Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM · Pages, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles
Author Caroline Perry and illustrator Sydney Hanson read their new picture book, I Am Not Grumpy!, a sequel to their bestseller I Am Not Happy! Kids' storytime starts at 9:30am Saturday.
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.