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(310) 659-3110
8818 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90069
34.0905
-118.3837
Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA
Last updated 6.04.11
Category:
Magazine Dealers, Magazine Publishers, Bookstores, Newspaper Publishers
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What People Are Saying About Book Soup
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
A literary landmark smack dab in the middle of the Sunset Strip? That's right. From art and literature to travel, this unpretentious indie shop is an inviting reprieve for bookworms, tabloid hounds and everyone in between. Owner Glenn Goldman is choosy about his employees, even including essay questions on the job applications, so the staff's more than qualified to make recommendations. Though its vibe is far from the Strip's madding crowd, it does take a few cues from its famed environs, with entertainment and gay studies making a particularly strong show.
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- The store has frequent book signings and author readings--be sure to call ahead or stop by for the monthly schedule.
- Know Before You Go:
- The store has frequent book signings and author readings--be sure to call ahead or stop by for the monthly schedule.
- The Extras:
- The bookstore has an adjacent newsstand, which offers an international assortment of magazines and newspapers on just about every subject imaginable.
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02/29/12
Awesome Collection
by kendrarae
Adds a calming sensation on the Sunset Strip. Book Soup is one of the few indie bookstores, and it's great for literary geeks. Not too big, but it does render images of an old school library. They also offer great signings as well with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
05/19/11
One Of The Best Bookstores
by Marie Brown
This is definitely one of the better bookstores in the Los Angeles/West Hollywood area. Although it's physically mall, this store has one of the best selections of literature in Los Angeles; additionally, they have readings from various authors. In the heart of the Sunset Strip (Sunset Blvd. at Holloway Dr.), this is the finest bookstore for the most progressive literature.
12/18/08
An old fashioned treasure
Contributor
This store is across the street from our office but I know many who travel far to come here and they say its their favorite book store in LA. This is not a barnes and noble or borders. Its small, intimate, edited, and feels like a place of the past. Good art section and intl magazines. Written from my cell phone.
07/24/08
This is a Bookstore
by kiercemartin
This place has everything as far as book stores go, and if they don't have they'll get it for you. Without all the mass consumer qualities of a Barnes and Noble. Really cool neighborhood feel, they have books you won't find anywhere else. Including a pretty cool selection of used books. They also have great readings from well-known authors. If you're looking for a cool neighborhood book store, this is it.
06/12/07
Great for Book Signings
by twarkent
They get some great authors in there for book signings. Eclectic selection of material, worth a look.
The Details on Book Soup
Place Categories:
- favorite neighborhood book store
- great bookstore
- not real big place
- really cool people
- like nice
- great staff
- wonderful book soup
- great shop
- really cool neighborhood
- good art
- great authors
- very cool high shelves
- very cool book
- great signings
- great readings
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