The lending library and bookstore Libros Schmibros is opening today at its new location on top of the Gold Line station at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. Its new spot near the Gold Line will attract more foot traffic from people looking to pick up something to read on their ride. And the plaza outside will be a good place for crowds to overflow—and perhaps to screen an upcoming Mexican film series.
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Libros Schmibros Opens Up a New Location at Mariachi Plaza
Gossip Rags Aren't The Only Things We Read: In LA, Local Bookstores Make the A-List
Tinseltown, Southland, The Entertainment Capital of the World, El Lay, The City of Angels, Hell-A, La La Land —LA has its share of nicknames, but none seem to give our city due credit for the wealth of literature housed among these trafficked streets. Thanks to an unfortunate reputation as a not-so-literary city, LA local bookshops are often and unduly overlooked. But, forget what you might have heard (or haven’t heard, for that matter). Our local bookstores are big, small, specific, general, used, new, and all-around unique. Here are some of LA’s best independent bookstores:
LA Booksellers Too Smart for Prank Callers
Some of our favorite independent bookstores in LA (Skylight Books, Vroman's, Diesel, Book Soup) have been targeted by scammers claiming to be some of our favorite writers.
Quick Tribute to Flyer-Hubs & Poster Putter-Uppers
One thing I love about L.A. are all the little shops and cafes that let us poor starving artists leave flyers or put up posters for our many different events. Here is a list of just a few such kind souls, to help my fellow independents, and also just to say a heartfelt thanks! (I hope you don't hate me.)
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