Laguna Beach Books - Laguna Beach, California

Ginna Busey Arnold-Lazar

I 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 guys ROCK! ❤️

Sophie

The ladies who were working the day we went in were extremely kind and very knowledgeable. It's a gorgeous book store -- the kind of place that makes it worth spending an extra dollar or so on a book just to make sure it will always be there. It reminded me of being a kid - the magic and wonder of being surrounded by imagination and possibility, all just a book away. I encourage anyone who enjoys reading to stop by and support them!

me

My friends and I swung by to check this place out! My boyfriend was interested in a car magnet, & my friend was interested in purchasing one of their $35 flower print tote bags. We left empty handed due to an older wrinkly blonde curly haired employee because of her attitude. We first walked in with nobody in the building for about 5 minutes, & we were not greeted when she finally came inside to do her job. Instead, she just stated “we close at 6pm” & stood at the register just to specifically stare at the only brown customer in the room. She didn’t ask if we had any questions or asked what genre of books we like to further help us browse. She was very disrespectful & we left disappointed. What a shame.

Asha Marshall

Beautiful 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 beach read here!

Ron Aikins

Nice little bookstore with a good range of titles for their size. Personnel friendly and very helpful.

Austin Sennott

Lovely little local bookstore. Highly recommend checking out while in Laguna Beach.

Chase Childers

Been coming here since the store opened when I was a kid. Christopher is amazing and can help you pick out any book you could want to read. Any of the staff there will be helpful and friendly every time you go in there. Great place to get a book to read while you're on the beach or even just hang around and make conversation. I would highly recommend anyone who comes to Laguna Beach to go here.

J Nicholes

Fantastic variety for any voracious erudite. Support this local bookseller when in Laguna!