I found this gem via social media and it's going to become one of my must stop by spot. Not too…read morefare from a threat store on 3rd and Lonsdale Ave, it easily accessible. The books goes from 1$ to 10$ with a big variety of books. I was event able to find some classic French books They do not "buy" used books but they WILL exchange store credit for your used books.

soooo many books and magazines! could spend hours here. If you want to search though to find your…read morenext read or collect some magazines for display or for collaging, this is the place!

This place IS a gem! Great selection of cards, calendars, journals, books, jewelry and a wonderful…read morestaff. We are fortunate to have this place.

A nice selection of cards but the manager tried to charge me more than the price posted on the…read morecards and said the system would not allow her to change it. Disappointed in the customer service.

While walking the Artisan section of Granville Island I came across this super cool bookstore…read more "Upstart & Crow". I typically go for more technically laden bookstores like physics and math based. I noticed the theme "Stories Inside". It piqued my interest so I decided to give it a look. One of the curators of the bookstore sat behind a lectern and pleasantly greeted all of the incoming patrons. I wasn't looking for a book at the time, but was very intrigued by the selections. I made mention to my girl of the wide variety of female authors and banned books. I immediately wanted to show support. After going through the entire store I selected a book that is perfect for me, "Strange Beasts of China". The book discusses how an amateur cryptozoologist is commissioned to uncover stories of China's fabled beasts. I really like this book shop Upstart & Crow. It's a crown gem of Grandville Island.

MacLeod's Books is a used book store that has been around forever (50 years according to an article…read morea couple of years ago). The store is crammed with piles of books and it looks like a disorganized mess. I've always wondered how they have survived, but there are always people in the store whenever I have gone in, so business must be steady. I first started reading Stephen King over 30 years ago, and have been reading his books on and off for the last three decades. I have recently gotten back into regularly reading his books, and I have decided to read the books I had never read before (for example, I recently finished reading 'Salem's Lot and The Shining), as well as re-read the books I have read, some of which I have only read once, 25 to 30 years ago (such as The Green Mile and his collection, Different Seasons). One of the first few Stephen King books I read 30 years ago was The Bachman Books. For those of you who don't know, early on in his career, Stephen King published five novels under the pseudonym Richard Bachman: Rage (1977), The Long walk (1979), Roadwork (1981), The Running Man (1982), and Thinner (1984). After it was discovered that Richard Bachman was Stephen King, the first four novels were published as a collection in 1985 known as "The Bachman Books". Rage is about a high school shooting, and King has asked that it no longer be published. Therefore The Bachman Books has become a collector's item, and King fans are always on the lookout for a copy in a used bookstore. In November 2024, I came very close to getting a copy. There is a local bookstore that sells used and new books, and I went to their website to see what Stephen King books they had in stock. I was surprised to discover that they had a copy of The Bachman Books on sale for $11! I ordered it, but ten minutes later the store called saying that unfortunately they had just sold the book that morning, after having had it in stock for several years. So close. For months, every so often, I would pop into MacLeod's Books when I was passing by, hoping to find that elusive copy of The Bachman Books. Despite never finding it (but one can hope!), MacLeod's has one of the best Stephen King collections. Their stock is always changing from one week to the next, so even if I had just been in the previous week, it was worth stopping in again. Sometimes there wasn't anything I was interested in, and sometimes I would walk out with a book or two. I've purchased several Stephen King books from MacLeod's over the past few months. A couple of weeks ago, I was running errands after work and was debating whether or not to stop in, as I would have to go a few blocks out of my way and I had been in about a week and a half prior. But I thought to myself, "What if this is the day they finally have it, and I decide not to go?" After carefully examining the Stephen King stock to be sure I didn't miss anything, I looked at the small pile of assorted books near the Stephen King section, and under several books I spied a familiar red spine. I HAD FOUND IT! I picked up the book and the store owner came up to me and said, "Hold on, I haven't priced these yet, I am in the process of putting out this new stock." I said, "I really really want this...." And he said, "It's a collector's item." Concerned, I responded, "I know... I'll pay you... $50..." He said, "Hmmm.... well, it IS a collector's item.... I'll sell it to you for... $15." Yes, only $15! I couldn't believe it! The store owner knew how valuable this book was and knew I was willing to pay $50, but he only charged me $15 (as opposed to $5 to $10 that he normally charges for pocket books). I finally have a copy of The Bachman Books! [Yelp collections: Libraries and Bookstores]

After having spoken to manager/owner of the store about what books they might like - I was in the…read moreprocess of downsizing - I carefully culled my books for them, brought them to a very busy intersection downtown Vancouver, where he met me with a trolley and boxes. He quickly went through my boxes of books, taking what he wanted, which was most of them, and paid me then and there. Pretty easy. When I told my son, who now lives in Britain, he said, 'well, they are the best secondhand store in the Vancouver area. I've been there many times.' My husband told me that when he was hunting for books on "The Raj' a few years ago, he was led right to them in the store. So all round, a winner, I'd say.

A neighbourhood gem. Friendly but not intrusive service. Decent selection of books of all types as…read morewell as gifts and seasonal items. Prices on par with online stores. Love the staff picks. Hoping these little shops stay around despite all the corporate big stores.

A quaint book shop with local greeting cards. It's the place I get thank you cards and birthday…read morecards. They also have a wide selection of books. Support local!

Love this cozy and charming book shop. It is has a total small town charm feel, and the place is…read morefull of great reads and finds. Super helpful staff - I called ahead and asked if they had a copy of the book I was looking for, asked if I wanted new or used, and they promptly put behind the counter for me! Wandered around checking out some books. Great experience all around.

Great service, great selections of new books, both for children, adults, grief and counselling…read morebooks, cookbooks, best sellers and awesome greeting cards of every genre! The best on the Coast!

Very small bookstore with a limited variety of genres. The featured books were the most…read moreinteresting. There's a lot of classic literature, and some displayed in an enclosed bookcase. Any bookstore is a good stop.

Such a cute little place, love browsing their shelves. They have a good collection of classic texts!read more

Oh, Bianca, you need to visit Kidsbooks. This is where we attended the Harry Potter launches…read more So I went along, and then went back. Kidsbooks has a wide range of baby through YA books. My niece loves bugs and mud, so we got her some picture books explaining slugs in a fun, kid-friendly way. The staff even gift-wrapped them with a bow.

Lovely bookshop with longtime staff who care about offering quality products, memorable…read moreexperiences, and excellent service. You won't find a retailer happier to work or serve on the North Shore! The merchandising is on-point; you can easily spend hours poring over beautiful books here! Bonus points for offering cute complimentary gift wrapping.

Visited this location on January 7,2024. I notice the little details are lacking and a bit of the…read morecustomer service too. Also, please make sure you stock the toilet paper. People don't wipe themselves with their hands. If you are going to offer washrooms to the public, make sure you give the means to use it. Positive note, I tried the Brown sugar tea latte and it was very delicious. Thank you Good Earth Café. Update: December 17, 2025 Had a pleasant visit at Indigo on Robson. They have a good selection of fashion magazines and books . I also love checking out the cozy blankets and candles, also ran into Mr. Cafecito. On a side note; the washrooms require a code to gain access. Ask a Indigo associate for the code. There is still no toilet paper in most of the stalls, lol.

First, I must confess, I love books and bookstores…read more Second, Indigo is no ordinary bookstore and this location, is like walking into a public sanctuary. There are great arm chairs and tables to cozy up with and skim books all over this beautiful two story book store which has been divided into sections in a very organized but also welcoming way. Upstairs, there are pajamas and cozy bathrobes and reading cozies to try on for curling up with a book at home and a cooking section, cafe, and even home decor section! You can find all kinds of books, journals, gifts, home goods, reading glasses, decor, even beauty eye masks, journals and gifting cards and wrap with ease as though you walked through a store that read your mind and answered your curiosity about what you may delight in finding in a bookstore to enjoy at home and gifting like a magician. I love hanging around here and usually spend a good hour or two easily, plus it is dog friendly and welcoming and warm and spacious and I honestly feel like it is a welcoming third space away from home of my dreams. Will be back. Even if I did purchase a gift with purchase throw and all manner of stocking stuffer gifts like the magnifying glass that sticks on the fridge already and too many books to read.