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The Last Bookstore

Bookstore, Event Space, and Used Bookstore

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

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The Last Bookstore

9.3^/10

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Ranked #8 for comfortable seats in Los Angeles
The folks at Los Angeles Times and LAist like this place. Would you agree?
"Super cool place to come read books and get lost in the labyrinth."(9 Tips)
"great selection of books & neat little shops in the upstairs area."(5 Tips)
"great for used books and pretty photos"(10 Tips)
"book sculptures and of course the selection of books"(3 Tips)

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Jaydeep SinghSeptember 15, 2015
This place is okay and more commercial than they would want you to believe. Still fun to hang out at.
Traci Kato-KiriyamaNovember 3, 2012
Indie Bookshelves features curated selections from LA writers! (including 'signaling' ;)
Jose HernandezDecember 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Most awesome bookstore ever.
Eden Rayne™May 20, 2013
THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST PLACE EVER. CHECK OUT THE LABYRINTH!
Sarah CampbellNovember 22, 2017
great for used books and pretty photos
stefany santizoAugust 9, 2015
the best part is the top
Naoko TsutsumiJuly 2, 2015
Very relax space
Lauren RandolphFebruary 24, 2016
You have to wander around upstairs.
Alex RobertsonJune 27, 2022
Awesome bookstore, so big
Rebecca BeaFebruary 2, 2012
Most books here $5 and under...such a deal! Great selection of travel books.
Michael JenkinsApril 13, 2015
Great used books for a dollar each!
moraima campbellAugust 14, 2015
A "must see" place when traveling to LA
Pelin Güvenç KefelApril 4, 2016
Definitely a must see in downtown LA!
KoreankitkatMarch 18, 2017
Look for the book tunnel
JapzDecember 26, 2014
Checkout the art gallery upstairs!
Parisa ZahediJanuary 31, 2012
Best bookstore in In the LA area! Ive already purchased 30 books from them xoxo
Heather LockeSeptember 4, 2015
lovely.. just lovely.
Valerie LeeJanuary 24, 2015
Don't bring a lot of big bags; you have to check all your bags at the door.
Beth MartinezFebruary 3, 2013
Check out the art gallery upstairs, Liz Huston's work is inspired!
Alexa SmithSeptember 1, 2016
Lots of books here
Jacquelin HoAugust 15, 2018
Found some interesting titles! but much of the library is pretty loud and touristy
BrittanyDecember 3, 2017
Don’t forget to check out upstairs!
Hua YuanFebruary 14, 2014
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Mike SchmidAugust 13, 2018
So cute, great prices
Amy FrancesAugust 24, 2013
wanted to sell over 100 books but they only accepted 17. disappointed but their labyrinth upstairs makes up for it
Kayla JohnsonApril 20, 2015
The perfect place to get lost.
La CjargneleNovember 29, 2014
Unique place
Brian PadronJanuary 25, 2016
Everything
Petra GarciaMarch 3, 2016
Just walking through this place is such a great experience!
Glazed DonutDecember 24, 2015
This place reminds me of Harry Potter hahaha.
abraham alvaradoJuly 1, 2017
Such a gentle soul this bookstore has.
Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Must visit if you're around!
Jenna MMay 31, 2013
Go upstairs! Its really cool!
M. CasonFebruary 13, 2018
Go to the art gallery upstairs
LA Home & StyleNovember 23, 2013
Probably the best bookstore still standing
Aristotle DreherSeptember 19, 2013
There is a Vanilla Ice LP here, waiting to be purchased ironically.
Haesung KimAugust 11, 2019
fun place to read
Josie QuinnOctober 31, 2015
Books ♡ and Art.
Josh MillerMay 30, 2016
Check out the upstairs
Lídice RAMay 14, 2016
A surreal magical dream
RainbeauJanuary 24, 2017
“What are you waiting for? We won’t be here forever.”
Jamila LDecember 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
It's a bookstore, reading is fundamental.
개래갱갱September 22
Public restroom here!
LiliaJuly 13, 2013
There's a yarn store upstairs.
Roberta RomeroJune 18, 2011
Grab a book and sit in one of the comfy chairs.
Kirsten KorteApril 5, 2015
Love the art
Athena ZaouraAugust 14, 2019
Nice environment
Marie PerruchetSeptember 27, 2014
Smell of dusty books!
Alissa KirbySeptember 17, 2014
Finally made it! :-)
Jai TaorminoAugust 7, 2013
My favorite bookstore!

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