Lots of great books, many that you can't find. Beautifully organized store and great prices!read more

As I live a considerable distance from the book store, I thought I would first phone to inquire as…read moreto whether the book I am looking for, is in fact currently stocked at the store. All I hear when I phone is a recorded message and I have called numerous times, still get the recorded message. I took my inquires to another book store, one that where actually a live person answers the phone, and responds to questions of book availability. For some reason, this particular book store {Burton Lysecki} thinks that a person calling on the phone, to inquire about a particular book is an intrusion and/ or interrupting their work. They do not understand that "I am the purpose of their work and employment." I was successful at the bookstore that answered their phone!

Store is run by a very nice lady, (The boss lady)-that is what is said on her card, who is very…read morefair in her price and exchange values. Have been there several times, and have always come away with a couple of good finds in literature. Highly recommended.

Best bookstore in winnipeg! I've gone every week for the last couple of months and she always has…read morenew stock in, the owner is a very wonderful lady who is always there to give good recommendations and help you as well as have a good hearted conversation. I would recommend anyone to go here for books of all kinds and her prices are unbeatable. 5/5 store

While visiting family in Winnipeg, my husband and I went on a used-bookstore tour of the city - we…read morestopped at 7 stores in total, and Bison Books was our favorite. Even from the street view, there are nice welcoming displays in the window, and as soon as you open the door, you are greeted with that wonderful familiar old-book smell (in the best way possible!). There is a carefully curated section for basically any genre you can think of (Icelandic books or antique sheet music, anyone?) organized meticulously, peppered with unique and interesting decor. The books we were looking at (general fiction/literature trade paperbacks) were priced between $7-10/book. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, rounding out the excellent experience. I can't say enough good things about Bison Books, Absolute Must for Winnipeg book lovers!

Unbelievable selection of books and magazines. if they don't have it they will order it and when it…read morearrives a real live person phones you to let you know it is available for pickup. They also have regular book signings with various authors after a professional interview with authors. I would highly recommend purchasing their membership card to receive discounts on books, from experience I can tell you that when you visit they have such a wide range of titles you will not be leaving with one book (that membership card will pay for itself very quickly}! Best of all - it is locally owned.

The staff are incredibly helpful. They'll look up a title you want to purchase and take you to the…read moreshelf. In the children's section, the staff ask the kids what they like (funny or serious, make believe or real, etc) until a perfect book is found. If you like a certain author, they will recommend "similar" authors. Love it.

Lots of selection, helpful and friendly staff, fair prices. Definitely recommend shopping there if…read moreyou love books and comics

Great owner, great shop. I miss it now that I've moved. While I had trouble in another shop in…read moreWinnipeg, I came here weekly thereafter until I actually left the province. If I moved back, I'd be back, giving Danny my dime for his good reads!

When I was a Winnipegger, I frequented bookstores more regularly than I do now. Back then, it was…read moreChapters and McNally Robinson. I had two favourite Chapters stores. Both are still there, but are under the Indigo name. The one store at Polo Festival in St. James, which used to be steps away from the old Winnipeg Stadium, was one of my favourites. The other was this store in St. Vital Centre. It's an Indigo now. It still has that cozy feel of taking a few books, finding a cozy place to sit down and reading parts of them before deciding whether I wanted to commit to buying them. It also has a Starbucks cafe in the store. Back then, I rarely bought anything there. I can see myself doing it now, especially spending time on my phone and using the free wifi offered in the store. This bookstore is right outside the food court. You technically can grab a drink and food if nothing at Starbucks interests you. I came here to browse. I also wanted to see if I could get a gift and a birthday card for my friend. There was a plushie sale. I didn't get any, but the plushies were cute. This store always features books by Manitobans. One book, mmm... Manitoba, caught my attention. I didn't get it, but it's a book that I'd like to read and possibly buy. It shares stories about the foods that Manitobans eat. I will need to revisit it. I did find a card for my friend. I spent a while finding the perfect card for her. The card selection at Indigo never disappoints. However, some cards can be expensive. I found one going for $19. Yikes! I like the sales items. I saw mugs, reading socks, and more that were all discounted. I got a gift and a birthday card for my friend from this store. I went to pay for it and chatted with a friendly woman at the checkout. I got my Indigo rewards barcode scanned. I then paid for my items with a credit card. All was great. The woman asked if I needed a bag. My items were so small that they fit in my existing bag. I thanked her and left. Although I didn't spend as much time in this store as I used to when I lived in this city, it still felt cozy and familiar. I still love this store. I'm happy that it's still around. (312)

Couple of staff need to be trained properly and I found out books are overpriced they are way…read morecheaper online and in the states where you pay one-third of the price

It's the kind of store you would expect in the heart of wolesley as the place is filled with books…read moreand items related to yoga and meditation and the air is filled with burning incense. This place sells Halfmoon's meditation cushions or zafus which are made in Canada and filled with buckwheat. They sell the various shapes of meditation cushions for the same price as the website in a variety of colours and patterns. Basically anything you can find in a yoga / meditation studio from the chimes, Himalayan salt lamps, incense, cushions, mats and of course books are sold here. The owner is extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the products.

Lovely little place. The owner is so friendly and helpful. Responded quickly to an email question…read moreand even put a book on hold for me. Great selection and an eclectic mix of vintage décor, clothing, books, stationary and gift items. Worth the trip from the other side of the city! Love supporting local!

The family contacted Adam and Ana at Black's with my granddad's old collection of books (he was a…read moreprof at the UoT) when he died. They were so helpful, and kind through the whole process. We were worried that we might lose out on some value but they were very clear about what they were seeking, which items were noteworthy, how much they would pay, and importantly for us...why. Highly recommend them if you're selling books in the GTA.

I've been following this bookseller from afar for some years. Initially ordered books from them…read moreonline but when we had the chance to visit family in Toronto, we got a chance to visit their cute Little Italy location. Great selection, fair prices and the owners: Adam and Ana - so knowledgeable and accommodating! Great to have visited in person - very welcoming and SO interesting.