late Christmas shopping and ran out of time to order a book I wanted to gift a friend. I called skylight and the person on the other line was very friendly and found the 1 and only copy left. It retailed for $40 but was $23 online. I know small bookstores barely get by but I asked about some sort of price match anyways and the man said they couldn’t go as low as the online price but would give a discount. A few hours later I came to pick up the book and told the woman at the counter what I had asked and what I was told. She was rude, short, unhelpful, and made it seem as though I had made it all up in the first place. I went out of my way to go to this bookstore specifically because of the good customer service earlier and the better pricing. If I wasn’t short on time I wouldn’t have purchased anything from Skylight simply because of her bad vibe. It’s a nice looking bookstore but I won’t be going back. There are much more welcoming places that hire people that love literature and aren’t just there to be in Los Feliz and get a check.

Skylight Books is one of the greatest bookstores ever... and as the greater L.A. area loses some other all time favorite bookstores that reality makes Skylight Books even more valuable. Even though I'm a native Angeleno who's lived here for 56 years I'm incredible passionate about everything L.A. Things such as it's history, cultures, entertainment industry, myths, legends, etc are things about that I'll never tire learning about. Skylight Books has always had a great selection about L.A./ So Cal and they stock both newer and older books. The store itself is pleasantly setup and a fun journey to browse through. It's one of those places that has books of such variety that even when you arent looking for anything particular you'll find something that you didnt realize you need to read tonight. Please come out and support this wonderful business. It's a true gem not only of Silver Lake but of Los Angeles.

This is one of the finest bookstores in LA period. I got Angry Youth Comix by Johnny Ryan on sale.. where its OG price was 50$, they had it for 20$. This I got from Skylight Book, then they have Skylight Books Arts Annex which is what wet dreams for Comic Books/Graphic Novel lovers are made up of. I was planning on buying only one for the day however their collection was soo good that I ended up purchasing two more with a super cool Skylight Books Tote Bag. Ram is a very warm hearted and super enthusiastic as well as a polite person to help you with looking for what you want. He suggested some solid picks for me to get for my comic book collection and I did bought them. If you're looking for a place where you would be looking for what you always wanted to buy for yourself, this is that spot. Get it for yourself or your loved ones or your friends to gift em. You won't be disappointed.

Skylight offers the perfect experience when it comes to local bookshops. Staff is always knowledgable, offers are interesting even with a price higher than Amazon (after all, physical shops will always have that handicap). I particularly love the Staff Picks and have followed their advice several times. Never regret. The Art/Geek annex is equally great. Skylight is a great fit for Los Feliz's population of entertainment people. There are many Author Events on the main space and you can find offers for the Indie Bookshop Day once a year, but queue up early if you want to make sure you get what you want. Kids section is bigger than the Sci-Fi, for example, so you can find enough great books for the little ones. If you are visiting, make sure to stop by! Anyway, great space.

It's kind of a bookworm's dream. It reminded me of a slightly messy, very cramped library. That's how it smells - like a library. There are old books, new books, and everything in between and you can get it all for much cheaper than Skylight Books. I had a $30 gift card, which at Skylight Books would be two paperbacks, but here I had a hard time coming up with enough stuff to cover it! I've always loved used book stores, but this was kind of ridiculous. Everything I wanted was $3 - $6, so even with the $5.50 to take the subway down to Union Square and back up to Columbia, the prices were still considerably cheaper than Skylight Books or even my beloved Book Culture. I love this store, but I just wish it wasn't so crowded all the time!

Highly concentrated ridiculousness. I had an awful first experience... Entered the door and was talking in a hushed voice then shushed anyways by the bookseller. There was a monthly politics book discussiion group on and was repulsed to here an obviously poorly educated straight girl putting down transgendered people's gender position (trust me, by the looks I exchanged with other customers while that genius was speaking, she was definitely wearing no clothes). then went to the health section, which is more like a couple of shelves, and not worth your time if you are interested in the subject. Wont be back... Sorry... steeped to strong for me

I recently moved to the Midwest and needed to buy my friends in LA a wedding gift. I always try to avoid Amazon, so I searched for an LA independent book store that I could order online from. Skylight’s website was easy to work with. Even better was that I was personally emailed by a real person who thanked me for the order, and offered to gift wrap the books as a complimentary service. That alone is worth paying full price for books plus shipping. I’m happy knowing my money went to a place that fosters community and human connection.

Every time I visit the place, I mostly get a cold reception unlike having one at a Dwell in Design event a few years ago in the LA Convention Center. Anyway, the annex has some great coffee-table books & graphic novels & the main store carrying a few mainstream & some radical & underground materials, but the business pales in comparison to the recognized quality-brand establishments such as Barnes & Noble as well as Taschen, Assouline & Amazon Books (recently set up in Century City).

My vote for best bookshop in LA. Of course I found the new book my British wife wanted about football. It in no way caters to the balkanisation of reading by limiting itself to a particular attitude or community. That said, it is a community hub for Los Feliz and greater Los Angeles, but it does so by somehow representing the range of what's being written and thought, in a rather confined space. Graphic novel and fine art annex next door also merits this high mark.

Skylight Books is a relatively small shop, but the use of space is smart, intentional and well-designed. Each time I come in, I am delighted to find new books I’d love to read, as well as some of my top picks in each category. The staff is dedicated and helpful, and also do a great job of highlighting local authors and bringing them in for talks and signings (as seen in this recent conversation with Mallory O’Meara for her book “Girly Drinks”).

This rating is for the personnel at the Annex who was just so disgruntled and looked so miserable that he was working, that I just left and didn't want to be saturated with his apathetic energy. I was attempting to follow up on order of books that was being mailed and being a new member almost makes me what to rescind my membership. I should have just bought the books at the OG location up the street, which I usually do. Lesson learned.

I’m a member at Skylight. One of my favorite places in LA. Before birthdays and holidays I’m always here. The level of guilt I’ve got about missing all (almost all at least) of their incredible series of readings and book openings. Their poetry and local poet section is wonderful. And at XMAS they wrap my presents for me — and I’m terrible at wrapping, so, wow, yeah that’s helpful. Also did I mention obscure books on cacti.

A very well curated and maintained bookstore. Always current best sellers lists as well as staff recommendations. It's a little too easy to find great books in this store, hard to leave without picking up a few extras. They also have a great art book selection just a few doors down on the same street. Parking can be difficult in the immediate area, but there is plenty of neighborhood parking just a short walk away.

Incapable employees who complain about their job, roll their eyes and scoff at customer questions work here. A local gem for their unique selection on LA Fiction, Philosophy, and other smaller genres, this place is great for ideas of what's out there. But I'm still trying to understand why they wouldn't take a $20 bill for a $16.99 book, especially after browsing for half an hour. Amazon wins.

Skylight Books is a bookstore along Vermont ave and Franklin ave. The store is small however they have great book selection on their shelves; they're arranged according to category. The best part is the tree at the center of the bookstore, where you can seat and read. Prices are fair. Staff are friendly and professional. Overall, it is a good bookstore to buy a book and/or hangout or read.

MEGA AMAZING book and mags store - definitely the best one I found in LA with a massive selection of all of your favourite titles. The surrounding area in Los Feliz is jam packed with cool coffee shops/bars/restaurants/cinemas and general vibes. Barnsdall Art Park is a short stroll and the ideal place to migrate too with a huge wad of mags to sit read and enjoy the mind blowing views of the city!

This is the only place I'd risk going over the allotted time on my parking meter ticket and getting a fine. I even factor in the potential parking fine into my budget while at the store. True story. A bookstore's used book section tells you everything you need to know about the character of the city. And you'll never find anything close to the selection here.

Between the two stores, there was a decent selection of categories and books. What was extremely disappointing was the piped-in music in the larger of the two stores. I can only handle a small selection of Rap music. What was being played was that type where the artist uses derogatory lyrics especially toward women. It was distracting and offensive.

I love this place so much. Between here and the art annex, I could absolutely kill several hours and still want to hang out inside. One of the best horror selections I’ve seen in a bookstore I’m a while that doesn’t rely too heavily on Stephen King. Additionally, they have an excellent list of author discussions/talks and other literary events.

Just first impressions, but seemed like a bookstore for reading enthusiasts rather than a place to post on instagram. Had a great discussion with one of the workers there who was all too happy to spend 30 minutes with me to give his best/favorite recommendations for the genre fiction I was looking for. I will definitely be coming back here

This shop is a spacious book lover's dream. They seem to hold a lot of local events here, but they also had so much to pick from with a wide variety in almost every genre. I picked myself up some small poetry chapbooks and a few pieces of stationery, but if I didn't have a small suitcase to pack I probably would have bought way more!!

Placed my order online 4 days before Christmas and didn't expect it to be ready for pick up before the 25th. It was a nice surprise to have it ready fast especially because they were out of stock on a couple of books. They have a great pick up system and didn't wait very long. I love shopping small and contributing to local community!

A fun, quirky bookstore! We heard Wallace Shawn read from his book, “Night Thoughts”. There was a full crowd and Mr Shawn was hilarious and thoughtful at the same time. Naturally, we purchased several books (his and others) from their varied selection. Fun neighborhood to walk in and close by restaurants looked great. We’ll be back!

Because periodicals, magazines, information curated for you and your passions via print is rare and needs distribution. Here we are all equal, whatever drives you, makes you special, they will connect you with others who wrote about it, shot photos of it and will keep you from feeling alone at night. When you are alone at night.

Good neighborhood bookstore. Love the sections on culture and social issues, and the karge selection of indie graphic novels. My only issue is that I wish the selection of Buddhist books was a bit wider, and included books representing the South Asian traditions (East Asian and Tibetan traditions were well represented).

Take a look inside! A lovely place to find reading material and to pass the time. Clean and aesthetically pleasingly arranged excellently arranged myriad of books, including for children. Reading accessories, calendars and knickknacks. Lovely large tree in the middle adding to the restful, yet intellectual vibes.

This is a fantastic independent bookstore with a great selection of everything from magazines to children's books to coffee table books. The store hosts many events and is a wonderful place to browse and buy gifts. I've been shopping here for over a decade, and it is definitely one of the best stores in the area.

Great selection, well curated, extremely knowledgeable and helpful booksellers. The annex a few doors down has an excellent selection of art books, film writing and graphic novels, along with magazines. The store also has great talks and readings from prominent writers. One of the best bookstores in Los Angeles

Very small..tight..not good for scooter or wheelchair. My last visit was 6 mos ago..may be changes. Book selection is specialty books mostly urban, hipster, LGBT friendly, astrology and culinary and travel fare. Journal and letter writing materials. Comparable prices..slightly higher. In and out in 30.

The best bookstore in L.A., hands down. The bookstore staff are readers and writers, they really know their stuff. The also have a "Friends with Benefits" club for discounts on current books and recently added a First Editions Book club. If you live in LA and love books, Skylight is the place for you.

I was here for a Q & A with a writer that covers zombie apocalypse and outbreak narratives; it was a quaint bookstore that gave the event an intimate cozy charm. The book store clerks were friendly and the neighborhood was safe with lots of little restaurants and shops to keep you busy on a weekend!

Great local bookstore used to be semi regular at their events pre pandemic. Needed some books as xmas presents ordered on-line and picked up 2 days later. Support local businesses. 12/21 There is road work happening nearby. Be prepared for an extra 10-15 minutes to park and get to the store

Great for people who love to read. It's a cool place even if you're not super into reading too. Love the decorations and the vibe. They have a lot of small artisan shops inside to explore as well. You can purchase many different items ranging from paintings to metal art

Great service at a fair price. Exactly the kind of brick-and-mortar book store that should be supported. You can buy from Amazon (and I do that as well) but when a store is as well run as this they provide you with wonderful new discoveries and great recommendations

Meh. Decent book store. Very popular with locals, my daughter included, but I wasn't all that impressed. Cramped, but not quaint. Not very well laid out. Mediocre selection. High prices. Pathetic seating. Still any place you can browse books gets at least 3 stara

Excellent book shop. So hard to find these days. Wonderful service " with a smile". Amazing children's book selection. We grew up shopping at Maple Street Books in New Orleans. This is huge by comparison but the wonderful eclectic vibe is alive and well.

If you're looking for anything art-related, come straight to this side of Skylight Books. If they don't seem to have what you're looking for, feel free to ask and the staff will readily look up the book or publication to see if they can order it for you.

One of the two or three best bookstores in Los Angeles, it's got an amazingly well curated collection of books, fantastic recommendations form staff, and an art book annex that is truly inspiring. Also, their membership club provides amazing discounts.

It’s such a great bookstore with so so many books. There’s a whole other building for art/manga/comedy/etc so if you’re wondering why you can’t find those in the main building, that’s why. The staff is super friendly and happy to assist if you need it!

Awesome resource, great selection! Note: there are two different skylight books very close to each other...one is small and mostly magazines and art books. The other one has more stuff. Hope I come back and spend a bunch of money here soon.

Agnes helped pull some book ideas/recommendations for a gift for my mom, and she blew me away with terrific suggestions. Her love of books and depth of knowledge of authors is incredible. Skylight is lucky to have her! Love this bookstore!

Worth visiting, driving and hanging out at as a couple or family. Enjoyed the variety of books and atmosphere. Wish there was just more space in the kids section so you can read with kids and kids had sit down space to look through books.

Ordered online and had very easy experience. Communication from bookstore regarding order status was excellent and book arrived sooner than expected. Thank you for making my holiday shopping so simple. Now I just need to visit in person!

I like it because it's a small book store, but in the downside, they're very limited. Their books are much more expensive than Barnes and Noble. If you like little book stores then this is it, but it's a little bit more expensive.

i particularly like the art book side of this bookstore. has a good collection of material for photography, graphic design, architecture, etc. there are some smaller zines by local artists. very fun to browse through all around

I have been visiting this bookstore since I was in undergrad. It is nice to know that some things don't change, and withstand the test of time. The staff is friendly, and helpful. My favorite place in LA for bound paper books.

Awesome bookstore and local culture supporter. Be sure to check out their arts annex next door and go to some of their readings and events. Great selection of small press, independently published, zines, and local books too!

A local bookstore with big selection and stock, I love that I can NOT shop Amazon and have a local bookstore to shop at instead. They also sell cards and little things to give as gifts. Helpful staff, meter street parking.

One of the best book stores in California. This place and the associated art book store have an amazing selection. The poetry section is extensive and features a huge range of work, which is a rarity in many bookstores.

Great local book shop, their art annex is also good to check out. Lots of stuff to browse and staff picks seem to be very on top of current events and culture. Attend an author talk or event here when you can

Favorite bookstore in LA. Awesome collection of the most up to date political science, theory, art, culture and fiction books. I could get lost in this place for hours. Super cool, friendly, eccentric staff.

One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. Good selection across many genres. They hold author events often, and the staff is friendly. Sometimes I’ll spot a friendly cat that seems to live there as well.

Books were organized by genre, however were not alphabetical. This made looking for desired books near impossible. When asked for clarity on how books were organized we were told “that’s a good question.”

Loved that they support union. However, walked in today and wasn’t greeted. Then one of the personnel walked past me and looked at me like I was trash, but greeted a guy and his pet. I walked right out.

My favorite bookstore to peruse.and patron. Also love their next-door comic book, zinr, and magazine store. With so many comic book places going the way of the do-do I'm glad this one is still kicking.

Great little bookstore on Vermont. Staff was very friendly and had a small but unique selection of books. Will definitely come back again particularly next time I'm in it's very walkable neighborhood.

One of the best bookstores in Los Angeles! Don’t be fooled by the small size. They have a very large selection. I love the staff recommendations shelf! And if you become a member, you get a discount.

This shop is legit. It's bright and well organized, and it feels like it has the right book for everyone. I especially liked the full shelf of new translated literature near the front of the shop.

One of my favorite bookstores in LA. Definitely has the kitschy gift / trinket section most bookstores today have but looking past that, their selection and staff recommendations are excellent.

I almost exclusively go to their annex for the graphic novel section. While a lot of the inventory can be found other places they ALWAYS have books I've never seen anywhere and that's exciting.

An awesome bookstore with an excellent selection of books, ranging from old literature classics to contemporary politically anti-establishment/radical content. Definitely worth checking out!

Came here for Lisa Hanawalt's book signing ! Such a cool little store, with an awesome skylight to live up to its name! Bought some other graphic novels there, they have a nice selection.

Awesome local bookstore in Los Feliz!! They have a good selection of books. The staff is super kind and helpful. They also do. a really good job of limiting capacity during covid.

A very cool bookstore in Los Feliz that I never heard of before. Not too big and not too small. Lots of character. Just right for special events like the reading I went to.

Probably the only bookstore where I never left with empty hands. A few left place to find independent magazines around the world. Hope you survive. I will do my best.

Maybe the best book store in LA. Fantastic curated selection of books - annex focuses on illustrated books and graphic novels. Store and annex are great for kids.

Loved how they organized the store and how they have unusual books/categories. Also like how they had cool suggestions of books. The store has a nice atmosphere.

Great variety, lots of LA-centric titles and a good poetry section. Cute gifts and the arts annex next door is a destination for comics, zines and art books.

Love the side by side book stores of Skylight Books. We stopped in today and checked out the selections. Really cool options that you don't normally see.

Tremendous local bookstore. Great, intellingent, informed employees who made great suggestions, plus an assortment of books you won't find anywhere else.

Super cool selection! Very nice curated collection of rare and eclectic volumes. Come check it out and find your favorite bookworm a great gift book!

Great place to find your next read. Books are well organized in different genres plus they have the staff picks and popular sections which I love.

Truly one of the best organized book readings I've been to. They have a lovely tree in the middle of the store that is magical. Lovely staff.

Been buying books here for 10 years. I've been recommended more life changing objects here than I can even remember. Best bookstore in LA

Cute bookstore! They have a whole seperate space for graphic novels, manga, and zines next door so make sure to check that out as well!

Absolutely love this place, I found books here I didn't know existed and that are very relevant to my work in progress. Very grateful.

my favorite favorite bookstore in the world— they have a massive philosophy and LGBTQ+ collection and the atmosphere is perfect

My kids had a great time looking for a different kind of read, they loved the atmosphere and the employees were supper helpful.

Absolutely amazing staff! Knowledgeable and friendly, they've never failed to find me the most amazing new authors and books.

Cute bookstore. We stumbled in on a rainy day exploring Los Feliz. There was a book reading and had a celebrity siting!

Cute quality local bookstore with a very cool art wing - well curated pics always and lots of cool events ❤️ …

Enjoy the book store it has a little of everything, and there's two stores next to each other. Got this book

Very cozy bookstore. Friendly staff and a huge variety of books. Felt very welcoming towards LGBT peeps

Always always make it a point to stop in. A truly magical mix of things I never leave empty-handed.

Wide range of books in a beautiful little store. Plus a good selection of gifts and homewares too.

Answered EVERY question we had. Yummy bearded blue eye guy working the counter, sweet as can be!!

Amazing place with friendly staff and great selection of books. One of my favorite LA bookstores

Great indie book store that hosts lots of readings and events. Great selection of books too

Annex had a good selection of Art books. From coffee table to theoretical. Love this store!

Great selections all around. And the staff are wonderful. Very helpful and knowledgeable.

Cute store with a great selection of new releases + some books from indie publishers

Friendly staff and confirming to my feelings about what a bookstore should be like.

Defund the police. A bit weird to have outside your shop. Just sell books

Cozy bookstore vibes with a vibe variety of books and nice staff :)

This place has been here forever Love it still Excellent help!

Amazing bookstore with great books and live author readings!

The light is bright, love the LA local guide bookshelf.

Small but well stocked indie bookstore.

Good poetry section …

Dropped off my book …