Their specialties are cookbooks, paperback mysteries and coffee table-sized art books. They've got both a $1 rack and a 25-cent rack, and the bulk of their books cost between $3 and $4. Their collection is built from donations to the library and their prices are jaw-droppingly low. It's been around since 1991 and is run and operated by the Friends of The Beverly Hills Public Library, a garrulous, friendly bunch of senior citizens who are eager to chat about books and help you find whatever you are looking for. Located inside the Beverly Hills Public Library, this used bookstore (which is the only bookstore in Beverly Hills, aside from Taschen on Beverly Drive) has a wide variety of books, from fiction, art, and children's to classics, first editions, and signed copies. Of all the used bookstores on this list, none have greater deals or a greater selection than the Friends Book Shop. As always, leave your own favorites in the comments. We searched and high low for the best of the best, so chuck your Kindle and use our list to help you locate the bookstore nearest you.

The stores that made our list were chosen based on a number of criteria, like collection size, pricing, ambiance and orderliness (and extra points were awarded for establishments with a store dog or cat).

Print is still alive in the City of Angels from Inglewood to Eagle Rock. We may live in an age of digital and e-books, but don't let that fool you.

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