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Annabelle’s Book Club LA is a highly curated collection of books and gifts with a modern point of view. Founded by 19-year-old Annabelle Chang, this YA-focused bookstore aims to spark imagination, inspire connection, and bring joy to people of all ages.
Mon: Closed
Tue-Sat: 11am - 6pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
12200 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 683-7323
Book Soup was founded in 1975 on the world-famous Sunset Strip by Glenn Goldman. What started as a small bookstore wedged between the high-flying rock n’ roll bars of West Hollywood, has grown into a literary oasis in a city run by movies. Dubbed “Bookseller to the Great and Infamous”, the store has been serving writers, artists, rock n’ rollers, and celebrities since it first opened its doors back in 1975.
Mon-Sat: 10am - 9pm
Sun: 10am - 7pm
8818 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069-2105
(310) 659-3110
Located in the heart of Westchester, near LAX, The Book Jewel is a family-owned independent bookstore that sells new and used books, as well as locally crafted and ethically sourced cards and gifts. It is also the cozy residence of Paiges the cat.
Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 10am-6pm
Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 10am - 8pm
Sun: 10am - 6pm
6259 W. 87th St
Los Angeles, CA 90045-3901
(424) 750-9991
Chevalier’s, a community bookshop since 1940, is in Larchmont Village at the heart of Hancock Park, Los Angeles. We offer a carefully selected range of books—including translated fiction, small press titles, and indie zines—that highlight diverse authors and emerging voices.
Mon-Sun: 10am - 6pm
133 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 465-1334
Stores Along the Crawl...
Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults has been open since 1986 and is a full-service bookshop for children, teens, and adults in West Los Angeles. It is a world where every reader young or old can see themselves and each other reflected on our shelves.
Mon-Fri: 10am - 5:30pm
Sat: 10am - 5:00pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm
10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064-2347
(310) 559-2665
Known for our fascinating selection of titles, stunning author events, enthusiastically diverse staff, and urban California aesthetic, DIESEL, A Bookstore is the cutting-edge, high octane, community-radiating, independent neighborhood bookstore we all dream of hanging out in, getting imaginally turned on in, and literarily inspired by.
Mon-Fri: 10am - 8pm
Sat: 10am - 6pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm
225 26th St., Suite 33
Santa Monica, CA 90402-2541
(310) 576-9960
Malik Books is a black-owned independent bookstore with a rich history and a strong commitment to promoting African American culture, education, and community engagement.
Mon-Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Westfield Culver City Mall
6000 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 1444
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 389-8040
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Established in 1966, Once Upon a Time has the best selection of quality children's literature, from babies to fresh young adult titles, and a smattering of curated selections for the young at heart. Terrific selection of greeting cards, puppets, and gifts for all ages. Warm, inviting store with knowledgeable staff.
Mon-Sat: 10am - 6pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm
2207 Honolulu Ave.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 248-9668
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Mon-Sat: 10am - 6pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm
904 Manhattan Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5538
(310) 318-0900
Skylight Books is a general interest independent bookstore in Los Feliz, featuring great fiction, nonfiction, children's books, graphic novels, and books on art, photography, film, theater, and music.
Mon-Sun: 10am - 10pm
1818 North Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-1175
The Ripped Bodice is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore devoted to the celebration of romance novels. The store is proudly Woman and Queer Owned. Sisters and owners Leah Koch and Bea Hodges-Koch opened TRB in Los Angeles, CA on March 4, 2016 following a successful Kickstarter campaign to bring their dream of a romance-only bookstore to life. On August 5, 2023, The Ripped Bodice opened their second location in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The Ripped Bodice features a vast and diverse selection of romance fiction. In addition to books, the store has a wide selection of gift items with a focus on supporting independent, woman owned businesses.
Mon-Fri: 11am - 7pm
Sat: 10am - 8pm
Sun: 10am - 7pm
3806 Main St
Culver City, CA 90232
(424) 603-4776
Village Well Books & Coffee is a community focused and impact-driven independent bookstore located in Downtown Culver City. It is known for its broad selection of books for all ages and interests, including a sizeable kids section. The space, which includes a cafe with ample seating, is designed to deliver on the mission to provide Welcome, Comfort, Inspiration and Connection to the community.
Thu-Sat: 8am - 8pm
Sun-Wed: 8am - 6pm
9900 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(424) 298-8951
Southern California's Largest & Oldest Independent Bookstore. We have been open and serving the Pasadena community since 1894. Vroman’s is also famous for its world class author signings and events. The store hosts over 400 free community events a year including children’s storytimes, craft classes, special launch parties, and has hosted many literary icons.
Mon-Sat: 10am - 9pm
Sun: 10am - 7pm
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101-2116
(626) 449-5320