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!

Stillman Books brings me back to my childhood, where bookstores were plentiful; including used…read morebookstores. While e-books are great for some; I still prefer sitting down and delving into a physical book. When you're looking for that hard to find book or something to bring you back to your childhood, chances are you will find it at Stillman's. Everything is neatly organized by category and you can easily lose time perusing the great selection they have on their shelves. I never leave empty-handed. There is ample parking out front. The staff are very helpful if you need a recommendation or have a hard time choosing if several books catch your eye. It's definitely a hidden gem in White Rock.

Great selection of books for a used bookstore. The owner really knows his stuff, very…read moreknowledgeable.

This tiny little bookstore is bouncing back after Covid. Will be offering organic coffee in the…read morefall. You can trade books for a store credit and will also be buying books in autumn. There are tables outside to sit and enjoy some coffee.

I grew up in this neighbourhood and this Indigo has been a staple weekend relaxing spot since…read morechildhood. They got a great selection of books, with friendly service and chairs/table for reading. The only thing is that their business magazine selection is very lacking. And they play the music a little too loud. There's a starbucks attached to the location with limited seating.

This is a place of magic! Dreams even! They have so many wonderful products and books to select…read morefrom. Wonderful gift ideas and cards, bought a gift from here for my dear friend and it was a big success! Will be coming back again and again for sure!

This secondhand bookstore in New West isn't very big, but has a great selection of books ranging…read morefrom sci-fi to history to the occult. I love going to these kind of shops as its like a treasure hunt as you search through the shelves looking for gold. I was finally able to pick up one of the Discworld novels that I've been hunting for in bookstores across the GVA. The owners are really friendly and helpful, able to answer amy questions you may have or help guide your search. There is some light music in the background that gave it a great atmosphere, especially with the rain pouring down outside, tip-tapping on the windows

There's not much to like here. Everything about it is shabby, with the mismatched furniture and…read moreshelves/racks. There aren't really any interesting displays to highlight the stock, and the distinctly unwelcoming vibe I get doesn't encourage me to browse. The "coffee bar" is a laugh, and since they have it there, they don't let people bring in their Starbucks or whatever while they look around. They try to be "renaissance" by having music events and classes and suchlike, but they should probably just take a good hard look at their store and their selection and focus on being a good used bookstore.

My favourite bookstore! They have a massive selection of used books as well as new books! The new…read moreaddition of records to the store is awesome, lots of great new and used titles! They have also recently added a new little gift area with local candles, bookmarks, etc. So many great things happening, can't wait for the cafe to reopen!

A book lovers DREAM! i'd rather buy a previously loved book versus going to Chapters and buying…read morenew. Its sad to watch small book stores go out of business because of Chapters. This store is great! Its clean and bright and the books are all organized! They can even tell you what they have in stock!! The owners were really helpful and nice. They just opened up a little coffee bar inside so you can come in and read and sip! I can't wait to go back!

Kind, friendly staff. Very inviting atmosphere; displays and variety of books and cozy corners to…read moreperuse books. Includes a room dedicated to children's books and another room for nonfiction with a wide array of topics.

This is a very cute book store in Pitt Meadows. There is a younger lady that owns and runs it and…read moreshe is very pleasant to deal with. They have an excellent selection of books, the place is comfortable and inviting as well. They have a great area for children with a great selection. They also do story reading for children and we plan to take our kids to this soon. Worth a look, as they will likely have your book for less (as they are used books). According to Facebook they are having their grand opening tomorrow at 11:00am.

We love to see a bookstore thriving!! This is so much more than just a bookstore (and adjoining…read morepaper/confectionery/novelty shop). Its a community hub! I recently moved to Bellingham and Village Books (and paper dreams) actually really swayed me to move here. Its a book palace, 3 stories of well organized selection. The front facing books are well chosen, and the used books are interspersed with the new books. There are quite a few staff picks sections, all of which are super interesting and worth looking over. Three days before Christmas 2025 I was there trying to pick out a horror book for a friend of mine. Horror is not my genre (more of a fantasy and literature gal myself), so I for sure needed guidance. The shop lady spent so much time reviewing the whole horror section with me . When we couldn't find the main book we decided on me buying, she spent the time looking everywhere for it. She enlisted the help of two additional staff members. When she was needed for another task, she made sure one of the other shop ladies had me covered. I ended up ordering the book, which came in a few days and they texted me when it arrived. Easy peasy! I will never forget that experince, especially as the store was jam packed with x-mas shoppers. Village books in fairhaven is the spot! My only note is that their bookclubs could be better. The bookclubs are during the day and don't have different genre selections (they are mostly nonfiction). There is a silent reading bookclub that I might try. They could be cultivating different types of communities (ie book clubs geared towards romantasy, sci-fi, literature, etc.), but maybe that will come with time.

I really wanted to love the store. I'm long time book lover and one who worked in the book…read moreindustry for over 20 years. This store seemingly has it all; great selection of books, both knew and used, lots of old wood, and a staff that seems knowledgeable if a little bit unhappy. The last part can explain why the vibe is just off. It just doesn't feel comfortable nor welcoming, and if I had to put my finger on the cause, I would say it is likely due to management. I witnessed firsthand how the store manager ignored customers in line waiting to pay because he was on the phone. You never ignore the customers who are right in front of you. I wish the store all the best, but I'm gonna take my book shopping business elsewhere.