*Special Event*

Indies First Small Business Saturday 2022

Shop Small, Support Local, Energize Our Community!

Once Upon A Time Bookstore is pleased to announce Indies First day, on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Independent businesses throughout Montrose Shopping Park are coming together to celebrate their local bonds as part of the annual Small Business Saturday activities. We are excited to host some local authors throughout the day in-front of our shop as well as exciting prizes and sales.

Event date:

Saturday, November 26, 2022 - 10:00am to 7:00pm

There's a Spider In My Bed (Hardcover)

By Devon Nunnally, Biaina Alexanian

$19.99

ISBN: 9781639885077

Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
This book cannot be returned

Published: Atmosphere Press - October 25th, 2022

Devon Nunnally & Bianina Alexanian at 10 am

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Outside Nowhere (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

$16.99

SKU: 9780316542647a

Adam Borba at Noon

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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: The Graphic Novel (Hardcover)

By E.T.A. Hoffmann, Natalie Andrewson (Illustrator)

$18.99

ISBN: 9781596436817

Availability: Recently On Our Shelves

Published: First Second - September 8th, 2020

Natalie Andrewson illustrator at Noon

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Curve & Flow: The Elegant Vision of L.A. Architect Paul R. Williams (Hardcover)

By Andrea J. Loney, Keith Mallett (Illustrator)

$18.99

ISBN: 9780593429075

Availability: Recently On Our Shelves

Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - September 27th, 2022

Andrea J. Loney at 2 pm

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Latkes for Santa Claus (Hardcover)

By Janie Emaus, Bryan Langdo (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN: 9781510759886

Availability: Recently On Our Shelves

Published: Sky Pony - October 13th, 2020

Janie Emaus at 2 pm

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To Make (Hardcover)

By Danielle Davis, Mags DeRoma (Illustrator)

$18.99

ISBN: 9780063084063

Availability: Recently On Our Shelves

Published: Katherine Tegen Books - May 31st, 2022

Danielle Davis at 3 pm

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The Loophole (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

$17.99

SKU: 9781547609178a

Naz Kutub at 3 pm

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Super Sunday Sale 2022

Find a gift for everyone!

The queen deserves her own day and you will get the chance to meet author Caroline L. Perry as she signs her new book The Corgi and the Queen at high noon.

Event date:

Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 11:00am to 5:00pm

The Corgi and the Queen (Hardcover)

By Caroline L. Perry, Lydia Corry (Illustrator)

$18.99

ISBN: 9781250832382

Availability: Recently On Our Shelves

Published: Godwin Books - November 22nd, 2022

Cider Monday 2022

Take a bite out of Cyber Monday!

In-store deals

Free hot cider and cookies in store, while supplies last
Complimentary gift wrap

Online only deals

Free gift with online purchase

Shop Indie and support local in-person and online

Event date:

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Giving Tuesday 2022

Give the JOY of reading!

In-store deals

Pick a child on our Angel Tree and get 15% off donated book

Online only deals

Event date:

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Giving Tuesday on November 29th from 10 am - 6 pm. Benefiting Children's Hospital Los Angeles at Once Upon A Time Bookstore 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Bookish Discussion with Tess Gunty and Ed Humes - presented by Southern California News Group

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You are invited to a one-hour event featuring conversations with authors, thinkers and performers.
Discover new book releases, meet interesting people and learn about a variety of topics with host Sandra Tsing Loh, writer, actress and radio personality.

Event date:

Friday, December 16, 2022 - 5:00pm