Arden
January 2026
For years I drove past Book Soup wanting to stop, mostly because I was never quite sure where to park. THERE IS FREE PARKING IN THE REAR. It’s on the sign, but easy to miss when you’re driving. From the outside it looks like a kiosk, but inside it opens up into a beautifully curated space filled with books, records, and collector items that invite wandering. This place makes me happy and is a good reminder that independent bookstores can not only survive, but thrive. Feed your mind, buy a book!






