I miss them, they were one of the best book shops in Pedro. Not to mention the gentleman who ran it…read morewas charming and knowledgeable and kind. He had given us recommendations and we would always be greeted kindly. The books were always affordable and in great condition. I think about him and the store all the time and I miss it dearly. I hope they come back. Sincerely the person who bought all your tabletop books that one time.

Easy street metered parking, good price on books with special $1.00 books for sale, and the owner…read morewas friendly when we approached the counter.

Very cool place to check out. A San Pedro gem! I love walking thru and checking out all the vintage…read moreitems. Their selection is unmatched and very friendly staff.

Truly unique stuff! Second hand books and albums and old…read moremovie posters. You have to experience the Grand Emporium to truly appreciate it.

Visited & Purchase 1.17.25 Finally was able to visit after…read moreso many years of hearing about Philippine Expression Bookstore. Love the ambiance as you walk into the arcade. It feels like a place where many movies might have been filmed here haha. Very old building appeal. The bookstore is one of a kind and a gem for Filipinos or people interested in learning about Filipino culture, history, with different sections of art, poetry, history, photographs of places which I wish I took more time in here. The gentleman Sedrick was so helpful in having to find books I wanted to search specifically autobiographical stories of Filipino Authors. It was a bit limited in that section but there are also hand weaved baskets and can be for sale I heard. The book I happily purchased was not close but the obviously had to pick an art book which was not surprising. Parking out bacj was only 25 cents for 30 mins which gave me a little time to find this bookstore so enchanting and hope it is kept in here or perhaps find a new home to a much wider audience but these days, so much harder to find quality books and Philippine Expression bookstore truly is not a place you find anywhere. Unless someone proves me wrong. Books are not cheap and it's ok. I LOVE the feeling of images and Illustrations of books. Especially good hard bound books. I purchased The Filipino Primitive: Accumulation and Resistance in the American Museum. Please keep visiting bookstores and support!

Came to this place to donated Dr. Romeo Protacio's books. I like their location and I will…read moredefinitely comeback. I can recommend this place, service is good and the value of their books are reasonable.

Warm, welcoming, and charming! The cutest seaside gift shop. Highly recommend checking this spot…read moreout for really unique items to gift yourself or someone you love.

We walked in The Den and met the owner Denise earlier today, what a sweet person, The Den has…read moreexpanded since we were last there and what a cute place it is! We purchased the San Pedro Monopoly game and will definitely be going back. Go check out this neighborhood gem!

I love this shop! There is always something new and it's really fun to look around and see all of…read morethe amazing books and things you can't find anywhere else.

Purple Sloth Media has a wide variety of books, journals and beaded pens. The shop is well stocked…read moreand organized. Lots of books to look and choose! I highly recommend this shop!

I came in looking for a few items for my kids' Easter baskets (ages 1 and 7), and I ended up…read morefinding the most beautiful and meaningful things. I was also specifically looking for books about the saints and the Mass as my daughter prepares for her First Communion, and they had such a great selection. They also had sweet little items for my baby that I'm hoping will help keep him as calm as a baby can be during Mass They have such a great mix of children's books, faith-based gifts, and little extras that made putting the baskets together feel really special. Everything helped me create something that wasn't just cute, but also centered around our faith. The shop itself is so peaceful and welcoming. I also want to say thank you to the woman who helped me... she was so kind and helpful and really made the experience even better. I just wish I had gotten her name! I spent about $130 total for both kids and was able to get 4 books, a tote bag, sticker bundles, games like Go Fish, and even lotions made by nuns... honestly such a great find! I'll definitely be coming back!

Excellent service, selection and value! Quality items and…read morefriendly customer service every time you shop at this amazing Catholic book store located in Covina, California.

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.

Never EVER order anything from outside the US. I paid insane shipping for my $140 order, which…read morenever arrived (apparently they didn't pay customs). Once I contacted support to clear things up, they never replied to me. It seems like they scammed me. No way to get the books i ordered or a refund? Please please go somewhere where people value your time and money.

If you've lived in Long Beach for any length of time, you undoubtedly know of Fingerprints. After…read more30+ years, it is undoubtedly the largest music store in Long Beach, and one of the largest in SoCal. We were there for Record Store Day. Loved the special deals they offered that day and having the chance to listen to a few bands over the course of the day (and get some merch signed!). I think their old store was better for listening, since there was a clear area for the audience--in the current store, we were tucked between shelves of merchandise--but it still worked and we had no problem seeing or hearing the bands. I particularly enjoyed seeing Violet Grohl and her band that day. Dave Grohl was there, but as a member of the audience. It was fun rocking out with him to his daughter's tunes (even if he was a couple of rows away). Love the staff. Rand, one of the owners, in particular, is incredibly knowledgeable. He also does a great job of lining up events and bands. We had such a great day at Fingerprints!

I've been a Fingerprints customer since moving to Long Beach in 2023 and have loved the 4th Street…read morelocation. I've attended countless signings and performances, and I buy a vinyl there almost every month to keep growing my collection. As an LA native, I grew up going to the original Amoeba in Hollywood and continued shopping there after they moved to their current Hollywood Blvd location. I've always appreciated the events they host, and when I moved to LB, Fingerprints felt like LB's version of Amoeba because of its incredible lineup of signings and performances. Since moving to their new Bixby Knolls location, the event experience has taken a step backward. The new space isn't designed to accommodate the crowds these events attract. They proudly increase the vinyl prices for these events to pay for staffing these events while admission continues to be oversold. The result is an experience that feels more focused on maximizing attendance than ensuring fans can actually enjoy the event. I attended the Charli XCX Q&A yesterday, and the stage was so low that I couldn't see anything. Within two minutes of the event starting, I requested a refund because the room was clearly over capacity. Unless you were around 5'6" or taller, the only way to see Charli was through other people's phone screens. When I asked for a refund, the employee handing out vinyl records told me, "Well, it's a Q&A. The whole point is to listen." I respectfully disagreed. Seeing the artist is part of the experience, especially at an in-person event, but my refund request was denied. Even if the focus was solely on listening, the experience still fell short. Employee phone notifications were constantly going off and the front door opened every few minutes as employees loudly turned away customers because it was a private event, and outside street noise frequently overpowered the conversation. At times, I could hear phone notifications and traffic more clearly than Charli herself. I think Fingerprints hosts some of the best artist events and I want to see them succeed in their new location. The event setup needs to improve- a raised stage, better crowd management, clearer policies on phone usage, and limiting attendance to what the space can comfortably accommodate would go a long way toward creating an experience that matches the quality of the artists they bring in.

The owner Kyle was very communicative and courteous. The frame looks fantastic. I've gotten a lot…read moreof compliments on it from people who've seen it hung in my house.

Just a fabulous all-around, professional small business. This was my first time and I felt in such…read moregood hands, end product turned out to be a winner!