Reviews of The Iliad Bookshop. (Book Store) in Los Angeles (California).

The Iliad Bookshop

830 Reviews

394 Comments

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5400 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, United States

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Information of The Iliad Bookshop, Book store in Los Angeles (California)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of The Iliad Bookshop

Adam Bou Hamdan

My favorite book store in all of Los Angeles. Massive collection. Well organized. Cute kitties. Cozy couches. A lot of scenes for shows were filmed here too. There’s such a vintage vibe to it. It’s an experience just walking through here. I LOVE this place.

Melissa Reed

Hidden gem! They have boxes of free books and DVDs at the back door. Inside there are rooms and rooms of inexpensive books. I only met Apollo, what a sweet cat! Zeus was probably off wooing unsuspecting mortals.

Kyla MacDonald

Hunting for books is the best part of book shopping. But the staff is what really made this place. Two gentlemen helped me throughout my adventure and they were so helpful and kind; couldn’t recommend this place enough. Got to love that cat too!

Alissa Hoffman

Always been one of my favorite places in the world since growing up right down the street in North Hollywood. Always loved the awesome murals outside in the front and back and all the awesome work they put into making the inside fun to explore and great to sit and enjoy while you're looking for books which they have the absolute best selection of at good prices. But my favorite thing about them is every day there are free books outside and you are allowed 10 free books! It's hit and miss but more times then not I have grabbed brand new great books from the free pile and it continues to be one of my favorite life moments when I score on their free books! Will never stop coming here as long as I'm in Noho, this will be my main bookstore. 💯💯💖💖😊🙏

Monica Martinez

Such a whimsical place to explore. The moment you enter you are greeted by the friendly staff. They are very welcoming, nice, and very helpful. I enjoyed my experience shopping here. They have a great collection of books and they all go by category and in alphabetical order. They have a section full of fiction books on sale for $1-$2, so cheap. This place is fun to visit. A wonderful place to relax and buy a good book.

David Kavin

If you can't find SOMETHING at The Illiad then you aren't trying. A large selection of $2-$4 books take up the center of the main room and there are wall-to-wall bookcases full of stuff that you would be hard pressed to find outside of an online store. I go for their two aisles of graphic novels. It's rare for me not to find something that I've either never seen before or something I missed at some point. They also have two cats that live on the premises! And seating! Which was not available during the height of Covid. I don't know if they've reopened their bathroom. ALSO, there are plenty of free books just outside the entrance. If you're looking for a textbook on Obstetrics or a fifteen year old copy of Gourmet then check out the boxes!

Janet Stewart

On a trip to visit a family member in Los Angeles, April 9 2014, he took us to this book store. We absolutely loved it!! We bought many books. Since they were heavy, I put them in my small carry on, but had wheels, luggage. We still talk about this place. We want to go back!

Olivia Bello

Been looking for a used bookstore, with what feels like bever ending rows, and well organization and this was it! It's a great store, with friendly staff and now one, but TWO cats. Definitely a new favorite.

Robert Tovar

Great place for collectors both new and seasoned. I purchased several books every year for myself and others. Good place to start. Knowledgeable staff, very helpful.

C W

My favorite bookstore in Southern California, hands down. Not many like it anywhere anymore. Lots of breadth, affordable prices, a comfy space any book lover can enjoy spending hours in.

Armando

Great place to search for books. One of the beautiful aspects of visiting a used bookstores is finding books that you didn't think you'd need or want to read.

Valerie

these folks helped me sort out international shipping for an out of print book i’d been trying to find for AGES! they were easy to communicate with and my book arrived in excellent condition. thank you so much!

Ellen George

AMAZING bookshop! Massive selection and everything was so affordably priced. The cats were also adorable! They have a large sci fi/fantasy section and many beautiful classic books!

Lisa Hasegawa

Amazing used bookstore. Totally worth the drive! The 2 super soft friendly cats we the cherry on top. Lots of graphic novels, anime, art books....could spend a whole day here!!

Janet bell

Great variety of used books. Well organized and great prices! This bookstore has everything you could want including the old book smell (not overwhelming) & 2 darling cats Apollos & Zeus! What more could one ask for! 💕 …

Eric Arlington

Best used book store any where. Every year I visit LA for vacation I always make the trip out to pick up some books and get some quality time with Zeus and Apollo.

GC TX

Their used book selection is almost overwhelming. Was able to find a reasonably priced author signed edition of a mystery novel I was looking for, and a cookbook from 1936 with some very interesting (humorous) recipes in it. Staff very helpful. Two friendly store cats. Parking in back accessible from Chandler Blvd.

jess magana

The spot. Highly recommend. Don't let the cat out! It's quiet, air conditioned, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. If they don't have it they will know, it's incredible how well they know the inventory. Great for gifts, prices very very reasonable. Bathroom is clean. Bought some old giant bible s for my dad on Christmas. Uploaded pics for you.

Andrew Wollman

Not only the best used bookstore in LA, but one of my absolute favorites in the country. Easily 60% of my hundreds of paperback books came from this place.

M Flagg (M)

Seems like the last of its kinda. I love it here, from the Magical Entrance, the smell of books, and the cute kittys roaming the aisles. Books are fairly priced, all 10 billion of them, well organised as well as a free book section always in front. It's been about 10 years, but I have sold books here to, it was a quick and pleasant experience.

Mr. Moone

Such a beautiful bookstore. I went there today for the first time in about two years due to me living in Cincinnati now, unfortunately they were closed. You bet I'll be coming in tomorrow though. Always loved this gem of a place for amazing reads. Five stars everyday!

Giselle Chirino

Very cozy and quiet place. There is a nice reading room. The staff is very friendly. Will be returning soon. :)

Dark ASMR

Absolutely love this bookstore I went yesturday for the first time and fell in love. The staff were very helpful they knew their shop very well. Really nice. The 2 kitties were also cute and friendly the golden one let me pet him/her. I found a book I was looking for for years great find. The young adult section is huge, it has its own corner with couches to read at. Very organized l, all the books are placed in genre and in alphabetical order by author last name. Ohh Oh and they have their own bathroom. Prices are reasonable. I bought 4 books for under $20 That's a deal for good conditioned books. Will definitely go back.

Tim Bohle

I found coffee table books . All in beautiful condition. All about Hollywood. Ofcourse any used book has a have a lazy cat. Took the attached picture. Can't miss this treasure.

Jennifer Emerick

One of my new favorite places. You can find books on everything there.

joyce flores

Literally one of the cutest bookshops I've visited! It truly has a homey vibe with two cute little cats you can see skittering and napping around the store. This place has a great selection, and I'd recommend that all book-lovers visit at least once.

Beverly Sage

Great scifi and fantasy artist book selection and cats! In one place!! What more could I desire in a store? Wine and coffee would make it perfection.

The Witch Of Wonderlust

Love this place. Both new and used books, very low priced and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The environment is warm and inviting and they even have two cats that roam around! Apollo and Zeus(:

s wade

I’m a big bookstore aficionado, whenever I visit a new city I try to go to as many used/independent bookstores as I can and I can truly say Iliad is one of the best i’ve been to. It’s the perfect bookstore to me, vast, amazing selection, unique inventory, you can find what you need, but also come across things you’d never find anywhere else, well organized, but still has that loose feeling, not constricting and stale like one of those bookstores in shopping malls that only sells brand new books. The staff was friendly and helpful and there’s cats running around which only adds to the charm. Left with a huge pile of art books. I hope Iliad never changes. It’s a rare gem.

Samamtha Santacruz

Loved it! I also love the sweet kitties that live there. I can only imagine that they live the best life imaginable being able to roam the books

Anthony

Great place to spend a couple of hours exploring. Great prices, was able to buy 10 books: hardcovers, reference texts, and more, for less than 50 dollars. Very cozy atmosphere and there's 2 cats walking around checking up on things. Good amount of parking in back and there's some free books out front in boxes.

Charles Aronson

The handmade tall wood bookshelves, the inviting outside detailed artwork, comfortable reading areas, and a wide selection of books in a surprisingly large store. The house cats make you feel right at home. This is a one of a kind, very special book store!

Ru D

Favorite bookstore, hands down. They have so many options and rotating books. Their prices crush Barnes and Noble deals and even though the books are used, the ones they sell are always in great condition. I’ve bought all of the Game of Thrones books here, Ready Player One, tons of self-help books, Psychology books, and more. Lots of hidden gems in their discount piles by the front desk. If you like books you don’t be disappointed going here!

Jeremiah Shaw

Great place to hunt around for book treasure + several very friendly cats

Matthew Weldon

Really cool hidden gem. I mean a huge bookstore with really nice people, 2 cats living there and some awesome treasures to be found.

Theresa Gehri

I pick through their free stuff outside in boxes most of the time. Nice bookstore though. They got some good art books. Looking for a specific large book on Bosch, but haven't found it yet.

CJ Hardman

Big beautiful traditional used bookstore, too rare an animal today. Stacks from the floor to ceiling, ladders for easy access, super helpful staff. Two big friendly Tom cats roam about--be careful upon entering, they're escape artists! Huge sections on the arts, cinematography, history, fiction, and just about every subject you can imagine. It is truely a pleasure to wander about here perusing the variety of knowledge and thought. From affordable to rare, many options for the browsing reader. Just about a flat half mile walk from the North Hollywood Metro Red Line Station.

Amanda Candler

This is simply the best bookstore- knowledgeable and friendly employees, amazing selection of books that is always changing, two shop cats descended from Greek gods, and an atmosphere that is welcoming and perfect for someone in search of a book. Who knows?- in your roaming you may uncover a first edition, rare find or just that paperback you've been dying to curl up with! I spend more money here than I should and my shelves at home are BURSTING, but I keep going back for more!

Janine Moore

Delightful bookstore--with cats! This place is exactly what makes bibliophiles fall in love with books, shopping for books, and communing with other book lovers.

Emerald Jones

Amazing. Staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They have so many books! The prices can't be beat. We spent nearly two hours in here.

Albe Rickrich

So many used books and for a good price. Boxes of free books outside too. Very cute friendly cats inside. Lovely environment.

Marta Collier

A thoroughly enchanting bookstore with a pleasant Bohemian feel, they have two beautiful and very sociable cats to visit as well as any book you might ever want.

Stan Cuseac

Awesome place to pick up books you've been meaning to read for a great price. Also you can donate your books up front or even pick some up yourself if you spot something you like. Very cozy atmosphere and very friendly workers. One of my favorite places to visit.

Jay S

If you're looking for used books this has to be the place. So many rows of books and everything is nicely organized and clean. Add in the fact that you have 2 very friendly cats wandering around and it's a fun place to browse.

Livia Wilson

my all time favorite bookshop. i make the drive from west LA because it’s SO worth it. unbeatable prices and an extensive collection of every book you can imagine. from what I’ve seen, books range anywhere from $1 to $60. the aisles are well-maintained and organized alphabetically, with clear signage indicating each category. all of the employees are super friendly and helpful, which makes the shopping experience so much better. they also always have boxes of free magazines/used books by the entrance in the back parking lot, you can definitely find some treasures.

Georgina May

A very good used bookstore. Small parking area but easy to find parking on the street and within walking distance of a metro stop. They have two cats in case anyone is allergic.

nahid akram

Old books store, they even have free books outside. Heard about them for a while and went for a look and pleasantly surprised about the size of collections. Price is good too. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Oh that includes the Cat staffs too😺😸 …

Raymond McGovern

Excellent used book shop. Large collection of different genres and well cared for books. Something for everyone.

Dennis Bocanegra

Great place to get books, and great service 🙏👍✌ …

Sharon Carson

For the past four + years I've been coming here to calm the book buying obsession that my family claims that I have. Amazing books barely used and at excellent prices. The majority of books at other stores can go for $15 while theirs are $5. They also have a huge wall of $1-2 fiction books and a wide variety of religious, travel and cultural books with writers from all over the world. They also sell comic books! I used to live in Studio City and moved to Brentwood, but still make the trek here because their prices, staff and overall feel of the magical store beats any other used bookstore! Come here instead of Amazon, you will get to see what your used books look like and don't have to pay shipping.

Dennis Dubon

This is a classic book store...... If you like to indulge your mind and don't like to pay full price for books, then this is the place to come!! This is a used book store with books starting at $1 so there's something for the whole family no matter your age or favorite topics!!

D ANDREWS

Absolutely fantastic used bookstore! My son and I visited and were impressed beyond words (no pun intended). This place has every possible interest covered and a tremendous amount of books on each subject. I found a large amount of books on chess, cooking, Hollywood films, biographies, etc. Going to visit again soon. And a plus, they have a cat walking around which will meow at you until you acknowledge its presence.

David L Reinke

This is the outstanding used book store in the Valley. There are always bargains to be found here, and with a little searching, even a treasures or two. Highly Recommend!

Kate Sprague

Excellent Online Service, Shipping, and Quality! I will be a repeat customer. I have not been to the actual bookshop but I will say that ordering from them online was both extremely easy and I was amazed at how fast and the quality of the edition I received. They even left me a pleasant little thank you note. (ᵔ◡ᵔ)

Nick Pug

A nice escape from the busy streets of Los Angeles. This location is straight of a fantasy novel, with a larger than life book case containing building sized books stretching the outside of the building. On the inside there are rows and rows of used and new books to browse at your leisure. I highly recommend stopping by.

Zimmerwald 2002

Great place, a treasure trove to loose oneself in ... I spent literally a half day in the store and could have easily spent another half day. The Iliad Bookstore is superbly organized by subject and alphabetical by author therein. Pricing is very reasonable. Parking is a bit lacking, but then we must take into account that we are in the LA area where real estate is prime.

renlid1

I've always been able to find books to complete my collections and the owner always has wonderful suggestions. Prices are very, very reasonable!!

Sebastian Guerra

I was searching for a copy of Rise of the Ogre, the Gorillaz autobiography, for a while, and I finally found one here. I asked if they could update their listing with more information, and they instantly did. And when I finally ordered it, it shipped and arrived SUPER fast. I’m very happy with my purchase, they have excellent customer service, and I would definitely buy from here again. Thanks again for such great service.

Sir Neilson

Great place to read. Used bookstore with great organization and well kept books. The playwright selection is immense and fantastic.

Tamara Qonita Mahadi

I love this place! They have amazing collections and a whole room just for fiction books and literature. Everything is organized by the authors' last name so it was very easy to find everything. The staffs were all so helpful and friendly. They also have chairs to sit and read books in the fiction rooms. I really can't hope for anything better. However, if you are looking for newer books maybe you will not find it here.

Alexander Novati

This place was once the realm of Zola the one-eyed pirate cat. We still miss Zola. This bookstore is a magical place full of treasures. Highly recommended!

Chris Luong

This shop's facade looks like a shelf full of books and looks amazing. This is a large shop with a huge variety of books, organized by subject matter, then author. Owners have two cats that roam the store so be careful when opening the doors to the outside. They have their own small parking lot off a side street. Their aisles are narrow enough so that you'll have difficulty navigating if you have walking aides. Questions were answered quickly and accurately and there is a comfortable reading area to sit and peruse. Overall great store.

Deb. E

Awesome place, huge selection , good people. What is there not to like? .. 🤓 …

Elza H

Always a lovely placec to get lost in with great finds!

Marissa Berrini

Absolutely magical! This used bookstore has so much inventory and the books are reasonably priced. The staff is great. They're very helpful and knowledgeable. I was able to find some books I've been looking for, all under $5. The store has some fur friends as well. The cats hang out at the store so if you're allergic probably best to skip.

Jo jo tag

Quaint and great place for used books.. helpful staff

Jorge Gallegos

Kitties and some cool stuff, a lot of discounted fill your box type deals.

Lora Hakanson

This used bookshop is absolutely wonderful. They have an extensive collection of literature, nonfiction, graphic novels, plays, and even some rare books as well. Beautiful murals greet you as you enter, and they have 2 cats! This is one of my favorite places in North Hollywood. I recommend everyone to visit!

Alisha Holden

Take care to note the pricing. Prices are on the inside, first page, in pencil. Some books are way overpriced. They should add stickers with prices to the outside of the book, as many of my other favorite used bookstores do. I unfortunately paid more for some books than I would have, had I'd easily seen the price.

Rachel Pieper Decker (HyperZenGirl)

This is such a charming and unique location. I've been here a few times, the most recent to sell a box of books. The parking is a little tricky as it is near a busy and semi-blind intersection. I believe there is parking in the back of the store, but it is not apparent driving up to it. Saw 2 store cats and at least one was open to petting. I was mostly interested in creating as I waited and was a little confused/ disappointed at the shelf labeling as it was quite inaccurate and a bit of a hunt to find the related material for the label. Overall, it was a nice experience and the staff was friendly enough, I only had a short interaction with them for the transaction.

Rick Kilpatrick

One of the few remaining book stores of old with shelves upon shelves of rare, new, and many used books in pretty much every genre, in a space that is growing and with new and still empty shelves just added the last time I was there. This is one of those places a book-lover could easily spend hours scanning book covers and browsing through their pages.

Manny C

There so much to look at with so many treasures. The staff will always help you find something, even if you don't know what you are looking for. The cats are nice and friendly too.

Sean Tobin

Awesome store with a HUGE selection of books. Quite an impressive place and I am so happy to see this store still standing with character. This in stark contrast to our Barnes & Noble post digital dominated bookstore landscape. The cats are AWESOME too!

Diego Galvan

Went on Saturday and there was line to get in due to capacity. The entrance is now in the back. Luckily the free boxes were outside to entertain and I found a book to take home. Once inside I noticed the layout was a bit different from my pre pandemic visits so it was disorienting but was still able to find a good stack of books. So did my partner.

AArtVark Vark

What a used bookstore should be! Large but not massive. You can take a few hours to almost thoroughly browse the different sections... If you can't find at least one book in the place.you want to read then you don't like reading books. Family owned with a great mural on the outside.

Erin Perry Willis

What could be more wonderful than cats wandering through hallways of books stacked floor to ceiling? This place is a kind of heaven on earth. Relaxing and full of treasures, with every kind of book you can imagine. From graphic novels to nonfiction to poetry to children's books, this place has something for everyone. The staff is kind and helpful. My only regret is that I didn't know this place existed sooner. A gem.

Millie Chang

a neat little bookshop with tons of books! their fiction section is pretty extensive, with a sale section with $1-2 books. the employees were friendly and politely asked if i needed help finding anything, although i was just browsing. there is a sitting area with a few couches/chairs where people were reading. and of course, the cats! we saw two in store today, mostly napping.

Tape Leg

Wonderful, huge selection, cute folks, cute cats

Janice “Gg” Burton

I love this place .. a book store in the true tradition.... No bells and whistles..but then again I'm not there for bell's and whistles ... I'm there for the books and they Have those

Blammo

The Iliad is the greatest bookstore I have ever been to. They have a high turnover rate, and they are very careful with what they accept, and the prices that they sell all of the books, fancy (or not) are more than fair. Think; highly curated, highly affordable, built for the people by the people, vibe, then you start to see why this is such a fantastic bookstore.

Aliya Jackson

I come to this store when I can't find what I'm looking for. But I found something that I was looking for and invested in it - since I love horror stories. It was like the book was saying "take me home with you!" Have you ever gotten that feeling? Sometimes books just drops off the shelf or your keep coming back to it. I found Dracula: The lost text of 1901- on their site and I was freaking out!!!! Why, because there is only 500 copies of these books left. What an investment... Then I called Bram Stoker's estate and got his Great grand-nephew's book called "Dracul." That was my Christmas present to me. Thanks Iliad!!!

Mark Davis

This is a very nice used bookstore.. A little overpriced for used merchandise, but their selection kind of makes up for the prices. One note, they have a weird way of giving store credit when you bring books into sell to them. get the cash instead. But this is a nice place to hang out for a few hours and browse their selection. Plus, the house cats, Zeus and Apollo are friendly and loved to scratched.

Kurtis Borton

Wow!!! this bookstore was one of a kind. I love spending time here when my off day. I love reading books and this place has a lot of great books. You can really have a great time. No one will disturb you here. Cool place and I love to be back here again and again.

J M

Clean, cosy, and immaculately organised—it’s easy to just browse or find something specific. Everyone is very helpful too! (Even the cats) And the prices fit my covid-strained budget with ease. Much appreciated!

Alec A

I love this store and have been going to it for years. It's very eclectic and since it deals in used books you never know what kind of treasure you will find.

Todd Mouser

Great store. Very wide selection. Some fantastic bargains. Cute cats running around the aisles while you're browsing.

Chris Duran

A deceptively small building on the outside, the inside of this store is absolutely massive. I've been here several times and I'm always discovering new books. The employees are friendly (including the cats) and are very helpful if you nees help finding any specific books you'd need.

Celeta B.

This book store was everything I was looking to experience. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly great vibes & not intrusive or at all. I don't like shopping with a stalker asking me if I'm ok every time I move to another aisle. .AND they had some adorably chill cats that made it that much more welcoming ♡

Michael McClay

I am a lover of books. In our world of technology, I bemoan the loss of the printed word on paper. Don’t get me wrong…I fully embrace the miracle of the computer and all its forms. I am a writer/author and for the first 35 years of my life I got most of my information from ink and paper sources and I regret the drastically dwindling number of bookstores. Fortunately, the Valley’s landscape is dotted with a rich supply of independent and specialty bookstores. I love books…the look…the feel…the smell and the optics of a book. The Iliad Bookshop is the one place in the Valley where you can go to get all the “booking” you need. I have been a customer for almost 30 years and the owner Dan has a multi-generational family legacy in the business. The inventory is astonishing and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, they’ll search for you. They are courteous, helpful and extremely knowledgeable about books and the business. I’ll stack them up against any public librarian. Other services include a robust and fair book buy service which can come in handy when you need to sell your books. They carefully check each title for its resale value, meaning you’ll get a fair and honest price. A bonus: you’ll notice that many of the books at Iliad have mylar covers to help minimize dust jacket wear and tear. And if you’re a cat lover you’ll appreciate Apollo, the store cat which roams the premises. A cozy, friendly environment.

Ken Feinberg

I've been to many used book stores, it's kind of a hobby. This is the best and, lucky for me, right where I live. The store is bright and clean with places to sit and read before you buy. Best of all the books are all sorted by subject and shelved alphabetically, not what you find in most used book stores. That makes it easy to find what you're looking for.

Stephen Bing

Time does not exist here. Browsing through thousands of books. Reading books in between aisles or on the worn out couch while deciding to buy them makes this place cozy. The best part is the books are very inexpensive since they are recycled better owners. They also have boxes outside the door with free books. Parking outside on the street and they also have some spots behind. The walls outside are painted beautifully with book characters and settings plus they have huge book spines jutting out of the wall. All in all, this is one of the best used bookstore in SoCal!

Kyra Davis

This is not a place where you come to find something specific but to discover something new. There are so many hidden treasures here. So when you do visit be sure to give yourself enough to time to really look around and appreciate the full pleasures of the establishment.

Abbey Irwin

A rare gem in our digital and 130 character obsessed world! This bookstore has a cute novelty façade of books on Cauenga, and a great parking lot in the back off Chandler. They have large film and music sections as well as quite a selection of unique sections that cover every topic from crafts to philosophy to graphic novels to circus (yes, there's a circus section). The staff are friendly and helpful. The shop smells like books and dust (as a bookstore should), but beware the cat if you're highly allergic - you may not be able to browse as much as you could! This place is bigger than it looks in House of Leaves fashion.

Garen A

You'll lose track of time in this store. They have a massive selection of used books from every topic at good prices. Watch out though if cats are an issue for you. They have two beautiful ones!

Robert Angell

This is my favorite bookstore. Great quality books, incredibly reasonable prices, and a very wide selection! They have two cats, which I am pretty allergic to, so I can't spend a ton of time here but I always love browsing and seeing what I can find!

Donny O.S.

We showed up to this bookstore by complete accident, and we were instantly amazed. They had a bigger amount of books than I have ever seen in one place, and a wide range of genres from pop-up picture books for a couple of dollars to hundreds-of-years old books and limited books for tens of thousands of dollars. I walked in with whole family of 6 and a dog intending to "check it out" for a few minutes, but instead got immersed for hours and walked out with many great books and new friends. First edition books, free books, occult books, political books, religious books, literary books, artisan notebooks, poetry, art books, modern books, and everything else one may want -- if it's bound they have it here. It is truly an intellectual's paradise. It has the smell of real, tangible literature and makes one wonder why e-books are so popular. The price is reasonable, and you can stay in this "book heaven" for hours. If you are an intellectual, bookworm, history buff, on a quest for knowledge, good books, or tangible history, stopping here for a minute or even getting lost for an hour is a must.

Paul McGee

I LOVE this bookstore! TONS of books on a variety of subjects. It is not great for Business books, but other than that you are good to go. If theatre/film/acting/directing is your thing, this place is the BEST. If you are an actor in LA and looking for scripts, this is your place!

Otimepilot

Great bookstore! The staff is extremely knowledgeable about books and even have a knowledgeable history in books! A relaxed setting, often filled with loveable "book nerds", you can settle down and actually read! They always have 100's of $1-2 books on front tables and even a free box in the front.

Cidney Bredeken

Amazing ambience due to thousands of books, many of those vintage. Even more amazing are the beautiful cats (2 ?) that "guard" the premises. Their humans are very helpful also. If I was in better health, I would visit more often.

Breann Avila

Nice people run the place, there's a comfortable lounge area and clean restrooms. Fair on prices. Plus they buy and trade. This is my favorite book shop.

Nick Keutzer

Big selection and fun to browse, especially when accompanied by the resident store cats. Very happy to live near this book store.

Trenae Phillips

My favorite bookstore. Super friendly and incredibly helpful staff. Wonderful and homey aesthetic with cute bookstore cats! I make this trip bimonthly from San Diego and it's always worth it.

Christian Gustafson

I am so glad to see that Los Angeles has a quality book shop. On my first visit, I found editions of Fritz Leiber and Richard Burton that I did not know existed. This is now a required visit for stops in LA. Shops like the Iliad are why we live in cities.

Ms. Rocha

Absolutely one of the best book stores in LA. The book cats are my favourite! This place is quirky and well-stocked. They are very knowledgeable at the counter so don't hesitate to ask any questions.

Mike

This is exactly what a used bookstore should be. It's HUGE, and the selection is excellent. I got ten books for $20—not only would these same books have cost around $90 new, but also at least a couple of them are out of print. I didn't experience the crankiness of staff referred to in so many other reviews, although the owner is out of town this week; I don't know if that makes a difference. Anyways, the staff were helpful and the clerk even knocked off the odd money on the total price because I was buying so many books. (Obviously you shouldn't EXPECT this, but it still gets an "excellent" for service in my book!)

Ed Price

Very interesting place, great selection and variety of used books. Very friendly staff and 2 resident cats that keep them company. They have a trade or buy program available most nights, as well. Highly recommended when in NoHo.

Robert Bright

I take my 'precious' (to me) books and for a very reasonable fee come away with my book's dust jacket protected. I have purchased pricy books over time -- they never hassled me but I paid quickly. Just ask at the counter one of the friendly staff about buying the better volumes over time if you require that arrangement. Can't say enough in praise of the Iliad, a place I have gone nearly twenty years.

Kim Bliss

Such a great bookstore! The ideal place to buy and sell gently used books, both old and new. The aesthetic is like a set from Harry Potter. If you aren't big on books, go just for the atmosphere!

Angel Vtsis

The overall theme and ambience of The Illiad Bookshop is quite tranquil, the walls, for the most part, are lined with books. The directory that is crudely plastered to the front of the shelves are a bit broad categoried and can be a bit tricky to get used to. A charming feature of the store is the cats that are often found lounging about or walking by. ❤️

Meagan LaFromboise

Unique book store! Staff is super friendly and there are 2 adorable brother kitties named Apollo and Zeus❤ great prices and they have a little of everything! Can't wait to return 😊 …

Kaizen Life

Pros: above and beyond helpful staff, wide variety and good selection of books, affordable prices, cool cats freely roaming, free books daily, kids section with reading couches, rare and vintage books, nicely organized, welcoming atmosphere. Cons: the cats aren't mine.

James McEnnan

You can find almost anything your heart desires in book form here. Wonderful atmosphere. Browse, relax on the couch and read a bit, pet the cats, jump into a conversation about new releases or old favorites. I can and have spent almost a whole afternoon just wandering the shelves.

Jack Steely

One of the last great bookshops left. Dont let the exterior throw you off. Their selection is incredible. Just the smell of all those books if you dont know what Im talking about you dont know. They have new books used books expensive classics comic books. A cozy reading area with couches. Im there at least once a week. Theres aomething about holding the book in your hand instead of amazon or ebay. Support your local book store.

Steve Jankiewicz

Great place one of the few remaining used bookstores. In the old days days it was next to odyssey video. A joke only a English major can enjoy. Knowable staff, amazing selection including a used game section. A great book store worth the hunt

Taylor Isaacson

Cute bookshop! Interesting selection but you definitely must dig. And check prices! They can really vary and are mixed together.

Jenna Breiner

One of my favorite places in LA. Unparalleled ambiance. Helpful staff. Cute cats. Eclectic selection of used books. And a clean, whimsically decorated restroom.

michael lindsey

Old school used book store! You can find gems if you take your time. If you love the feel of a real book to read and hold this place is a gold mine. It's right next to NoHo so you can make a great afternoon of walking, food and reading.

J D

They have a great variety of books. Adorable cats, comfy couches and a restroom. The books are fairly priced, they have 2$ books, a great collection of paper back books and much more. Its much cheaper then boarders and vromats.

Amber Rose

Anyone that's been here know they put out the books they don't want outside for anyone to take for free. Now on numerous occasions I've seen people leaving with boxes of books from the free book section. For some reason whenever I'm there they never say anything else to anyone else out there accept me. Out of no where now there are rules to the freebooks. After going here for years now there's a rule your only allowed 10 free books and after that you gotta pay .25 per book. Keep in mind that no where is this rule posted and therefore how would anyone know?? 🤔🤔 Well the employee seem to have some type of issue with me and because I can be standing out there with several people taking book and he wants to count mine. Wow okay. I visit my grandmothers nursing home and bring books for many of them to read as they are bed ridden or don't have family to visit them so it occupies their time. The funny pary is they also tell me I never bring books to contribute which is absolutely false. When the nursing home is done with them I bring the books back to the book store for others to enjoy. Smh I also help several of my clients with move outs and when they have books they no longer want I bring them to the book store but the book store employee is calling me greedy and yelling with his finger pointed in my face. The worst customer service I've ever experienced. You should be ashamed of yourself sir. I hope one day your not sitting in an old folks home wishing you could read to pass the time.

Julissa Garibay

I love this Bookshop 💖 So many books to choose from. Discovered it since my Daughter started school in North Hollywood. A must for those who love books and enjoy reading. PLUS 2 adorable Cats 😻😻 …

Kelly Vallance

In a world where nearly everyone is either listening to someone else read books to them or people carrying hundreds of "books" around in a device, Iliad Bookstore is a breath of fresh air! Such a variety, nicely laid out and clearly marked sections...you can find everything from DIY on jewelry making to ancient architecture to the most popular fiction. Great place to buy, browse or even just to find a quiet corner to read in. Nothing beats the smell of the pages of a REAL book!

Myrrh Sewell

!!! Amazing !!! Really wonderful collection and really cheap! Ended up with way more than i could fit in my bike basket and wouldn't want it any other way !

Chase Van Derrick

The charm, the knowledge, and the people are what make this place special. Every inch of this store is crammed to the brim with words, and the employees navigate it like Marco Polo. If you are a avid reader, book enthusiast, bored parent, or reading bookstore reviews because you have nothing better to read, this place is definitely worth bookmarking.

Angel Arzola (MechDisaster)

Heard about this place years ago and got myself a bilingual Bible. This time I called ahead asking for a Thomas guide. Bought three books. They are very friendly and helpful. Amazing store.

Ken H.

Books for everyone here. Prices are reasonable. Staff is very knowledgeable. Two cats named Zeus and Apollo patrol the store. My wife and I come here monthly.

A. I.

Ever since I was in high school I heard about the Illiad but never got around to visiting. I dropped by the first time today to pick up some books for a local elementary school. First off, this is a PROPER bookstore with passionate people, comfortable atmosphere and just oozing with scholarly vibes sans stuffiness or pretentiousness. It has this lovely blend of organic non-franchise comfort with no none sense ambiance. The antiquarian books behind the counter at the register also immediately caught my eye. Really enjoyed my time there, will definitely come back.

Jessie Lucas

I go here at least once a month and find the best comics. Zeus and Ares really make the store feel like home. Watch out for the couches though, they're a little gross! ;)

Sonia Flores

Inexpensive, nice and cozy, more then 100,000 books to chose from, people are very polite and helpful, you can relax and enjoy a book there while deciding to buy a use and good condition book, highly recommend!! They also have a beautiful member, a kitty cat!! Adorable!!!

DZ L

Hands down the absolute best used bookstore I have ever had the pleasure of going to.

Jim Sullivan

Such a great bookstore. I found some rare old music books. What a great surprise find! I'll definitely be coming back.

Ja. Ll

One of my favorite places to visit. They have a huge selection of cinema and such, plus some rare titles. I am not into that kind of read, but for those who like that, this is a good place. I'm into Mysticism, eastern religion, Metaphysics, the Occult and Theosophy...great place for that. Thanks people.

P Hunnicutt

I have been coming to the Iliad for years. Absolutely Iove this this bookstore. The feel of it is wonderful. There are plenty of people available to assist if you need it. There isn't one person that works at the Iliad that has ever been offensive, always kind and considerate. So many books to look at and buy. Pricing is good too. With so few books stores around , I consider it a hot spot. You are missing out if you haven't been in.

Margie Pfeffer

I love this place! So nice to have a real bookstore close by. I picked out what I wanted then sat reading on one of the comfortable couches while my friend browsed the shelves.

W. Phelps

This place is amazing. I can get lost in the shelves for hours just browsing. And also, there are cats to pet!

squingy

The best place for weird, obscure, dusty old tomes. Always find something fun here, and that rare book section is stunningly cool. Can find a little bit of everything at The Iliad, old and new!

vinaya babu

One of the last great bookshops left. Dont let the exterior throw you off. Their selection is incredible. Just the smell of all those books if you dont know what Im talking about you dont know. They have new books used books expensive classics comic books.

Silas Lesnick

Is this the world's greatest used bookstore? The Illiad is, hands down, my favorite place in Los Angeles. There are somehow completely new books every time I go in with incredibly fair prices. Plus, cats!

William Rico

The staff here was great and super helpful for my first time there. I spent a few hours roaming about and exploring the inventory. It's a wide variety to choose from, and you'll fall in love with a lot of what they have.

david weinstein

Custom bookbinding , rare book boxes ,book restoration scripts bound , leather bindings.

Carla Flores

I love this book store, used bookstores are dying out and it's great to see one still standing. This place has a huge selection and has recently added some new shelves to make room for more books.You could get lost in here for hours.

Twin

My beloved book store!!!! I've been coming to this book store ever since it used to be next to a Odssey video store a few miles away. The owner of the building increased the rent and it was a mixed blessing for the Lliad Bookshop.... I regret not be able to help them move so many books. It's always nice to walk in to a friendly faces of everyone who works there.

Kris Witosky

This is wonderful place to spend loads of time for great books for not very much money. Shop cats, interesting people and books on all the topics you can imagine. You got to go if you love books.

Erik Engman

One of my favorite places in the Valley. The service is excellent and their selection is second to none. If you like books, you must visit this place.

Kelly Kilmer

My absolute favorite bookstore in the United States. Prices are reasonable. Great selection. Plus, cats.

Alan Oken

Been frequenting this store, since it was located on Vineland. Nice selection, although light on sports for my taste. Otherwise, a fine store. Oh, very cordial owner and staff.

Mark Perone

Literally great. Fantastic collection..and they give books away in conjunction with selling them. Also, very clever...very artsy type of look to the outside of the building. There is gigantic books that darn either side of the bldg. So great 👍 …

Matt Murnan

This is one of my favorite used bookstores. Since I am in the film business, it's sometimes difficult to find good deals on those types of books, even on Amazon and EBay. The Iliad had a ton of the books I was looking for, and some were $1 to $15. They have a huge selection and it grows everyday.

Brooke Powell

Pretty cool book shop!! What I was looking for was out of stock but I’ll be back to browse again soon- great selection!

Country Justice

This store is a treasure trove. Don't go in looking for anything in particular. Just go in with money, and come out with much, much less money. Warning: this store keeps guard cats that roam freely. If you're allergic, you may have a reaction.

John Lucien Grillo

A friend pointed me to this shop because it's a great spot for comic books! They have a huge selection of graphic novels and the prices are very reasonable. I could seriously spend hours here, digging through their collection.

Kaz M

This bookstore is HUGE! Bigger than the original one on Lankershim. I love books but I always feel conflicted about buying new books ... but not anymore! Highly recommended to #actors in #noho area since we lost Samuel French on Ventura a while go. I shall be back!!

gerald gates

Last night was my beat experience " Ever "! Over at Iliad bookshop!! Meet the most interesting man named Mr. Ron a producer of sorts and a professional musical symphony orchestra/ Orchestra information Savant!! , James Derrick and I discussed famous conductors and composers with Mr. Ron for about an hour or so..good times. Thanks Iilad Books in the East Valley Los Angeles .. G-Man Gates...

Vincent Sylvester

I adore this bookshop, hands down my favorite in LA. They have a fantastic selection, reasonable prices, helpful staff, and two kitties that live in the shop.

D Harder

Good selection of used books. Well organized especially for a used book store. Mostly fiction, I was hoping for more books on animals, and anatomy. Maybe I missed them, its a pretty big store.

Michael Fisher

Amazing book shop with many unique books. They also buy, sell and trade which is great. Definitely a place to add to your list to check out!

Stuart Howard

An LA treasure. Almost the last of its kind. A trove of literary riches. And those murals on the outside!

Ms. B

The book marms are exceedingly helpful in finding what you're looking for. This is the best place to surround yourself with bookish things. Try to avoid the occasional cat-induced book avalanche. They're impish little creatures. One minute the felines are mobbing the couch, crawling at a snail's pace, the next they're scaling the stacks, lobbing paperbacks at each-other and the unfortunate passerby. Bring a healthy love of books and occasional mischief.

Randee Quinonez

Great place, with amazing aroma of books. So helpful!!!!! Cats were a perfect adorment and snuggles for free. Guys were super handsome and sexy!!!!!!! I'll go next time I'm in town.

Dale Reinert

There exists few independent bookstores and only a handful of quality used bookstores. When I shop for bookstores, which is at least twice weekly, I check prices on Amazon and eBay and then I go The Iliad. If The Iliad has the book it's nearly always less expensive and , in general, they have more than a single copy. This gives me the ability to choose the quality and type of binding sight seen. There is also other advantages of discovering books I did not even know I wanted and of interacting with the knowledgeable and euridite staff. (They know everything!) The Iliad is a must visit/must buy-a-book destination for every SoCal resident and tourist alike.

Hedy Lee

Prepare to be greeted by two adorable cats, helpful staff members and a huge selection of fiction, literature, art books, graphic novels, and discounted books. Possibly the best used bookstore in Southern California.

Alejandra Flores

They have a massive selection of used books from every topic at good prices. Watch out though if cats are an issue for you. The owners or employees are very friendly.

Brydon Baker IV

I think this store is an awesome bookstore to go to because it sells many books that could be considered outdated depending on the date of when the book was written. I think it is a good thing to even read books that might be very old. I hope this store will stay in business.

James Mazzeo

This is a fantastic used book store. Wonderful selection of graphic novels, esoteric books, rare first editions and signed book. Should not miss this store if your a reader.

debbaworks

This is a great bookstore. Helpful staff and a well organized space. There are two cats in residence, so for the allergic, beware. For me, that gives them another star.

Gabe Kinsman

SO MANY BOOKS. Great prices, too. I've been to some used book stores that overcharge. They also have free books out front. It's very clean and well organized, and they have a very friendly shop 🐈! …

Heather Conklin

Daily at bookshop was closed and let me tell you it was an odyssey dumpster diving those sweet books but those books were sweet I say come down can't really attest to when they're open

Avery Faeth

Endless aisles to get lost in; special focuses in sci-fi/fantasy, occult, and graphic novels; two separate mountains of $2 treasures; and two adorable shop kitties make this the first and only stop for used books.

Daniella Hidalgo

Made for the true passionate book worm. The collection feels infinite, its a space in LA that transports you to a literature paradise. Amazing staff, you won't be disappointed.

Bobbi Hiles

Great used bookstore. The staff is so very helpful and knowledgeable. They even have a couple of Resident cats. It's a very cozy and inviting environment.

Briar-Rose Jacobson

This was such an awesome bookstore! It smelled like old bookstore which most book lovers LOVE!! They also have a kickass selection of books- new and used.

Mitchell John

Fantastic used book store, with super inexpensive prices. Have been able to find tons of gems - both fiction and nonfiction. Cant recommend highly enough.

A GP

This is a Gem of a bookstore. Unassuming, large and varied stock of used books among which little gems are to be found - all at bargain prices. Thank you for the valuable service you provide.

Caitlyn Johnston

GREAT shop!! It's my favorite used book store. They have an excellent variety. the shop is cute, and you can't beat the prices.

Kevin Vazquez

Quirky place with an insane amount of books in pretty much all genres (except business). Prices were fair to an extent and yeah. Nothing special 🤷‍♂️ …

M. James Watkins

If your looking for 100 ways to prepare yak milk from 1930’s Inner Mongolia or for the continuing adventures of Dorothy in Oz written in Yiddish, this is your bookstore. A North Hollywood institution for over 5 decades and home to celebrity house cats.

Charly Rogers

An amusement park for the wise, the learners and the beginners. My favorite bookstore in Los Angeles. A true hidden gem

Kilimonster

Great place to hang out and read. There's a wide variety of books and the staff is friendly, not to mention they have cute cats running around!

Emmanuel Nieto

I like to get cozy and go to Iliad bookstore and get lost and come out with great books and even better prices, if you simply like books and literature come here and be wowed!

triton7070500

This is one of the last few holy sites for books in Los Angeles. Rows and rows of book from floor to ceiling on the scale of the Strand in New York or the once great bookstore in Long Beach. On my trip I found a paperback by J. R. R. Tolkien that wasn't Lord of the Rings , The Hobbit or The Silmarillion. It's titled Smith of Wootton Major and Farmer Giles of Ham, illustrated.

gary Shaw

I used to love coming here as a kid and i'm so happy the place is still open today because i have a lot of memories and the place has so many great books and a great staff who love books too. my favorite book store location by far

Jeremy Landau

Just a great independent bookstore. For us it's a destination bookstore.

Lisa Kilbride

Rooms of shelves filled with books categorized according to anything and everything that could ever interest you or someone you know. A very knowledgeable and helpful staff. And if this weren't more than enough enticement, they also accept books in exchange for cash or credit.

Marita Dancy

Lovely little place with a lot of $1 books I love to buy!!! Could spend hours browsing here and I feel at home with the kitties and the sofas ;)

Jax

If you love spending hours browsing through books that are unique, out of print, hard to find, and discover treasures, rather than stare at a stack of the latest Grisham book, come here!

annie smithson

Great discovery, beautiful wood floors, a bookstore cat, still recovering from many donations...think asking us to stop! for now

Steven Jankiewicz

Kitties library is what my kids call it. Great selection and they'vee n carry role playing books. Be sure to check the free books outside as well

Jessica Aguilar

Love the set up and the cool sitting area. Will definitely be going back!

Sandra Escobar

Great selection of books. The people that work there are very friendly and helpful.

Andy Chase

Huge selection of used books across many topics. You can find books there that you will not find online. Easy to find location with easy parking. Large selection of graphic novels.

Paty Magana

Its A newer location - but they have already settled in for the past few years - this has always been one of my favorite places -even when there may be lots of people browsing the big selection of used books its still pretty quiet and cozy.

Kameron

A North Hollywood must visit not to many locations left a book lovers dream come true. If your allergic to cat there are several inside doing what they do

Sqwerlgirl

Great store many hard to find items, not a lot of current reads in any category. They aren't taking any books until sometime after 1st of the year.

Nina Castilla

This is my favorite small business! The workers are nice, the store is cute and clean, and they have two adorable shop cats.

Brian and Lauren Wygle

Before Google had ratings friends of mine shared this mine of literary goodies📚Didn't go today, haven't been in awhile but if you like browsing, losing oneself in which all the genres books, magazines are found this a place to adventure🔖 …

Die Mazz

Hands down the best bookstore in the valley.

Caleb Gallegos

Some great books here at a great price including architecture and literature. Very nice aura in this bookshop too

na wi

It's my favorite bookstore in the valley. It's well organized and has a wide variety of books for sale. The staff and very friendly and helpful.

Benjamin Antin

Amazing bookstore. Planned to get one book and left with 4. Most things between $5 and $7 and the staff is really helpful.

Giuliano Derteano

It was very beautiful on the outside and tge inside has so many books, although not so many medical reference. the great plus side is that they give away free books which i found a great book about musician

ncgrudge

Just a beautiful, cozy and thorough used book store. Bonus points for the cat mascots. A must for serious readers.

Kelley Johnson-Ozane

I can't say enough good about this book store! I could spend all day here reading and buying my books! Great prices!!!

Christy Harden

This is a magical bookshop and I never fail to walk in looking for one book and walk out with 12. It's a joy to browse around in--I could easily spend hours there--and have!

Spenser Adelstein

This book store has tons of books at extremely reasonable prices. I often check them out for tabletop rpg books and am consistently pleased with the rotating stock of used books.

IAm TheBlurr

There are too few words in human languages to describe this place, so I'll just say, Qapla!

michael bowers

Lots of interesting and hard to find books. 4 stars instead of 5 just because I'm allergic to cats and they have a few inside the store.

Edward Zaharoff

Nice people great service I always go there when I sell books Dan the owner is very fair buyer and I use them all the time There's even a friendly Cat there.

Todd Meltzer

Iliad is my favorite bookstore. I can always find something to suit my taste. The hardest thing about going there is trying to decide what to get without buying out the whole store..

Marina Sais

Really cute place. Has two resident cats which I loved and an amazing selection of books that I can spend days going through!

Kelsea S

My favorite used bookstore! You can get lost in here for hours. There’s nothing quite like it in LA.

Fox Dawnstar

This gem of a place is a perfect place to go to find a book. The staff are knowledgeable and respectful. ❤

Roger Spain

There's good reason for their high overall rating. Terrific place; good folks. A real pleasure to lose oneself in this magnificent bookshop.

TheJakobHawkins

I love this place. They often have exactly what I am looking for, and even if they don't, I never leave without a stack full of goodies.

Simon C. Wilson

Great place for used books. Amazing atmosphere. The deals I got on graphic novels were incredible.

Jennifer Allen

Excellent diversity of books... old, new, signed... Just keep checking the shelves. Parking in the rear and on street makes it easy to wander through.

Andrea B

Can spend hours looking . Entrance has moved to the back and feel likes less books than years ago. Didn't find much.

Bruce Ludlow

Overflowing selection. Over-friendly staff. Looking forward to my next visit.

Björn Portillo

Like a time traveling experience.

To Richard Creel

I always visit this place when I'm in the area. It's a highly above average used bookstore; good prices!

Eric Erdek

Super old school used book store. Cats. Comfy chairs. Great srjecty. Just no self help books ;-)

Billy Zajac

Classic old book store. There is at least one magic book hidden in there somewhere...and two cats!

Big Sneeb

A pretty great place to get books, just don't get lost. If you do get lost, look for one of the 2 cats running around, they'll help you find your way back.

Jack Loh

One of the last bastion of used books in Los Angeles with a substantial inventory of new and used books. Visit if you are a book lover.

rayne ramirez

This library was amazing huge and has many books 📚😃 if you like a wide option then this is the place for you. …

Steve Rinne

Tons of good used books, floor to ceiling everywhere! And there's a comfortable seating area for readers.

Liesel Waters

Such a great bookstore! Love the selection and endless rows of amazing books.

kishinhunter8

Great selection of books

Graham Rossmore

Great selection of books and they have free books out back!

Greg Debonne

Funky bookstore of used books. The selection can be rather good and at rather nominal prices to boot. It's well organized, too.

Byron Ramirez

They have an most impressive collection of books and the ones outside are free 😀 …

W Brennisen

This place has a huge selection of books, some you wouldn't expect to find . Make sure you have a lot of time to wander and look through all the shelves.

Samila Esfahanian

Great bookstore awesome selection and prices , perfect place to waste a few hours and find a book you have been looking for.

Lonni Granlund

Great place, Nice people sweet cats. Good prices on the books large selection

Chris Hofmann

Always an amazing selection of used books in great shape, and gotta love seeing Zeus and Apollo running around the stacks!

Moriel Berger

Best used book store in LA, hands down. Probably the best book store in LA, period. Definitely has the best book store cats in LA.

Bill Salina

Just a very good used book store with enough order to keep it all manageable. A wonderful survivor.

Sylvia Gugy Duenas-Martinez

Lovely bookstore in N. Hollywood. Its been around since I can remember it being on vineland, Camarillo and Lankershim. Great books. Great atmosphere.

Karen Lau

Off the Chandler bike path. Never crowded. Real gems in here. Couches in the back to browse, scan and relax. Quiet.

Topher Smith

Best, most amazing place to find great books. I always discover something new when I go.

Vivian McCoy

Great used book store. Nice bookstore kitties. Very helpful staff.

Matthew V. Bonofiglio

Great place, staff are good people.

Shelbi Chew

Great selection, helpful staff. One of my favorite bookstores in LA

Chelsea M Cameron

Great books. Lots of books. Great prices. Beautiful store! Knowledgeable staff.

Danish Pruthi

Wide collection, steal prices.

C N

One of the Best Used Book stores in The Los Angeles area! Don't be in a hurry though. There's ALOT to look at!!

Felix Gelman

Best bookstore ever, if you ask nicely Zeus, he might give a descount. Note, don't deal with Apollo!

Pat Casey

Great store! Great selection, prices, atmosphere. Best book store in the valley.

300 lb Gorilla

Great bookstore, gives half credit on the books you bring in. The selection is HUGE!

Wendy Fenton

This is a great bookstore. Very knowledgable staff and a great selection. No corporate bullshit here.

Los Angeles

The best used bookstore in the universe.

Diego Jara-Arredondo

Best. Bookstore. Ever. Right off the bike path, this place is excellent and has every book i've ever looked for!

Skye Sinclair

Good if you want to browse through stacks of books and see what they have, but if you have something in mind, you'll have a heck of a time finding it.

Peter Haderlein

My favorite book store in the world. Friendly owners, rare books, and cats that wander around and sleep on stuff.

Jeremiah Graham

Huge selection that could fascinate for hours. Some friendly felines make an afternoon spent here just a little better.

Tabatha Chaney

Great curation of books! i found books I've only dreamed of owning and at reasonable prices.

Sabrina Bruce

So many books, well organized, and I love the bookshop cats! 😻 …

Herb Jeschke

Well worth a stop next time you are in Hollywood....if you like books!!!!! Can't get better than this bookstore!

Caleb Gallegos

Enjoyed coming here again. Great finds in the literature section

Lina N

I really like this book store. Very quiet and nice.

Jack Seymour

Love it, been coming to this bookstore and its previous location for almost 20 years. Awesome.

H W

A gem of a shop with great prices and a wide selection of old books you cant find online.

Elizabeth Ramos

this shop has been around for years! it is quaint and cute. a lot bigger than people think. lovely staff!

YaVonne Bolm

Hands down my favorite used book spot in the Valley. They are knowledgeable and can usually help you find what you're looking for as long as they have it.

Brian Lee

Favorite book shop to go to when I'm in California. Lots of books of different topics and if you lol cats that's a plus as well.

Eli Carlson

If you know what you came in for, you'll probably find it. If you're just wandering, follow the cats. They know where the good books are.

Linda Lee Nuckolls

The best selection, reasonable prices, friendly help. They always have boxes of free books on the porch!

Sophia Noemi

Cats, theres AC, and there’s books it’s everything it advertises baby

Juniper Morgan

I pity you if you have a cat allergy because those little furry friends make this shop a truly lovely place to be

Ananda Mayi

BEST BOOKSTORE IN SOCAL HANDS DOWN!! Most diverse,quality lightly used books and collectables. Kudos!!!

Jessica Lettich

Such a great treasure of Los Angeles! Please stop by and support...they also have kitties!

Oscar Ocampo

Very friendly place with great prices. The atmosphere is very calming and I love the cats there!

ilikewaffles

A great collection of books, old and new. And most importantly there are CATS

Susana Cervantes

Found a great book for an amazing price. I'm scared of cats but their cat left me alone so its cool.

Alexander Rubenstein (Alex Are)

A short list of the best things in Los Angeles: the sunshine, the beaches, The Iliad Bookstore.

Alice Cortez

Lots of great books! Well organized

Brandon Irwin

I never write reviews, but when I do I write about places that deserve it!!!!!

Armine Chitjian (Manifest With Armine)

Don't go right before closing. You'll want to spend a while in here exploring treasures in a wide range of topics.

Julianna Garcia

The most extensive, inexpensive bookshop for bookworms of all genres.

Lindsey Alston

Really cool store! They have like everything!

Chloe Smart

It's so good to have a real bookstore still around.

Laura Juarez

Sold some books and went with the store credit. NOTE: NO books will be biught during the montg of April 2019. 👍😀 …

이서현

Lovely and cozy place. I am happy to live near here

gordon bengert

Excellent old time 📖 📕 📘 📗 📓 📚 bookstore. Excellent people. Been in northollywood along time. …

ElementXII

Fantastic little bookstore and great if you love reading and cats!

Liz O

Overwhelmed with choices! Such an amazing place. Cute/friendly kitties and helpful staff 😁 …

William Wright

Cool bookstore. Great atmosphere. Love the random cats walking around.

Coel Momita

Nice selection of books at very reasonable prices with helpfully staff

Fred Dro

Amazing selection of books ! From classic rock music to nonfiction novels.

Matthew Had

The best bookstore I’ve ever been to. Incredible selection.

Justin Bivens

So many books and in great condition

Jonetta Brown

So many books!!! Quite well organized and reasonably priced

J. Rodriguez

Helpful staff! Could get lost in for hours 😵‍💫🤩 …

David Auner

Amazing selection of books and cute cats that populate the store!

Morgan Bazinet

Best. Bookshop. Ever!

Jordan

Probably the best bookstore I've ever been to. Need I say more?

George Dear

This is a wonderful independent bookstore. The spirit and selection of this store is engaging and open.

Abigail Lomingkit

Very cool book store. Been around for decades.

Lawrence Lucero

I stopped in and found exactly the title I wanted at a reasonable price, less than what I would have paid new. Love this place.

Kelsey Wideman

Easily the best book store in the valley, possibly in the entire city.

Aaron Dehn

my favorite place in LA, dirt-cheap prices. Always amazed at the quality stuff I can find.

Gary Schreiber

Quite a large bookstore with in-print and out-of-print books. They had some first print editions and Author-Autographed books, too.

darla kashian

Awesome, well organized used bookstore

Matt McKay

Cute, quirky, and slammed with a great selection of used books for a great price.

Faye Quintana

Cute cats and tons and tons of books. Pretty sure I found my new favorite place

Matthew Gaskill

Great used bookstore. Easy to get lost, which is the best compliment for a used bookstore.

Maggie Ornelas

Cats and books, what else can you ask for.

Gerald Solares

A great book store

Steve Tupper

So many books of so many types - and a couple of cats. The front & side outside walls are worth a look

Joyce Osbaldeston

Fabulous bookstore! Don't miss it if you love books

Greta Bates

Wide variety of excellent choices at great prices. Browse, read, enjoy!

Marco A. Gonzalez

Such a wonderful place to visit if you like to read

M. Brandon

Nice store with friendly people but kitties may be unsure of service dogs.

Ross “Ras Thavas” Lefstin

Fantastic bookstore with an astonishing selection of used and rare books!

Charles Boyd

Low prices, amazing selection, great staff , and kitties freely roaming the store, I was in heaven here !

Joe Bruewer

Coolest book store I've ever been too.

Rev Sand

Neat bookstore. Lots of old books. A friend was looking for something and found it here.

Lyndsay Peters

You can always find just the thing you didn't know you were looking for.

Robert Ashwell

One of the last independent bookstores in the country and an awesome one at that

Wende Aronson

Beautiful bookstore! A treasure!

Leigh Dee

Fantastic. You can spend hours there and prices are very reasonable. Great selection.

Editor Sampson

Probably due to Covid, this store is NOT open on Sunday as "Booble" claims. CALL FIRST!

Al Sokhanvari

One of the best book stores I have ever seen

Bob TBirdman

Found some great hard to find books, love the place!

Paul Wemyss

Super knowledgable staff and every book you can imagine.

Jlove Jlove

Super selection and super friendly service!! A special hidden gem!!!

Kevin Bohleber

The last bastion of era of local establishments offering goods that the world needs and the community.

María Luiza Mendoza

Great book shop! Support small business!

William Arrant

Quaint little book store right near the running trail at Chandler blvd.

Heather Heikkila

Need to go inside and find some cool things they got

Liela Sevcik

OMG. Wonderful book shop..if you cant find it here....its no where!

andy mcphee

Great place to explore books you didn't know existed

Jhhon Terada

Good place to find an old book and pet a cat from the store

Bradley Montgomery

Nice quiet bookstore with a great selection and friendly staff

J. Ridge

Come for the amazing selection of used books, stay for the amazing selection of used film books.

Johnathan Howle

Surprising large, amazing selection, nice people and free books!

Sylmar Curiel

I love finding children's books in those boxes they leave by the enttance....and they are free

Teresa Cuba

Quaint used book library, you can find a bit of anything you are looking for!

Nadine Isenberg

Left taking my lunch break in there and just wandering around and see if I can find books that will interest me and continue to keep me on the golden starting to read again

Lois Wildman

The in five to six packs of three books out front, I loved it.

Karen Geerken

A treasure trove of books, especially movie scripts, bios, plays, etc. I could spend hours here!

Gerald Solares

Love this place a great selection of books

CamShadows

Great selection! And i love the friendly cat!

William Perlis

Thousands of books, pleasant people, places to read, and cats. Perfect.

Eleanor Alishav

So cute. Great selection! The best cats.

A.M.Coaching42

For creatives you must check.this book store out it cool

Alexsis M (MadjinxxChexs)

GREAT PRICES !! Wish they had more supernatural/paranormal selection

Corey White

The best used book store in the Valley. Maybe the only one now.

Kevin Lee

Great collection of books. A happy time with family.

CostaHomestead

Very nice place to read a book. Good book selection

Maria TV

Cats! If you're allergic to cats this store is not for you. They are all over the store.

Kalley Lovegood

Exactly the kind of place I was looking for. So many books!

Julia Higgins

Wonderful selection. Knowledgeable staff. Friendly cats.

Lorie Fernandez

Cheao books; calm, peaceful ambiance; polite staff; and cute cats! 😁 …

david berman

Excellent store

Alicia Aguilar

You can find almost any book and at such an affordable price.

Rony V

They have anything you want very nice people

Sara Zahed

Very cozy, excellent selection of books

Siria Hernandez

Love this book store... and the kitty's in the store

Weecho V

Cool place. Bring your Amazon wish list

justin turner

Great place to buy books, nothing else like it

Robert R. Ryel

Great, old school, used book store.

Katie Ballard

Lots of books! Great prices too!

Ian Cowan

Usually has a selection of free books outside on the front steps.

Rol Over

Love the Vintage Books from the 1900s to the 2000s

Kris D'Amato

Amazing spot to find all sorts of classics and new titles.

Ken Dorfman

If you love books, this is the place to go!

Alejandro Perez

best bookstore in L.A. hands down.

Azury Huerta

Is it too cheesy if I say it's magical? Because it is. Do yourself a favor and stop by!

Marc Cuevas

My favorite place to buy books in LA.

Rory Aruajo

Most expensive book here was 4 dollars

Sashoo

It's definitely a unique place

Carolyn Mansager

This bookstore was crammed full of everything. Go! See it for yourself

Kevin Lee

I like any bookshop in the world. But this bookshop is special.

Karen M.

A really awesome bookstore!!

Nancy Howe

Great, vast, interesting choices of used books.

Mike WOLF

One of the last great bookstores in LA.

Kathy Jannone

They have EVERYTHING, plus they know where also!! Amazing

James Arias

We need more book stores like lliad 👍 …

Justin Bowsher

Good selection and some rare copies

S. Merrill

One of the best used book selections.

Jim Davis

A North Hollywood staple. Love this place Treasures abound

Calvin Jung

These bookstores need to be kept alive and patronized!

Bridget McMechen

So manu books...gotta try fit a few in my suitcase!!

Peter G.

You can spend hours there. Something for everyone!

M A

Incredible....

Jonathan Zimmerman

This is a wonderful place for book lovers.

Esteban Minero

Lovely little used bookstore in North Hollywood

Pablo Portilla

Too many cats but the place is good.

Edward Reyes

Lovely place, very cozy, very warm.

David Lopez

Beautiful bookstore! Also, Cats!

Dave Westaway

Tons of books, I buy 5-10 at a time.

Eileen Barrett

Browsed and found a great book at a great price.

Wilberth Ruiz

The spot to bring the kids when looking for books or even a date !!

Emily Young

Great cats, great books, great prices

Jose Gomez

Nice and cozy place for search a book

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