Bookstores
Listed below are some local bookstores:
UCLA has a fine bookstore (BookZone) located in the Ackerman
Student Union (310-825-7711). Textbooks, magazines, paperbacks
and calendars are sold. Open 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday;
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Friday; 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. on Saturday; and
noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
Medical and dental textbooks are available in the ASUCLA Health
Sciences store located on the first floor of the Medical Center. Open
Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS:
13400 Maxella, Marina del Rey
(310-306-3213). www.barnesandnoble.com. A three-story bookstore
with over 150,000 titles. Large children’s section; huge selection of
CD’s and cassettes; complete software department. Also located in
the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. Open Sunday–Thursday
from 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Open until 11:00 p.m. Friday and
Saturday.
BORDERS BOOKS AND MUSIC: 1360 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles.
(310-475-3444)
www.borderstores.com
A huge, two-level bookstore.
Comfortable chairs are provided for browsing. Coffee bar located on
the premises. Open 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday; 10:00
a.m.–10:00 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Also located at 1415 Third
Street Promenade, Santa Monica and in the Howard Hughes Center.
CHILDREN'S BOOK WORLD: 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles.
(310-559-2665)
www.childrensbookworld.com. Excellent
selection of children’s hardcover and paperback books, plus tapes
and educational aids. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly.
Open Monday–Friday from 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., until 5:00 p.m. on
Saturday. Closed Sunday.
DEHKHODA PERSIAN BOOK STORE:
1387 Westwood Blvd., West Los Angeles.
(310-477-0044).
DUTTON'S BOOKS: 11975 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood.
(310-476-6263)
Over 120,000 titles, travel and map section,
magazines, journals, imported greeting cards and gift wrap. Open
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Monday–Friday, until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday,
and from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
FAR EAST CONNECTION:
11301 W. Olympic Blvd., West Los Angeles.
(310-312-9909)
Japanese books and gifts.
HOUSE OF DAVID BOOKSELLER: 12506 Magnolia, North Hollywood.
(818-763-2070)
Hebrew texts and Jewish literature for
adults and children. Open 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday;
til 3:00 p.m. Friday; 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday. Closed Saturday.
THE MYSTERY BOOKSTORE: 1036 Broxton Ave., Westwood.
(310-209-0415)
New, rare and collectible crime fiction. Visit them
online at www.mystery-bookstore.com. Open 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, until 9:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from
noon–7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
SOLOMON’S BOOKS & JUDICA: 447 N Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles
(323) 653-9045 Hours of Operation: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat
Closed, Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
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