No matter how many times I frequent NoHo, I usually zoomed right on past The Iliad Bookshop. It's…read morealways caught my eye though, so when I finally had a day off (kind of rare nowadays) I made it a point to beeline straight here shortly after opening. It's located off of Cahuenga Blvd & Chandler Blvd, with a small private parking lot out back and plenty of street parking around. I knew this bookstore was stacked but wow! The Iliad is literally stacked with books! From floor to ceiling, this place is packed with books every which way. Because of this and narrow aisles, it can get kind of tight in places but it's easy to maneuver around. They have practically every category/genre you can think of, but be prepared to take your time since it'll take a while to look through everything. There are some seats if you want to take a load off and there's a clean restroom near the back. The new and used books vary in price, but for the most part they're on the cheaper side. The employees were nice and they even have a couple of friendly cats that roam the store (so watch your step!). I can't believe it's taken me this long to visit The Iliad, but I'm a fan and I'll definitely be back!

I've been a longtime fan of the Iliad bookstore ever since it was over at its previous location off…read moreof Vineland. What this bookstore offers is tons and tons of books. The moment you walk in the front door you're confronted with the fact that they have a lot of books on a lot of subjects. In fact, at this location, the moment you walk into the door, you find a gigantic pile of all kinds of books on all kinds of subjects that they're offering for very discounted prices. I've often wondered what would happen if you wanted a book on the very bottom of the pile, and if you pulled it out, everything may come flying. But, that's just part of the fun of shopping at this bookstore, you never know what adventure you're going to encounter. In terms of selection, they have books on pretty much any subject you can think of. In some ways, it's a little hard to find certain things in this bookstore due to the massive quantity of books they have all set up in long aisles. In some cases, what I find kind of fun/curious is the fact that perhaps they will have a sign telling you that a certain subject of books in a particular aisle, but, when you look down that aisle, you can find none of the books on that subject. Mostly, I believe, that's just because they've sold out of that particular subject matter. But, it does make for an interesting quest, because there's been a few times when I've looked around the shop and found books on that subject in a completely different section. Thus, the chaos of this book shop adds to the overall quest for that great piece of reading material. This bookshop focuses a lot on fiction and poetry. They really have a large collection by various authors from across all genres and across the globe. So, if you're looking for that really unique piece of fiction and or poetry, this book shop most likely will have it. Overall, ever since its inception, Iliad has been a great place to find books. Yes, it is kind of a chaotic/fun sort of a mess. But, that adds to the overall uniqueness of this business. Fun place to shop!

I stopped in here to see if they had any of the drink coasters I wanted that I saw on the B&N…read morewebsite. They did not, but they did have some other fun things, as well as, of course, books. My husband bought a book and I bought two "world's smallest" toys, which were very cute and reasonably priced. I didn't have to wait in line very long, and the cashier was polite and friendly, offering me advice on how best I could get the drink coasters I wanted. I did notice some shaking of the building, which I guess is due to a gym being near/above it? That was a little unsettling, but otherwise, the location was brightly lit, clean, and well stocked. Parking was convenient in the mall parking garage next door. I'd come here again!

This store is very clean well organized. It's easy to navigate and find the books you're looking…read morefor. The day I visited, they had special discounts going on. I saw a lot of books that were marked down. This store like other stores has a cafe located inside which makes the visit more enjoyable. Grab a coffee and read a book. Cashier who helped me was very friendly and nice. He offered me the rewards program. Parking is easy to find. There is parking lot next door or just park in the mall.

I love this record store! They have a ton of inventory and it changes every time I go in which is…read moreawesome. They're always so nice which is helpful for anyone who's socially awkward. A huge plus is they're always very kind to my daughter, a lot of places seem to not like having toddlers around! I always look forward to stopping in and taking a quick look at what they have. They're also located next to my favorite coffee shop which is a plus! I find that their prices are very reasonable! Support your local record shops!

Jeff, Marty and Ellen are some special people. Jeff and Marty definately love music and the art of…read morethe record. When it came time to buy my daughter her first record player, I walked into there. When she needed a record needle replaced, Jeff personally showed her how to swap it out.

Went in on Saturday to just see the space and find some books. Staff greeted all the customers…read morecoming in the door and even come by to us to let us know about the blind books that were wrapped so nicely. The blind books had some description/ quote on it. The space was really really cute, and they had a ton of different genres to pick. Amazing, cute, place to find books and they even have a reading nook in there if you just wanna read there. Would come back to search for some other books and want to get their vending machine cute cards.

Cute aesthetic, large variety of genres, carefully curated options, friendly staff; what else can…read moreyou ask for in a book shop?! Their displays are thoughtful and cute. They have their own merch and trinkets and other small items perfect for gifts or adding to your own bookshelf.

I have been to this Barnes & Noble so many times in the past and keep forgetting to write a review…read moreon them. This is a one-stop book store for all your needs. They have a vast selection of books from fiction to non-fiction, bibles, covers of bibles, cookbooks, celebrity books, autobiography, trend magazines along with other magazines.. wall to wall all the way in the back. They have a big selection of children's books too. Prices vary depending what you buy. They used to sell CD's too. Have bought few in the past. They have a little corner when you walk in to your right that sell gifts, knick knack stuff that are practical, beautiful, and unique. I have purchased few in the past. Walked in yesterday and got a warm, friendly hello from couple of their employees. They were eager to help me and see what I was looking for. I needed a few cookbooks, couple of celebrity books that always captures my attention and I was lucky enough that they had what I was looking for. If they don't have it, they will order it for you. Once it arrives, you will get an email, a text or a phone call from them to go and pick it up. Don't forget to use your 10% discount at the front. You have to be a member of the store. Store is BIG, clean, nicely organized alphabetically according to what you are looking for. All aisles are easy to navigate and it's pretty quiet in there which I love. They even have few armchairs to sit down and read a book. Great store..hands down!! Parking in the back shared with few other businesses. One gender neutral restroom and it is ALWAYS clean. Have used it few times. Thank you Barnes & Noble, all employees for your loyalty, dedication and always being kind and willing to help. Appreciated.

This bookstore has friendly, helpful employees who clearly enjoy books. It's very inviting and I…read morespent over an hour here browsing. Got me some children's books and a non-fiction book, kind of a reading challenge as I'm sadly very occupied with my smartphone. And it's refreshing to see a whole wall of magazines. Every month, if you buy a children's book, you can buy a featured, popular kids' book for $9.99. I took advantage and love the amusing, heavily discounted "Mother Bruce". Many gift options as well- LP's, Legos, journals, mugs, candles, puzzles and stuffed animals, though they are overpriced. The store is in what looks like a converted theater. A big plus is the huge parking lot in the back, for the whole block. Really appreciate having a large, clean brick and mortar bookstore to immerse yourself in.

Nice friendly staff, decent selection of books without being cluttered, however prices leave a lot…read moreto be desired. Over cover price for books that can still be purchased new.

What a cute little bookshop!!!! This is more of a…read morespecialized store for beautiful copies of used and vintage books. There were definitely some rare hidden gems here that I would've loved to have purchased but I have no more room at home! I'll def be keeping an eye out on this place and the wonderful editions they procure! The lady at the front desk was super nice and was kind enough to show us books. Very friendly! :) Parking was easily found on the street at meters~ I luckily found parking in the neighborhood for free!

I love a good used book store…read more Very clean, well-organized and curated bookstore with a heavy emphasis on academia, the arts, classical literature and great novels. I enjoyed going through the extensive social science collection (I'm an anthropologist) and the books devoted to art and fashion. I'm personally at a book ownership level that I seldom buy tangible copies of books unless they are art books or extraordinarily rare. I was tempted several times at this location, though I did leave empty handed. I will say that there are people who might find this book a little too highbrow for them. And that's ok. It's definitely a store aimed at folks who've been to graduate school. There's also little nook at the front of the shop devoted to children's literature with some very cool titles. Value is reasonable for a used book store. Most books were close to their original cost unless especially old or unusual. The clerk was a classic book store clerk. Focused on her own reading, but clearly ready to help. If I had the time I could spend a couple hours here. Definitely recommend.

I'm in agreement with most of the negative reviews written for this establishment - the service is…read moreterrible and unfriendly. No acknowledgment when entering the store, no smiles, nothing. Putting that aside, I was absolutely shocked when I asked to be directed to the 'books in Spanish' or 'Latin American/Spanish Literature' section and the girl told me they don't have any "because they don't have an audience for that." I almost wanted to slap myself to make sure I'm still in Los Angeles (where I was born and raised) where the Spanish language is pretty much like a second first language. I quickly walked out filled with indignation. I'm just here to drive the message of inclusivity especially in a setting like this one. Inviting the owner to reconsider and see a bigger picture here. After all, books = knowledge = community = unity = peace....

A small boutique bookstore located in the Los Feliz area. It's not gonna have the crazy selection…read moreyou would find out one of those big box mega stores, but it feels very curated and it probably has a lot of things that you're looking for, as well as some unique gems, with some old-timey book store charm. Been here a quite a few times a while back when my friends and I lived in the area. It would be a regular browsing/ shopping spot after having a meal early in the day on the weekends in the neighborhood. One of my recent visits - my friend who used to frequent this place but now lives in Northern CA brought his daughter here when they visited. It was so warming to see her joy and enthusiasm for this book store as well! I think the prices are great and they also has some sale items where you could find some gems as well. The service was very friendly. They also sell fun merch like T-shirts here.

Found the cutest bookstore today! The aesthetic was so nice and cozy and they had a pretty big…read morevariety of books. I loved looking through their staff recommendations and local bestsellers. The worker at checkout was so sweet and gave me a free bookmark! I spent about $16 on a small book. I loved this bookstore !

I came into this bookstore with my child and had a very uncomfortable experience from the moment we…read morewere inside we were immediately watched. We had drinks with us, and the staff member confronted us about it, even though there was no signage or posted policy stating that drinks weren't allowed. We reassured her that we would be careful, but she responded that she would rather we not be there. The tone, body language, and overall interaction felt very unwelcoming and unnecessary. Instead of feeling like customers, we felt like we were being watched and treated with suspicion. As people of color, experiences like this can feel especially discouraging. Nothing was said outright, but the interaction left us feeling singled out, uncomfortable, and unwelcome especially when we were just trying to browse books and support a local business with my child. I hope management looks into how customers are approached and treated, and considers inclusivity and customer service training. Everyone should feel comfortable walking into a bookstore. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Overpriced! Employee gets bothered when you check prices online to compare. He was mumbling to…read morehimself like a psycho.