Everyone needs a yes person in their life. That friend that when you or she calls with a spur of the moment adventure idea the person of the other end doesn’t bat an eye. My beautiful, smart bestie, Sarah is just that person. While we had been scheming for a big trip, we finally were spurred to a decision by Sarah getting a new awesome job and having a narrow window available for us to go abroad. So three weeks ago we booked our tickets to Spain for ten days! Trying to coordinate landing times in Barcelona, with one of us flying from Detroit and the other from LA was proving nigh impossible with regard to convenient flights or landing times. So, upon finding a flight under $60 from DTW to LAX it was well worth it for Sarah and I to be able to fly nonstop from LAX to Barcelona together for $200 one way.
This plan allowed me to have a whole day in LA before our red eye that night. Other than last minute supplies, errands, and packing, Sarah squeezed in taking me to two bookstores I’d been wanting to visit! The first bookstore we went to was one I’d wanted to explore for years now after seeing it on almost every list of top bookstores in the world, aptly named The Last Bookstore. This beautiful store was amazing and now ranks as one of my favorite bookstores. Previously that title had been held exclusively by John K King Rare and Used Books in Detroit, Michigan, however I think the mitten’s famous bookstore will now have to share the top spot with LA’s treasure. You can’t fairly compare the two, because King’s bookstore has a raw, overwhelming aesthetic, whereas The Lost Bookstore was deliberately, and purposeful designed to awe in even the most minute of details. I can’t recommend enough that you make an effort to explore this fantastic bookstore if you find yourself in or around the LA area! Enjoy my pictures and check back tomorrow for the second bookstore we ventured to the SkyLight Books!
Almost worth a trip to LA. Wonderful pictures.
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Hope to visit this bookstore too. 🙂
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Wow – what a cool bookstore! Need to visit this during my next visit to LA! Thanks for sharing! Marcus
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That place looks marvelous!
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I’ve visited a few times. One of my favorite bookstores in LA. Glad you liked it! BTW Guell Park is a must-see in Barcelona! Safe travels!!
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Wow!!!! I love this xx
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Wow, sounds like a great reason for a trip there!
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The Last Bookstore looks absolutely fantastic! Very jealous 😊
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:jaw falls open and hits the ground: WOW!
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Such a cool bookshop – I love seeing your bookshop travels (even though I’m in the UK)! I’m curious – how do you find out about these bookshops?
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OOH! I am so jealous. I have had this on my bucket list for a few years now and just haven’t made it a point to go. I will have to go, you’re post makes it look even better than the images I’ve already seen of it.
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OMG I love this so much!
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Always kicking myself that I didn’t visit this bookstore on my California trip several years ago.
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That looks amazing! I can’t wait to hear what you thought of Skylight Books–that used to be my favorite bookstore when I lived in LA.
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Amazing!
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Funny, I just saw this bookstore mentioned online in an article entitled, “Ten Bookstores Around the World That You Must Visit”. I love your pictures, thanks for sharing!!
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This place looks amazing. It has a whimsical look to it.
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Oh wow! That place looks amazing! I so need to go there 😉
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That place looks amazing!!
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Amazing, a bookaholic heaven! Thanks for sharing this with us. X
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I love that curved shelving! It isn’t an optical illusion, is it?
Yes, the Guell Park in Barcelona IS a ‘must see’. It’s a pity the Cemetery of Forgotten Books [Shadow of the Wind] isn’t real. 🙂
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I love this 🖤 reminds me of my relationship with my best friend…bookstores are our go to! I’m also from the Detroit area and you’re right about John King in Detroit. It’s magnificent and could keep someone in for an entire day. Spain is my absolute favorite place to visit! I hope it is/was a great experience for you two.
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Wow, I can’t believe I’ve been in LA for a month and haven’t experienced this bookstore!
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I NEED TO GO. My town has one used bookstore and the nearest Barnes and Noble is in the next town over.
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I’ll have to add this to my list of bookstores to visit!
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That’s awesome! You’ll love it!
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I love this place!
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Wow what a magical place! I hope to see it this summer 🙂
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Wow that’s so cool. Thanks for posting this! Would have never known. Def gotta hit this spot.
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I’ve been following The Last Bookstore on Instagram. I could live at that store lol!
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