This is such a cool bookstore! I loved how high the books went! I wish my home could be like this with the ladders. lol Everyone here was so kind. My kid ran around all over the store, but the staff was super kind and helpful. They helped me search for books while my hands were full! :) Books are valued at the retail cost but that's fine since we should be supporting our local independent bookstores! read more

See all

So I've driven past this inconspicuous location probably 1000 times ( right across from where tower records used to be) but my friend had a book signing there yesterday so of course I had to support. I walk in and it's such a cool vibe! This is a bookstore that carries all the Hollywood legends memoirs. I saw loads of books on people I admire that I have to come back and get when I finish the ones that ones that I just bought. The attendees were so nice and accommodating. The place felt very inviting and well lit. Although it's a small boutique type, it's still was very full with amazing content and a large variety. The prices are about the same as any other book store as well. I will definitely be back! read more

See all

First off, let me tell you Book Soup has a great selection of newspapers. Newspapers are hard to come by and this store is always fully stocked. I love the 2 floors of inventory, so helpful to have some selection. The value of the items are fairly priced, as I go to many bookstores to fulfill large book orders for my company. The service was awesome, every bit the sales staff would check in and make sure I was locating everything ok. Elizabeth Fraley Kinder Ready read more

It's a fairly small but very nicely curated bookstore. It has been around forever. No used books here, folks, and the prices aren't cheap. But this is West Hollywood and the Sunset Strip and someone has to pay the rent. They frequently have very famous authors and other speakers here so if that interests you, keep an eye on their website. Limited free parking in their own lot behind the store. Otherwise, maybe pray for parking on the street. They have friendly employees here. This is a historic LA bookstore that everyone should check out at least once a. read more

Book Soup - Inside. Not a ton of books but quality over quantity. - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

See all

A small and cozy independent bookstore with plenty of titles. Parking is tricky and you may need to park a nice walk away. Staff were friendly and helpful. They offered to order a title that was not on their shelves. Prices are as expected compared to B&N or Veromans, but better to support an independent store, rather than looking for the online deal. I personally love bookstores that sell recycled books, but unfortunately sometimes what you need isn't available. Book soup is a good alternative, has a lovely vibe, and is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. I walked out with a few titles, I'm sure you may as well. read more

Book Soup - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

I saw this store by accident while having lunch in the area. Wow ... what a beauty. It has been open since 1975... I love seeing book stores survive so we book lovers can visit and enjoy shopping in person rather than buying books online. The smell of the books give me so much joy, and the flipping of the pages is everything. After browsing for a few minutes I purchased a few books and promised myself to come back when in the area. They have a big variety of books, gift items , children's book and more ... very organized and clean. Great customer service. Love it here. Must visit for all book lovers. read more

See all

Has a variety of books. Something for everyone . A bit narrow so if you have any special needs such as a scooter or wheelchair, it might not be so maneuverable . Prices are moderate. Street parking only so a bit harder to get to. read more

See all

Outstanding book shop. I had a family member give me a gift card here and I'd never been! I'm a music person and the variety of music/arts/cooking books is exemplary and I loved the cookbook section, too. The books are reasonably priced and the employees there were super helpful. A new go-to for me for sure. read more

My favorite place for books. A few people have mentioned pricing and it's no more than B&N ... maybe Amazon can do deals, but that's obvious, and besides the whole point is to give your money TO THE INDEPENDENT BOOKS STORES that are fighting to stay alive I've never come in here and not come out with a new book. read more

I've never been here before & only came for a book signing event. It's a Weds. night & I think parking would be tricky. They do have a small parking area behind the store though. The bookstore is on the west end of the famous Sunset Strip. I love these independent bookstores like Vroman's - so many interesting books & gifts, displayed on black bookshelves in a maze like store. Book Soup has book signing events quite often so make sure to check out their website to see if your favorite author will be there. I came to see my old friend, Jake Adelstein. He is the author of Tokyo Vice which was made into a popular TV series for MAX. Both Season 1 & 2 were amazing so watch the series if you haven't already! If you're in the neighborhood & you love books, definitely stop by! So much more character & an experience than going to Barnes & Nobles! read more

See all

Wow! What a great selection and collection of books curated in this lovely spot on the famous Sunset Blvd! Just minutes away from the OG Roxy, Comedy Clubs and Whisky a Go Go, Book Soup is a haven for someone who wants to escape to a quiet yet tantalizing environment! They also have great book signings and they get quite a few of them! Look up their calendar and see who's coming next! They are amazing!!! See you here! read more

See all

What a wonderful store! Great selection and staff. We were there for the first time for the Annie Lennox book signing event. It was very well organized. We definitely will be back to shop. read more

Book Soup - Gorgeous book! - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Wow books for the soul, please support local bookstores. Lovely recommendations on the shelf with some signed copies. Also lots of gifts for book lovers that included socks, stationary, bags etc. Highly recommended! read more

Book Soup - Magazines - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

See all

Came here for a book reading on a Monday. They manage to fit quite a few chairs in the narrow aisles, but if you arrive right at the start you may end up standing in the back. I've always loved their selection of literary themed gifts and manage to find something I just have to have every time. This time was a Discworld themed puzzle, last time was a dinosaur pencil case. There is always something to discover! read more

Book soup is the best! I recently came to pick up some books I had purchased online. I drove fairly far to get to the store and when I arrived the power was out and their closed sign was up! Despite this, the employees still at the store were so nice and were able to pass along my books. Thank you so much for helping make my trip worth while. read more

This place is a true disappointment. It used to be a fun place for events and since it was bought out, the staff is rude, it's run horribly and everything is overpriced. Honestly, you get better customer service on Amazon... Plus the selection is so poor. Sad to see one of my former staples go down the tubes like this. read more

Absolutely love BookSoup as an author myself. The fact that they have a consignment program is fantastic--I dropped off five of my books for consignment, and the process was smooth and welcoming. The interior of this indie bookstore is incredibly charming and inviting. I fell in love with every aspect, from the ambiance to their diverse selection of books. It's wonderful to see a place that stocks not only big-name titles but also indie books, showing immense support for local indie authors. Highly recommend this gem for all book lovers! read more

Book Soup - The Serpent's Bridge by SZ Estavillo - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

See all

This is such a cool book store to visit. If you are local be sure to connect with them through social media or their email list. They have a lot of book signing events and conversations that are really cool to get to attend. I recently went to the book signing for the Oral History of the OC. It was my first time attending an event here so I had reached out to the store via email to get some details and they were very quick to respond. For events it is suggested to arrive 60-90 minutes early. I arrived around 90 minutes early for the event and was 10th in line. Only 30 guests were let in for the conversation so arriving early is important. You are not given a number when you join the line so unfortunately when people join their friends you get pushed further back in line. There is one hour parking behind the store but you'll need more time for special events. I paid for metered parking right by the Viper Room. It's two hour parking so I had to add time to the meter but that was not an issue. The store is filled with a fabulous collection of books and they also have fun LA items as well. I loved some of the LA pins they had. They do have a restroom but you'll need to ask for the key from the back counter. read more

Book Soup - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

This is a super cute bookstore! They have a wide variety of books and other gift like items. They have a pretty extensive film section and queer section. I always find something and never leave empty-handed. They give you a bookmark with your purchases. The service is always friendly. I would say that it has general pricing that you see other bookstores. They also sell albums. The parking is a little bit of a nightmare as there is only street parking along the residential neighborhoods and a couple spaces with meters. read more

Book Soup - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

It's a great neighborhood indie bookstore on Sunset Blvd with free parking in the back alley on Nellas (accessible by Palm Ave). My dog loves to walk there bc the staff is so friendly. Anything you need, if they don't have it on the shelves, they can order it for you. Support your local indie bookstores - give them a call or visit! Great ideas for gifts, from a wonderful children's section to art books to feminist tarot decks. And they have books from local authors too! (Hint: That's my poetry collection...thank you Book Soup!) #weho #independentbookstore read more

Book Soup - Happy dog at Book Soup - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Ugh, I wish I READ MORE... but I don't. Alas, Book Soup is a great spot for little birthday gift accoutrements, cards, and stocking stuffers. AND a great place, perhaps on a weekday, to casually spot a celebrity. But BE COOL, man, be cool... I've had friends host readings from their own book launches here. And it's a great source for liberal, progressive reading material. Sorry, Republicans in the South. read more

I've been coming to Book Soup for 20 years now. Ironically, the first time I came was to attend a book signing for John Waters and my most recent one was also for a John Waters book signing. I'm very happy that live events are happening at the store once again and I've truly missed in person events. Whether you're ordering the latest book release or attending a signing event, Book Soup is always super friendly. Hands down one of the coolest and most relaxing bookstores in all of LA. Honestly, this is a place you could call home. Located on the Sunset Strip, it's a great place to stop by before/after eating, drinking or attending a concert at one of the nearby venues. I've spent plenty of times doing that as it's located on the heart of The Strip. Depending on your mode of transportation, it's great for rideshare or biking. There is plenty of parking, but it depends on how long you need as there is neighborhood, street, private lot and garage parking nearby. It just depends on how far you're willing to walk. If you're in LA, this is an absolute MUST VISIT business! read more

On my rare visits to L.A. I do make a point of stopping by Book Soup. Flowers are wonderful, but have you tried gifting that special someone books instead?? This bookstore has an edge to it, it's irreverent yet feels quite familiar. Rows and rows of books, every genre or title you might think of, they're sure to have it! Into music? Lovely, on occasion you're sure to find that one vinyl you never realized you needed but somehow it just jumped out at you and now you can't leave without it! Great service, good value, amazing selection... Book soup you won me over! read more

Book Soup on Sunset Bl in West Hollywood has been around since 1975 before my inception. This book store is frequented by artists, writers, intellects, collectors and my late Dad. Throughout the years, my Dad always gifted me something unique and priceless...a rare collector's book whether or not author autographed, and only Booksoup bookshop had it in stock! I was always surprised, amazed and most of all grateful for any gift from my Dad. But I cherished the books he gifted me, because of the degree of thoughtfulness and effort he made to acquire the book/books. He told me that all his visits to this book store, the staff were very knowledgeable, respectful, nice and helped him with his selections. Thank you Booksoup for being patient and helping my Dad. Booksoup has over 60,000 titles and specializes in art, film, photography and literary fiction. With a deep commitment to university, international, small presses and a love autographed books. With floor to ceiling book shelves, an impressive catalogue of subjects, including vinyl albums, and a children's section. My visit here today included bringing my little nieces to browse through, and hope they gain the appreciation I have for ALL books so as to increase their interests in being more literate. For the Literati in You, Booksoup bookstore is worth your visit. Recommend! read more

See all

Sweet gem of a bookstore. Plenty of room to explore and options to choose from depending on what you're looking for or even just browsing. They have a large selection of magazines out in front. I ended up picking up a copy of Dune and the Flash soundtrack on vinyl. Clean restrooms, just ask a clerk working the back area counter for the key. 4 stars because a few books, Knick knacks were overpriced and the vinyl section was very small and limited. Again being on a busy street in LA parking is limited. Staff was awesome and knowledgeable. Pop in and check them out. P. S. The Rocky and Bullwinkle statue is nearby! read more

See all

This was a very nice bookshop. The display out front was super cute. They provide a book star map when you walk in that's posted on the wall which I loved. They have recommendations throughout the store from the employees. There is also a selection of vinyls that was cool to look at. read more

A lovely bookstore with a lot of character. Fun old time postcards, good selection of books and some fun extras as well.

Extensive selection of books and magazines. Also, interesting and unique small gifts and gadgets. Reasonable prices and helpful staff.

Books, vinyls, trinkets. I enjoyed perusing the shelves and reading people's reviews of books. There are some signed books too. Prices are more expensive than Amazon but support small businesses! read more

See all

Browsing in bookstores is a hobby, an art, and one of my favorite forms of recreation. And there is no better place to browse ON THE PLANET than Book Soup. Why, you ask? Firstly, they don't stalk you, insinuating with every fake "Can I help you find something?" that you are about to slip a book under your skirt. Secondly, their buyers select a most diverse and entertaining selection of books, pens, notepapers and gifts from which to choose. Never a dull moment and something for everyone! Last but not least, their displays are so creative and fun. I mean, a blue velvet reproduction of Michelangelo's David? Hello!!! I'll be book. read more

Book Soup - The joys of browsing - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

One of the best book stores in the country, this is where the celebs go to get their literature. I even once got caught in a paparazzi photo here with a celeb I don't care to be associated with. What I like is their magazine rack out front as well as the staff commentary on books. They do a great job organizing books into categories that really capture groupings of people that I am not sure the web could do. I found myself standing at a table looking for a philosophical book that I could read on my next trip and when I looked up, I saw myself standing next to one of my favorite comedians. I didn't say anything. But he asked me what I thought. I told him why I was gonna buy it and then he tucked it under his arm and walked away. So cool! I love supporting independent book retailers! read more

Book Soup - Love this store - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

As a customer who loves books, I have always loved book soup. I loved it's atmosphere, it's culture of literature and its staff. But as a first time writer who is looking for local support to promote my book, which is very relevant right now, I am amazed at the lack of interest in a customer who is willing to pay to her her product promoted. I am not a NY bestseller. I am local. If places like Book Soup, don't support local writers, who will? I sent them 10 copies of my book and a check back in March. I have offered to pay for an email promotion. No response. As an African American first time writer who is getting good reviews, what do I have to do? A book store cannot have customers without books. read more

Book Soup - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Book Soup is such a wonderful place, and I've been a long-time customer, so you can imagine my surprise and horror at hearing they will be hosting Liz Flynt of Hustler Magazine on May 21st. To say that "rag", and I'm being generous, is offensive to women would be a vast understatement. But, what's equally offensive is imagining any type of book that denigrates and demoralizes women would warrant an event. Given there are so many talented and deserving writers and publications to choose from and host, it's hard to understand the thinking behind this decision. But, it certainly changes my opinion of a shop I very much used to admire. read more

Book Soup, on Sunset Blvd near the Viper Room and formerly across the street the iconic Tower Records, is one of the best book stores left in LaLaLand. The store is a great place to browse and you will invariably find something of interest. It is nicely laid out with tables highlighting various genres of books. They carry a wide range of titles and they can order what you need. I have been going to Book Soup since 1978 and just discovered they have a parking lot behind the store and down an alley. Wish I had known that 43 years ago. Thank you Book Soup for your continuous service to the community at large. read more

See all

Love this store. The staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable about anything you are looking for and always have great recommendations. They have anything you might want, autographed books, and so many independent only books it's amazing. I always find something new here and it's a must stop when I am here. Parking is sparse so be aware but there's usually metered parking in front or near by. Love this book store. read more

Book Soup - Awesome selection - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

So glad this bookstore has been around after all these years! This is one of the original independently owned bookstores in the LA/Hollywood area. I got reacquainted with them when I saw them at the annual Los Angeles Times Book Festival. Neatly organized and shelves running high, this store utilizes every space with books, magazines, journals and novelty gifts. Grab a schedule because they have a full itinerary of events. Parking is hard to come by but they do have a small lot in the back. read more

Book Soup - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California

A quick update for my review since I've been to a couple of book signings here this year and I enjoyed them each time I went. It's great for a bookstore to organize so many nice events and support local authors. On top, the customer service is so much better. I always liked Book Soup, their book selection is great for bookworms like me, but they had some issues that they fixed. So, I'm happy to support a nice, cool, local indie bookstore with a better review. Better experiences, better review! read more

See all

Polite and friendly staff, the inside is fun to explore and very inviting and attractive, they were able to order my book from their Pasadena store in time for my weekend trip. If you want to look for music records, they got a great inventory there, parking is complicated, a guy friend had a hard time parking, it's hilly and in the alley. It's near a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Home away from home, I should think I like to go back if I am in Hollywood again. read more

Good selection of books but not a ton of south Asian authors! Priced well for the most part. Certain sections of the bookstore are dimly lit so hard to focus and find books. Staff is amazing tho!! Very helpful read more

So much fun to be there! I LOVE the variety of books. parking is horrible in that area. Went to pick up a calendar. Was not much variety when It came to calendars. The staff was engaging and concerned with customer needs. I'd go back if I lived in the area. As it was, I enjoyed the bookstore as a tourist The whole street was fun to walk. read more

Book Soup - Duck Soup - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - West Hollywood, California