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    Skylight Books

    4.5 (497 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Jim G.

    Super cute bookstore; randomly came across this place and loved the aesthetic. Prime placement in Los Feliz for casual shopping. The selection seems pretty solid! Absolutely plan to pop in whenever I'm in the area

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    Kristine K.

    This bookstore has such a cozy vibe and a really unique selection that you don't typically see in bigger, mainstream bookstores. It was honestly a refreshing change. If you're looking for anything from books on architecture to self-published zines, this is definitely the place to check out. The staff was super friendly, and the whole experience was just enjoyable from start to finish. Definitely worth a visit if you're into discovering something different!

    Maruko X.

    It's one of my favorite local bookstores, and the Skylight opens daily from 10am to 10pm. The original location is more like a traditional bookstore, bright and cozy inside, with variety of categories of books. They also have a sister store art annex right next to the sushi place on the same street, which carries numerous graphic books, including some rare collections. I like both stores, their staff are super friendly and helped me to find the book promptly. I would have taken one star off only because of the miserable parking experience in this area, which made the visit less pleasant. But I like the skylight bookmark, so just add one star back. :D

    Joyce G.

    I haven't been to this place for YEARS!! Last time I came here, my kids were in elementary school!! For some reason, this place looks so much smaller to me now. Navigating between the aisles can be challenging if there's a lot of people. The children's section is small. The selection is OK. Not too many places to sit. The tree is still there. The cat has passed due to age, but apparently the cat was around for quite awhile!! The people behind the counter are friendly. Parking can be challenging. There's street parking or metered parking if you are lucky to find a spot. I hate to admit it, but I prefer the BIG chain stores like Barnes and Noble. SORRY!! I would definitely come though especially if I'm killing time before the movie starts (theater next door).

    Yours truly with Bret Easton Ellis at a Skylight authour event
    Magnolia B.

    I'm not a big reader and to me, books are clutter, so I don't patronise many bookshops. I enjoy the quirkiness and selection of the Last Bookstore downtown. Skylight is the opposite of that - a modest, simple shop with curated offerings. They have a small selection of lovely gift items, which can be difficult to find in L.A. when looking for a unique present. They host events often, so I had the opportunity to attend one and meet my favourite authour, Bret Easton Ellis. In the years after that experience, I've also purchased a few of his books here to honour that special memory.

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    Kellen P.

    Skylight Books bookstore is absolutely fab! Located in Silverlake next to vibrant coffee shops, brunch spots and an old theater, the bookstore has this cool, hip and inviting vibe that you don't want to leave. There are actually two bookstores, one focuses on what I would deem as "coffee table books" - think large and small, expensive, lavishly illustrated books, especially ones intended only for casual reading - and the other bookstore is everything else. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

    I was visiting family in Southern California. When, I came across Skylight Books by shear accident while shopping in the area. I walked in and it was several hours later when I walked out! The entire Staff was extremely Friendly and Helpful! I am the author of Wolves, Shepherd and Shield. I would appreciate someone from Skylight Books to rate my Book!

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    A great independent book store that has some mainstream titles and other books from smaller presses.

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    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.

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    TRENDY LITTLE STORE w/ GREAT FINDS! Central Library's "The Library Store" is a current,…read morewell-stocked gift shop with buzzy reads and stylish merch. I loved seeing their pocket-sized collection from their genre-specific books to celebrity finds. I spotted a Chappel Roan book among other favorites. Additionally, they had a selection of Heated Rivalry novels and other fan-favorites. I definitely see myself coming here more often, too bad my booklist is currently full. My Mom and I got a few items (a small version of Macbeth, socks, mug, etc.). Staff were pretty polite but a little awkward, I think they're on high-alert for shoplifters. The store was neat and tidy. Lighting was dim and the store wasn't packed. As this is a gift shop in LA, library-specific merch is slightly pricy. However, the quality of the goods are great. If you're entering through the backside of the library go straight down the entrance hallway a bit and turn to your right. The Library Store is hard to miss!

    I felt like a kid walking into a candy store while visiting this charming and well curated gift…read morestore in historic LA Central Library! When I heard the greeting, I said "im definitely walking out of here with a gift or two," I got four! And, why not? It feels good to support the Library and get something special too :)

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    I don't recommend this place at all. I went to Korea last year and came home with the first two…read moreHarry Potter books in Korean. While in Korea, I didn't know that Incheon Airport would have shipping boxes for excess luggage, so when I thought I would be limited by just the space I left for souvenirs and other gifts in my bags, I could've bought all seven Harry Potter books. As you can tell by the town I'm in, I'm in the Bay Area. Here in the Bay, we don't have a lot of Korean bookstores, and the one I could find here didn't really focus on fiction/fantasy books. I found this place after searching the internet for "Korean bookstores in LA/SoCal." I called and asked the staff if they had Harry Potter. They said they didn't, but they told me that if I found some store back in Korea that had what I was looking for, they told me to email them the link or something and then they would order the books for me. When I pointed out that by that logic, if I could find a book by myself and then pay for the store to mail the books directly to me, customs and all, then I'd just be doing their job. The employee told me to "take it or leave it," and they acted completely shocked that I did leave.

    This is the Korean Christian bookstore. Very neat, very clean, good collection here. And so…read morepeaceful here. They have some cute stationary stuff here too as well as some English books. One book I was looking for wasn't here but the person quickly identified it and was able to ship to my address! Also Korean book covers are fire!! Typography and illustration is on another level. I appreciated it so much and was some good inspiration to me as a designer haha.

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