When eight-year-old Anne Gusha wandered into E.T. Williams' San Pedro bookstore during the depression years of the 30s, she never dreamed that she'd end up owning the store in what some might say are similar times. But she does own William's Book Store, the oldest continuously operating new book store in Los Angeles and a Historic Landmark, and along with her son Jerry have helped big box bookstores come and go by skillfully kicking their behinds with niche marketing. Her store specializes in local authors, harbor area history, comic books and foreign newspapers and magazines. Plus, what customers can't find, she'll order, so there's no need to leave town! The anniversary celebration takes place January 23-25, with Ray Bradbury, Lisa See, Angi Ma Wong, Andy Rafkin, Debbie Marr, Joe McKenzie, Bungy Hedley, Mike Schaadt and Ed Mastro taking part. William's Bookstore is located in San Pedro at 443 W. 6th Street. Call store for details at 310-832-3631.
