DTLA, Los Angeles · shop
Part literary labyrinth, part art installation, this massive book and record emporium is housed in a former bank, because of course it is. You’ll find tunnels made of books, a vault full of rare editions, and enough nooks and crannies to lose an afternoon—and maybe your sense of direction. There’s also a craft classroom and a café, just in case the idea of reading without a $7 latte makes you uncomfortable.