Friday, September 11, 2026, 1:00 AM - 4:00 AM · Pages, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles
USC President Emeritus C.L. Max Nikias discusses his new book American Trojan at Pages on Thursday, September 10th at 6pm, hosted with the Trojan Club of Southern California.
Walls painted turquoise, shelves stacked high with new releases and beach reads, and a calming hush that feels intentional. Not like someone forgot the volume knob. This indie bookstore, founded in 2010, is run by book lovers who actually know their stuff. They've got fiction, nonfiction, kids’ books, cookbooks, surf-titles, gifts, and even story times and book clubs. Best part: walk in for recommendations that don’t come from an algorithm. Just friendly staff who match you to books.