DIESEL, A Bookstore in Brentwood

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DIESEL, A Bookstore in Brentwood Independent Booksellers since 1989

Known for our fascinating selection of titles, author events, enthusiastically diverse staff, and urban California aesthetic, DIESEL is the cutting-edge, high octane, community-radiating, independent neighborhood bookstore we all dream of hanging out in, getting imaginally turned on in, and literarily inspired by.

Now’s the best time of year to start reading horror🩸 Here are a few contemporary recommendations!
10/19/2026

Now’s the best time of year to start reading horror🩸 Here are a few contemporary recommendations!

10/17/2026

It can’t always be New York or LA (East side). Someone’s gotta keep an eye on the Country Mart 💅

10/15/2026

In this clip from our Elevenses podcast, we discuss the feminist gothic “Night of a Thousand Hells” by Intan Paramaditha 🐅

If you like getting book recommendations from booksellers and publishers, check out Elevenses! We stream every Wednesday at 9am at the YouTube link in our bio 🌟

Thank you to graphic designer and guitarist Jeremy Dexter for stopping by- you did an incredible job designing the Robyn...
10/13/2026

Thank you to graphic designer and guitarist Jeremy Dexter for stopping by- you did an incredible job designing the Robyn Hitchcock book cover! 🎶

Some of our favorite pumpkin picks at the Country Mart’s pumpkin patch! 🎃
10/12/2026

Some of our favorite pumpkin picks at the Country Mart’s pumpkin patch! 🎃

10/10/2026

In this clip from our Elevenses podcast, we discuss David Byrne’s fabulous new book, Sleeping Beauties 💡🪽

If you like getting book recommendations from booksellers and publishers, check out Elevenses! We stream every Wednesday at 9am at the YouTube link in our bio 💫

10/08/2026

Come celebrate Banned Books Week with us, and get a free sticker! 🚫📚

Today’s Cutest Customer Award goes to…Lucky! 🐶💛
10/07/2026

Today’s Cutest Customer Award goes to…Lucky! 🐶💛

Happy Banned Books Week! This week, we’re highlighting some of our favorite books that have been challenged in American ...
10/04/2026

Happy Banned Books Week! This week, we’re highlighting some of our favorite books that have been challenged in American libraries, schools, and even bookstores like ours. We encourage everyone to read freely and engage with challenging ideas!💡📚

09/30/2026

In this clip from our Elevenses podcast, we discuss Chuck Klosterman’s new book, Rock* 🪨

If you like getting book recommendations from booksellers and publishers, check out Elevenses! We stream every Wednesday at 9am at the YouTube link in our bio 💻

Address

225 26th Street Ste 33
Santa Monica, CA
90402

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+13105769960

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