If you're going to look for a book or board game here, then you came to the right place. I found a…read morefew board games here to add to my collection. I'm not much for book reading but if something catches my eye I tend to buy it. A great place to find a selection of books but if you want a definite answer for a specific book at location just check it through their website. Website: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/ I find it very useful. They also added a section for unique gift shopping like mugs, bento lunchbox, & etc. A section for children books which is great for the easter season. Accessories such as book-markers are handy. Atmosphere is like a library but fresh books ready to be bought, staff is friendly, & parking is large. Starbucks is connected to the store which is quite nice. Recommended for anyone looking for a book or just a browse.

I've been here a few times and the last time was for a book signing. The parking on the weekends…read morecan be busy and difficult to find a spot in the front. We just parked at the back and walked around. The book we were getting signed was displayed right after walking in. There was confusion which way the line was going to pay though. The line when straight back but then it hit a book shelf and people lined up on either side of it. For busy times, it would be great to know where to stand. The layout isn't ideal with the shelves forming a V instead of horizontal lines. Even though the layout isn't great, the store is big and has lots of selection. They had children activities going on and it was great to see staff there and families doing crafts. The book signing line was along the wall by the Starbucks. People would cross to access the magazine area but it wasn't a major inconvenience for everyone. The staff were good to make sure we paid for our book and asked for our names for the book to be personalized. Someone offered to take our photo with the author which was a nice touch. I didn't browse much but did see to the side of the cash area is the stationary and gift area. A great addition to the strip mall but not a place I would frequent on busy weekends.

Extra Extra is one of the first stores I started frequenting at HUB Mall, even before I was a…read morestudent at the U of A. It is a small newsstand with magazines and newspapers from North America and around the world. I always found the selection be good, and purchased quite a few music magazines here. It also sells cold drinks and snacks like chocolate bars and chips. The store is very small and gets cramped when it is busy so best not to hang out there too long reading the magazines.

Is it just me, or has their selection of gaming magazines seems to have faded over the years?…read moreThat's the main reason I come to Extra Extra when I'm around the U of Alverta campus, the video game and tech magazine. I would come here a few years ago and they would have tons for me to choose from. Now? Not so much. And Paula is right, the place does get very cramped like most of the store in the Hub Mall.

This place has changed their sign and possibly their name, but I think the owner is still the same…read moreman. I was little overwhelmed being in this bookstore. The owner told me that he had 82,000 books in the store (which is overwhelming in itself!) and they really did have a great selection of stuff. The staff were all drinking wine when we came in, which was kind of nice to see that they could all just relax and have a glass of wine while they were working. I was a little annoyed with one of the guys who worked here though. I assume he is either the main manager or the owner. He followed my boyfriend and I around as we browsed and I felt like I was being sold to. The thing with book shopping is that it is easier to browse on your own instead of being talked to every time you pick up a book. This started to frustrate me so much that we didn't even finish looking through the store because he was on my heels and I was annoyed. When we were leaving he made a comment about us not buying anything and I felt a little insulted. He acted like a used car salesman! I could tell he loved books, and most likely loved his job, but it shouldn't mean harassing customers to buy a book.

My favorite part about this bookstore was the man working there (I'm not sure if he was the owner…read moreor not) and his son. He and his son each had a two-way radio to communicate with each other. The store is not very big but the young boy still used his two-way radio for every single word he spoke - even when standing ten feet away from his dad! It was adorable. This definitely made me feel comfortable in the store. There was quite a selection of books, mostly of an academic variety. I will definitely be going back when I need a textbook for school or even a few cheap books for a research project. Hopefully the novelty of the two-way radio will not have worn off!

I think an important thing to remember when reviewing any Coles location is that the average Coles…read morestore doesn't have the square footage to offer the same amount of stock as most Chapter and Indigo stores so any comparison between them is somewhat unfair. Like Jeanette mentioned they do have a pretty decent magazine collection here as well as a great discount section. One of the things that really stands out for me infact is how well done their discount sections are. They are always kept tidy and full as well as being really well organized. On my trip today infact I noticed one of their discount sections had been done up with books that featured British culture. I thought that was pretty cool considering alot of book stores discount sections are usually just a mish mash of sale stuff. The customer service here is also worth mentioning. The staff seem a bit more mature and I have never come in and noticed any of the stereotypical apathetic retail working teens. I usually get at the very least a greeting and more often then not offers of assistance with finding what im looking for as well. They also do an excellent job of promoting their charities like the love of reading without coming across as pushy. With all that being said however I am not able to give as much business to this store as I would like. I do have weird "luck" when shopping here for my favorite series that I can either find the newest release in the series but none of the books that came before it or all of the books that came before it but not the new release itself. I have to quote Jeanette again when I say that it seems the primary focus of this location is promoting what is on the best seller list. When it comes to the cities bookstores as a whole admittedly Londonderry Coles is nowhere close to being at the top of that list but in terms of smaller lower traffic locations I think it's definitely worth a look if you live in the area or just happen to find yourself in the mall.

This Coles is located in Londonderry Mall. It's a really nice location, because it's rather new and…read morea great improvement over the old location that used to be located upstairs. I don't find myself here very often though, because when I need a book, I almost always order it online from either Chapters or Amazon. But I come here a lot, when I'm just hanging out at the mall with nothing to do. The magazine selection here is decent. They have some good magazines like The Walrus, The Atlantic, and I'm almost certain I have seen Adbusters here. The selection of books isn't bad, but honestly I've hardly ever found a title I was searching for as a last-minute Christmas present. This store seems to promote best-sellers the most, forgetting about Canadian authors all together, which is rather disappointing. I do like their discounted books though. There are often some great recipe books or just interesting reads on topics like travel, history, or famous people.

We went to purchase a pokemon lego item that was in the box that said $3, there were multiple. They…read morerang in at full price so we questioned it, showed the cashier the box and they took it back to the till and told us someone must have put it in the wrong box. There were at least 10 - 12 in the box. There was no acknowledgement just telling us it would be full price and asking if we wanted it. It was tagged at a certain price it should have been adjusted as the scanning code of practice states. When i said that i was ignored and asked if there would be anything else. When I said it should be the price it is tagged at, they rang my son through and I was told to have a good day. That is not right. It was tagged at a certain price with multiple of the same item in the box. If that is how Indigo operates I will not shop here any more.

Chapters is the Canadian bookstore chain most similar to Barnes and Noble or Borders. They and…read moreIndigo are owned by the same Corporation and have a certain flair that you don't usually see in most US chain bookstores. This Chapters is tucked away within Sherwood Park and seems to be popular with locals and those of us here on business looking for a place to hang out during our free time. The book selection is decent and the magazine section is generous. There's also a coffee shop attached and a good selection of stationary, journals, and gifts.

Small town bookstores have a charm of their own that can never be rivalled by the big chains, and…read morewhich completely compensates for a smaller selection or fewer discounts. The Bookstore on Perron is no exception in the charm department, nor in the excellent customer service. They also are a highly responsive source for local books, including the popular Pure Prairie Eating Plan. Is there any better browsing place than a bookstore? Not for me! In addition, there are lots of little gift ideas for both adults and children - I can never leave without finding at least one treasure that begs to go home with me. Check out their Facebook page, like it, and stay up to date with new arrivals and gift ideas - https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bookstore-On-Perron-Street/207418552634735 Or check out their online storefront: http://bookstoreonperron.com I really appreciate their extensive category searches, where you can immediately find the book you're seeking, or use the browse feature.

This store has the cutest swag! Lots of awesome humorous books, gifts and signs. If you're looking…read morefor a gift for someone this is the place to look! They also have lots of kitchen stuff. There is a mussel cooking pot I've had my eye on. Sometimes it's a little bit tricky to find Parking on Perron street but it's for sure worth stopping in.

I've been a fan of Rolling Tales since day 1 and was so happy when they made the move downtown…read morewhich made it easier for me to stop by more often (huge loss for folks on the south side!) Their new space feels cozy but it larger than I expected it to be. It is bright and colourful, particularly in the juvenile section. Their focus is on graphic novels, comics, and manga andy do a great job choosing featured books to fit their community. They also sell a collection of action figures, toys, and games with something for everyone. I most recently visited on Free Comic Book day (first saturday in May!) and they did a great job making it a fun, engaging experience with artist guests and activities. Rolling Tales is a great addition to the downtown community!

Amazing addition to Edmonton's comics and gaming scenes. The store is almost split perfectly into…read morehalf comics/graphic novels and half gaming supplies like dice and cards. Wonderful staff. I can't speak much about games but I do enjoy comics and graphic novels, and this place has a great selection of different topics and for varies age levels. I was especially impressed by the shelves dedicated to topics concerning LGBTQ2SIA+ and healthy sexuality. Worth the trip out to Terwillegar.

I adore the wee Book Inn. Jasper Ave is my favourite location. A great place to give books a second…read morehome. You can request the books you are looking for, on top of the already great selection they have. There is a record and DVD section too. A cosy place to hangout on a chilly winter night. I love that they have a shop cat too.

Great resource for those of us who love reading. The staff is terrific! Very knowledgeable,…read morehelpful- and persistent. We asked them to find a book 8 years ago, and they called us a couple of days ago to tell us that they found it. Now that's going above and beyond on the customer service! Bob Y.