There are many independent bookstores throughout Southern California. 51 by my last count. From Fullerton to Sylmar to Venice to Boyle Heights to Leimert Park and Pomona and everywhere in-between. They all need our support.

The following is what SideShow Books, on La Cienega on the border of Mid City, is doing to stay in business during the Coronavirous pandemic:

Mystery Bags ! Selected by SideShow Books. Tell us your fields of interest, authors, genres, etc., Pick a price $25 + And the SideShow booksmith will build you a selection that will surprise and please you. Delivered, Shipped or picked up in store by appointment! It’s fun for everyone!

Please buy a mystery bag and enjoy the literary suprises.

SideShow Books website is: sideshowbookstore.com and their Facebook page is: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=159685830715831&ref=content_filter and their email is: bookshowla@gmail.com