Looking for a neighborhood book bar? Skylight is opening a bookstore cafe in Eagle Rock

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Los Feliz neighborhood gem Skylight Books is opening a second location in Eagle Rock.The storied bookseller posted the announcement on social media last week, writing, “We just signed a lease on this lovely space at 1958 Colorado Blvd., and hope to open this fall.It’s nearly 6,000 square feet and will have room for a cafe!”“Don’t worry — we’re not leaving Los Feliz,” the post continued.

“This location will be in addition to our current home, where we’ll be celebrating 30 years this fall.”Nestled in the heart of Los Feliz, the original Skylight Books has solidified its standing as a cultural hub of L.A.’s east side.Passing by on a random weeknight, one might see an overflow of patrons spilling onto Vermont Avenue, as the shop regularly hosts authors to discuss their new books.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Sympathizer,” Viet Thanh Nguyen, made an appearance there last month, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Xochitl Gonzalez is expected to stop by to discuss her new book, “Last Night in Brooklyn,” on April 27.Books In a survey of writers, the Los Feliz fixture came out on top.

Skylight’s secret? Fundraising, business acumen, a prime spot and lots of local love.In the comments section of Skylight’s post announcing the big news, the who’s who of L.A.’s literati popped the proverbial champagne.“Finally I can walk to Skylight,” replied Mark Haskell Smith.

“Wow!” added Tod Goldberg.“This is about to change my whole life,” wrote Attica Locke.

Emma Straub chimed in, “OMG!!!!!!,” and Rosecrans Baldwin left some emojis: clinking bubbly glasses to toast the news.Mary Williams, the bookstore’s co-owner and general manager, told The Times this week that the team at Skylight was blown away by the response online.“It really was kind of thrilling to see this thing that we’ve been working on for a couple months, finally getti...