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Book Soup

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Book Soup

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Ranked #2 for bookstores in 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, 2015
Really 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.
LAistJuly 22, 2016
Book Soup is an iconic part of the Sunset Strip landscape. Its towering, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a selection that is especially strong on art and film books attracts an industry clientele. Read more
LA WeeklyJanuary 25, 2013
Book Soup's magazine stand is so massive that it has to be kept outdoors. The impressive variety includes more publications in French than many stands have in total — & 14 different editions of Vogue! Read more
NathanApril 18, 2018
See? 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, 2014
This book store is extraordinary. I should've been working there, instead of... Yeah, whatever. The books are awesome. That's what matters.
The StandardMay 9, 2011
CA (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, 2016
Small bookstore with a great selection of music books and photography/art books. which I love.
Michael SemerJuly 14, 2013
One of the best bookstores left around, and intimate. Great place to attend a reading or author appearance.
Andy StylezMay 18, 2014
Lots 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.
Katherine M.January 21, 2015
Book Soup (new books) and The Iliad (used + new) are the best 2 bookstores in LA.
maximus the rulerDecember 24, 2014
Great place. Nice selection, friendly and helpful staff, free wrapping. Parking out back.
Sam DownieNovember 7, 2013
Fantastic bookstore, great author events, full of books too. Very helpful staff. Do go!!
Shil PaOctober 24, 2014
one of my fav bookstores in LA. cozy but large selection you couldn't find anywhere else
Nick SonstebyOctober 2, 2019
The written staff recommendations of selected books within the shelves are a nice touch.
JTApril 3, 2016
Awesome selection of art books and fiction and love the recommendations
Charles T SebestaNovember 17, 2015
Great Place! Great Bookstore! Good Selection!!!! Recommend.
Luis OutumuroJanuary 14, 2012
Great bookstore, this is what bookstores used to be like. Some parking around back and across the street.
Showtime NetworkJune 18, 2010
The 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
Chuck SebestaApril 3, 2016
Need a book in LA.....well then this is the place to go! Recommend!
Charles T SebestaNovember 23, 2015
Great Collection of Books. Staff are very helpful!
KCRWMay 11, 2012
To all you book-reading lovers, stop in to present your Fringe Benefits card to get discounts off your books!
LA Home & StyleMarch 10, 2013
One of the great independent book stores still remaining in LA.
Fresh UpgraderJuly 17, 2018
Friendly, hip
Vignesh RamApril 8, 2010
They've got a great selection of academic literature and graphic novels. When you walk in, it's hard to want to leave.
Kenneth Cole ProductionsDecember 12, 2012
Great stocking stuffers. Give a (actual) book to one of your iPad/Kindle/Nook loving friends. #HolidayStyle
Lily KosnerApril 22, 2011
Great staff picks! Really knowledgable and diverse selections...
Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013
Date idea: attend a signing from a famed author here, then discuss the book over gelato at Caffe Primo.
Steve GrahamMay 14, 2019
Always interesting. Always a pleasure.
Daniel HowellsJanuary 1, 2018
Books books, books. Books? Books.
Jaime MonrealDecember 24, 2015
Bigger than I expected. Nice selection.
Michael KalecFebruary 21, 2017
Love this store, great atmosphere.
Bo LiebmanNovember 21, 2016
Great indie book store.
Anhad SinghJanuary 10, 2014
Must try their New York Times
Andi GalpernAugust 26, 2010
Been here 25+ times
book soup has a better graphic design / typography section than borders + barnes and noble.
Natalie GuerraJune 19, 2017
Really cute bookstore!
Rob WadeApril 6, 2010
The floors creak, the shelves are full of lots of artsy books, great signings. Read more
Tyler KusterMarch 2, 2013
Excellent bookstore.
LA WeeklyDecember 3, 2010
LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Best Literary Stew!
Marla @DvinMsMDecember 5, 2013
Support local bookstores.
Audrey ChenAugust 9, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Great diverse newsstand!
kaizar campwalaFebruary 25, 2012
Cramped reading/event space.
Pintxe VascoMarch 22, 2010
The bookstore ever. Fullstop
Alex HafnerFebruary 4, 2011
Check your watch! Time flies in here
Altair CastroFebruary 17, 2015
Hermoso lugar y gente muy atenta. Me encantó

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