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Eso Won Books
General Information
- Hours:
- Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
- Shopping Genre:
- Bookstore
Description
Before blazing the campaign trail, Barack Obama appeared at this African-American literary locale to sign books at one of its signature parking lot readings. Pick up local poetry or something from one of the store's indie publishers, then settle in for a while at the read-ready tables outside.
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Posted by Zeal H. on
Wow. I'm shocked that so few reviews of this landmark bookstore have been posted on Yelp. It's a shame that more African-Americans are not taking...
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Posted by Daniel L. on
With LA having exponentially more cars than street pedestrians, it has unfortunately hampered the public visibility of those who likes to read. Located on...
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Posted by Quinlan F. on
"Language is the soul of intellect, and reading is the essential process by which that intellect is cultivated beyond the commonplace experiences of...
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- Crenshaw Blvd. & Vernon Ave.
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