8916 Fax: 619-670-8916 robin@chinaberry.net isabellacatalog.net Year Opened: 1982 Filling a need to give children wonderful, uplifting reading experiences that will color their lives in a positive way.
San Diego Museum of Art The Museum Store 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: 619-696-1971 Fax: 619-232-9367 chacho@sdmart.org sdmart.org Offering a comprehensive selection of art books and art-related materials which emphasize the Museum’s collections. Members of the Museum save 10%! SDSU Bookstore San Diego State University San Diego, CA 92182 Tel: 619-594-7535 Fax: 619-265-7504 information@darth.sdsu.edu sdsubookstore.com Year Opened: 1932 The Book Works 2670 Via De La Valle Suite A230 Del Mar, CA 92014 Tel: 858-755-3735 Fax: 858-755-4780 lisa@book-works.com book-works.com Year Opened: 1978 An independent bookstore specializing in literary fiction, nonfiction, science, memoir, art architecture, cookbooks and gardening, children’s books, and foreign and domestic magazines.
Mysterious Galaxy 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite 302 San Diego, CA 92111 Tel: 858-268-4747 Fax: 858-268-4775 mgbooks@mystgalaxy.com mystgalaxy.com Year Opened: 1993 Mysterious Galaxy is the premier Southern California bookstore dedicated to selling mystery, science fiction, fantasy, horror and suspense titles.
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The Yellow Book Road 7200 Parkway Drive Suite 118 La Mesa, CA 91942 Tel: 619-463-4900 Fax: 619-463-2985 info@yellowbookroad.com yellowbookroad.com Year Opened: 1986 Our children’s bookstore houses over 60,000 titles specializing in level text. We also carry teacher resource materials.
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse 964 Foothill Blvd. La Canada, CA 91011 Tel: 818-790-0717 flintridgebooks@earthlink.net flintridgebooks.com Year Opened: 2007 General Geographia Map & Travel Bookstore 4000 Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91505 Tel: 818-848-1414 Fax: 818-848-2714 geographia@earthlink.net Year Opened: 1986 Map/Travel: Complete travel bookstore featuring travel accessories and a comprehensive selection of maps for travel, business and recreation.
Warwick’s 7812 Girard Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: 858-454-0347 Fax: 858-454-9325 warwicks2000@yahoo.com warwicks.com Year Opened: 1896 Bringing books & people together since 1896
Once Upon a Time 2207 Honolulu Avenue Montrose, CA 91020 Tel: 818-248-9668 maureen@onceupona.com onceupona.com Year Opened: 1966 Children’s: A family and neighborhood bookstore carrying quality children’s books and books for the entire family.
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY/ GLENDALE AREA Dark Delicacies 4213 West Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 Tel: 818-556-6660 darkdel@darkdel.com darkdel.com Year Opened: 1994 Horror books, gifts and collectibles.
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Portrait of a Bookstore (Inside the Aroma Café) 4360 Tujunga Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 Tel: 818-769-3853 Fax: 818-789-2768 mail@portraitofabookstore.com portraitofabookstore.com Year Opened: 1986 A boutique bookstore with a handpicked selection of adult and children’s books in all genres, an exceptional staff, and a sumptuous assortment of greeting cards, gifts, and antiques.
Swains 537 North Glendale Avenue Glendale, CA 91206 Tel: 818-243-3129 Fax: 818-243-1551 info@swainsart.com swainsart.com Year Opened: 1949 Artist 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.
Samuel French, Inc. 11963 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 Tel: 818-762-0535 Fax: 818-762-4037 samuelfrench.com Plays and books on film, theatre and the motion picture industry. San Fernando Book Co. Call for Location Tel: 818-362-2173 Fax: 818-362-2173 sanfernando@verizon.net sanfernandobooks.com Year Opened: 1982 Books for collectors.
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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/ PASADENA/POMONA VALLEY Apostrophe Books (Paseo Colorado Mall) 340 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626-744-9630 Fax: 626-438-0858 apostrophebooks@verizon.net apostrophebooks.net Year Opened: 2005 General: Offering new books at a discount of 10% - 60% everyday! Also offers a large selection of greeting cards, stationery and gift wrap.
BlueChair Children’s Books 177 N. Glendora Avenue Glendora, CA 91741 Tel: 626-335-8630 Fax: 626-335-8797 doug@bluechairbooks.com bluechairbooks.com Year Opened: 2003 Children’s: Children’s books, youth novels, educational titles, toys, puzzles and games; story times, special events and more!
Distant Lands – A Traveler’s Bookstore 56 S. Raymond Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105 Tel: 626-449-3220 Fax: 626-768-3026 distantlands@earthlink.net distantlands.com Year Opened: 1989 A one-stop source for travel books, maps, and gear. Family owned and operated since 1989.
Book’em Mysteries 1118 Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030 Tel: 626-799-9600 Fax: 626-799-9605 mystery@bookem.com bookem.com Year Opened: 1990 Mystery
Holy Family Bookstore 1519 Fremont Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030 Tel: 626-403-6133 Fax: 626-403-6134 hfb@holyfamily.org holyfamily.org Year Opened: 2000 Religious
Caltech Bookstore/JPL Store MC 1-51 Pasadena, CA 91125 Tel: 626-395-6161 Fax: 626-795-3156 ctbook@caltech.edu bookstore.caltech.edu Year Opened: 1973 College/University
J & J Children’s Books PO Box 704 Sierra Madre, CA 91025 Tel: 626-355-4251 Fax: 626-355-4251 socjs@aol.com Year Opened: 1985 General/Foreign Language
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Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Bookshop 1030 Bonita Avenue La Verne, CA 91750 Tel: 909-599-4558 Fax: 909-599-6236 andrea@mrsnelsons.com mrsnelsons.com Year Opened: 1985 Children’s Norton Simon Museum Store 411 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105 Tel: 626-844-6942 Fax: 626-796-4978 book@nortonsimon.org nortonsimon.org Year Opened: 1975 Art Museum Store: Adult and children’s books on art, photography, design, gardens and architecture. San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe 2424 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108 Tel: 626-309-0222 Fax: 626-309-0369 smtbs@toysandbooks.com toysandbooks.com Year Opened: 1975 Children’s: Your one-stop-shoppe for quality toys and children’s books since 1975. We offer complimentary gift wrap, special orders and a knowledgeable staff.
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Sierra Madre Books 18 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Tel: 626-836-3200 Fax: 626-836-3230 sierramadrebooks@verizon.net sierramadrebooks.com Year Opened: 2007 General bookstore with both new and used books. Featuring author events, live music, book club meetings and more. Village Book Shop 125 North Glendora Avenue Glendora, CA 91741 Tel: 626-335-5720 Fax: 626-335-5722 villagebookshop1@aol.com Year Opened: 1961 General/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 Bookstore 695 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626-449-5320 Fax: 626-792-7308 orders@vromansbookstore.com vromansbookstore.com Year Opened: 1894 Founded 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 & Stationery 667 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626-744-1834 orders@vromansbookstore.com vromansbookstore.com Located 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. Vroman’s Hastings Ranch 3729 East Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 Tel: 626-351-0828 orders@vromansbookstore.com vromansbookstore.com A 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 Literature 720 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401-2602 Tel: 310-458-6111 Fax: 310-899-9404 brl@raresf.com raresf.com Year Opened: 1973 Science Fiction/Fantasy: Rare & first editions of science fiction, fantasy and horror. 17
Children’s Book World 10580½ Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: 310-559-2665 childrensbookworld.com Library-like, multicultural selection of over 80,000 titles for children, parents, teachers and collectors. Also a large selection of music, recorded books, DVDs and educational aids. Diesel, A Bookstore 3890 Cross Creek Road Malibu, CA 90265 Tel: 310-456-9961 Fax: 310-456-9974 info@dieselbookstore.com dieselbookstore.com Year Opened: 2004 Community-radiating, high quality, independent bookstore with excellent selection and enthusiastically helpful booksellers. Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: 310-443-7063 Fax: 310-443-7066 msarkissian@hammer.ucla.edu hammer.ucla.edu Year Opened: 1990 Art/Design/Architecture/Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum Store 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 Tel: 310-440-7749 Toll Free: 800-223-3431 museumstore@getty.edu gettymusuemstore.org Museum Store
Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc. 214 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 Tel: 310-458-9074 Fax: 310-394-2928 info@hennesseyingalls.com hennesseyingalls.com Year Opened: 1963 The largest art and architecture bookstore in the western United States as well as the largest retail operation in the country dealing just with books on the visual arts.
The Mystery Bookstore 1036-C Broxton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: 310-209-0415 Fax: 310-209-0436 orders@mystery-bookstore.com mystery-bookstore.com Year Opened: 2000 Mystery: All types of mystery books, from best sellers to signed editions to rare and collectible.
Small World Books 1407 Ocean Front Walk Venice, CA 90291 Tel: 310-399-2360 Fax: 310-399-4512 info@smallworldbooks.com smallworldbooks.booksense.com General bookstore with quality fiction, poetry, mystery and science fiction.
Traveler’s Bookcase 8375 W. 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 323-655-0575 Fax: 323-655-1197 info@travelersbooks.com travelerslbooks.com With over 14,000 travel books, maps, accessories, Traveler’s Bookcase is the first place to stop when planning a trip.
The Cook’s Library 8373 W. Third Street Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: 323-655-3141 Fax: 323-655-9530 info@cookslibbrary.com cookslibrary.com Year Opened: 1989 Offers an astounding selection of contemporary and classic cookbooks from around the world, along with a comfortable couch and relaxed atmosphere where you can explore titles that interest you.
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UCLA Store 308 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: 310-206-4041 Fax: 310-825-0382 bos@asucla.ucla.edu uclastore.com Year Opened: 1919 College/University: The nation’s largest independent university bookstore, provides a selection of 75,000 titles covering a range of academic, literary, scientific, technical and general interest titles. Village Books 1049 Swarthmore Avenue Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Tel: 310-454-4063 Fax: 310-454-4053 villagebooks@palivillagebooks.com palivillagebooks.com Year Opened: 1997 “Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you.” VENTURA COUNTY/ SANTA BARBARA COUNTY & BEYOND Adventures for Kids 3457 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003 Tel: 805-650-9688 Fax: 805-650-5962 adventuresforkids@sbcglobal.net adventuresforkids.com Since 1979 providing quality children’s books and music to families and teachers throughout the country and internationally. 19
Bookshop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Tel: 831-423-0900 bookshopsantacruz.com Located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz offering an excellent selection of new and used books, an acclaimed children’s section, terrific gift items, and an international newsstand. Chaucer’s Books 3321 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Tel: 805-563-0010 Fax: 805-682-1129 events@chaucersbooks.com chaucers.booksense.com Year Opened: 1974 Chaucer’s is legendary in the Santa Barbara area for its great selection and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Chelsea Bookshop & Café Novella 721 12th Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 Tel: (805) 237-2464 Fax: (805) 237-1227 cafenovella@charter.net Year Opened: 1994
GodSpace 378 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Tel: 805-777-7177 Fax: 805-777-7877 godspace@csatori.com Year Opened: 2006 Religious
The Book Loft, Inc 1680 Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463 Tel: 805-688-6010 mail@bookloftsolvang.com bookloftsolvang.com Located in the beautiful Danish city of Solvang in Santa Barbara County since 1970.
Local Hero 208 E. Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 Tel: 805-640-9250 books@ojaibooks.com ojaibooks.com Come taste the wines, come read the books. The heart and soul of Ojai culture. Books, gifts and wine tasting. Tecolote Book Shop 1470 East Valley Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Tel: 805-969-4977 Fax: 805-969-3127 tecolotebookshop@yahoo.com Year Opened: 1925 General
The Bookworm 1923 Daily Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 Tel: 805-482-1384 mary-thebookworm@yahoo.com Year Opened: 1973 General: Small independent (960 sq. ft.) general bookstore, in a new location. UCSB Bookstore University Center PO Box 13400/UCEN Road Santa Barbara, CA 93106 Tel: 805-893-2330 Fax: 805-893-3099 bookstore.ucsb.edu College/University
The Book Den 11 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel: 805-962-3321 orders@bookden.com bookden.com Year Opened: 1902 Used: We are California’s oldest used bookstore, stocking some 25,000 new, used & out-of-print books in a clean, well-organized store.
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VISIT OUR STORES ONLINE A Whale of a Tale Children’s Bookshoppe www.awhaleofatale.com Acorn Naturalists www.acornnaturalists.com Acres of Books www.acresofbooks.com Adventures for Kids www.adventuresforkids.com Apostrophe Books www.apostrophebooks.net ArtPlantae Books www.artplantaebooks.com Autry National Center Museum of the American West www.autrynationalcenter.org/shop Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature www.raresf.com Bay Books www.baybookscoronado.com Big Bear Book & Bean www.bigbearbookandbean.com BioQuip Products www.bioquip.com BlueChair Children’s Books www.bluechairbooks.com Bodhi Tree Bookstore www.bodhitree.com 21
Book Safari www.book-safari.com Book Soup www.booksoup.com Book’em Mysteries www.bookem.com Bookshop Santa Cruz www.bookshopsantacruz.com Brandon Book Nook www.booknooksite.com CalTech Bookstore www.bookstore.caltech.edu Chaucer’s Books Chaucer’s Inc. www.chaucers.booksense.com Children’s Book World www.childrensbookworld.com Chinaberry www.isabellacatalog.net Compass Books & Café www.booksinc.net Cook’s Library www.cookslibrary.com Creative Teaching Supplies & Toys www.creativeteachingsuppliesonline.com Cultura Latina Bookstore www.culturalatina.com Dark Delicacies www.darkdel.com 22
Diesel, A Bookstore www.dieselbookstore.com Distant Lands – A Traveler’s Bookstore www.distantlands.com Esowon Books www.esowon.booksense.com Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse www.flintridgebooks.com Forty Niner Shops Inc. (University Bookstore) www.shopthebeach.com Hammer Museum www.hammer.ucla.edu Hennessey & Ingalls www.hennesseyingalls.com Heritage Source www.heritagesource.com Holy Family Bookstore www.holyfamily.org Jimmy B’s Audiobooks/Audiobooks.com www.audiobooks.com Kinokuniya Bookstore www.kinokuniya.com Laguna Beach Books www.lagunabeachbooks.com LA Phil Store at Walt Disney Concert Hall www.laphilstore.com Latitude 33 Bookshop www.latitude33bookshop.com 23
Local Hero www.ojaibooks.com Los Angeles County Museum of Art www.lacma.org Metropolis Books www.metropolisbooksLA.com Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Book Shop www.mrsnelsons.com Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore www.mystgalaxy.com Mystery Ink www.mysteryink.com Mystery Pier Books, Inc. www.mysterypierbooks.com Newsboy Books www.newsboybooks.com Norton Simon Museum Store www.nortonsimon.org Occidental College Bookstore www.oxybookstore.com Once Upon A Story www.onceuponastorybooks.com Once Upon A Time www.onceupona.com Opamp Technical Books, Inc www.opamp.com Portrait of a Bookstore www.portraitofabookstore.com 24
Russo’s Books (Downtown, East Hills, & Downtown) www.russobooks.com Samuel French Theater & Film Bookshops (Hollywood & Studio City) www.samuelfrench.com San Diego Museum of Art – The Museum Store www.sdmart.org San Fernando Book Co. www.sanfernandobooks.com San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe www.toysandbooks.com SDSU Bookstore www.sdsubookstore.com Sierra Madre Books www.sierramadrebooks.com Skylight Books www.skylightbooks.com Small World Books www.smallworldbooks.booksense.com Swain’s www.swainsart.com The Book Den www.bookden.com The Book Loft, Inc www.bookloftsolvang.com The Book Works www.book-works.com The Cook’s Library www.cookslibrary.com 25
The J. Paul Getty Museum Store www.getty.edu/bookstore/ The Mystery Bookstore www.mystery-bookstore.com The Reading Room www.mandalaybay.com/thingstodo/readingroom.aspx The NeverEnding Story www.theneverendingstory.biz The Yellow Book Road www.yellowbookroad.com Traveler’s Bookcase travelbooks.com UCI Bookstore www.book.uci.edu UCLA Store www.uclastore.com UCSB Bookstore www.bookstore.ucsb.edu Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery www.myspace.com/underthebridgebookstore Village Books www.palivillagebooks.com Vroman’s Bookstore www.vromansbookstore.com Warwick’s www.warwicks.com William’s Book Store www.williamsbookstore.com
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE INDEX A Whale of a Tale Children’s Bookshoppe, 9 Acorn Naturalists, 9 Acres of Books, 7 Adventures for Kids, 19 Apostrophe Books, 14 ArtPlantae Books, 10 Autry National Center Museum of the American West, 5 Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature, 17 Bay Books, 11 Big Bear Book & Bean, 11 BioQuip Products, 7 BlueChair Children’s Books, 15 Bodhi Tree Bookstore, 4 Book Safari, 8 Book Soup, 5 Book’em Mysteries, 15 Bookshop Santa Cruz, 19 Brandon Book Nooks, 11 Bright Lights Children’s Bookstore, 5 Caltech Bookstore/JPL Bookstore, 15 Captain Fitch’s, 11 Chaucer’s Books, 19 Chelsea Bookshop & Café Novella, 19 Chevalier’s Books, 6 Children’s Book World, 17 Compass Books & Café, 9 Critical Thinkers, 12 Cultura Latina Bookstore, 8 Dark Delicacies. 13 Dharma Center Bookstore, 9 Diesel, A Bookstore, 17 Distant Lands – A Traveler’s Bookstore, 15 Eso Won Books, 6 Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 13 Floodway, 11 Forty Niner Shops Inc. (University Bookstore), 8 Geographia Map & Travel Bookstore, 13 GodSpace, 20 Hammer Museum, 17 27
Hennessey & Ingalls, 18 Hillside Pharmacy, 8 Holy Family Bookstore, 15 Isabella/Chinaberry, 12 J&J Children’s Books, 15 Jimmy B’s Audiobooks/Audiobooks.com, 8 Kinokuniya Bookstore, 6 LA Phil Store at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 6 Laguna Beach Books, 10 Latitude 33 Bookshop, 10 Libros Revolucion Bookstore, 6 Local Hero, 20 Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 6 Many Paths Bookstore, 12 Martha’s Bookstore, 10 Metropolis Books, 7 Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Book Shop, 16 Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore, 12 Mystery Ink, 10 Mystery Pier Books, Inc., 5 Newsboy Books & Video, 11 Norton Simon Museum Store, 16 Occidental College Bookstore, 7 Once Upon A Story, 8 Once Upon A Time, 13 Opamp Technical Books, Inc., 7 Peppertree Bookstore, 4 Portrait of a Bookstore, 14 Potterton Books, 5 Russo’s Downtown Books, 4 Russo’s East Hills Books, 4 Russo’s Marketplace Books, 4 Samuel French Theater & Film Bookshops, 5, 14 San Diego Museum of Art – The Museum Store, 12 San Fernando Book Co., 14 San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe, 16 SDSU Bookstore, 12 Sierra Madre Books, 16 Skylight Books, 7 Small World Books, 18 Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 7 28
Swain’s, 14 Tecolate Book Shop, 20 The Book Den, 20 The Book Loft, Inc., 20 The Book Works, 12 The Bookworm, 20 The Cook’s Library, 18 The Frugal Frigate, 11 The J. Paul Getty Museum Store, 18 The Mystery Bookstore, 18 The NeverEnding Story, 4 The Reading Room, 4 The Yellow Book Road, 13 Traveler’s Bookcase, 18 UCI Bookstore, 10 UCLA Store, 19 UCSB Bookstore, 20 Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery, 9 Village Book Shop, 16 Village Books, 19 Vroman’s Bookstore, 16 Vroman’s Fine Writing, Gifts & Stationery, 17 Vroman’s Hastings Ranch, 17 Warwick’s, 13 William’s Book Store, 9
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