Walk too fast and you’ll miss the narrow corridor that winds deep through the building until it opens up onto the quaint porch of one of West Hollywood’s most storied treasures — Mystery Pier Books.
But there’s no mystery here. The bookshop, which sells some of the rarest collectible books in the world, counts a litany of Hollywood stars among its clientele.
It’s been nearly 25 years since owners Louie and Jason Harvey opened the store, and boy do they have tales to tell.
This is a hidden gem. Not for the casual best seller list reader (Go to Book Soup for that). A person could easily set up camp @Mystery Pier; such is the aura of book love, good chat and memorable people. One of West Hollywood’s best secrets. It’s a mystery why more haven’t discovered Louis and Harvey.
CHLOE ROSS
1 year ago
The Mystery Pier must not stay a mystery!!!! Especially to Harvey; too long since I was in your shop. I believe we mourned Diana together…so it was that long ago. Perhaps a pop near the coronation to come would be in order? I have opinions as I am sure you and Louis do. Also will schlep a few titles you may find of interest – no pressure. Just thinning (LOL) bazillions of books and some are your genre. WHat do you say? First week in Mayish? You have my email..let me know. And BOOKLOVERS. This is a MUST visit shop.… Read more »
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1 year ago
Thank you for this. What a wonderful slice of heaven right here in Weho.
Thanks for sharing a local gem, I love this content!
Don Jones
1 year ago
Congratulations to Mystery Pier Books for newly 30 years in business. It’s these unique businesses that make West Hollywood great.
Thanks to WeHoville for bringing to your readers attention.
Utterly delightful!
A gem.
This is a hidden gem. Not for the casual best seller list reader (Go to Book Soup for that). A person could easily set up camp @Mystery Pier; such is the aura of book love, good chat and memorable people. One of West Hollywood’s best secrets. It’s a mystery why more haven’t discovered Louis and Harvey.
The Mystery Pier must not stay a mystery!!!! Especially to Harvey; too long since I was in your shop. I believe we mourned Diana together…so it was that long ago. Perhaps a pop near the coronation to come would be in order? I have opinions as I am sure you and Louis do. Also will schlep a few titles you may find of interest – no pressure. Just thinning (LOL) bazillions of books and some are your genre. WHat do you say? First week in Mayish? You have my email..let me know. And BOOKLOVERS. This is a MUST visit shop.… Read more »
Thank you for this. What a wonderful slice of heaven right here in Weho.
Hopefully they own their building.
You think? That’s a hot property on Sunset$$$
Thanks for sharing a local gem, I love this content!
Congratulations to Mystery Pier Books for newly 30 years in business. It’s these unique businesses that make West Hollywood great.
Thanks to WeHoville for bringing to your readers attention.
Absolutely Right!!!!