Book Soup, Los Angeles

Name: Book Soup
Address: 8818 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, United States
Telephone: +1 310-659-3110

#752 among attractions in Los Angeles

Shopping, Bookshop

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Facts and practical information

Book Soup is an independent bookstore located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California, and is the largest general interest independent bookstore in Hollywood. The store is "known for its tall, teetering stacks and mazes of shelves crammed with titles that attracted entertainment and tourist industry clientele..." Popular with many in the entertainment industry, the store continues to hosts events featuring a variety of celebrity authors who have so far included Muhammad Ali, Howard Stern, Annie Leibovitz, Chuck Palahniuk, Jenna Jameson, Hunter S. Thompson, Norman Mailer, and The Doors. Considered a "cultural fixture" of the Sunset Strip, Book Soup has also been featured as a location in a number of films and television shows. ()

Coordinates: 34°5'26"N, 118°23'2"W

Address

8818 W Sunset BlvdCentral Los Angeles (West Hollywood)Los Angeles United States

Contact

+1 310-659-3110

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Day trips

Book Soup – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whisky a Go Go, Troubadour, The Viper Room, Beverly Center.

~530 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Book Soup?

Nearby attractions include Sunset Strip, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Saint Victor Catholic Church, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles (15 min walk), Sierra Towers, Los Angeles (15 min walk).

How to get to Book Soup by public transport?

The nearest stations to Book Soup:

Bus

Sunset & Horn • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
Santa Monica & Hancock • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)