Stories In Echo Park

I had a bookstore in Chicago that was my spot. Myopic Books in Wicker Park was high on my list of reasons I didn’t want to leave Chicago (it was a short list). But I was certain I’d never find an independent bookstore I loved as much as I loved Myopic. I spent countless hours there–browsing the narrow, twisty aisles, looking for one book and finding armfuls of others to lug home. I don’t think I ever left Myopic empty handed. With its sleeping cats and secret passages, it was a magically untouched place in my ever-changing neighborhood.

Every other independent bookstore will always be compared to Myopic, but Stories in Echo Park is slowly sneaking its way into my icy heart. At first I wasn’t sure about Stories. It has super clean bathrooms. I mean, that’s a good thing–a very good thing, but it was new to me. Stories also has a spacious patio and a cafe that serves fresh food and organic drip coffee. With real plates and metal utensils! (I’m officially in L.A.) There’s also lots of comfy seating where you can relax and check out the books, plus free Wi-Fi without any of those annoying log-in codes.

Stories also has lots of readings and events, which include free food and alcohol. There’s also frequently live music and DJs. So, basically Stories is doing everything right, and once I got over the shock of the clean bathroom, super organized bookshelves, and organic coffee, I was in love.

A great time to check out Stories will be on October 24th from 7 pm to 10 pm for Stories/826 OpenHouseHaunt and Halloween Party. There’ll be pumpkins to carve, free candy, magic, and a special performance from Grammy-nominated Madame Pamita. She’s going to be on hand to tell you what the future holds and then sing you an old timey song on her ukulele! Sounds like something that can’t be missed. Come and support independent bookstores!

Parking meters are available on Sunset, side streets and in back, so bring your quarters.

Stories:
1716 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-3733

Store Hours:
Mon – Thur 10:30 am – 9 pm
Fri & Sat 10:30 am – 10 pm
Sunday 11 am – 7 pm

Café Hours:
8:30 am Mon – Fri
(Enter through the back alley)

(Photo Credit: Apartment Therapy)

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