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Small World Books

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    Tom R.
    "A great selection, plus they've got a store cat."(6 Tips)
    Rachel M.
    "as well as the table curation."(3 Tips)
    Wayne W.
    "Decent prices & a store cat!"(3 Tips)
    The Standard
    "great independent bookstore."(4 Tips)
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    KatiaJanuary 2, 2020
    Surprisingly great selection of books, in this outdoorsy part of town. The selection is curated and commented by the staff, with handwritten notes. I think this shop is owned by a cat.
  • Michelle K.
    Michelle KuJanuary 24, 2017
    Love the selection of books. They have psychology, political, sports, history and feminism etc. It's good place if you like independent bookstores.
  • The Standard
    The StandardJuly 18, 2011
    CA (Shop) This little book shop is a veritable oasis in craziness that is the Venice Boardwalk. Wide selection, friendly staff, and every purchase helps to support a great independent bookstore.
  • Rachel M.
    Rachel MercerApril 21, 2013
    Best part of Venice Beach. Love the selection here (especially of graphic novels) as well as the table curation. Store cat just adds to the indie bookstore authenticity.
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    Katerina AnnaAugust 22, 2017
    Lovely bookstore with really cute handwritten recommendations from the guy who works there (or owns it? 🤷🏻‍♀️) ❤️
  • Shayn A.
    Shayn AlmeidaDecember 18, 2011
    These ladies at Small World Books know their stuff ~ ask for Bonnie if you need any suggestions for Books ~ Support Independent Bookstores :)
  • Pennie U.
    Pennie UygurerJuly 20, 2015
    The best place in Venice Beach! We love bookstores and this one is amazing.
  • Adam M.
    Adam MAugust 29, 2011
    A gem on the beach. Excellent curation of titles (and not an overwhelming volume) makes for very fruitful browsing.
  • KCRW
    KCRWAugust 7, 2012
    Support independent bookstores at this Venice spot! Flash your Fringe Benefits card for a discount!
  • Tony T.
    Tony TacacciJuly 25, 2010
    great fiction books: from mistery, graphic novels, rock star bios and sci-fi
  • Tom R.
    Tom R.January 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    A great selection, plus they've got a store cat.
  • Miche C.
    Miche CDecember 8, 2011
    Great place to increase wisdom...
  • Wayne W.
    Wayne WebbJune 14, 2011
    Decent prices & a store cat!
  • Maria J.
    Maria JoseJanuary 22, 2015
    Los precios más bajos y el personal más amable. :-)
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Small World Books
1407 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291
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    • 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
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    • 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
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    • 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
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