Posts Tagged ‘books’
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)
Bohemian Modern: Living In Silver Lake
I picked up a great book this weekend – Bohemian Modern: Living in Silver Lake by Barbara Bestor. It’s a beautifully designed and packaged book that looks at the unique architecture throughout Silver Lake. Definitely a must-have for any current or prospective Silver Lake home owner:
Through striking illustrations and stunning photographs, Bohemian Modern explores the unique structural and interior designs that have put California’s ultra-chic Silver Lake neighborhood at the forefront of a new style phenomenon.
One of the country’s most renowned modernist architects, Barbara Bestor has fully embraced and perfected Silver Lake’s “bohemian modern” style: a practical philosophy that is Californian in origin but achievable anywhere. It is a look that favors raw, authentic materials, brilliant colors, creative space planning, and a natural flow between indoors and outdoors.
The results, as Bohemian Modern presents, are striking: a flawlessly restored Neutra house decorated with both whimsy and restraint, a rooftop constructed for viewing the stars, a lavish outdoor garden delicately integrated into the surrounding architecture, a double-sided bookcase that soars three stories and serves as a functional art installation…there is no limit to the creativity and beauty of Silver Lake style.
Both modern and classic, refreshing and inviting, Bohemian Modern will delight readers with its breathtaking, vividly photographed tour of Silver Lake.
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