Bona Ventura

West Hollywood · Los Angeles

Book Soup

ShopLocal favourite

A Sunset Strip bookstore since 1975, packed floor to ceiling with art, film, photography, music and fiction, plus a strong LGBTQ section and an LA history shelf. Writers and musicians come for its near-daily author events; visitors on the Strip walk by the two golden dog statues without going in.

Address
8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Hours
Mon-Sat 10:00-21:00; Sun 10:00-19:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$

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Good to know

  • Look for the L.A. history, architecture and lore section
  • Mystery Pier Books, a rare first-edition shop, is a few doors along
  • Check the events listing for signings

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