Ive stayed seven times in weho, in boutique hotels, luxury hotels and apartment style hotels, and there is so much to see and do here that youll be kept amused for days. Sunset plaza west hollywood 2020 all you need to know. Goldman announced he was selling book soup on january 2, 2009, then died of pancreatic cancer on january 3, 2009. West hollywood booksstationery one of the best independent bookstores in the country, book soup has been serving angelenos since 1975. Pasadenabased vromans has signed an agreement to purchase book soup in west hollywood. Dec 08, 20 marc spitz reading from poseur at book soup in west hollywood. Book soup 8818 w sunset blvd west hollywood, ca book. Sun 9am7pm phone 3106593110 web site book soup this sunset strip landmark is l.
List of all concerts taking place in 2020 at book soup in west hollywood. Book soup was founded in 1975 by glenn goldman, who sadly died of cancer in 2009. Meet nadine vassallo of book soup in west hollywood voyage. Just about as famous as the city itself, book soup is the sort of place where you stop by to pick up a book, and end up sitting in an aisle, picking. Book soup is one of the largest independent bookstores in california. The variety of stock at book soup is huge and diverse. Famous for the highend boutiques along melrose avenue and popular sunset boulevard, it has been the backdrop for many tv shows and movies.
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Matzo ball soup, clam chowder, and thai boat noodles. The 10 closest hotels to book soup, west hollywood tripadvisor. Book soup, upcoming events in west hollywood on dola. Weve rounded up the best shops in west hollywood for new additions to your wardrobe, funky furniture and so much more. Mar 18, 2020 west hollywoods iconic book soup, which shuttered on tuesday, was mostly empty monday afternoon, but the phones rang nonstop as customers called to arrange shipping or drivethrough pickup for. Take advantage of its rich, creative history and vibrant culture by going off the beaten path. Wander along sunset avenue and youll find book soup, an excellent indie store stuffed with an eclectic mix of titles youll be desperate to read. Find book soup in west hollywood with address, phone number from yahoo us local.
It was founded by goldman in 1975 and shaped by his eclectic, artistic sensibility. Join the city of west hollywoods weho reads program and book soup for sam wasson discussing and signing the big goodbye. Steeped in rock history, its amassed a long list of stories. Book soup, west hollywoods independent book store has been a. Book soup in west hollywood book soup 8818 w sunset blvd. The book store with the biggest star following might well be book soup, a very popular shop on the sunset strip. Susan priver discusses and signs dancer, interrupted. City council chambers at the west hollywood library 625 n. Artbook recommended bookstores, museum shops, gift.
This discreet west hollywood hotel and bar has been a hangout for celebrities and their admirers since it opened in 1929. With more than onethird of its residents identifying as lgbtq, west hollywood is a leading community for gay rights and renowned for its gayfriendly nightlife. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals. The 10 closest hotels to book soup, west hollywood. Led zeppelin drove motorcycles in the hallways and jim morrison jumped from a thirdstory balcony and lived to tell the tale. Bikers can store their bikes safely while they enjoy a meal at book soup.
In fact, there are 60,000 titles crammed into this space on the sunset strip. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Check out the discounted section for surprise discounts on classic and semiobscure books. Known for its lgbtq community, its fine dining and shopping establishments, and its entertainment, west hollywood attracts locals and tourists from around southern california and around the world. Aug 12, 2017 buy tickets for an upcoming concert at book soup. Whether youre a longtime resident, or are visiting this bustling city beneath the hills for the first time, theres always something new to discover in weho. Book soup is a 34 year old bookstore on the sunset strip in the heart of west hollywood.
Vromans bookstore and book soup signed an agreement october 9, 2009, to purchase book soup. I dont believe that just anyone could have come in and. Book soup events and concerts in west hollywood book. Book soup is one of the most important bookstores in l. Book soup and the city of west hollywoods weho reads program present kathy valentine discussing and signing all i ever wanted. So, as you know, were impressed with book soup tell our readers more, for example what youre most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others. Store your car on the street or in a nearby lot at book soup. Its easily accessible from anywhere in the city, and the area has plenty to see and do packed into 1. Recommended fodors video beverly hills, west hollywood, and the.
Given its hollywood pedigree, its especially deep in books. Book soup 8818 w sunset blvd, west hollywood, ca yelp. We were really glad we could make it before the citywide restaurant closures. West hollywoods iconic book soup, which shuttered on tuesday, was mostly empty monday afternoon, but the phones rang nonstop as customers. Hotels near book soup, west hollywood on tripadvisor. Along the western edge youll pass local legends the troubadour, the abbey, and flaming saddles. They host readings and signings every week by high profile and local authors. Book soup is on the sunset strip in west hollywood.