I love small towns, port and beach towns especially. Sadly, so many small towns no longer have local bookstores. So I was thrilled when I came across Beach Reads in Port Dover! Not only do they carry a wonderful selection of both new and used books, but they also make a strong effort to create …
Gryphon Books, Port Hope ON
Everywhere I travel I like to find a pen. A unique souvenir to add to my collection, and remind me of what I loved about that particular place. It seems many of us who are passionate about something like to collect mementos, not only as keepsakes, but as a way to show off our passions …
Bookland, Kingston ON
Some people may think that one book store is the same as the next. Hopefully if you’ve found your way to this blog, then you know that’s not true. Bookstores come in a wonderful array of shapes and sizes. Some specialise in seeking out those antique or rare editions, some compile a collection of books …
Lockwood Books, St. Thomas ON
I am incredibly excited to be able to tell you all about Lockwood Books! Within only a few years of opening, this little shop has managed to capture the spirit of every book-lover’s fantasies. This place is teeming with coziness and character. Lockwood Books, found in downtown St. Thomas, is mainly a used book store, …
Cordial Clove Books, Elora ON
Cordial Clove Books is not only a queer-owned small business, it’s a business that supports other queer-owned businesses! In the store you can find tons of fun novelty items and stationery made by other local and LGBTQ+ artists and businesses. Every time I enter this shop, I find my self-control tested as I try to …
The Portal Bookshop, UK
The Portal Bookshop in York has only been open for a few years, but it’s easy to see how it has become an invaluable locale for the queer community. LGBTQ+ bookstores are a rarity, but as a fantasy and sci-fi focused queer bookstore, it’s almost hard to believe a place as magical and unique as …
David Shoots, Bookseller, Saint John NB
I’ll admit it. I do love those huge chain bookstores. The type that sell weird knickknacks and collectibles, and have almost as many random decor products as they do books. And these may be my go-to places when the newest book is released in a favourite fantasy series, or when I need to find gifts …