One of the few used bookstores in the South Bay and it's nice and cozy! Selection will vary…read moredepending on what you're looking for, but I found one of the books on my TBR at a great price and had a great chat with the owner about what we were both reading. Support your local bookstore!

Great place to browse and find books of every topic imaginable high-quality great prices!!!!read more

I have been coming to this Barnes & Noble since I was a kid and I am happy it's still around so I…read morecan now bring my LO. Our favorite part of the bookstore is probably the toy section at the back of the first level where your kid and inner kid can make their birthday wish list. The staff here is always friendly. We love all the events they host here, especially the free Lego builds.

I love this location of Barnes & Noble. There is always a…read moregreat selection of books. Its clean and have a little coffee and snack shop off to the side where you can enjoy a coffee and use your laptop to catch up on some work. If there is a book that you want that's out of stock they can order it,and have to pick up in the next couple of days. When I visit, there's always a good find.

Ever since I first discovered the Book-Off chain in Tokyo, I have been a fan of these stores…read more Basically, they offer a whole lot of books: i.e., the name, Book-Off. But, this is not all they offer. They also offer a lot of other things, depending on the location. Just as is the case with the stores around Tokyo, each Book-Off is somewhat different in their offerings. This Book-Off is no different. Over the many years that this Book-Off has been in business, it has witnessed an evolution in what they offer for sale. When they first opened, their basic commodity was books, and music, mostly via CDs, along with some movies on VHS and DVD. They also offered various computer games. Over the years these items have changed. At this location, their primary focus has remained on books, but they have also expanded. There has been periods of time when they even offered things like musical instruments. You'd walk by, look in their front window, and they'd have guitars hanging there. I think this is the great thing about the Book-Off stores. They are each unique locations, and though they do focus on books, each store is a very unique entity onto itself, offering a unique collection of which only that particular location focuses upon. As I write this review, what they're offering is books, CDs, DVDs, PC games, some PC controllers, and a little bit of everything else. In some ways, you never really know what you're going to find here, which makes this a fun shop to look into. This business is located on the lower level of the Del Amo Mall. It's close to stores like JCPenney's. So, it's never hard to find. It's right over by the escalators for those of you who know the mall. So, if you're looking for a book, some music, maybe a PC game, or maybe something else that you never knew that they would be offering, this may be your place to find it.

One of the most complete, well-stocked and well-structured BookOffs out of the many here in SoCal…read more I've visited probably 6 different locations, including 3 in OC (Costa Mesa, Westminster and another one that I think already xlosed) and also the Monterrey Park, Little Tokyo and Gardena ones. This is my 7th BookOff and the prices are great considering how the second hand market is for books, CDs, video games, etc. You can purchase with the confidence that the product will work as intended, rather than taking a chance with eBay stuff that may be cheaper but could arrive non-functional.

Doors are locked, no signs, no voicemail, looks closed. Been…read moregoing downhill fast since new management took over.

Went by today 5/16/2025 to check if the shop was really closed, unfortunately I saw an eviction…read morenotice. This is truly a shame. I loved coming here and visiting Agatha the sweet cat. Book prices were always reasonable and the selection was vast especially for a small shop. This was truly a hidden gem in our South Bay. I am not sure if the online service will still be available. I'd love to somehow support this business another way. I am leaving 5 stars because I loved this little book shop. Heart is broken

This is the main Kinokuniya I go to, and it's where I usually special‑order all my Japanese…read morebooks--Hobby Japan mooks like *Gundam Weapons*, *Gundam Forward*, HJ Mechanics, plus Hyper Rev and *Option* car magazines. I don't really browse much anymore; I just bring them the ISBN and they take care of everything. They're super fast, they email and call when the order comes in, and the books always show up in perfect condition. Since each Kinokuniya is basically its own franchise, every store has a different vibe. This one leans more toward stationery and gifts than a huge selection of Japanese books or magazines. It's a great date spot, but not really the place to dig for rare anime or manga collectibles. The space is smaller than some of the other LA locations, and with Animate nearby, they don't carry every item you might expect. If you want something specific, just order ahead and use their buying service--it's the move.

I came here for the Sonny Angel!! Yesterday on Friday…read more1/16/2025, I am treating myself to buy one Sonny Angel happy birthday for myself as my early bday present. This bookstore is fun and cool you can find lot of japanese or kawaii item that you will not see anywhere else. They have an amazing selection on amines, plushies, books, blind boxes, stationery, and many mores cool items, and the staff were very nice. Super organized, and the inside is so cute and cozy. I can't wait for my next visit to shopping!!

Small but very nice and neat with a very helpful staff. You couldn't find a better way to spend an…read morehour.

I prefer hard covered books. I don't have to buy the brand new, released…read more I try to go every month or so. The ladies are always friendly and you can't beat the price!

The pearl in the oyster of a bookstore. It makes me sad I do not live closer so this could be my…read moreregular book haven. The world needs more book stores like this. While I was purusing, I heard the sales associates helpiing others with book searches and book club information. It sounds like they have a number of book clubs going at the same time which makes me green with envy. Somebody please open a bookstore like this in Santa Clarita Valley, Ca.! At the time of my visit there was a children's reading event going on in the children's section. There were young adults picking out their spring break reads. There is also a courtyard and coffee shop somewhat attached. I did not try the coffee, but will the next time I am in Manhattan Beach. This is a charming bookstore, well designed, with sooo many staff picks and recommendations. Make sure to pay them a visit when you are in the area. And if you live close by, I hate you :) I paid to park on the street very close to the shop, however there may be other parking I am not sure. Happy Reading!

I absolutely loved my visit to Pages, a friendly neighborhood bookstore. The shelves are…read morewell-organized and every genre has a great curated selection. The staff are so helpful in finding exactly what you need and chatting about the books, or letting you browse quietly if that's what you'd prefer. I also wanted to shoutout their online ordering system; I ordered a book that wasn't available due to shipping issues, and their staff reached out to me right away to reimburse me and present some other selections. Excellent customer service!

Absolutely recommend, fully, heartfelt, completely. The employees are knowledgeable, patient, kind…read moreand do not pester you. The selection is phenomenal, I could spend so much time there. Prices are great. So well done and curated well.

Stuart was super cool and gave me a fair price on several books I inherited. The place feels like…read morea gallery, a museum and a bookstore. So many artists represented. Cool place. I did not experience the owner being rude to his workers. I spoke with several of them and they all were friendly and happy and polite. It's great to know that this place is here. They are kind of a unicorn in SoCal. Check them out!

I was so disappointed when I first moved to SoCal and found a Bookoff in Costa Mesa but discovered…read morethat they carry ZERO used Japanese books or mangas. Consequently, I wasn't expecting much when I visited the Gardena location but I was pleasantly surprised! This location offers robust selections of actually used Japanese books and hard to find comics. I ended up spending some $132 just buying up all the books and comics to my heart's contentment. I even found a rarely ever seen or heard of Tezuka Osamu comic too. I have read just about everything he ever published but never seen or heard of this particular anthology collection. I was so thrilled!!!! Additionally, the staff here is very friendly and helpful. They share the same kind of enthusiasm and sense of humor about books as I do, which made me feel instantly happy. And the 2 bucks manga deals?! Unbeatable! I'm looking forward to visit again just to see what I might discover next time!

Always a great visit to bookoff. It helps ease my Japan cravings. Great selection of books music…read morevideo and toys. Definitely a lot more expensive here overall in the US than Japan. Could be a US thing it could be tariffs. I honestly don't want a speculate. A lot of collectibles. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Lots of parking out front. Even a really cool magazine section. Great to browse around. Even the customers are super cool too.

This Book-Off is defined as the clearance Book-Off in the Del Amo Mall. Yes, the Del Amo Mall does…read morehave two separate Book-Off locations. One is over by JCPenney while this one is right next-door to Macy's. The shop is on the upper level of the mall. Thus, you just have to grab the elevator, go to the far side of the mall, and there it is. Once inside, as is the case with all Book-Off locations, you will find tons and tons of books. What's unique about this location is that all of the books are only one dollar. Yes, one dollar. Every book in this store is just one dollar. And, they have some great books. Everything from sought after hardcovers by well-known authors, to tons and tons of paperback books on all subjects. Pretty much any subject, by any author, you're will find something here. Beyond just books, this Book-Off also offers tons of CDs. These CDs are also offered for only one dollar. So, if you're looking to grab some great music, this is an excellent place to do it. Just like the books they offer, they have a vast variety of CDs here. So, you'll really be able to find some great music from every genre of music that you like. Overall, this is a very self-serve style shop. You go in there, you seek out what you're looking for, you go up to the counter, you pay for it, and you're gone. It's a simple as that. Overall, if you're looking for a great book, a good CD, you're probably gonna be able to find it here.

Upstairs in the Del Ami mall, right next to Macy's department store is the location of this…read moreBook-Off. The main Book-Off is downstairs. This one is their outlet store. Everything in the store is $1! They have tons of used books and movies on CD. Yes, aisles of books, movies, and used games. They also have a display in the middle of the store of anime key chains. They've been here for a while now, but not as much foot traffic upstairs at this mall as downstairs. I rarely come up here, and forgot all about it. Employees are busy stocking the shelves. But they're not too busy to stop and ring you up for your purchase. Parking: Plenty of free, shared, mall parking.