Browsing Bart's Books in Ojai, CA

Bart's Books in Ojai, California, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1964, it remains the largest independently owned and operated outdoor bookstore in the U.S. 

Sadly, I only had a few minutes to browse before heading to the airport. It was a magical experience on a hot May day - my first outdoor bookstore, miles of used books in every category, a big, fluffy cat and one of the best bookends I've ever seen. 

While I could have filled a car load, my carry-on bag kept my purchases constrained to three books.

Stardust: The David Bowie Story by Henry Edwards & Tony Zanetta

Noise of the World: Non-Western Musicians in Their Own Words by Hank Bordowitz

A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies by John Murray

Oscar the Grouch likes the David Bowie book best.