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Jan 3, 2020 · To get you inspired for an afternoon of browsing, we've rounded up some of this country's most-beloved independent bookstores, from a shop founded by Alice Munro, to one specializing in “radical...
- Another Story. Bookstore. Another Story is an indie bookshop located on Roncesvalles, specializing in grassroots social justice, equity and diversity.
- Swipe Design. Bookstore, Building. Tucked in a building that mainly houses private studios and small galleries, Swipe Design is the official bookshop of the Advertising and Design Club of Canada and the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario.
- Ben McNally Books. Bookstore, Shop, Store. The collection in this dignified bookstore in the Financial District mainly consists of high-quality first-edition hardbacks.
- A Novel Spot. Bookstore. A Novel Spot is a cozy little nook located at Humbertown Shopping Centre in Toronto’s west end. The décor has a slightly vintage feel, and two of the four walls are actually ceiling-to-floor windows that let in plenty of light from the mall lobby.
Sep 16, 2024 · Blue Heron Books. Named one of the “Best Bookstores in North America” by the Globe & Mail newspaper and two-time winner of the Libris Award “Bookseller of the Year” for Canada, Blue Heron Books is a popular destination for book lovers. Explore a large selection of books in this spacious brick store.
Nov 22, 2023 · Here are some of our top independent bookstores located across Canada that you must visit. Indigo (Granville) Bookstore Behold Canada’s largest book, gift and specialty toy retailer!
- Barefoot Books
- Abraxas Books and Gifts
- Bookmark
- Bearly Used Books
- Ben Mcnally
- Block Shop Books
- Epic Books
- Found Books & Shop
- Huckleberry Books
- Mac’s Fireweed Books
- Maktaba Bookstore
Denman Island, British Columbia
On a remote island of 1,400 or so people, this cozy little bookshop thrives. Part of the explanation might be that Abraxasstocks much more than books — fans appreciate their nifty socks, puzzles, art supplies, and original art. Visitors will swoon over the “free post,” a wall of cubby holes where locals can leave letters, messages, and small gifts for each other. Book To Check Out:Duck: Two Years In The Oil Sands, a graphic novel by Kate Beaton
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown’s independent bookstore since 1972, Bookmarkhas a wide selection of local authors, national bestsellers, art and stationery supplies, and literary-themed novelties. It also hosts a jam-packed schedule of events including presentations from internationally renowned authors. Book To Check Out: The Island Walkby Bryson Guptill, perfect for anyone setting out to hike this famous route
Parry Sound, Ontario
Nope, that’s not a spelling mistake. Bearly Used Booksindeed has a bear as its mascot. It also boasts tons of experience, with over 25 years in business and an inventory of some 250,000 titles. If you love historical romance, this is your spot. There’s an entire room alone devoted to the genre! Book To Check Out: The Whispers of Warby Julia Kelly
Toronto, Ontario
Beloved by writers, Ben McNallywas long known for its gorgeous downtown digs but is in the process of moving into a new space, still in central Toronto. Once resettled, visitors can expect excellent service and plenty of literary events. The store offers a personalized book-a-month subscription in which no two subscriptions are exactly the same. Book To Check Out: The Book of Phobias and Manias by Kate Summerscale
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
This small but mighty store is located in a historic building where the wooden blocks (or pulleys) were crafted for Lunenburg’s famous shipbuilding industry. Block Shophosts a teen book club and offers an excellent collection of young adult literature, fitting as one of the owners, Jo Treggiari, is a Governor General’s Award–nominated young adult author. Book To Check Out: Hummingbirdby Natalie Lloyd, perfect for YA readers
Hamilton, Ontario
This popular indie spot in Hamilton is actually a two-spot enterprise, with both a main location and a secondary store, charmingly called “The Sequel,” that’s attached to the Playhouse Cinema (and offers a great selection of movie-themed books.) Their main location often hosts author signings and recent visits have included such literary luminaries as Lawrence Hill. Book To Check Out: A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
Cochrane, Alberta
Found Books is an independent bookstore in Cochrane, Alberta, with a feminist, anti-racist, queer-celebrating focus. It also doubles as a community space, hosting everything from Pride events to concerts to games night. Book To Check Out: Tractor Warsby Neil Dalhstrorm. This book about the rise of modern agriculture is the perfect primer for anyone visiting rural Alberta.
Cranbrook, British Columbia
This bookstore in southeast British Columbia serves all genres to all ages — but what it really serves up is delight via interactions with the shop’s resident cat, Max. If you can pull yourself away from chatting with Max, you’ll find that Huckleberry Books also offers journals, stationery, gifts, puzzles, maps, and more. Its online reading challengeoffers book lovers a different category of literature to pursue each month to keep their reading choices fresh. Book To Check Out:Laughing With T...
Whitehorse, Yukon
Boasting “the best magazine north of 60”, with newspapers and magazines from around the world, this northern independent bookstoreis a Whitehouse institution. They offer an excellent selection of Yukon guidebooks and topographical maps, Canadian and international titles, and a number of puzzles, games, and even seeds! Book To Check Out: Nahganne: Tales of the Northern Sasquatchby Red Grossinger
Montreal, Quebec
Situated among the gorgeous architecture of Old Montreal, this little English-language bookstore has an especially good collection of art, history, and political science books, and even a small section dedicated to Octavia Butler. Maktabais also the home of the We Are The Medium independent artists’ collective. Book To Check Out: Secrets of Divine Love by A. Heiwa
Sep 27, 2024 · That being said, here’s a list of 16 of the best bookstores across North America (in no particular order) that specialize in old, used, and vintage books, as well as a carefully curated selection of new releases.
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