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“Love this place and the ladies in it. Ive bought many birthday gifts there. All of the staff have always been so kind and chatty with me or my kids. I cant relate yo the other comments about rudeness. Has never been my experience at all.”
“I’ve attended a few read the rooms and it’s the perfect way to end a week. Just a few hours tucked away from the bustle of the world where there is low lights and ambient music. Amazing time.”
10AM - 9PM
512 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
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“I love this place. It’s not just a retail store, it’s a sacred space and a work of art, clearly born of love.
The owner Russell is super engaging and knowledgeable, and he’s enthusiastic about helping customers/seekers/explorers find whatever is most ideal for them, whether a book, a tarot deck, a crystal, a meditation cushion or whatever..
The used book section outside offers top level books and all kinds of interesting gems for $5.
I’m so glad Santa Monica has a cool spot like this..”
“A local institution and treasure trove! It’s somehow both cozy and seemingly endless. I particularly enjoyed the aisle of culinary books, which covered just about every topic and author I was interested in, stretching a long ways from one end of the shop to another and reached literally to the ceiling. The fiction section is massive, too. The prices are also shockingly reasonable.”
“Huge amount of photo books, genuinely one of the best bookstores I’ve ever come across.
Was looking for a specific book that I couldn’t find and they kindly offered to order it for me (unfortunately, wasn’t sure I could come again so I refused) but overall, great staff + great book collection.”
“The Book Jewel is a special place, centered on community. I googled local bookstores and came across this gem, pun intended. I walked in and immediately felt welcomed. They have a wonderful selection and events. Would give more stars if I could.”
“Great selection of books, gift items, and especially greeting cards. My 86 yo auntie was very happy about the boxed greeting cards. She loves to remember her church folk on their birthdays. 🥰
Be sure to pick up a few caramels. They're so yummy!”
“I love to read, but more often than not do it on my Kobo or Kindle. Remembering how much I used to enjoy finding treasures in used bookstores years ago, I headed to Sideshow. I could have bought the two art books I came away with for a bit less online, but I would have missed a great experience (and cup of espresso!).”
“Small hole in the wall with mighty superpowers to meet your bike repair needs. Have been getting my bikes serviced here for the last few years and am always awed by their incredible work and low prices to boot”
“I love The Ripped Bodice! My daughter and I have made it our girls date destination! My only comment is some of the books don't have the prices on thier barcodes, so it can be a little hard to estimate the price. Tho I may have over looked a sign saying a price... if so my bad 🤭”
“This is a really cool gift shop with tons of interesting and unique books on art, queer culture, and the history of Los Angeles. They also sell tons of blind boxes (including Sonny angels), socks, candy, gift cards, and different stationery options.”
4:30 - 8:30PM 4:30AM - 12:30PM
3764 Watseka Ave, Los Angeles
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“Hare Krishna! Radhe Radhe!
Every time I go there someone is singing bhajans or discussing Bhagvata Geeta. The bhajans are melodious and full of devotion. Sitting there from 15 minutes will re-energize you. I’m truly blessed to have discovered this place recently. See the attached POV video of entering the temple.”
10AM - 5:30PM
10580 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
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“My kids get so excited when we visit. Perfect place to find diverse books characters my daughter can see herself in, stories from all over the world. It feels inclusive.”
“We love this Barnes and Noble as it is 3 levels and has a Starbucks too! It is one of the older style stores as it has been at the Grove for a long time but it’s one of the best!”
“I was visiting LA back in March and I went into this bookstore—it was awesome. But I was just rewatching Gilmore Girls and realized this is the same bookstore from S3E21! I recognized it immediately. So cool.”
9:30AM - 6:30PM
369 N Fairfax Ave #1, Los Angeles
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“Amazing Judaica store with a wonderful selection of books, Shabbat items, and beautiful gifts. The staff was very welcoming, kind, and happy to answer my questions. I found everything I needed, and the atmosphere made the visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality Judaica and excellent service.”
“This location has 3 stories, so I would assume you're able to find something you're interested in given your interest isn't too niche. Staff are hospitable. Must make a purchase, includes Starbucks, according to the clerk to have parking validated with <2hr being free at the nearby carpark.”
“We had a great experience working with the Gifted team. They bought our Green Grass Bunny Decorations, Recycled Paper Bunny Shaped Baskets, and Red & White Check Napkins from us. Be sure to stop in!”
“LOVE this place. Staff is very nice and knowledgeable. They have a great selection of sefarim in Farsi and for Edut Ha Mizrach. Prices are competitive and plenty of parking too.”
“There is a terrific selection of Catholic books and media here, we especially like the children and young adult section for the grandkids. The sisters who are there are always attentive and knowledgeable.”
“Called into make sure book of choice was available. Clerk held it at checkout desk.
Drove right up, got street parking, and was back at home in record time. Very friendly staff on the phone and also at the checkout desk.”
“Probably the best art book store in the city. They regularly have rare out of print books you cant find anywhere else, and their prices are very reasonable. I am always tempted to buy a few things every time i go.”
“Love this bookstore! Great selection and the employees here are definitely readers. It’s a wonderful place to spend time relaxing and exploring what’s out in different genres. If you’re going to buy books, and you want bookstores to exist, DON’T buy them on Amazon.”
“I’m a big fan of Taschen and so happy to see this store here! Even though it’s small, you’ll find lots of amazing publications. I’d love to buy them all, especially the architecture and design are fantastic, but the erotica section has a certain charm too. The staff is super friendly. The store has its own entrance, so you can find it easily.”
“Come here for all your Korean Language needs!
They have every Korean language textbook you can think of like TTMIK,Sogang,Yonsei,and much more!
Plus, they have YA English novels in Korean like Harry Potter, Twilight, and Hunger Games.
They have a small manga and manhwa section completely in Korean, and I bought a BL manga.
If you cant find anything in-store you can order on their website or the kind owner will order it for you!
Sorry for the long wall of text, I didn't know there was such a gem in plain sight!
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I needed a TOPIK prep book and with the closure of the beloved Aladdin Bookstore, I came here instead!
Boy am I glad I did! I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of options.
The owner narrowed it down, and I purchased the one he suggested!
It's perfect!
The price was affordable compared to online retailers!
I perused their site and saw they had Jujutsu Kaisen manga translated to Korean available!
I may purchase manga and manhwa here in the future!”
“More than a book/gift store. I will love House of David forever! It's been a place of precious memories for me for many years. We've moved out of state, and I still miss Phillip and Avram, may his name be a blessing forever?”
“Super nice staff. Great selection, grabbed the Fleabag pilot and Jaws screenplays. I came to Larry Edmunds 10 years ago and have been waiting to come back! Charming and messy.”
“I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting the store in person as of yet, however the online customer service is top notch. Jill is wonderful! Communications are always prompt and very warm. I highly recommend them. ✨”
“I recently stopped by Barnes & Noble in Burbank to pick up a birthday gift for my daughter, and it was such a pleasant experience. The store is bright, well‑organized, and full of great book options for all ages. I loved browsing the kids’ section — it made finding the perfect present so easy.
The staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall vibe was relaxed, which made shopping there really enjoyable. They also had a nice selection of gifts and fun little extras, so I even found a few things to add to the birthday bag.
If you’re looking for a welcoming bookstore with lots of choices and a great atmosphere, this Barnes & Noble is totally worth a visit. My daughter absolutely loved her gift! ??”
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“Great selection of artsy books. Very friendly staff more higher end than I'm used to but bought a great book about Marvel Comics history. Great staff very friendly. Priced just right.”