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Big turnout for launch  of ‘Zev’s  Los Angeles’

Big turnout for launch of ‘Zev’s Los Angeles’

| June 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

The official book launch for Zev Yaroslavsky’s long-awaited memoir, “Zev’s Los Angeles,” gathered a crowd of locals and distinguished friends of Zev from across Southern California. The event took place at Chevalier’s Books on Larchmont Boulevard on May 30. The full house included the author’s son (and Los Angeles Superior Court Judge) David Yaroslavsky, attending […]

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Zev Yaroslavsky debuts book at Chevalier’s

Zev Yaroslavsky debuts book at Chevalier’s

| June 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

Two days before distribution of the June issue of the Larchmont Chronicle, Larchmont Boulevard was the scene of the launch for the long-awaited memoir by local resident and resilient elected official Zev Yaroslavsky. “Zev’s Los Angeles” made its debut at a talk and signing at Chevalier’s Books on May 30. The book is an informative […]

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Father Gregory Boyle signed latest tome at Chevalier’s Books

Father Gregory Boyle signed latest tome at Chevalier’s Books

| June 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

Discussing his latest book “The Whole Language,” Father Gregory Boyle related to an audience at Chevalier’s Books the power of tenderness. The talk and book signing event took place on May 26. The book, his third and now available in paperback, is for sale at the store and elsewhere. Rev. Gregory J. Boyle, S.J. is […]

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OFF TO COLLEGE:  Comedy writer’s book relays lessons learned in a college bar

OFF TO COLLEGE: Comedy writer’s book relays lessons learned in a college bar

| June 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

While attending college at Syracuse University, Adam Lorenzo became the owner of one of the infamous bars in the college town in Upstate New York. First he just worked there. Then he found out the owner was selling it. Being the industrious guy that he is, he worked a deal, purchased the bar and continued […]

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New book by local shines light on cars and early Los Angeles

New book by local shines light on cars and early Los Angeles

| April 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Hancock Park resident Darryl Holter, co-owner of Chevalier’s on Larchmont Boulevard, has a new book out. Written with Stephen Gee, the book includes a foreword by erstwhile “Tonight Show” host and car aficionado Jay Leno. The book, “Driving Force: Automobiles and the New American City, 1900-1930,” is packed full of local history gems. Sprinkled with […]

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Neighborhood activities show signs of a return to normal

Neighborhood activities show signs of a return to normal

| March 31, 2022 | 0 Comments

In-person events are coming back. Life is getting closer to “normal.” For example, Chevalier’s Books hosted — in person, at its Larchmont store on March 7 — some puppets and humans from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater (BBMT). The puppets gave a short performance as part of introducing the new book, “Enchanted Strings: Bob Baker […]

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