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Book Soup in West Hollywood closed indefinitely after water main break
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Book Soup, a beloved West Hollywood bookstore frequented by celebrities like Elton John and Emma Roberts, has closed indefinitely due to flooding caused by a local water main break.
- The store expressed hope to reopen within a few days, pending clearance from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the City of West Hollywood, as the neighborhood remains largely inaccessible.
- The water main break occurred on a 102-year-old pipe beneath Sunset Boulevard, causing significant damage to the area and disrupting local businesses and residents, though no serious injuries were reported.
- Repairs to the damaged water main are ongoing, but officials cannot guarantee that the major road will reopen before Monday morning’s rush hour.
- Book Soup has a notable celebrity following, with Elton John famously stating he would be devastated if the store closed, highlighting its cultural significance in the community.
