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Octavia's Bookshelf

1353 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

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Bookstore

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Independent Bookstores of Los Angeles

About this place

A Pasadena independent bookstore highlighting BIPOC authors, named in honor of Octavia E. Butler and built around discovery, community, and representation.

Trivia

Its opening gave Pasadena a new literary destination directly tied to the city’s Octavia Butler legacy.

Visiting tips

Pair it with other Pasadena literary stops; verify event locations because some larger programs happen off-site.

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