This is a quaint bookshop with a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Perfect for anyone looking for some light reading while vacationing in Laguna Beach. I found a very handy trail guide book for Orange county that I'll definitely be taking advantage of. They also have children's books and activity sets available for young ones, perfect for antsy kids that you may need to keep entertained during your visit.
The staff is very friendly with no pressure whatsoever allowing you to take as much time as you like to shop around, and they keep the prices of their books to the listed MSRPs. If you're looking for anything specific, they may be able to order it for you to pick up later. All in all a great place to get some good reads and shop local. Parking is limited in the area so you may need to find an available parking lot and use the free trolleys to get to the bookshop which is on the California 1 highway in...
Read moreI am such a FAN! I’m a local, home for a visit from Northern California. I had finished the book that I had brought, and was in dire need of a good mystery read. I came to LBBS and inquired…they sent me to the area for my specific interest. I couldn’t land on something and so I chose a book that I was lukewarm about. When I got to the cash register, the owner was able to answer my questions about the chosen read…BUT the other person at the cash register had a recommendation! The Thursday Murder Club. Well, I couldn’t put it down and I’ve already ordered the next book by this author
Here is my takeaway. These ladies were conversant in everything that I picked up, there were hand written critiques from various staff members next to all the books that they had read. They were well stocked, friendly and exactly what I think that a bookstore should be! Thanks LBBS! You...
Read moreBeautiful Book shop! This place is my favorite bookstore when I’m in town. Well lit, friendly owners. After I was asked if I needed help, I explained that “I’ll know the book genre and book when I see it”. He mentioned that he is exactly the same. There were other people in the store exploring but it was like if almost on Queue when I was subconsciously thinking I need help, he came to check on me! I ended up buying two books when I told myself I would only buy one. There are recommendations all through the store and the sections are clearly outlined so you know what genre or sub-genre you are looking for. If you are ever in Laguna Beach off the Main Street (S. Pacific Coast), this bookstore is an amazing find. Get your...
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