Long live the VHS store! Be Kind Video brought back so many amazing memories growing up going to…read morethe local Blockbuster and picking out movies to watch. So happy that this video store exists in Burbank - and in one of the best areas for strolling: Magnolia Park. Matt R. the owner is always so nice and helpful when you need any recommendations - he's like a human Rolodex of movies. He and other Matt (Matt L.), his trusted collaborator work hard to put on interesting screenings, panels, various events, and also a vintage market in the back parking lot every now and then. Definitely check this place out for your VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray rental or purchase needs!

The owner is a jerk. I had two interactions with him--once in store and another virtually--and he…read morewas rude. Go elsewhere, like 'WHAMMY! Analog Media' on Sunset Blvd for things like this.

This record store is a true gem! Great selection of both old and new releases, competitive prices,…read morebut most importantly knowledgeable and friendly staff who always go out of their way to help. Also love all the listening parties and live performances.

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!

I picked up some sangria magazine es I saw and wanted and a few ;posters and cards the store clerk…read morewas very helpful and kind lots to choose from can't wait to visit again and get a script

Do you remember the famous Hollywood Books and Poster on Hollywood Blvd? It was a legendary store,…read moregreat for film fans who live in LA and visitors. Unfortunately, the owner passed away and the store closed. Recently, my husband noticed on social media that they will re-open the store. New owner and new location. Last week, we went to check it out. It was partially opened. The new Hollywood Books and Poster is located near Blast From The Past collective store. Entrance from the side, separate. The owner is nice and helpful, he showed us around while he was still arranging the store. The real opening was this passed weekend. The place isn't big, but they have nice merchandise: posters, cool film books, t-shirts, vinyl, DVD-s and Blu-Rays, more interesting titles, less mainstream. My husband bought a few movies and books for his collection. Decent prices, the owner was friendly and great to talk to! Closed on Mondays, open from 11 - 7 the rest of the week! We are glad a store of this kind re-opened, is in Burbank, has decent parking around! Great place for movie lovers, so if you got to Burbank, check it out! We will be back for more! A welcome addition in the area!

I always come to their psychic fairs. Very busy and the readers are always great. Their new…read morelocation in Burbank is good

The Beltane ritual on the Mountain was superb. The maypole…read moreweaving was a spiritual experience..as was Griffin's invocations leading the chant!

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.

Although I consider myself an artist and a creative; the skillset of drawing and illustrative art…read moreeludes me. Even though I am not the one to call on when wanting to have your likeness sketched; I do appreciate the art of drawing and am drawn (pun intended) to individuals who are illustrators/artists/etc. These people, although NOT comic book nerds (I draw the line at that -another pun!) can delineate quality comic books, graphic novels and art books. My boyfriend, who is an esteemed Hollywood 3D animation artist with a long list of credits to his name (so proud of him!); is an artist inside and out and we recently followed our curiosity into House of Secrets: comic book/graphic novel/collectibles shop in Burbank. House of Secrets is a 35+ year old local business originally holding down the fort in La Canada-Flintridge before its current real estate at the corner of Olive and Lamer not far from the Warner Bros Studio lot. From the exterior, House of Secrets looks like a regular ole' storefront but it lives up to its moniker because its doors truly open to an immersive art-filled comic book store that is unlike many I have seen (not that I have been to THAT many). House of Secrets has the vibes akin to the coolest record store you can imagine with a main room filled with bins and shelves of comic books, graphic novels and other art books from rare and back copies to modern-day releases all beautifully organized and tidy making any OCD-afflicted individual (me) overjoyed. House of Secrets is a world of color and print and even supplements the actual merchandise stock with posters on the ceiling and laminated into the floor tiles. Every inch of House of Secrets is a work of art. But if that isn't enough, House of Secrets features side rooms giving it an art gallery vibe with even more comics/books plus art from local artists for sale. Frankly, House of Secrets is 'cool' even for someone like me who isn't a comic book nerd and not a part of the world of graphic novels due to it being an art paradise. House of Secrets is an experience that is interesting to check out simply for the ambiance. The customer service at House of Secrets is also top-tier as my boyfriend who knows a little more about the merch sold at the shop than I do; asked for a particular piece and the gentleman working (I am assuming one of the owners) immediately had answers and knew what he was talking about which was also reflected when overhearing him answer other customer's questions. Plus, he wasn't annoyed that we were hanging in the store near closing time! I've noticed that I often feel very uncomfortable in specialty niche stores especially if out of my hobby element but somehow felt fine at House of Secrets. They are welcoming and friendly to all who enter their threshold. I can't comment on the pricing at House of Secrets and whether they overcharge or excel in this aspect as well because I do not know enough about the products to even remotely know proper pricing. Word on the streets is that House of Secrets also holds events and author signings! House of Secrets is an incredible local Burbank business that is exceptional for comic book lovers but also 'fun' for those who may be lesser so; but appreciate art and print. Definitely check out House of Secrets when in the Burbank area!

I love coming here! Super fun environment and community feel. There's a good mix of used and new or…read morerecent issues.

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!

Such a unique bookstore. Drove the extra mile to come here…read moreand i made sure to leave with no regrets. I, of course, had to take photos of the bookstore. The layout and organization was really nice. Every section had it's own unique look. My favorite, and i think everyone's as well, is what seems to be a tree-like stand in the middle of the interior section of the bookstore. Once i was done admiring it's beauty, It was time for business. How many books can i justify getting!! I decided that i for sure wanted to get a book from a local author and some cool unique books that were unconventional. They had some books behind glass cases and some others that were mass printed in the 90s and a whole section for California based authors. Perfect. They also had many sections of some of my favorite books, books that are on my TBR and many many many books that were so tempting to get that seemed so good. I ended up getting 4 books for under $100. One of which is a book by a local author, and 3 others that were collectibles of some sort. I am very pleased with my purchase and believe the lovely lady that helped me check out agrees. When i come back to Cali, i will be coming back here for more cool books.

Great selection of new and used books. The layout of the bookstore is very unique; I can spend many…read morehours looking around and checking out the variety of books, furniture and decor they have at the store. Enjoyed checking out the table featuring local authors. We were unsure of the parking situation for the store, so we parked in the residential area.

Walking into The Last Bookstore feels less like entering a shop and more like stepping into a…read moredifferent world. Housed inside a former bank, the space already carries this grand, historic energy that sets the tone before you even start browsing. What makes this place unforgettable is how it's designed to be explored, not rushed. There are cozy spots scattered throughout where you can sit and get lost in a book, but the real magic is upstairs. It opens into a maze of rooms, each with its own personality, filled with carefully arranged books that feel more like art than inventory. At times, it genuinely feels like you've wandered into a dream. One of the highlights is the famous tunnel of books, which adds to that surreal, almost cinematic experience. Everywhere you turn, books are used as decor in the most creative ways, and it creates this quiet moment where everything else fades out. Upstairs also holds one of my favorite parts, a row of art studios featuring work from local artists. Every piece feels intentional, unique, and thoughtfully placed. Right nearby, there's a small coffee shop surrounded by beautiful artwork, making it an easy place to pause and take it all in. This isn't a quick stop kind of place. Plan to spend a few hours here, wandering, discovering, and just enjoying the atmosphere. It's one of the most iconic bookstores I've ever been to, and it absolutely lives up to the reputation.

If you like books this is the place for you. It is awesome to walk through and look at all the…read morebooks. There were so many amazing old books to look at. The book tunnel was an impressive construction

Legit video game store Game Realms and Game Tower in San Fernndo are my two places to go for all…read morevideo game needs. I called in cause I wanted to replay my old Pokemon Silver game on Game Boy Color but needed an internal battery swap and I didn't want to risk doing it myself and ruining the game. The gentleman Joey answered and said that he can do it. I went to the store and gave my game cartridge to him he said it will take about 20 minutes I looked around the store a bit and they had an awesome collection of retro and new games to choose from. Once the battery swap was done he even hooked me up with brand new batteries and told me if anything happens to come back and he will assist again. 5 stars to Joey and the rest of the Game Realms team awesome store.

A great place and amazing staff. I inquired about a Series X and the kind lady held one aside until…read moreI got there. Phenomenal prices and an amazing place to visit to relive your childhood.