The Book Jewel
Book store in Los Angeles, CA
- Address
- 6259 W 87th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
- Phone
- (424) 750-9991
- Website
- thebookjewel.com
About The Book Jewel
The Book Jewel is an independent bookstore located at 6259 W. 87th St in Los Angeles, offering a curated selection of new titles alongside a full calendar of community programming. The shop organizes its offerings around staff-selected recommendations, including Staff Picks and books chosen "For Reading Groups," and it stocks national bestseller lists such as the Indie Bestsellers list, the Indie Next List, and the Kids' Indie Next List, giving shoppers an easy way to find both current buzz titles and lesser-known favorites hand-picked by booksellers. Beyond bookselling, The Book Jewel functions as a neighborhood literary hub. It hosts a regular calendar of in-store events, including Local Author Events, an ongoing Book Clubs program, a Writer's Group, and recurring Children's Story Time sessions for younger readers. The store also runs a Used Book Credit Program, allowing customers to trade in books for store credit, and it operates seasonal programming like Summer Reading BINGO for kids. Additional community events—such as journaling workshops ("Journaling at the Jewel"), seasonal strolls, and anniversary celebrations—round out its calendar, positioning the shop as a gathering place as much as a retailer. The store is open seven days a week except Mondays, with hours running from 10:00am on most days and extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Customers can shop in person or browse and purchase online through the store's website, which supports wishlists, an online cart, and account log-in for repeat customers. The Book Jewel operates on the IndieCommerce platform used by independent bookstores nationwide, reflecting its identity as a locally owned, community-oriented alternative to big-box booksellers in the Los Angeles area.
Services
- bookselling
- book clubs
- author events
- story time
- used book credit program
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