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The Last Bookstore

The Last Bookstore

Bookstore, Event Space, and Used Bookstore
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles
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The Last Bookstore
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    Ranked #8 for comfortable seats in Los Angeles
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    The experts at Los Angeles Times and LAist recommend this place
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    KT L.
    "Super cool place to come read books and get lost in the labyrinth."(9 Tips)
    Clare
    "great selection of books & neat little shops in the upstairs area."(5 Tips)
    Sarah C.
    "great for used books and pretty photos"(10 Tips)
    Beth M.
    "Check out the art gallery upstairs, Liz Huston's work is inspired!"(3 Tips)
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  • Jose H.heart icon on user image
    Jose HernandezDecember 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Most awesome bookstore ever.
  • Winnie K.heart icon on user image
    Winnie KhooSeptember 5, 2019
    Explore every nook and cranny
  • Sarah C.heart icon on user image
    Sarah CampbellNovember 22, 2017
    great for used books and pretty photos
  • Eden R.
    Eden Rayne™May 20, 2013
    THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST PLACE EVER. CHECK OUT THE LABYRINTH!
  • stefany s.heart icon on user image
    stefany santizoAugust 9, 2015
    the best part is the top
  • Lauren R.heart icon on user image
    Lauren RandolphFebruary 24, 2016
    You have to wander around upstairs.
  • Bruce T.heart icon on user image
    Bruce TienMarch 23, 2015
    The best bookstore I have ever entered!
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonJune 27, 2022
    Awesome bookstore, so big
  • Naoko T.
    Naoko TsutsumiJuly 2, 2015
    Very relax space
  • Michael J.heart icon on user image
    Michael JenkinsApril 13, 2015
    Great used books for a dollar each!
  • moraima c.heart icon on user image
    moraima campbellAugust 14, 2015
    A "must see" place when traveling to LA
  • Koreankitkat
    KoreankitkatMarch 18, 2017
    Look for the book tunnel
  • Valerie L.heart icon on user image
    Valerie LeeJanuary 24, 2015
    Don't bring a lot of big bags; you have to check all your bags at the door.
  • Pelin G.heart icon on user image
    Pelin Güvenç KefelApril 4, 2016
    Definitely a must see in downtown LA!
  • Rebecca B.
    Rebecca BeaFebruary 2, 2012
    Most books here $5 and under...such a deal! Great selection of travel books.
  • Heather L.heart icon on user image
    Heather LockeSeptember 4, 2015
    lovely.. just lovely.
  • Japz
    JapzDecember 26, 2014
    Checkout the art gallery upstairs!
  • Parisa Z.
    Parisa ZahediJanuary 31, 2012
    Best bookstore in In the LA area! Ive already purchased 30 books from them xoxo
  • Alexa S.heart icon on user image
    Alexa SmithSeptember 1, 2016
    Lots of books here
  • Beth M.
    Beth MartinezFebruary 3, 2013
    Check out the art gallery upstairs, Liz Huston's work is inspired!
  • Jacquelin H.heart icon on user image
    Jacquelin HoAugust 15, 2018
    Found some interesting titles! but much of the library is pretty loud and touristy
  • Brittanyheart icon on user image
    BrittanyDecember 3, 2017
    Don’t forget to check out upstairs!
  • Hua Y.
    Hua YuanFebruary 14, 2014
    http://www.otterboxmall.com/otterbox-wallet-c-33.html
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike SchmidAugust 13, 2018
    So cute, great prices
  • Petra G.heart icon on user image
    Petra GarciaMarch 3, 2016
    Just walking through this place is such a great experience!
  • Amy F.heart icon on user image
    Amy FrancesAugust 24, 2013
    wanted to sell over 100 books but they only accepted 17. disappointed but their labyrinth upstairs makes up for it
  • Kayla J.
    Kayla JohnsonApril 20, 2015
    The perfect place to get lost.
  • Brian P.heart icon on user image
    Brian PadronJanuary 25, 2016
    Everything
  • Glazed D.
    Glazed DonutDecember 24, 2015
    This place reminds me of Harry Potter hahaha.
  • La C.
    La CjargneleNovember 29, 2014
    Unique place
  • Jussi H.heart icon on user image
    Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Must visit if you're around!
  • abraham a.heart icon on user image
    abraham alvaradoJuly 1, 2017
    Such a gentle soul this bookstore has.
  • Jenna M.heart icon on user image
    Jenna MMay 31, 2013
    Go upstairs! Its really cool!
  • M. C.heart icon on user image
    M. CasonFebruary 13, 2018
    Go to the art gallery upstairs
  • LA Home & Style
    LA Home & StyleNovember 23, 2013
    Probably the best bookstore still standing
  • Haesung K.
    Haesung KimAugust 11, 2019
    fun place to read
  • Aristotle D.
    Aristotle DreherSeptember 19, 2013
    There is a Vanilla Ice LP here, waiting to be purchased ironically.
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MillerMay 30, 2016
    Check out the upstairs
  • Josie Q.heart icon on user image
    Josie QuinnOctober 31, 2015
    Books ♡ and Art.
  • Lídice R.heart icon on user image
    Lídice RAMay 14, 2016
    A surreal magical dream
  • 개래갱갱heart icon on user image
    개래갱갱September 22, 2024
    Public restroom here!
  • Jamila L.heart icon on user image
    Jamila LDecember 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    It's a bookstore, reading is fundamental.
  • Kirsten K.heart icon on user image
    Kirsten KorteApril 5, 2015
    Love the art
  • Athena Z.heart icon on user image
    Athena ZaouraAugust 14, 2019
    Nice environment
  • Lilia
    LiliaJuly 13, 2013
    There's a yarn store upstairs.
  • Roberta R.
    Roberta RomeroJune 18, 2011
    Grab a book and sit in one of the comfy chairs.
  • Rainbeau
    RainbeauJanuary 24, 2017
    “What are you waiting for? We won’t be here forever.”
  • Alissa K.
    Alissa KirbySeptember 17, 2014
    Finally made it! :-)
  • Artie M.heart icon on user image
    Artie MandelNovember 1, 2015
    Books, scifi
  • Marie P.
    Marie PerruchetSeptember 27, 2014
    Smell of dusty books!
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The Last Bookstore
453 S Spring St (at 5th St)
Los Angeles, CA 90013
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The Last Bookstore is a bookstore in downtown L.A. We buy, trade, and sell used & new books, LPs, DVDs, and CDs. We also host readings, concerts, plays, film screenings, and more. Come visit us!
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    • 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
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    • 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
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    • 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
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