“Tuve una cita ahoy en el dentista super amables bien limpio tomaron su tiempo para explícame lo que mi esposo ocupava...me gusto como nos trataron 5 ***** para el staff que nos atendieron”
“One of the best independent bookstores in California. They have a huge selection of books and other gifts. I enjoy the wine bar in the store too! This is a must visit for any book lover”
“As a lover of books and community, Octavia’s Bookshelf is a true gem. I was impatiently waiting for their doors to open and when they did, our community was met with love and a sense of belonging. My son absolutely loved story time, I loved perusing the beautiful works of incredible writers. We picked up some books for my son’s bedtime, and I picked up literature to read the voices of great activists, including one of my favorites: Roxanne Gay. This space provides inclusivity, safety, and joy in a society that has so little.”
10:30AM - 6:30PM
8401 Pioneer Blvd, Whittier
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“This store is simply amazing..great selection....excellent customer service...and amazing worship music to melt away anything negative that happened in the day ..JOY comes upon me every time I walk in this store!”
“The best shop to buy all the stuffs for baby and young kids! Fast shipping and high quality All Chinese books for children are bought from yo baby. The quality is very good and can be read for a long time! And the delivery speed is super fast. I look forward to receiving it every time.”
“This is my family’s favorite bookstore. We’ve found many great vintage children’s books at decent prices. The staff is friendly, and the environment is inclusive.”
“This book store is like a treasure hunt, it's a great place to spend a long time digging through each shelf. Every aisle is piled from floor to ceiling with books, many of which are older editions or out of print pulp. I found nice quality collections of both Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler novels when I was in this week, which are going to be very welcome additions to my home library.
They also have a cabinet of signed books behind the counter. Great place to spend an afternoon with reasonable prices.”
“An awesome art gallery! I love that there’s always something new rotating in. I was especially glad to catch the Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake exhibit. It’s also very cool that you can buy artwork made by local artists such a great way to support a community!”
“This place is DANGERIOUS! ? you will walk in and come out with unexpected items you didn't intention at all!!! Really nice layouts for presentations and also just the qualities of the products are phenomenal! ❤️ LOVE this store ?”
“I’m an avid reader, and The Book Alley is now my favorite place to find rare and second-hand books. It’s a bit tucked away in Pasadena, but worth seeking out. The store is like a hidden gem with shelves upon shelves of well-organized, gently used books. I found an original edition of a Hemingway novel, which made my day. The staff is always friendly and willing to help with any requests.”
“Great little gem loaded with all kinds of gifts, books, and other Christian products. Both in English and Spanish. I searched all over for a particular "Footprints " poem, and they had it there. Caring and friendly staff. Highly recommend you go there.”
9AM - 5:30PM
3852 1st St, Los Angeles
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“I fell in love with this place!!! Excellent service, excellent prices... the lady who was serving... a total sweetness!! And I... I didn't even ask his name... but I thank him for his patience and kindness... the place was extremely clean and tidy.... beautiful... extensive variety of books... I will definitely return and I recommend them!!!”
“I work nearby and have always wanted to stop by. Finally did when my mom was in town for a visit since she loves shops like these. Great customer service and very fair prices. Great place to go for gifts! Will be back.”
10AM - 5:30PM
816 E Whittier Blvd, La Habra
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“I visited the Wonder Emporium for the first time today to find a gift for my granddaughter, and I was delighted by the experience. They even offered to gift wrap her presents, which was a lovely touch. The husband and wife who run the store were incredibly friendly and enjoyable to chat with. It felt refreshing to shop in a physical store rather than ordering toys online from Amazon. I will definitely return for future gifts.”
10AM - 9PM
400 S Baldwin Ave E17, Arcadia
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“I visit this store biweekly and have visited this store when it was previously known as maido. I love the expansion to books and even more stationary. One of the most interesting stores available and they always manage to have new items/recent items from Japan, with great prices! I would recommend it to everybody if I could.”
10AM - 4:30PM
1240 W Whittier Blvd Suite A, La Habra
Book Stores
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting “The Good Shepherd Catholic Store” and I must say, the experience was outstanding. From the moment I walked in the door, I was greeted warmly by Ms. Jacqueline and Ms. Yvonne. A great place for all your Catholic supplies books, statues and so much more. Because of their services, I will revisit the store and recommend The Good Shepherd Catholic Store to All!!!”
“If my first phone call to EIE is any indication of the kindness and helpfulness offered here, then we are in good hands. I've not visited in person yet but Marty is one of the most warm and knowledgeable people I've spoken to about homeschooling options. What a warm welcome. EIE is well-established, rooted in the founders' own personal experiences and successes, and came recommended from another parent whose child attends. The founder has proven to be a lovely human, as a first impression. Our family are looking forward to meeting them in person. Thank you, Marty!”
“this place is amazing & so cute! they have such a great collection and wonderfully kind staff :) it makes browsing such a pleasure. a highland park gem! Kenzo is THE best!!”
“Just a delightful, charming, slightly eccentric (in the best way) little local bookstore. A much more intimate and gentle shopping experiencing than schlepping to Vroman's and fighting for parking. The staff is always so friendly, they do excellent (and free!) gift wrapping, and they are happy to order anything that they don't have in stock. I try to support them whenever I can.”
12 - 4PM
1937 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
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“I'm a volunteer that works in the office there. I am on the BOD committee, we're the ones that are in charge of the office. When I haven't been of service to the office I have been going there for 28 years now, being involved with many of the different committees.”
10AM - 6PM
9060 Telstar Ave #205, El Monte
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“So many cute, practical, and inspiring religious gifts! I went in to pick up a Chinese Bible for a friend and was surprised by the abundant choices there are! I am so glad we have this gem in SGV!”
“Small in size but beautifully curated bookstore, that actually have a sizable inventory. They cover all the basics but with a very strong fiction section and hard-to-find titles. The buyer for the store is excellent.”
“How lucky are we to live in CA which has some of the best schools in the world. Cal Tech is one of the best of the best! Did you know that Einstein taught here and you can still see the house that he lived in?? I was here for a tour and loved every minute. How I wish I had this appreciation for education when I was in college. ;-)”
“(Translated by Google) I am happy to recommend. For its fine attention and the diversity of spiritual support content, I recommend that its good prices and quality(Original)Me complace recomendar. Por su fina atención y la diversidad de contenido de apoyo espiritual, recomiendo por que sus buenos precios y calidad”
“I love the PCC Bookstore! Even when the employees are so busy, they are always friendly and I love all the school gear. I mean, can you ever have too many PCC hoodies? A lot of people talk about wait times on their reviews, but this is not the employees' fault, I know they are doing the best they can! Keep it up guys, you're doing great!”
“The only challenge is the abundance of choices here. If you or know someone who collects rare books, this is a great resource to find something unique. Something different. Something classy. One of a kind.”
“Best curated book collection I've seen in 35 years of going to book stores in Los Angeles. Large selection, used as well as new and recent titles. Best political, history and literature book store in LA in my view. Friendly owner/employees. Also in a cool street with lots of other stuff to do and see. Recommended.”
“This Bookstore epitomizes on how a one stop shop for students, staff, visitors should be run. The staff is congenial, knowledgeable and always greeting and thanking their customers. It is refreshing to get outstanding customer service. Oh, and they have a variety of items to meet our needs. Keep up the great work!!!”
“Beautiful little shop located in basement..Both of my boys were doing their confirmation within weeks apart.I was able to get them each a lovely gift to have blessed on their big day.the lady who helped us was very sweet and helpful.I think I'll be doing all my gift shopping there from now on!”
“Very nice manga store! Have both Traditional Chinese and English manga~ the owner are super nice and helpful~ they even host some anime/manga related events sometimes~”