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    The Last Bookstore

    4.8 (55 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quintin E.

    The Last Bookstore, has a new residency or should I say additional in L.A.'s super cool SFV/818/San Fernando Valley. Bordering the edge of Studio City a beat away from North Hollywood and a street cross away from Toluca Lake, this Lankershim Blvd meets the corner of Landale Street gem is here to stay. Located near the 134, 170 and 101 freeways between Riverside Drive and Moorpark Street, you can find street parking in the area, mostly metered, 2hr limited and/or very few spaces with restrictions. It's way bigger than it looks. Not as massive as it's DTLA - Downtown Los Angeles older sibling location or it's cousin's Lost Books (Montrose, California - above Glendale) and Skull-Face Books & Vinyl (Honolulu, Hawaii), but still surprisingly spacious and wonder like with some nods to it's days as the Designer Views furniture and home goods store. The LB - Studio City definitely has some chic style views #PastmeetsPresent I popped in to explore and left with three new additions to the home library of assorted things. The service was beyond thoughtful, warm and playful. There were a handful of people exploring. I was reading with my eyes, camera phone and absorbing all the magic of this new little giant emporium of knowledge. Their album, music, movie and media collections are stacked with variety. Comics and graphic novels are plentiful. And while the plants, crystals and very cool decor aren't for sale, they're all for this well rounded experience. Love the great employee recommends bookcase shelf, best seller's, local favs and popular reads. You'll discover each room is cooler than the next both literally and physically. I was so happy when I found the coldest room on a very humid and warm summer day. It was fun to discover sections and see how they organized everything. Great horror/suspense thriller and dark fantasy collections including the fatherlode of Stephen King novels. I was on the hunt for a few Anne Rice books I don't have in my collection including some books by Christopher Rice, one of my favorite authors, also her son + one of their two collaboration books from the Ramses the Damned series. I'll definitely be doubling back often. Excited to see what future events they host here, and for more people to discover, enjoy and get lost in the extended universe of TLB. Great deals on used books, typically on display when you first walk up as well as a lot of great sales in the front half of the store. Open everyday, Sunday through Thursday at 10am, until 8pm (until 7pm on Sundays). Additionally they open from 9am to 11pm Friday through Saturday #LateNightAtTheLastBookstore Take a look, it's in a book.

    Interior (from the back looking at the front)
    Marcus C.

    Sadly bookstores have consistently dwindled in numbers, so I absolutely love coming across any. Call me old fashioned, but there's no comparison to holding a physical book in your hand over having an electronic copy. I've been growing my book collection over the years and I'm still going strong. With the younger generations getting more illiterate and lazily using AI to write, it's become something of a necessity to save books for prosperity. Whether it's the classics I read growing up or random new books I come across, it's almost a compulsion to grab one when I'm out in the wild. Now that I sound like the utmost snob, let's talk about The Last Bookstore Studio City. The DTLA location has always been a favorite of mine and I love getting lost in all of their selection. They just opened the Studio City location in December 2024 so it's still fairly new, but I never got around to checking it out until now. There's plenty of street parking, but like DTLA you're going to be sidestepping homeless depending on how far you walk. The Studio City location has a more open space than DTLA, but it comes at the cost of having way less of a selection. Some shelves have a handful of books, some don't even having anything at all. Hopefully they step it up with inventory because you can check out everything in less than 20 minutes. I'd gladly trade the space for more actual books, but I honestly don't know a thing about their supply so maybe it is what it is. They also sell records, DVDs, and comic books but they're of varying quantities. Overall I like the idea of The Last Bookstore branching out to the Valley since it saves a trip downtown, but the execution could be better. The selection has to be my biggest gripe, but at the end of the day I still found a good home for some books. I really like their carts by the entrance that display books for a dollar - it's a neat way to get your immediate attention. The employee was nice and had no problem helping the customers get what they were looking for.

    Laura B.

    Love this fantastic little gem in No Ho! Beautiful decor, a calm serene setting. Wonderful events it is definitely a wonderful addition to The Valley! Be sure to check it out!

    Elephants from the design place across the street!
    Annie W.

    I've been wanting to come here since they opened and I'm so happy I finally got to take in the awesomeness that is The Last Bookstore. Ben was friendly and helpful and showed us the lay of the land. I found an art book, a play and a tiny mass paperback. The place is huge! They have cozy seating nooks, events and they support local authors. As a local author myself, this pleases me. I'm bringing a few signed books there soon and plan on spending more time at this gem of a place.

    Tony B.

    I love books & bookstores with one of my favorites being The Last Bookstore DTLA. So I am very excited to have another location for me to love: The Last Bookstore Studio City!!! With the same eclectic selection of books in a unique architectural space this new location is just as wonderful as the original. A maze of rooms filled with plants and interesting art pieces surrounded by shelf after shelf of books on every category you can imagine. And just to get you in the meed there are carts of clearance books on the street before you even walk in! The staff is very friendly and just as excited to talk about books as you are :) Help finding what you're looking for... Yep :) Recommendations for specific books on a topic you're interested in... Yep again :) There is so much to look at so be sure to give yourself plenty of time, I think we wondered around for 2 hours and ended up buying 5 books! Parking is available both on the street and in a lot next door so you should be able to find free parking. This is the biggest difference from the DTLA location LOL There are also clean restrooms something I like in a place I'm going to spend a couple of hours in :)

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    Dave W.

    Support your local bookstore! Ya'll remember that sad point in history when Amoeba Records had closed but had not re opened in their current location, right? Imagine that impact but in the literature sector! THE LAST BOOKSTORE is an artifact of the past that still teaches us about ourselves currently. Do your future self and the next generation a favor by going there, buying a book, buying a DVD, checking in and commenting on social media! When the bookstores and libraries close, it'll be the second saddest day in history.

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    Carlo G.

    I visited this new bookstore on a Saturday morning and It was a great experience!   The interior was simply beautiful. There were several rooms with books and beautiful décor. The décor vibe was mysterious, but inviting. It was fun as it was like an exploration of a book maze. Everything was well put together.   The staff were also nice and weren't intrusive, so I felt comfortable being able to browse around on my own.   I also liked the selection of books and the prices seemed reasonable. I didn't purchase any books on this visit as I had a couple at home that I still needed to get through, but this is a solid option if you're looking for a bookstore to browse through in the Studio City area.   There's also street parking nearby and at the time I went there was ample parking.

    Dahlia G.

    Great addition to the valley. If you're fond of dtla location this place is single story, and comes with better parking. The vibe is slightly different but just as unique. Great selection of books, dvds, some blu rays and even VHS. Located in an old vehicle service shop. Expect to find the bookstores own quirky decorations throughout. Great deals on books located outside and rest of books reasonably priced. Came specifically for the children's section in search of golden books but instead found Berenstain Bear books and some other nostalgic finds.

    Jared S.

    Visiting The Last Bookstore was an incredibly UNIQUE experience!! I don't know about you all, but I LOVE bookstores. Especially used bookstores! There's something about a used book that speaks to me. Maybe its the fact that it's been read before and can be freely creased and bent? Don't get me wrong, I love the ease of reading books digitally on my iPad. But the satisfaction of completing a physical book will always beat that. Last week I was in Los Angeles visiting family and was told I needed to visit this place, as it had just opened. This is the second "Last Bookstore," the first being located in Downtown Los Angeles. This "Last Bookstore" is located in North Hollywood off Lankershim and Landale (in-between Riverside and Moorpark). As a heads up it was a little difficult to find via Google Maps. So just be aware that the store is actually on Lankershim, but park on Landale. The first thing I noticed upon entering The Last Bookstore was a plethora of unique sculptures and fascinating interior design! You can tell a lot of 'blood, sweat, and tears' went into this place, and it isn't even fully completed in the back. Overall, whomever decorated this bookstore did an unbelievable job! I'm a huge fan of how creative and picturesque it was inside. There are multiple rooms that house countless books, sculptures, and other pieces of art. Each room has a "theme" and houses specific genres. For example, walking thru the entrance you'll find new releases and autobiographies. The main room houses books related to art and science, with classics sprinkled in. Walk further into the back of the store and you'll find a section for current events and history (both world and American). There's also a room for children's books that is still being worked. The amount of used books at this store is absolutely unbelievable! It is so impressive to think of how much work into this finding all of these. Basically any and every genre of book is covered here. Anything from Hemingway classics to the history of ancient Japan. Science fiction, cooking, astronomy, and much more more. Literally anything and everything! As a 'Type A' person I really appreciate the level of organization and ease in which the books are presented/ displayed as well! The Last Bookstore even has an impressive DVD and VHS collection! For anyone who collects. I was curious as to how The Last Bookstore has SO many books covering countless genres. Apparently the founder(s) scour estate sales, yard sales, and Goodwill? The amount of work and dedication it took to open a place like this is unbelievably impressive! It should be noted that these books do run on the expensive side. Especially for being used. However, due to the ambiance, originality, and sheer effort that went into creating a place like this I can understand the founder(s) wanting to be compensated. And apparently apparently they're planning to host events and concerts when the weather gets better? Moreover, I am very grateful for places like this. We live in a time when way too many people listen to podcasts and far too few read. Thus, if you live in the San Fernando Valley or are down in Los Angeles visiting friends/ family I HIGHLY recommend The Last Bookstore. This EXPERIENCE was unique and different. Like no other bookstore I had ever been in! Anyone who follows my reviews knows I chase experiences these days, and The Last Bookstore delivered, and then some!!! A+++. And keep up the great work!

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    Jo S.

    Nowadays I am always happy to heat that a bookstore opens in my area and not closing. I was glad that Last Bookstore opens up a sister store in North Hollywood/Studio City area, near my home. I started frequenting the DTLA from its opening before the Instagram-ing craze or becoming a tourist destination. I also enjoy the Montrose location, calmer and nicely decorated. The new location opened inside Designer View space, they share it and the home decor, furniture helps give the store a cooler look and personality. The space is big, a few rooms, airy with less customers, it makes it for a calmer experience and a nicer browsing atmosphere. I like the music they are playing, great background. Selection is just OK, they are still adding merchandise to shelves. It is very new so they're working on it. I will be back when they will have more inventory. But we still managed to find and purchase a few goodies. Prices are reasonable, some a tad high for a used book, but it's worth checking out. Books are mostly in good condition. Nice customer service, friendly staff. Street parking. I will be back. Glad they are open, I am a bookworm so it's great news to see a local indur small chain expanding! Welcome to the neighborhood!

    Mariela O.

    I can't believe we have the last book store in the valley. Although smaller than the one in DTLA but happy to have them so close. It has many of the gems you'd see in the Last Bookstore featuring fun items to sit and read, there are both new and used books for sale, a thrifty $1 used book rack on the sidewalk and the design details that make it more than a bookstore. Overall this is an entertaining experience. The selection of books is well curated and according to the gentleman I spoke to they're bringing in more. I'm excited to see how it expands and the overall turnout.

    Elba G.

    The last bookstore has finally come to Studio City! They seem to still be brining in inventory from their main location in DTLA so don't expect it to be fully stocked just yet. From fiction to true crime to acting books, they've got a pretty decent selection. The value of the books are pretty on par to smaller bookstores but the point is to keep the industry alive and to shop small and local. You can tell the staff absolutely love their role and are excited to see you. They were very accommodating at suggestions and are super approachable. If you love to spend time amongst fellow booklovers who enjoy an eclectic space, this has to be a must see! They're still working on the space and are decorating with local pieces. It is a bit on the more expensive side which is OK because I know they invest back into their employees and hold strong company values. There's plenty of street parking around and a little lot next door that you may be able to park at. Vibe is very friendly and welcoming. I certainly will be coming back and look forward to the future for this location!

    Rocky B.

    The Last Bookstore have outdone themselves with their latest location! Went on a gloomy Saturday afternoon and what a treat. First off this place is huge. Bright, airy but also cozy with so many nooks you can settle up in. The architecture is stunning. But you walk from one room to the next thinking "ok, this must be it!" No but wait...there's more. You just walking from doorway through doorway until you've finally come full circle back to the first room. It's a pleasant maze. When we went they were still stocking their shelves but I still walked away with 3 books. Parking was easy and the staff welcoming and helpful. Trust me if you've been to the other 2 locations you'll definitely want to check this one out.

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    Stoked for this new location closer to the Valley. Great selection to choose from and easy parking

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    I meant prices were low, and quality is high. Fantastic spot. Just went back. Could spend the day there.

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    One of the best bookstores in Los Angeles, with a deep selection of both new and used books, records, and other media. Love it!

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    If you're fond of dtla location this place is single story, and comes with better parking.

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