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There had been plenty of memorable moments as Booktown USA owner Thomas Pesce prepared to close his store…

The Los Angeles Independent Bookstore Crawl launched its first-ever event over the weekend of July 24-26, 2026. And…

The Los Angeles Independent Bookstore Crawl launched its first-ever event over the weekend of July 24-26, 2026. And…

The Los Angeles Independent Bookstore Crawl launched its first-ever event over the weekend of July 24-26, 2026. And…

It was a sign for Booktown USA. A literal one. For years, Thomas Pesce has had a small,…

Southern California readers have another reason to head to the bookstore. In fact, they have 13 reasons. Next…

Southern California readers have another reason to head to the bookstore. In fact, they have 13 reasons. Next…

Southern California readers have another reason to head to the bookstore. In fact, they have 13 reasons. Next…

Six days a week for nearly 23 years, Thomas Pesce has been selling books at Booktown USA, the…

Inside Librairie, a new bookshop at Silver Lake’s Sunset Junction, you’ll find store owner Jackie DesForges behind the…

Does a book need to look like a book for it to be a book? Last week, I…

Editor’s Note: This comprehensive list, first compiled in 2024, has been freshly updated to add new bookshops and…

Anaheim’s Booktown USA bookstore closes its doors after 23 years – Orange County Register