To most people, the idea of having a cozy space to purchase books and meet fellow readers in person is a pleasant concept — but to Yung Le and Julie Pham, it’s a business model.
A Novel Affair is located in downtown Los Altos at the corner of State Street and 2nd Street. The romance bookstore recently opened on Nov. 29, and is the proud product of the minds of co-founders Yung Le and Julie Pham.
Le is a former tech marketing executive and a mother to two boys. She grew up surrounded by her family’s own small business, an upbringing she said has helped her create A Novel Affair. Pham also comes from a family business, Cafe Cool, and is a mother and full-time teacher…