Long Beach's Casita Bookstore looks to downsize after hectic 2025 - Los Angeles Times
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by Carlos De LoeraJanuary 7, 2026
Long Beach's Casita Bookstore owner Antonette Franceschi-Chavez announced over the weekend that her shop is looking to downsize after facing financial hardship in 2025 that led to a near 20% drop in sales.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 1/7/2026