I love visiting this bookstore and supporting this small business. I go in for one book, but find…read moremyself coveting so many. Books are full price, but what better way to support small businesses and writers. Sign-up for their newsletter and get notices of events in the charming La Cañada store.

"You are solely allowed to read one page of your life", I am…read morenot sure who wrote it but I heard thousand times and love it. Just passing by and I do care about independent bookstore. Reading is popular worldwide but how it is viewed and practiced can depending on cultural value of towns to town's. La Cañada - Frintridge has a lotta of cute bookstores and they need to survive that pls check it out if you got time! Written history are generally more reliable than oral one from Thorah to Quran. The more you read, the better your morality would be. IMHO, in order to improve your prospects of life, you could read more. Anything comic to bible, pornography to epic classic novel. As long as you never stop reading, you ll find a way to live purposefully.

I LOVE this store! It has a variety of used and new books set around the store in a beautiful…read moretwisting maze style. The store is covered with beautiful greenery and plants. There's also options to buy awesome shirts, vinyls, and even the plants! They have a vast selection of classics, modern fiction, fantasy and sci, and thrillers. They lack a little in the horror and romance section in my opinion but it was really fun looking around at everything they had to offer. This was such an amazing gem!

Literally leaving 1 star to leave the review. Can't speak on the selection or value of the books…read morebecause the service or lack there of, was distasteful! Walked in with my family and, as I was approaching the register the guy behind the counter and a lady who look like she may or may not have worked there , scurried away laughing . It definitely gave racist and discrimination vibes . I love book stores so I was definitely excited to come here after hearing about it on TikTok. I was literally shocked at how the guy looked directly at me and hurried away without greeting us. **** the owner of this store should definitely have a talk to the employees and / or if that was the owner, should definitely check themselves to understand this is a business and it's 2026, we shouldn't still be discriminating towards anyone !

La Crescenta Valley Weekly is truly a community newspaper with fantastic staff in keeping the town…read moreup to date, from their articles to their ads. They report what is going on our community and they do it with in a classy and tasteful manner. Thank you Robin Goldsworthy, publisher and editor in chief of the newspaper for taking the time to keep us informed. You are the community newspaper to to to. Warm wishes, Betanzos Family

From the owner: Crescenta Valley Weekly serves the communities of Sunland-Tujunga, La Crescenta, La Cañada,…read moreMontrose, Glendale and the surrounding areas. Our reporters live locally and report locally.

Grew up around the area and was this has been a mainstay in my life…read moreA fabulous independent bookstore that managed to stay in business all these years Great selection of titles, gifts and fun stuff

Founded in 1894 the way I hear it is Vroman's is this is the oldest bookstore in Los Angeles. It's…read moredefinitely also one of the most famous along with The Last Bookstore in DTLA. One fantastic thing about this place is the immense size and varied selection that they have. In front they have a really nice café that serves drinks and food followed by many rows of books and strewn merch all around and in the back, they even have a really nice stationary section that has many great pens and notebooks to choose from. They also have a second floor that was having an author visit as a guest speaker for a Q&A so it was extremely busy. Most of the second floor, though is for young readers. They don't have a dedicated parking lot so it will be metered street parking which is the only downside. The whole staff was very friendly and helpful. Inside is also really clean and I just loved all of the options. I ended up grabbing a few books on math and business and was really happy with what I found. I would highly recommend to any bibliophile.

What a gem!!! At first it looked like just a kids book store but it isn't. There is a section for…read moreadults with different genres, Classics, YA with different genres, and then lots of children's choices. They also have plenty of stickers, note books, pens, pencils, and all kinds of goodies. This store is curated to perfection. It may be small but it is mighty. I wanted half the stuff I looked at! Wonderful wonderful selections. Props to whoever does the curating. I left with a notebook, two books, and a bookmark. Very Queer friendly as well! Staff were so amazing! Amazing store.

Oh my goodness... how have I not left a review this place? (Forgive me!)…read more This is hands down the best bookstore ever! The store and its staff are all amazing. Pippi the cat is the friendliest and softest cat you'll ever meet--literally the most perfect bookshop kitty! The selection of children's book is wonderful. The store is incredibly inviting to children and adults alike. There are a ton of events for kids as well as book clubs for adults. (I've gone to an adult book club meeting and had the pleasure of meeting wonderful people!) the store also carries a ton of signed editions which makes book buying even more special! They also have jellycat stuffed animals which are so cute and soft! It's a great place to buy books and gifts. There is plenty of free parking in the lot behind the store in the public parking area, as well as metered parking right out front.

This is an awesome little find in Eagle Rock! We found so many used books and they were reasonably…read morepriced. I hope they are able to stay up and running!

Such a lovely neighborhood bookstore with a wide range of used books. They're always so nice and…read morechill every time I go. Love spending time here.

This store is located in Americana and has three levels. Starbucks cafe is located on the third…read morelevel and it is usually busy. Sometime it is hard to get a table. This store is very organized and they have kiosks that it is helpful to find the books. They also have staff working on the floor which answers questions and help finding items. This store has anime, music and magazine selections and prices of the books are compatible which other stores or online. They also offer a reward program which offers discounts for cafe, books and magazines. Parking in Americana is not free. I think they validate the parking. I would suggest parking in the mall which is free and it is like five minutes walk.

Pretty nice place. Went here during my visit to the americana. 3 levels of media and books. Cafe is…read moreon the 3rd floor. Quite a selection to read and choose from. Picked up a few books while I was there since it was on sale. Nice spot to relax and read a bit

Commune Records is a cool and modern record shop located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. There…read moreis no parking lot here, but plenty of street parking options around the area. They have a good amount of records to sort through, spanning all different genres and are priced fairly. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. There was nothing to add to my collection today, but I will definitely be back for more crate digging next time I am around the area.

Love this place. Good selection of vintage records. The store is well curated. The records on the…read morewalls are always a treat. The owner Jeff is friendly and knowledgeable.

We stumbled upon this book store in Pasadena and had a wonderful experience. The owner was…read moredelightful and provided amazing customer service. Upon entering there are towers of books all around, so much so that it's a bit difficult to walk around, though they appeared to have been in the midst of reorganizing and cataloguing new inventory. Regardless, it was like a treasure hunt to find books that piqued my interest. The prices were great. I'll definitely visit again in the future! The owner did mention that she had some personal matters to attend to the next few weeks, so the hours would be sporadic. If you love supporting small local bookshops, I recommend giving this place a visit!

Walking into this place feels like stepping into another universe -- one made entirely of stories,…read morehistory, and quiet magic. The moment you walk through the door, you're surrounded by towering shelves and beautiful, chaotic stacks of books that feel lovingly curated rather than cluttered. It's the kind of space where time slows down and you forget about your phone because you're too busy discovering something unexpected. Every corner feels alive. The warm lighting, the golden walls, the endless spines of books -- it's cozy, nostalgic, and deeply comforting. You don't just shop here; you explore. And the owner? Truly an angel. Kind, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can feel how much heart and soul they've poured into this space. They don't just sell books -- they share stories, recommendations, and genuine warmth. The customer service alone makes you want to come back again and again. If you love books, hidden gems, or places with real character, this is one of those rare magical spots that reminds you why independent shops matter. I'll be thinking about this place for a long time.