Word Horde Emporium

Petaluma, CA.

Word Horde Emporium of the Weird & Fantastic is a “wonderfully curated” bookstore in Petaluma, California, specializing in weird, horrific, fantastic, and speculative fiction for all ages. We are the Bay Area’s home for the best in Independent and small press horror and weird fiction, and quite possibly the largest collection of Penguin Classics.

We also feature a Spooky Kids Zone, graphic novels and manga, and ever-growing collections of mythology, monsters, true crime, and occult books. We carry a variety of games and accessories, with a focus on the weird, and indie RPGs. In addition, we stock tons of stickers, buttons, pins, and other jewelry; candles and locally-made bath and body products; creepy decor and quirky collectibles and toys; journals and stationery; plush guts and monsters and spooky Squishables; and so much more. Don’t miss our Tower of Tarot with over 60 different tarot decks!

Book Soup

West Hollywood, CA.

BOOKSELLER TO THE GREAT AND INFAMOUS

Book Soup is located on the world-famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Founded by Glenn Goldman as “Bookseller to the Great and Infamous,” the store has been serving readers, writers, artists, rock ‘n’ rollers, and celebrities since 1975.

Guarded over by two golden dogs, Book Soup has 60,000+ titles, specializing in art, film, photography, music, and literary fiction. We have a deep commitment to university, international, and small presses, and maintain an array of exclusive autographed books. Customers are delighted by the rare gems they discover on our shelves.

Known for our floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, high-profile author readings, limited-edition books, vinyl records, and celebrity clientele, Book Soup is an essential stop on any tour of Los Angeles. Our booksellers are here every day to recommend your next book, pick out a gift, or just talk lit with you.