A Good Used Book - Los Angeles, California

Regina T.

The best bookstore in LA. Te dan las mejores recomendaciones de libros. Lo máximo!

Maya O.

Edit: Be sure to check out the owners reply for some additional context on my observations!

This bookstore’s most notable quirk is its wide collection of vintage mass market paperbacks, stored in boxes instead of shelves and vacuum sealed in plastic. It results in an easy and enjoyable browsing experience which feels more like buying records than books, although it precludes any possibility of checking the book’s spine or pages.

The store has mostly fiction, as well as a dedicated classics shelf, but the selection of nonfiction was much narrower. The philosophy was limited to one small shelf, and had little of interest. The mass market nonfiction also contained few philosophy books, but mostly outdated. Finally the prices, both of fiction and nonfiction seemed on the high end, all hovering around $10 for mass market, although priced higher on some books for no discernible reason.

Those in search of fiction may find something here, but those seeking philosophy, social sciences, or political books shouldn’t go out of their way for this one.

Garrett N.

i love this bookshop! it has something for everyone & is so well curated. a wonderful addition to the neighborhood & a great step towards a much needed small business renaissance. i love the shrink wrapped books, everything feels so tidy! great art too 🙂 go have fun & support a great idea

Tee M.

A Good Used Book is one of those infinitely rare places where the people (Chris and Jenny <3) AND the service (the books!) are both equally and truly special. I've truly never been to a bookstore that strikes the balance between having reliable favorites and world-expanding surprises better than A Good Used Book. My reading life has taken off in so many lovely directions because of this place. Plus, the regular events put on here are always such a blast to stop in on AND their Instagram is one of the brightest spots on my feed. All that and to top it off Chris and Jenny are the most friendly, caring and just super fun people I know in LA. Become their friends, your life will improve. They have made this bookstore into a genuine center of community in such a short time -- I'm beyond grateful to have them as neighbors and my bookshelf loves them too :)

Rachel L.

I was in the area having brunch with a friend and I stumbled across this lovely bookstore. As I walked in, I was greeted immediately with a big smile by one of the owners, Jenny. The store had such a positive vibe with a diverse range of books. I also noticed that there was a large selection of books by Asian authors which I don't really see often in book stores, let alone a used book store. The other owner, Chris, came up to my friend and I to ask if we needed any assistance and he was so helpful and looked through my wishlist of books I had on my phone to see if any was in stock. Luckily we found "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro and I took it home with me. Also a plus was that they were having a Sunday Funday Market with local artisans who made really cool stuff! Overall, A Good Used Book is such a wonderful spot for the community that truly brings everyone together in their love for reading. Thank you to Chris and Jenny for creating this space for us book lovers!

Jessica M.

An absolute gem. Their collection of books is as much a stunning work of art as it is a plethora of literary adventures. The owners are kind, friendly and intriguing. A must visit.

Krys D.

The carefully curated books, lovingly shrink-wrapped and tagged with the used book's provenance and condition, are a testament to the shop owners' love of reading and desire to share this with their friends and neighbors. This is what makes A Good Used Book special. It is not just a bookshop where you can get lost browsing, it's a community hub that hosts frequent events that elevates the HiFi denizens. The people are welcoming, the space invites languishing, and their events are electric. If you're a book lover, this is heaven.

Granpa E.

The rating is for the owners. We met the owners when it opened. They purchased our lucky cooler for refreshments for customers. We have been unable to drop in since we met, however we have now found some time to visit them. Looking forward to seeing the store soon. Looks wonderful from the pictures. Continued success. E & R.