For Carson, CA locals, there is a local landmark where members of the community can go to nourish their minds and bodies: Smiley’s Books. The bookstore, which also houses a juice bar, offers books from all genres, including hard-to-find history books, autobiographies, health and wellness and more. There is also a large selection of books for children and teenagers. In an effort to engage with the Carson community, Smiley’s hosts book signings with a variety of authors, offers children’s programs, and works to promote literacy in the community.
Smiley's Bookstore has been serving the Carson community for 20 years. Over time, the store became very popular, and Smiley’s Books was voted BEST Bookstore on the LA Hot List in 2009, 2011, and 2012. This year, the store had the opportunity to relocate and expand the business, and on July 17, 2013, the Smiley’s reopened at its new location on East Dominguez St. in Carson.
The bookstore is also home to Juice-C-Juice Bar, which has also been featured on the LA Hot List. Juice-C-Juice began as an experiment, but since 2001, they have been offering Carson locals an easy way to make healthier choices. After browsing through the books at Smiley’s, customers can head to the juice bar to enjoy fresh fruit and veggie juices, non-dairy smoothies, pastries and other light lunch and snack items.
If you need to ship books from Smiley’s Books to out of town friends and family, visit the Carson PostalAnnex where you can ship your items via UPS or FedEx. The friendly professionals at PostalAnnex can even compare shipping rates to find the best rate and service for shipping your books.
Smiley’s Books/Juice-C-Juice
940 East Dominguez, Suite K
Carson, CA 90746
P: (310) 324-8444
Image: Smiley’s Books Facebook
Sources: Smiley’s Books Facebook; Juice-C-Juice Facebook; la.cityvoter.com