01/21/04

Best bookshop, used or otherwise, in LA

by gear74

I stumbled across Iliad when I first moved to L.A. four years ago. I've moved from the valley and into Hollywood, but I still go there at least once a week to check out new books. I've yet to find a place that tops it. Aside from the great staff, the prices and selection are truly impressive. If I'm looking for something and they don't have it one week, chances are they will within the next month. Most used trade paperbacks range from $4-$8 in price, and the mass market ones in the back rooms are a couple of bucks. The atmosphere in Iliad is relaxing and inviting, with cats wandering around, endless shelves of books impeccably organized, and couches where you can sit and flip through a potential purchase. There's no better store in L.A.

• Pros: great selection, great prices, friendly staff
• Cons: none

01/30/03

Lotsa books, friendly staff

by kivadiva

The draw of course is BOOKS - old, contempory, first editions and more. While youre there look out for the staffer with the live cat around his neck.

If you call ahead looking for a particular book, theyll hold it for you if its in stock.

• Pros: good parking, will hold books