Perfect for someone new to Los Angeles or for a longtime Angelenos who wants to learn more about their home. These five books explore the unknown, underappreciated, and unexpected sides of Los Angeles.

The Explore Los Angeles book set includes:

-New Architecture Los Angeles by photographer Mike Kelley

-Wild LA: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles by Lila Higgins, Gregory B. Pauly, Jason G. Goldman, & Charles Hood 

-This Is (Not) L.A.: An Insider's Take on the Real Los Angeles by Jen Bilik with Kate Sullivan

-Day Hiking Los Angeles: City Parks / Santa Monica Mountains / San Gabriel Mountains by Casey Schreiner

-Los Angeles 1 to 10 by Sara Beth Greene