Book Soup

Category:	Book Store
Address:	8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Phone:	+1 310-659-3110
Site:	booksoup.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–10PM 9AM–7PM

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Reviews 27

Ann Ruiz

Great bookstore. Parking is behind the store - down the alley. I found it easier to just park on the street. They were filming a Bollywood movie when I was there, very respectful staff on both sides. :) I brought my dog with me and they were totally cool with letting us peruse their selection. Not only do they have books floor to ceiling, they also have a nice selection of cards for all occasions. No coffee shop in here, simply books. If you desire something to nosh I suggest you take a short walk up Sunset to Cafe Le Petit, outside seating and yes, theyll let you have fido by your side. In addition to loving a good read - I love ghost investigations! Sooooo, supposedly this place is haunted! Oooooooh!!!!! Okay, well I have to admit that when I was in there, there wasnt much of any hauntings happening. However with that said, I went in the middle of the day. Better luck next time :)

Julienne Broughton

What a pleasant bookstore.Attached is a small face with limited but comfortable seating where I enjoyed reading for several hours in relative peace.I cant comment on book selection since I tend do do most of my book shopping on Amazon and use boutique bookstores as study spots.There was a downstairs area with childrens books history / etc and a spacious open area with chairs for reading events which seem to occur with frequency.I will be back often for the coffee pastries and studious atmosphere.

Tiago Siqueira

Livraria muito legal, com um toque especial da equipe que trabalha lá. O pessoal coloca uns post-its nos livros que já leram fazendo um breve comentário sobre cada um deles. Vale a pena conhecer mesmo que não vá comprar nada.

Libby Fair

Book Soup is one of my favorite little used book shops in the city. I can never leave this place without a book, or two, or three! Ive been coming here for years now so I guess a review is far overdue. The staff isnt overbearing at all. They say hi when you enter (sometimes) but for the most part youre left to your own devices, which is completely fine with me. IF you do happen to have a question though, they are very helpful and friendly.

Mark Hartzler

Really excellent bookstore. Great, eclectic selection with some truly fine recommendations. I discovered a new author based on a recommendation they had posted and both my wife and I ended up loving the book and cant wait for this author to write again. Nice people, great location off Sunset. This was one of our "destination" spots when my family was staying on Sunset for a business trip. You can find parking in the back.

Selina Mena

Great independent book store. I like how they organize the literature section by country something I havent seen before. They have great cards as well. They are also a print on demand publisher as well as printer of public domain books. Very cool! The only thing that annoyed me was that they charge a quarter to use the bathroom.

Michael P Naughton

Attended many great and memorable booksignings here (Peter Falk was the best). Book Soup also hosted a couple of signings with actor/poet Michael Madsen (who I publish) and they were very professional with press, interview requests and promotion of event. Great selection. Purchased Bukowskis "Pleasures of the Damned" here.

Amanda Bolick

Borderlands Books specialty is horror, specific, and mystery novels.In my youth, i would have loved this place.can foresee visiting this place again in my twilight years.highlights: used books, 25cents clearance shelf, 75% off section.notes: mostly new books sold here.very clean,neatly shelved books here cafe next door.

Tonner Jackson

I was honestly a little underwhelmed with Book Soup. Id spent a lot of time at used + new book stores in SF and appreciated those experiences much more. I did like how they promoted the authors whod signed + been advocates of the store, but in terms of selection and perusing... I was left wanting.

A Private User

I have attended two book signings at this store. The staff is usually cool and polite. Yesterday I encountered two minor problems: a vituperative redheaded b-tch who yelled at customers, and a book that was priced at $70 that I found on Amazon for $25 (new). But overall I love this place.

Lyndsay Oberry

I came here for soup before a train trip because I cant stop thinking SOUP. So good! This place lived up to my standards--which are getting high from eating soup all the time and I got a free lunchtime tequila shot for New Years Eve, so theres that.

Hettie Tomlinson

Perfectly organized, interesting sections, books of every different category and Book Soup imagineable, and this place is so huge. The staff is very helpful, its open later than you would expect for a book store...I just dont ever want to leave.

Blog Shag

Very expensive and cramped store. If you are looking for a book store that has celebrity appearances, fine, but if you are looking for a store that has book bargains, you wont find them here--quite the contrary...

Katherine Colbert

Awesome book store. The staff is kind and friendly and very informed. Just went to a book signing here and it was the perfect intimate setting for speeches etc. Highly recommend for all your book needs!

Justin Nunnink

I go here every time I go to LA for a job. Its by far my favorite book store. Logos in Santa Cruz is a pretty close second. But yeah, check this place out and support it and yourself by buying a book.

David T

The best bookstore left on the West Side. Great reading events and selection. Parking around here is a nightmare, but they do have a couple of spots in the back if youre lucky enough to nab one.

Cherish Butler

Super cute place!! Prices arent unreasonable, a restroom is available, really nice and helpful employees. All the books are separated nicely as well. Definitely am making this my new book store!

Nicholas Savoy

This is the best private bookstore I have ever been to. It breaks my heart to say that since I have been to a many great bookstores in LA. Its like the bookstore you see on TV shows.

Nayely Romero

Great staff and great books, I really wish I had more time to stay an entire day exploring the place, but only traveled here for an event and my time was measured. I just loved it <3

Brian Nolan

Nice indie book store. Lots of unusual, interesting books, especially books about cats, for some reason. You can get lost in here for hours. The staff is real friendly and helpful.

Lisa Jones

Excellent selection, staff can be snarky, many nooks to peruse, layout a bit confusing, great indie bookstore to support, cute stuff for kids, fair prices, parking is a b*tch though

Simmers Gammill

The best used or new book store I have come across. I travel alot being int he military and have not found anything that can compair. Knowledgeable staff with a great atmosphere.

Matthew Gaskill

This place is what all other bookstores should judge themselves against. Great selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a lot (I mean A LOT) of author events.

Melvin Lerch

Staff is super knowledgeable and have generally good taste. Everyone is different but theyll definitely get you started. I came back for the selection and service.

Darnell Burton

l ove this book store. I have been a fan since 2002. They are organized, have pretty much any book you are looking for, and have FABULOUS and UNIQUE gifts.

Paul Suderman

This is one of the best bookstores in the world. Helpful, cool, knowledgeable staff, amazing selection. It would be too easy to spend all my money here.

Daniel Savedra

If youre looking for books, but you love music, food, movies, and everything about pop culture, this place just make you feel a smart ass!