We specialize in social sciences, history, and biographies, but we also have a. We are constantly seeking to purchase new and used books to add to our inventory. Reading a used book oasis in the heart of the danforth. Reading named one of the top 5 used bookstores in toronto by i love toronto you can like us on store. Though its not exactly your neighbourhood basement used book store, youll definitely find books in great condition at discounted prices, and usually multiple copies. I cant believe companion books offers over 80,000 books on their shelves. The top 30 new and used bookstores in toronto by neighbourhood. The best used bookstores in toronto are the last bastions of vintage hard copy books. Bring your used items to our bloor street or yonge street locations. Store burnside 428 cedar hills 94 hawthorne 58 local warehouse 437 remote warehouse 51 last received date last 7 days 1 used canada. Ayerego books is a quaint bookstore on st clair avenue west.
Also, i found this link to a blog that lists some of the citys best used book stores. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto. Top 10 best used book stores in toronto, on last updated april. With three locations, and thousands upon thousands of books at its. Abebooks canada welcome to abebooks canada, where you can discover used, new and rare books plus art and collectibles offered for sale by hundreds of canadian sellers located from nova scotia to vancouver island. Weve made a list of the top used bookstores in toronto, which you can check out below. In the age of kindle and kobo, these little shops are the only places youll find rare first editions you can. During summer months, the citys sonic diversity is on full display. The best independent book stores in toronto now magazine. Ben mcnally books torontos most beautiful bookstore. In the age of kindle and kobo, these little shops are the only places youll find rare first editions you cant download off the internet. But the worlds biggest bookstore aint one of them it sells new books, and in the age of the book superstores, it doesnt even seem that big. The best bookstores in toronto blogto toronto blog.
He has been doing so in order to ensure that i have. At a coffee shop, on the beach, in bed after a long days work. Spanning more than 25 years, i could have pretended to be better than you gathers work from three distinct eras of jay millars development as a poet. It is the only used bookstore on the list, making it the most. These 10 shops are as much about communitybuilding as they are selling books. In this world of ereaders, online retailers, and chain stores, independent bookstores face an ongoing struggle to survive. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookstore the worlds oldest. All books are as described, have been collated and are guaranteed to be complete unless otherwise stated.
There cannot be a compilation of torontos best used book stores without mentioning bmv. We are a used, rare and collectible bookstore located in london, ontario. Reading named now magazine 2011 best bookstore on danforth re. Browse our vast selection of bestsellers and staff picks.
There cannot be a compilation of toronto s best used book stores. A former staple of mirvish village, the beguilings new location off college. Specializing in but not limited to childrens books and graphic novels. Plus, free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Another used book store in toronto on mount pleasant rd, you might want to check out is a place called alexandre antique prints maps and books. Your experience of torontos musical culture depends somewhat on when you visit. With three locations, and thousands upon thousands of books at its largest store on bloor street covering four floors, it is truly the leviathan of the citys used bookstore landscape. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The best bookstores in toronto dont just have the hottest new fiction or that next volume of game of thrones you swore youd read. In addition to the internet and mail order, we also do business by appointment at our toronto warehouse location as well as sitting several book fairs, coin and militaria shows. Welcome to abebooks canada, where you can discover used, new and rare books plus art and collectibles offered for sale by hundreds of canadian sellers located from nova scotia to. With their signature stacks of cheap used books, its easy to spend hours at this four floor book and record shop.
From threefloor used bookstore giants to shops with a used book vending machine, there are so many rad spots to choose from. The best independent book stores in toronto the beguiling. Bingham prize for debut fiction 8 the morning news tournament of books 8 oregon book award for poetry 7 oregon book award readers choice award 6. Oregon book award for general nonfiction 10 young readers choice award intermediate division 10 oregon book award for fiction 9 oregon book award for creative nonfiction 8 penrobert w. From shops specializing in cookbooks or rare editions, offering wonderlands of childrens literature, or hosting a myriad of literary events, independent bookstore culture in toronto. Reading named one of the top 5 used bookstores in toronto by i love toronto you can like us on store hours. One of the oldest and best used record and book stores in toronto. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. Independent toronto bookseller with several outlets in the city. No appointment is necessary, but if you have more than 2 boxes of books or. Welcome to steven temple books steven temple books. There are tons of bookstores across toronto for bibliophiles, but sometimes it can be hard to pick which ones to go to. Donate used books to habitat for humanity restores in the gta. Doug miller books independent used book store located at.
Having operated shops on queen street west in downtown toronto since our founding in 1974, we closed the shop in march, 2014 and now operate from home in welland, ontario close to niagara falls, only two turns from toronto. Thats why we have made it our mission to offer you a huge selection of books. I have never left there empty handed, it is a great place and very well organized. Acadia book stores online store has a great selection of art books, including monographs, photography, architecture and original graphics. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto, ontario.
Aug 01, 2018 the best independent book stores in toronto. Companion books buy trade sell books in burnaby, bc. Best place to sell books in toronto bmv bookstores. Paradise comics 3278 yonge street toronto, ontario canada m4n 2l6 phone. Sell your books contact editions used and rare book store. Buying books can be expensive, especially if you like to read a lot.
Weve filled them, lost them, stuck them in books for years, gleefully found enough of them to buy all new books. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Everything is labelled, easy to find and the new management is very committed to providing the best customer service. We buy vinyl records, cds and books monday to friday. Aug 02, 2017 7 of the citys most essential record shops. The great escape book store offers a wide variety of new and used books in toronto s east end. Doug miller books independent used book store located at 650. We buy any time we are open up to 1 hour before store closing. Dear friends, as you know, rupert has been working alone here for the past week, answering the phone, taking and filling orders, and trying to keep some semblance of our business operational. Bmv pays cash for items we can resell everything from a couple of books to entire libraries. Come by and visit, take your time, look around and take home some new, favorite old authors. Locate and compare book stores in toronto on, yellow pages local listings. If youre planning to take a trip downtown, you can also check out blogtos handy list of the best used bookstores in toronto useful for both donating used books, and buying them.
National book critics circle book award for poetry 10 oregon book award for general nonfiction 10 young readers choice award intermediate division 10 oregon book award for fiction 9 oregon book award for creative nonfiction 8 penrobert w. Low prices, quick turnaround and fast shipping, only at. The past, present and future of torontos used and antiquarian bookstores they offer something the internet cant. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Bmv is a book lovers paradise and the vision of a romcom date night. I have found a few rare titles in there over theyears, but like any used book store, id say its going to be pretty hit and miss. As a result, many of toronto s indie bookshops offer something out of the ordinary. Oct 12, 2010 bmv bookstores was established at 10 edward st. Glad day bookshop the worlds oldest gay, lesbian, bi. There are several different locations of this independent book lover hot spot across toronto, but the one in the annex is a major favourite.
In the age of kindle and kobo, these little shops are the. With three locations, and thousands upon thousands of books at its largest store on bloor street covering four floors, it is truly the leviathan of the citys used. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. But if exploring dusty, creaky, cluttered old book shelves is your thing, then this store is for you. The bakkaphoenix frequent buyer discount has rocketed into the, erm, present. The worlds biggest bookstore may have closed its doors, but thankfully toronto has its. Youll also find quirky gems, some of the best staff in. The friends of tpl, south chapter, a volunteer organization that supports toronto public library, would like to inform you that our annual spring clearance book. Please sell us your gently used books, comics, dvds, cds, vinyl records, and magazines. Independent used book store located at 650 bloor st. News, people, places, events, articles, and discussions on toronto. Bmv buys quality items in good condition that have resale value.
There cannot be a compilation of toronto s best used book stores without mentioning bmv. Book stores in toronto may seem few and far between, but what they lack in number, they make up for in diversity. Balfour books is toronto s favourite secondhand bookstore for art, photography, design, cooking, childrens books, philosophy and fiction of all kinds, including many rare and unusual hardcovers. Here at book outlet, we know everyone loves a good bargain.
The used book trade has largely migrated to the internet, but there are still a few good places to go in town. Mar 29, 2020 the used book trade has largely migrated to the internet, but there are still a few good places to go in town. The cozy college spot is crammed with all the used books of your dreams. Bingham prize for debut fiction 8 the morning news tournament of books. At bmv bookstores, our mission is to search out unique finds wherever we can to bring you the finest books at affordable prices. Quality bookseller with free shipping that donates a book for every book sold. Acadia specializes in outofprint and antiquarian books. But the worlds biggest bookstore aint one of them it sells new books, and in the age of the book.
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