Books · West Hollywood & Melrose
Book Soup
on WeHo & Melrose, with 4 more shops within a short walk
An independent bookstore on the Sunset Strip with over 60,000 titles, strong in art, film, music and LA history, plus magazines and comics.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–9pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–9pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–9pm
- Thursday
- 10am–9pm
- Friday
- 10am–9pm
- Saturday
- 10am–9pm
- Sunday
- 10am–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Pacific Design Center (14 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Melrose Ave has metered street parking, and Waring Ave and Martel Ave one block north have free street parking (Waring is off-limits Monday mornings for street sweeping). On Sundays the Melrose Trading Post at Fairfax High has limited free valet from Fairfax Ave at Clinton St.
- WeHo & Melrose shops
- Most shops open around 10–11am and close at 6–8pm, with shorter Sunday hours.
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What are Book Soup's hours?
Book Soup is usually open Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Book Soup?
Book Soup is at 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA in West Hollywood & Melrose, Los Angeles. It's near Pacific Design Center (14 min walk).
Is Book Soup open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–7pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Book Soup?
The closest option for West Hollywood & Melrose is Melrose Ave has metered street parking, and Waring Ave and Martel Ave one block north have free street parking (Waring is off-limits Monday mornings for street sweeping). On Sundays the Melrose Trading Post at Fairfax High has limited free valet from Fairfax Ave at Clinton St.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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