Book Soup

07/24/08

This is a Bookstore

by kiercemartin at Citysearch

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.

12/18/08

An old fashioned treasure

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

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.

06/12/07

Great for Book Signings

by twarkent at Citysearch

They get some great authors in there for book signings. Eclectic selection of material, worth a look.

Hollywood's favorite meet-and-greet that doesn't sacrifice personal attention for Sunset Strip glitter.

by Contributor at Citysearch

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.

02/20/07

my kind of book store

by juju13es at Citysearch

I got off work early one day, so I decided to check out this little bookshop across the street, and I fell in love with the place. Other chain bookstores I have been to that have a rather sterile and commercial feel, but BookSoup still maintains a cozy, neighborhood book-store environment. When I walk into the store, I feel like I've just been engulfed in a sea of books as shelves of books are towering over me. Perusing through the shelves, I see that there are many recommendations and comments by the staff, which I think are pretty helpful.

06/30/06

chill local bookstore

by rachel1215 at Citysearch

i saw saul williams here for the first time--brillant! its nice to see a bookstore like this among, all the borders and barnes. great selection of taschen books too (nice, inexpensive coffee books). you can get lost in here. check out their local events from time to time..they bring in some good people.

• Pros: events, good selection, fun to browse
• Cons: hard to reach books, tight space

06/29/06

Wow. Just Wow...

by tychovski at Citysearch

Incredible selection, super friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff. Not to mention the many, many in-store appearances by famous authors and celebrities. It's a bit pricey, but if that's the cost for the selection and service they provide - so be it. Highly highly .

• Pros: Selection, Service, Selection
• Cons: Street parking only

06/29/02

Winding aisles of great titles

by plafont at Citysearch

Great selection and atmosphere. Aisles invite browsing, and broad range of books that are off the beaten path. Staff is friendly and somewhat helpful. Biography, movie and art sections are extensive. Parking off Sunset difficult.

• Pros: Atmosphere, Selection
• Cons: Parking

05/16/02

Great bookstore

by bhanson at Citysearch

This is a great bookstore, with eclectic titles and a helpful, knowledgeable staff. While obviously lacking the comprehensive selection of Borders and Barnes & Noble's, they nonetheless manage to stock a large quantity of interesting items. Not your typical Sunset business.