The lease has been signed, and an opening looms on the horizon: Diesel: A Bookstore in Malibu will indeed re-open, confirms LA Observed. A legal skirmish and low sales volume left Diesel no choice but to close up shop in February, however rumors soon swirled that the owners had their eyes on a spot in the Malibu Country Mart. more ›

In February, the Malibu outpost of indie bookseller Diesel, A Bookstore, closed up shop at the Malibu Village after a near-seven years' tenancy at that location, after what was described as a "protracted legal skirmish." Now, a new chapter could unfold for the store in Malibu at the Country Mart, as the store's owners say they "are in negotiation on a lease and hope to work something out within the next few weeks," according to Malibu Patch. more ›

Diesel, A Bookstore, one of the lesser known (but not for long) indie bookstores in Malibu has announced plans to bring indie lit to Brentwood by setting up shop in a 1,500 square foot space in Brentwood Country Mart. more ›

April Fools Day is almost here. LAist, for one, can't wait. more ›