This shop is one of the best independent bookstores in Los Angeles. It is a general bookstore with an emphasis on literary fiction, books on cinema and Los Angeles, and cult and alternative selections. There are frequent book signings as well as a monthly discussion group. It has the feel of a real community bookstore and it is; the local Los Feliz residents pop in here on a regular basis. Recent book readings and signings have been by names such as Aimee Bender and Zadie Smith.
Website: skylightbooks.com
Phone: (323) 660-1175
Cross Streets: Between Russell Ave and Melbourne Ave
Open now
- Sat 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
1818 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027 ·2188.32 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
yelpAmazing selection, stellar service (Eli!), wonderful vibes. Would come Weekly if I lived closer.
MoreI will start off by saying this is a great store for books in general but for signings it is a nightmare. I was there 3 hours before the scheduled signing and no one had informed me that is was by...
MoreMy 1st visit. My 2nd stop on the inaugural LA indie book crawl. Considering its location in Los Feliz, next to the Los Feliz 3 Theater, Skylight is a decent sized bookstore with several sections....
MoreMy 1st visit. My 2nd stop on the LA indie book crawl 2026. This store is pretty tight inside. The sections are small. There are 4 or 5 famous authors signing tomorrow. We were laughing thinking...
MoreA small boutique bookstore located in the Los Feliz area. It's not gonna have the crazy selection you would find out one of those big box mega stores, but it feels very curated and it probably has...
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