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.

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.

I love this store. They are so passionate about their books…read more I was in yesterday to sell off a few of mine to make room for more. She always gives good deals. A very pleasant place to shop. This area is exploding with condos and businesses. I hope they do well.

Does anything smell better than the inside of an old bookstore? Correct answer is no. This place is…read morefilled to the brim with all sorts of cool stuff, new and old. If you're like me and you like vintage books and hunting for these types of goodies you'll really like Alhambra. You can find all sorts of cool stuff here that you never even knew you were looking for. The staff are very kind and helpful as well! If you need help finding something they're always eager to help. I like it here because there's a lot to look at and there's a lot of gems tucked away in the shelves. If you're looking for a cool gift or something to add to your collection you can almost always find something here. A big chunk of my vintage medical collection I've found from here. There's a lot of interesting history and there's books on pretty much any topic. Woodworking book from 1953? Check. Massive book about garden herbs? Check. Vintage 60's textbook on experimental psychology? Check. Midwifery manual from 1940? Check. If you're in the area, stick your head in and wander around. Prices vary depending on what you're looking at, but usually you get good deals on your finds. Books are super cool, and so is Alhambra.

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.

This store is so clean, you could eat off the floors. There is not one speck of dust anywhere. No…read moresmell of staleness or that faint mildewy odour so common with old books. Barb runs a superb business with some of the most interesting finds. She has books dating back to the 1600's. Look up and you'll see an autographed copy of Michael Jackson's "Moonwalk". Kids books, travel books, the classics.... With Rigoletto playing softly in the background, I could browse all day.

I'm always amazed at the things people cite as issues. The owner has overhead, he can't pay full…read morevalue for what you find on the internet. I found this store to have an amazing collection and the owner was way cool.

This chapters used to be my most favourite chapters for years! I went there yesterday and…read moreeverything felt like chaos!! Computers don't work! Not sure if they are removing them! And if they do, it's not very convenient! Starbucks is closed! Everything is moved and it seems like they have somehow 20-30 percent empty space! I'm not even sure if they are moving or closing that store! In general last visit was not very good and if they are not closing that location, I hope they come up with a plan and clean up the mess!

I love the kids section in this Chapters, I could get lost here for days!…read more There is usually an assortment of goodness to keep the wee ones occupied from a Train Table to a colouring table as well as places to sit and look at books, it's quite kid friendly. My recent visit was on the hunt for the elusive Shopkins which they had just received a whole shipment of AND they had a B3G1 Free sale! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR. I cannot believe Shopkins were included but they were so we bought a whole whackload! Also picked up a bunch of cute thank you gifts and some clearance items for a rainy day. We were offered assistance by staff members no less than three times on our hour long recent visit and I had initially phoned to see if they had Shopkins in stock and if they were part of the sale. EXCELLENT customer service all around. What I don't like? CANADIAN book prices!!! But I can't really blame Chapters for that. Normally, I'd give 4 stars for this sort of place but the excellent customer service and beautiful kiddo zone left me all smiles even if my pocketbooks was $150 lighter. Thanks Chapters, and see you soon! PS - There is a Starbucks inside and the SOFTEST stuffed animals you will ever hug in the baby/gift area called "Jellycat."

This Coles store has been in Southgate mall for ages. It is well worth a visit if you don't need…read morethe selection of a larger big chain bookstore. That said, while doing holiday shopping this year, I needed to visit a much larger Chapters location to find everything that I was looking for. Still, they're part of the same large company, so there's that! It seems to me that some care is paid to what items end up on the end displays and what books are talked up by bookstore employees which is something that is important in bookstores regardless of whether they are small independents or chain locations.

I really don't understand the difference between Coles, Chapters, and Indigo stores. Aren't they…read moreall part of the same giant brand? So isn't Coles just the small, kind of crappier version of Chapters? While this store isn't exactly large, its selection isn't too bad. The staff here were also very nice last time I was in. I have to give them props for allowing me to return a book after the 14-day time limit, albeit via store credit. It is a great policy that they allow full refunds on books within 14 days. I don't think Chapters does that, if I remember correctly. That store credit allowed me to offload the book club book I never got around to reading, and pick up Bossy Pants instead. Win!

I had my Tracy Kobus print framed and matted by Sandy @ TP&TP…read more The print has odd measurements, I was unable to find a frame that fit !! Sandy was meticulous about colour options for both the frame and the matting, once built it all came together wonderfully !!! I cannot wait to get this piece up on the wall!!!

To connect with my beloveds, I've been writing letters. With stamps and everything. So, of course I…read moreneeded proper stationary: paper and envelopes. This shop delivers. Plus, we picked up cards, a notebook for our daughter, and a house porn book. This place is deliciously addictive. Sigh.