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The Last Bookstore

The Last Bookstore

Bookstore, Event Space, and Used Bookstore
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles
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    KT L.
    "Super cool place to come read books and get lost in the labyrinth."(9 Tips)
    Clare
    "great selection of books & neat little shops in the upstairs area."(5 Tips)
    Sarah C.
    "great for used books and pretty photos"(10 Tips)
    Beth M.
    "Check out the art gallery upstairs, Liz Huston's work is inspired!"(3 Tips)
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  • Thirsty J.heart icon on user image
    Thirsty JamesAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Great way to pass a Sunday afternoon, altho I'm realizing it's not an original idea (crowded!)
  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WilesAugust 30, 2016
    Check their picks at the front for great recommendations.
  • Lynette S.heart icon on user image
    Lynette StephenMay 11, 2015
    Great selection of books, and the live music they have there sometimes is really chill and interesting.
  • Chuck S.
    Chuck SebestaJuly 9, 2017
    If you love books, you'll adore this bookstore. There aren't many left, but this is a great one! GO!
  • Lina A.heart icon on user image
    Lina A.April 24, 2015
    What a place! Spectacular! Best bookstore i've been to.
  • Petra B.
    Petra BosMarch 10, 2013
    Be amazed by this place: the books, the decor, the entourage, everything
  • Kerry B.heart icon on user image
    Kerry B.May 13, 2015
    A fun place to check out even if you're not a reader. If you are, there is a decent selection of used books.
  • Ugur K.heart icon on user image
    Ugur KanerNovember 9, 2015
    Wander around, see the labyrinth, buy a good book and chill on comfy couches
  • Pooja S.heart icon on user image
    Pooja Shah TaleraApril 9, 2018
    Such an intriguing book store with quirky collections. Spotted some Kinfolk coffee table books.
  • M G.heart icon on user image
    M GonzalezMarch 6, 2018
    One of my all time favorite bookstores. Love this place.
  • William W.
    William WakefieldAugust 21, 2014
    I love this store. Always find something interesting to pick up and enjoy at home. Will always come back.
  • Angela Z.heart icon on user image
    Angela ZydekJune 16, 2016
    Dreamy. Every book you ever want in the best atmosphere you could imagine.
  • Brandon N.heart icon on user image
    Brandon NuckeltDecember 24, 2015
    The books of course! Also the atmosphere is perfect for meandering around for a couple hours.
  • Jessica P.heart icon on user image
    Jessica PlacenciaFebruary 25, 2018
    Books and art and a fun place to show friends visiting town.
  • Miles N.heart icon on user image
    Miles NgAugust 16, 2016
    Great selection of books! Nice ambiance.
  • Gregory F.heart icon on user image
    Gregory FisherFebruary 21, 2019
    Really nice old vibe + a good selection of art books
  • Maina K.heart icon on user image
    Maina KhojaSeptember 12, 2016
    Heavenly! It's not just a library it's a museum!
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris SFebruary 2, 2015
    If you like books, just go. You will freak out. If you don't like books, you're a bad person.
  • Lizzy S.heart icon on user image
    Lizzy SaxeDecember 22, 2014
    $1 books, the art collective, and the lovely book sculptures make me so happy.
  • Jeffrey K.
    Jeffrey KaoSeptember 28, 2017
    Great place to pass time in downtown LA. Grab a book and get lernt.
  • Samuel J.
    Samuel JacksonMay 29, 2015
    Go and take a photo with their book sculptures for your dating profile like everyone else in LA.
  • Maria N.heart icon on user image
    Maria NelsonDecember 13, 2017
    I could live my entire life in this bookstore and die happy it was unbelievable
  • Carmen N.heart icon on user image
    Carmen NMarch 18, 2015
    Amazing used bookstore. Vast selection and spectacular decor.
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SFebruary 27, 2016
    Best bookstore ever. Great little shops upstairs as well.
  • Farah S.
    Farah SosaMarch 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Not only a rad bookstore but the also promote performing arts. Spoken word, plays, music, check their fb
  • Luis Óscar M.heart icon on user image
    Just an awesome place to find any book and have an incredible experience
  • Thirsty J.heart icon on user image
    Thirsty JamesMay 23, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Now expanded to include a 'Rare Book Annex' #readingissexy
  • Ece E.heart icon on user image
    Ece ESeptember 17, 2017
    Ahhhh.... Such a dream place to visit! I fell in love😍
  • Mo R.heart icon on user image
    Mo RSeptember 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Walls of books, dollar book area, art made of books, books books books.
  • Petra G.heart icon on user image
    Petra GarciaMarch 3, 2016
    This place is amazing! Just walking through it is a fun experience.
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuJanuary 4, 2015
    Bet. Book. Store. Ever. There's a $1 floor!!
  • Brianheart icon on user image
    BrianDecember 28, 2015
    It's a very creative environment
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    다희 노May 3, 2016
    Immense amount of books that you woulf want to finish, but probably can't. Hate books? I won't like you, but I will forgive. Look at the decor or go to the 2nd floor for some interesting shops.
  • Devin B.
    Devin BasileFebruary 15, 2016
    This is a gem in the heart of LA. I got lost in the stacks.
  • Claudia FO!heart icon on user image
    Claudia FO!May 23, 2015
    The best bookstore, you can find real treasures!
  • Rachel L.heart icon on user image
    Rachel LodinApril 5, 2016
    Amazing!!! Must see!
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    BaturalpDecember 24, 2019
    Don’t forget to check out upstairs!
  • Christian T.heart icon on user image
    Christian TafoyaFebruary 26, 2016
    Great layout and amazing book selection.
  • Antionette B.heart icon on user image
    Antionette BlakeFebruary 7, 2015
    This is by far the most expansive bookstore ever. Plan a full day or more.
  • Duncan P.
    Duncan PJMay 27, 2023
    Amazing selection from every genre
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    MereMay 21, 2015
    Be sure to find the book tunnel upstairs. It's way cool!
  • Helio M.heart icon on user image
    Helio MilaniFebruary 8, 2017
    There's no words to describe what I saw. Amazing place.
  • Duygu K.heart icon on user image
    Duygu K.August 6, 2014
    It was like a surrealist museum.The labyrinth was interesting; however, it requires too much effort to find a book you loved
  • Annabel C.heart icon on user image
    Annabel ChickJune 22, 2018
    Used books, vinyl records, fun tourist spot, artsy
  • Bruce T.heart icon on user image
    Bruce TienMarch 23, 2015
    The best bookstore I have ever entered!
  • Flobo B.
    Flobo BoyceNovember 3, 2014
    A good first date spot. It's a literal maze of books
  • Jonathan K.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan KramerAugust 9, 2014
    So many interesting sections. The $1 Book Room is cool, but 99% of the books are junk.
  • Jon P.heart icon on user image
    Jon PressmanDecember 28, 2018
    Great selection of books and vinyl
  • Nikko P.heart icon on user image
    Nikko PantiSeptember 7, 2015
    So in love with this bookstore! :)
  • Winnie K.heart icon on user image
    Winnie KhooSeptember 5, 2019
    Explore every nook and cranny
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