In many ways, I remain an analog guy in a digital world. I love my ipad and my online reviews, but…read moreI also love the nice feel of paper between my fingers while I'm reading. I also enjoy browsing through shelves of magazines that I previously didn't know existed, making a purchase, and then reading up on what I may have missed. My only complaint in these days of Loonie - Dollar parity (or is it supremacy?) is that the listed magazine (and book) prices are still usually a full dollar higher in Canada. Someone is making a lot of money off this long time practice that feels like a scam in today's world. ow back to the good part... I really enjoyed my stroll through the shelves of the Daily Globe Newshop. I avoided the back "girlie" section and concentrated on newspapers, current affairs, travel, and other genres too numerous to mention. It was also fun watching the other folks here in this very clean and well organized Newsstand. I ended up with a Calgary Herald and a Monocle Newspaper and could have easily purchased more reading material. But tomorrow is another day...

They actually had the magazine I was looking for plus a few I didn't even know that existed. Much…read morebigger selection than Chapters.

An extremely varied and knowledgeably curated selection of books thoughtfully presented. Friendly…read moreand helpful staff. Highly recommended.

I didn't have enough time…read more.. I wandered into Shelf Life Books too close to closing time. As I browsed the shelves, I quickly discovered that I was a special independent bookstore and felt a certainly literary nirvana that I had last experienced at Powell's Books in Portland. The selection was thoughtfully curated and was strong with the Canadian Author force. Around every corner was a new thought-provoking discovery and a desire to linger and explore further. Then it was time to go.... .....I'll be back.