Chevalier’s Books

The oldest independent bookstore in Los Angeles.

Pronounced shi-vah-lee-ay.

Address: 133 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Location: between Beverly Boulevard and 1st Street
* Moved across the street from 126 N. Larchmont Blvd.

Phone Number: (323) 465-1334     Fax: (323) 465-6093

Currently offering curbside pickup, delivery and shipping orders 10am-6pm daily (as well as appointments and walk-ins Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 12pm-5pm).

History: Chevalier’s Books opened its doors on Larchmont Boulevard in January of 1940.

In the news in late May / early June 2009 for being the place where L.A/ Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was spotted with his then-new journalist girlfriend KTLA-TV Channel 5 reporter Lu Parker.

Has a children’s section, book signings and poetry readings.

Very friendly to kids and dogs.

Accepts cash and major credit cards.

Street parking. Ok for wheelchairs.