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Last week my mom and I ventured into Los Angeles to visit The Last Bookstore which is the largest new and used bookstore in California. If you’re a bookworm or just appreciate antique oddities, do yourself a favor and put it on your bucket list. They have every book you could possibly think of, but my personal favorite spot is the vault on the bottom level. It’s a tiny room with no cell reception, but full of so many classics. It makes me happy to think of all the lives that were touched by a single book, and all the wisdom passed down from generation to generation.
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They also have a comic spot for all of my fellow nerds! P.S. Who is excited for Captain Marvel???
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If you head upstairs, you’ll find the most photographed spot in the entire store. And for good reason! It almost feels like you’re in a different world. Bookworm HEAVEN.
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The second vault is hiding upstairs in the labyrinth, and it is dedicated towards the paranormal. One of my personal favorites, Stephen King, has a very prominent spot in this area.
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I want to create a book archway in my living room. What do you guys think?! But seriously. How cool is it to be literally surrounded by books?
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If you’re in the area, The Last Bookstore is a must. Even if you don’t have any interest in the books, just walk in and appreciate the environment. There’s something magical, enchanting and peaceful about it.
Store Hours: 10 – 10 Sunday – Thursday & 10 – 11 Friday – Saturday
Parking: Street. This can get tricky in LA. I recommend visiting during the week, and getting there when it opens. Just be patient, and remember to bring cash. Also, if you’re not comfortable with leaving your keys with a random valet, (I never ever leave my keys), there are plenty of places that cater to that. You just may have to search more, and walk a little further.
Entrance Fee: None, but they may check your bag at the entrance.
Pet Friendly? No.
All my love,
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This has to be the coolest book store I’ve ever seen!! It’s almost rare now to find a book store other than Barnes and noble so I think the name is super fitting 💕
If I ever visit out that way this will be a place that I go. I absolutely love books and I tend to go for the classics. We go to the library every week and Love it.
It’s so magical! You’d love it. 🙂