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Book Soup
Bookstore
Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from LA Weekly and LAist
"my fav bookstores in LA."(2 Tips)
"Fantastic bookstore, great author events, full of books too."(2 Tips)
"next novel"(2 Tips)
"Really cute book shop!"(2 Tips)
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Ellen McGrodyMay 28, 2015Really cute book shop! It's been around for a long time and has a really eclectic selection! The staff is really nice, and it's good to see a book store full of people who like books.
NathanApril 18, 2018See? This place is proof that people in Southern California indeed *can* read! In all seriousness, cool bookstore with interesting staff recommendations. Think LA’s answer to Powell’s or the Strand.
Damla ÇamlıcaNovember 7, 2014This book store is extraordinary. I should've been working there, instead of... Yeah, whatever. The books are awesome. That's what matters.
Andy StylezMay 18, 2014Lots of great books, but don't ask the cashier where you can recharge your kindle; she may curse you out and summon Cthulu to harvest your soul and stuff.
The StandardMay 9, 2011CA (Shop) One of LA's best bookstores and just a brisk walk from The Standard, Hollywood! Check out their calendar for author events - they always throw the most interesting book signings!
Trevor WidemanFebruary 7, 2016Small bookstore with a great selection of music books and photography/art books. which I love.
Michael SemerJuly 14, 2013One of the best bookstores left around, and intimate. Great place to attend a reading or author appearance.
Katherine M.January 21, 2015Book Soup (new books) and The Iliad (used + new) are the best 2 bookstores in LA.- Sam DownieNovember 7, 2013Fantastic bookstore, great author events, full of books too. Very helpful staff. Do go!!
maximus the rulerDecember 24, 2014Great place. Nice selection, friendly and helpful staff, free wrapping. Parking out back.- Shil PaOctober 24, 2014one of my fav bookstores in LA. cozy but large selection you couldn't find anywhere else
Nick SonstebyOctober 2, 2019The written staff recommendations of selected books within the shelves are a nice touch.
- Showtime NetworkJune 18, 2010The best bookstore in Los Angeles. If you’re looking for the next novel to delve into or you’re researching and writing for a project, Book Soup has it all. - Jill
KCRWMay 11, 2012To all you book-reading lovers, stop in to present your Fringe Benefits card to get discounts off your books!
Luis OutumuroJanuary 14, 2012Great bookstore, this is what bookstores used to be like. Some parking around back and across the street.
Kenneth Cole ProductionsDecember 12, 2012Great stocking stuffers. Give a (actual) book to one of your iPad/Kindle/Nook loving friends. #HolidayStyle
Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013Date idea: attend a signing from a famed author here, then discuss the book over gelato at Caffe Primo.
Vignesh RamApril 8, 2010They've got a great selection of academic literature and graphic novels. When you walk in, it's hard to want to leave.
book soup has a better graphic design / typography section than borders + barnes and noble.
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(310) 659-3110
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