Going into any bookstore is dangerous (my partner and I could spend an entire pay check in one- not…read moreto mention also being able to spend days looking at everything). We love going to smaller independent bookstores but once a year or so, we go to bigger stores like Indigo/Chapters for a date. It had been over a year since we had visited this store and it was so much fun! The service was great, from the cashier being super polite to another staff member ensuring everyone was personally told about the tables full of the best sales. The prices are great as they always have 3 for $10 book sales. We were going to enjoy their cafe area on the second floor but we had worked up an appetite so we went to Quesada's nearby instead. We plan on going back during the winter to fully enjoy the hot beverages from the cafe for a cozy experience but truly- if it's been a while since you've picked up a book, go roam the aisles, look at the books, toys, home products, music, stationary, candles, clothing.... They have everything. If you're ever looking for a different gift idea for anyone, there's bound to be SOMETHING here. Now... it's time to read one of the 8 new books I got.

When I'm in the West Island and have a few minutes to spare or I'm looking for a book, I will drop…read moreby here which would generally be on a weekend or on a day that I don't have to work (since there is a large Indigo bookstore near where I work). This Chapters is located in a parking mall and is quite large. Along with selling books and magazines, they sell some electronic items including iPod Touches, iPads, Fitbits, fitness trackers, and Kobo eReaders. There is free WiFi but you must either be a Bell Mobile customer or you must be a member of their Plum Rewards (free) program or their iRewards (paid) program. If you are a Bell Mobile customer, you enter your phone number and you get an SMS with the code/instructions to log into their WiFi so unless you have an SMS plan with Bell, you will be dinged for the incoming SMS. There are some chairs scattered around the store where patrons can sit and look through the books before deciding whether they want to purchase it or not. Upstairs, there is also a Starbucks coffee shop with tables & chairs. I'm not sure if you're allowed to take your books/magazines into this area (which you haven't purchased yet) but I just wouldn't feel comfortable doing this. I've always found the staff to be very helpful here.

This store alone makes me wish I lived even closer to downtown. It feels huge (they have a piano…read morefor gosh sake haha). With multiple floors, you just KNOW you'll find something for you or a loved one here. And, it might not be a book. Puzzles, houseware, cute decorations, planners, pillows, blankets, cards, candles, ebook reader cases, the list really goes on and on. The staff were friendly and they seem accustomed to how busy it can get. With their communication system and their devices to look up/scan books, everything seems like a well-oiled machine here. As always for Indigo, they definitely have pricier books and book sets but they also have their sales wall (3/$15 etc). I can never say no to dropping into a bookshop and since it had been so long since my last visit, it felt really nice to look around this one.

The bookstore is huge and has an impressive selection of books across all kinds of genres. There's…read morealso a big section of staff picks, which I really enjoyed browsing--it made it easier to discover interesting titles I might not have found on my own. It's easy to lose track of time wandering through the shelves; I could easily spend the whole day there. The space feels welcoming and well-organized, making it a great spot for book lovers to explore and relax.

We decided to spend a long weekend in Pointe Claire - and packed all the winter clothes we could…read morefit - but brought no toys. I know this is a book store which is very valuable but in our case, one trio of wooden pirate dolls kept my son entertained for hours. My older son got a magician's top hat (collapsible so easy to shove in the suitcase!) that he not only likes doing tricks with but actually looks quite dapper on him. I think these kinds of businesses are essential to little towns and I was really happy to come across it. They have a whole floor of English books and a whole floor of French ones. Store is much larger than you may guess just looking from the outside.

The staff is super competent. They guide your choice according to the age and interest of the kids…read more They went above the line of duty to look for a particular book in French and did a followup with me in no time. My grandchildren just love to go there, sit on the sofa and choose a book to take home. Wonderful place where the time stops for a moment.

A small bookshop with a wide selection of used books for really good prices. I did not see a sign…read morethat said cash only; instead, the cashier grumpily informed me as I was paying for my books. Not easy to enter if you have mobility issues.

I love this bookstore. It's so homey. If you come here you will have no trouble finding classic…read morenovels on the cheap. It's one of the cheapest used book stores I know. All books I've seen and bought here have been in great condition.

A small but great selection of books. They have a variety of books from local authors along with…read moremany of the classics. They have books in English and French. They are known for their selection of graphic novels and comic books . They have a selection of books recommended by the staff. The staff were very helpful.

I went here on a rainy afternoon to check out their local books (in both English and French!). They…read morehave a thoughtful collection of prose and graphic novels. One of the booksellers gave me excellent recommendations, spending a good ten minutes showing me options for a gift for a francophone friend. I will definitely return here the next time I'm in town.

Our favorite bookstore in NDG continues to hold that title. We brought some books in, donated what…read morethey wouldn't make use of, and spent far too long roaming and acquiring books. I'm always impressed by the variety. You see something new every time you go in because they offer such an impressive collection of items. We even got hockey cards for surprise gifts for family this time around! Some items are more expensive but we got an edition of The Wizard of Oz that was still wrapped and originally worth quite the pretty penny that we will be gifting to a loved one. It was an amazing experience once again today. For the first time, I think I spent more time looking at their prints and I wanted to buy nearly every Singin' In The Rain one... Hardy Boys galore... it was overall just a lot of fun to visit this store. We'll be back for our quarterly visit in no time.

If you live in the area and listen to vinyl records, you should come in here regularly…read more They have a section of newly acquired records, so once you've browsed their full catalogue thoroughly, it's easy to drop in whenever you're walking by and see what's new. They have lots of records for 5 bucks, which is something like an old movie rental price. Even if I only listen to something once, the experience is worth 5 bucks. They also have way more expensive records, like limited editions of Tom Waits or whatever, which occasionally run closer to a hundred. So there's a huge range, if you're looking to spending a tiny bit of pocket money, or if you're looking to make a major investment for your collection. They also have books. I honestly use the library for books more than buying them, but sometime when I'm in here for vinyls, something on the bookshelf catches my eye, and the prices are fair. It is packed, though. Sometimes where there are a lot of customers, it is very hard to move around and look for things. So much stuff in a such a small space is a double-edged sword. This 5-star review is for my visits outside of peak times, for the selection, service, and price. During peak times, maybe only worth 4 stars because it's so hard to navigate. But the popularity is a sign of the quality, so it's hard to quibble with that.

Very poor handling of artists' work. I went to the bookstore yesterday to get back a copy of my…read moreself-published book "Le dessin au quotidien" since they did not put it for sale in their store. I simply asked a staff member if I could get back the copy I left for them to look at for consignation and as the clerk went on to get my book from the bookstore's manager office, Andres (bookstore manager) just dropped it as if it were garbage to his employee who then gave it back to me. I could see it from the clerk's desk as he began walking up the stairs to the office and caught my book from above. He gave the book back to me and I left without saying a word. I felt very enraged at this but thank god the book was still in a very good condition as the staff member caught it. (I can't imagine how madder I would have got if he had dropped it on the floor). It just tells you how much disrespect Andres has for not even coming down from his office and give the book back in person. Having worked very hard on this piece for over a year I thought they would have paid a little more respect to the product itself than just treat it as as a piece of shit. Very poor handling of artists' work. Very bad service.

A wonderful bookstore in downtown Montreal! Unlike the other big bookstore, Paragraphe actually…read morestocks an extensive English book selection. I spent hours browsing through the shelves. They also have a pretty good discount shelf. Clerks were friendly and they leave you alone to browse at your heart's content.

My husband loves to read, so we decided to check this place out, as we walked down St Hubert…read more There are piles and piles of used books everywhere, to the point that it was hard to walk around the inside of the store....very crowded. The nice old man that works in there is very sweet and I guess the best thing to do is to ask him for anything specific ... I'm sure he will be able to find it.

Ha! This place is crazy in the best way. You will stumble through a lot of junk, then you will…read morestumble over something great. Either way, you will stumble. Books of all sorts, in all sizes, in all states of (dis)repair, in all languages (though mostly English and French). Reasonably priced.