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Books-A-Million
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Apple Books
Scholastic
Follett
Powell's Books
Bookshop
Book of the Month
Half Price Books
BookBub
Scribd
Kobo
ThriftBooks
AbeBooks
Alibris
Better World Books
Biblio
IndieBound
OwlCrate
Waterstones
Strand Bookstore
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
Kinokuniya
Hudson News
McNally Jackson Books
Libro.fm
Tattered Cover
BookPeople
Politics & Prose
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Schuler Books
Books Inc.
Book Passage
Kepler's Books
The Ripped Bodice
Dolly's Bookstore
Porter Square Books
University Book Store (Seattle)
MahoganyBooks
The Mysterious Bookshop
Book Soup
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
Skylight Books
Changing Hands Bookstore
RJ Julia Booksellers
Prairie Lights Bookstore
Northshire Bookstore
Elliott Bay Book Company
Third Place Books
Carmichael's Bookstore
Vroman's Bookstore
Parnassus Books
Anderson's Bookshop
Brookline Booksmith
Seminary Co-op Bookstores
Inkwood Books
Gibson's Bookstore
Books & Books
Blue Willow Bookshop
Green Apple Books
FairyLoot
LitJoy Crate
The Book Drop
Page 1 Books
Once Upon a Book Club
glassesusa.com
Chronicle Books
Women & Children First
Loyalty Bookstores
Cafe con Libros
The King's English Bookshop
Barnes & Noble
Audible
Books-A-Million
Google Play Books
Apple Books
Scholastic
Follett
Powell's Books
Bookshop
Book of the Month
Half Price Books
BookBub
Scribd
Kobo
ThriftBooks
AbeBooks
Alibris
Better World Books
Biblio
IndieBound
OwlCrate
Waterstones
Strand Bookstore
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
Kinokuniya
Hudson News
McNally Jackson Books
Libro.fm
Tattered Cover
BookPeople
Politics & Prose
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Schuler Books
Books Inc.
Book Passage
Kepler's Books
The Ripped Bodice
Dolly's Bookstore
Porter Square Books
University Book Store (Seattle)
MahoganyBooks
The Mysterious Bookshop
Book Soup
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
Skylight Books
Changing Hands Bookstore
RJ Julia Booksellers
Prairie Lights Bookstore
Northshire Bookstore
Elliott Bay Book Company
Third Place Books
Carmichael's Bookstore
Vroman's Bookstore
Parnassus Books
Anderson's Bookshop
Brookline Booksmith
Seminary Co-op Bookstores
Inkwood Books
Gibson's Bookstore
Books & Books
Blue Willow Bookshop
Green Apple Books
FairyLoot
LitJoy Crate
The Book Drop
Page 1 Books
Once Upon a Book Club
glassesusa.com
Chronicle Books
Women & Children First
Loyalty Bookstores
Cafe con Libros
The King's English Bookshop
Barnes & Noble
Audible
Books-A-Million
Google Play Books
Apple Books
Scholastic
Follett
Powell's Books
Bookshop
Book of the Month
Half Price Books
BookBub
Scribd
Kobo
ThriftBooks
AbeBooks
Alibris
Better World Books
Biblio
IndieBound
OwlCrate
Waterstones
Strand Bookstore
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
Kinokuniya
Hudson News
McNally Jackson Books
Libro.fm
Tattered Cover
BookPeople
Politics & Prose
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Schuler Books
Books Inc.
Book Passage
Kepler's Books
The Ripped Bodice
Dolly's Bookstore
Porter Square Books
University Book Store (Seattle)
MahoganyBooks
The Mysterious Bookshop
Book Soup
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
Skylight Books
Changing Hands Bookstore
RJ Julia Booksellers
Prairie Lights Bookstore
Northshire Bookstore
Elliott Bay Book Company
Third Place Books
Carmichael's Bookstore
Vroman's Bookstore
Parnassus Books
Anderson's Bookshop
Brookline Booksmith
Seminary Co-op Bookstores
Inkwood Books
Gibson's Bookstore
Books & Books
Blue Willow Bookshop
Green Apple Books
FairyLoot
LitJoy Crate
The Book Drop
Page 1 Books
Once Upon a Book Club
glassesusa.com
Chronicle Books
Women & Children First
Loyalty Bookstores
Cafe con Libros
The King's English Bookshop
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Why Book Soup Is One of America’s Most-Loved Brands

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Why people love Book Soup

Book Soup is more than a bookstore — it’s an institution in the heart of Los Angeles. Since 1975, it’s been celebrated by readers and writers alike for its thoughtfully curated shelves, colorful walls of books, and commitment to independent spirit. Book Soup is where locals and visiting authors gather for readings, discover hidden gems, and connect over a shared love of literature. For book lovers, the Book Soup name is synonymous with discovery, culture, and community — which makes it a truly meaningful gift. When someone receives an On Me gift card that works at Book Soup, they know they’re getting access to stories that inspire, challenge, and entertain, whether they’re picking up a bestseller, an indie treasure, or the perfect literary gift.

What you can buy at Book Soup

An On Me gift card opens the doors to Book Soup’s literary wonderland—both online and in the iconic West Hollywood bookstore. From bestselling novels and artfully curated staff picks to collectible signed editions, indie magazines, and quirky gifts for the bookish at heart, there’s a story for every kind of reader. Whether they’re stocking up on the latest fiction, hunting down hard-to-find titles, or searching for that perfect literary tote, a Book Soup-compatible gift card lets them discover what inspires. And with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and mobile wallet support, checking out is as seamless as turning the page of a favorite new book.

A better way to gift Book Soup

When someone’s looking for a Book Soup gift card, they’re not just picking out a book — they’re searching for the perfect gateway for someone who lives and breathes reading. An On Me gift card gives them exactly that: the chance to shop directly at Book Soup, but also across a carefully selected collection of top independent bookstores and literary brands like Powell’s, The Strand, and Books Are Magic. It’s digital, flexible, and personal — so whether they’re hunting for the latest bestseller from Book Soup or a rare find from another indie shop, it’s all wrapped into one seamless experience. No guesswork. No duplicate titles. Just a gift that celebrates their love of stories.

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How to use On Me at Book Soup

Any Book Soup store in the US

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No fees

What you pay is what you get.

Never expires

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Schedule gifts up to 1 year in advance.

Seamless spending, however they shop

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Iconic literary experiences and boundary-pushing reads

Book Soup is one of the most iconic names in independent bookselling — serving readers, writers, and culture lovers since 1975. Their famously shelved walls on the Sunset Strip have become a destination for literary discovery, while their carefully curated selection and legendary author events attract bibliophiles from around the world. But Book Soup isn’t just a bookstore — it’s an experience. From signed first editions to the latest bestsellers, the store balances a reverence for literary tradition with a pulse on what’s next. That’s what makes gifting with On Me so meaningful: you’re not just sending a gift card. You’re opening the door to exploration — and giving your recipient the freedom to choose their next great read.

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