Chevalier s, for example, has obviously paid attention to families that stroll through larchmont. Chevaliers books in larchmont village has been purchased by two local. Chevaliers books, which was founded in 1940 as a lending library. Its good news for las oldest independent bookstore. See all 41 photos taken at chevalier s books by 688 visitors. Wallace tashima, he is the first japanese american to be appointed as a judge on the united states court of appeals. An iconic cornerstone of larchmont village in hancock park, chevalier s was founded in the 1940s by book maverick joe chevalier. Chevaliers books windsor square 126 n larchmont blvd. The iconic larchmont bookstore founded by joe chevalier in 1940 continues to stimulate visitors not only with its inventory, but also with bookrelated events. Today, larchmont boulevard is a quaint oldtown shopping street between beverly boulevard and w. She is the creator of the globally famous game, and in her book she talks about her life and the development of jenga. Chevalier s bookstore opened for an evening reception to meet the new owners and see the newly remodeled space. A mayor antonio villaraigosa was spotted with his thennew journalist girlfriend ktlatv channel 5 reporter lu parker.
An iconic cornerstone of larchmont village in hancock park, chevaliers was. Since 1940, this diamond in the rough has sold a variety of books in its quiet hideaway in. Original owner of chevaliers books interviewed 30 years. Chip cheek book signing at chevaliers celadon books. Celebrated 45 years this month chevalier s celebrates its 45th anniversary in larchmont village with distinguished, silverhaired joe chevalier still at the helm, buying books and. New owners bringing renewed life to chevaliers books. The bookstore is dedicated to childrens bookswith weekend story time saturdays and sundays from 10. Chevaliers books opened its doors on larchmont boulevard in january of 1940. The local, independently owned bookstore proudly serving hancock park and hollywood since 1940. The local, independently owned bookstore proudly serving. The shocking story of the japanese american internment in world war ii judge a. We met waxman at the bookstore one day and have been looking forward to reading her latest book set in our beloved chevalier s bookstore. Chivers, a pulitzer prizewinning new york times war. That was in 1939, and new owners joe chevalier and his wife moved in and maintained the same rental rate, but changed the name to chevalier s book store.
A neighborhood fixture since 1940, chevalier s books is one of the citys last standing independent bookstores serving generations of hancock park families and larchmont village locals. Gower street featuring many unique shops and restaurants. Joe chevalier, the original owner of chevalier s books, in the back room circa 1984. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The store changed locations once over the years, but has always been on the same block of larchmont boulevard. I have walked by this book store a few times when ive been in larchmont and finally came in on. The hole in the sky sea turtle publishing, 2009 tells the story of the adventures of kaela, a year old whose mother has died. We have new books in a variety of genres and subjects plus frequent in store author eventssignings. We have new books in a variety of genres and subjects plus frequent instore author. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in. Las oldest independent bookstore, serving larchmont village since 1940.
Larchmont village shoppers have been wondering about the next chapter for chevalier s books. Having an independent bookstore in the neighborhood is a major perk for many residents. In the news in late may early june 2009 for being the place where l. Over 75 people gathered at chevalier s bookstore last thursday evening for a fascinating talk and book signing with richard reeves, author of infamy. Bookstore fans are all welcome to visit the store nov. Known today for its community spirit, expansive childrens section, and welcoming atmosphere, the 76yearold chevalier s is located in a 1,500squarefoot space in larchmont village, a diverse and densely populated halfsquaremile historic neighborhood in central l. Typical of the quality of the dozens of events presented most months was the dialogue late last month between c. Window shoppers along larchmont boulevard were delighted to see the recent signage posted at 126 n larchmont announcing chevalier s books is turning the page to a new chapter.
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