GRRREeat second-hand used book store! I came here over the…read moreweekend looking for a few titles after having consulted the usedbookcircle.com website. The thing with second hand bookstores, they can either be in a state of complete chaos, where the book title you're looking for *may* be there but because nothing is organized, you may miss it altogether OR the bookstore can be so meticulously and methodically well-organized that you end up walking out with some book titles you weren't even looking for in the first place. This is what happened to me at Beazley Books located in the quaint and picturesque Pointe-Claire village. The owner was also very nice and seemed to know quite a bit about the writers I picked up. Yeah, I know it's the West Island, but the distance is a lot longer in your head than it really is. I actually timed myself and found that I was there in 30 minutes flat from Lionel Groulx metro on the weekend. It's definitely worth a visit. While you're here you can browse the other many cute little shops, and grab some lunch at the local cafe

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.

the selection of books here is immaculate! they had several new releases, a wide array of fiction,…read morediverse literature (such as Canadian authors, Japanese authors, Indigenous authors), etc. and so on. I will say (and this is just me being American and used to blasting AC everywhere), it's a bit warm/steamy in there so bring a fan, or don't plan on being there too long if you run hot.

Absolutely adorable bookstore with an excellent selection of beautiful books. Somehow I never…read moredecided to walk in till today, and I'm so happy I did! There's several sections labeled discretly, such as history, fiction, youth, even Japanese! There's also a neat 5$ clearance area in the back. Book browsing is defininely a timeless passtime, and I hope many can find a moment to indulge in it (especially with all the stress around us these days). For example, I found an absolutely gorgeous edition of The Divine Comedy (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) that made my wallet itch! Do take a minute to enter Argo and look for your own Golden Fleece!

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.

What a wonderful little store that is packed to the brim with all kinds of wonderful books…read more Sometimes hard to find something specific but wonderful for sitting and browsing.

A beautiful book shop filled with great and interesting finds. The best ambiance and decorations…read morewith a big menu of sweets and treats. A must stop to catch up with a friend, get lost in the titles, or just sit and take a break.

I dropped by here during their Black Friday sale period since one of the books that I was…read moreinterested in showed up as being 30% off on their website. However, on their website, it mentions that prices may vary in the store which is "fine". Since I was downtown, I decided to drop by this store as opposed to my usual Indigo store that I visit (in Pointe-Claire). I looked for the book that I wanted to buy (The updated Wealthy Barber) and because it was on special on the website for 30% off, I wasn't sure if it would be located in the ground floor where they have tables with books on sale or in the personal finance shelves. I went to the personal finance shelve/section but couldn't find it. An employee noticed that I was having problems trying to find a book and asked me in French if I needed help. I answered in English and I know that French is the official language in Quebec but the employee spoke to me in French and based on his accent, I don't believe that he spoke English which I find strange since I would say that over 60% of the books are in English in Indigo and while Indigo does sell French books, the majority of their books appear to be English. I replied to him in French and told him which book I was looking for. He asked me what type of book it was and I told him that it was a personal finance book and I brought him to the aisle/shelf where I looked. He also couldn't find it so he asked another employee for help. I told her the name of the book I was looking for and she keyed it into her cellphone and said it was a personal finance or economics book. I showed her where I looked and mentioned that on their website, it shows that it is 30% off so I wasn't sure if it would be on the shelf or on one of the tables with the books on special. She called someone and I guess they told her that it was on the side of the shelf and that's where there were about 20 copies of the book. Some of the books had a sticker on it which said 20% off and some of the books didn't. She took one of the books without the sticker and handed it to me and then went to help another customer. I wasn't sure what the price would be given that my copy of the book didn't have a 20% off sticker and Indigo's website showed 30% off but also had a disclaimer that indicated "prices may vary in the store" so I asked the French speaking employee what the price for the book is. I've purchased books before so I know that books generally have their price printed as part of the cover. He took my book and looked and then pointed to the price. I then told him that the website shows 30% off, this book doesn't show any discount, and showed him some of the same book where there was a sticker on the book showing 20% off. He went to another employee working the aisles and I asked him if he could tell me what the price of this book is and he then turned the book over and said "the price is here". I then told him the same thing which is some copies of this book have a 20% off sticker on them, my copy of the book doesn't, and the Indigo website indicates that this book is 30% off online. He then told me that the price doesn't always match the website price and this is normal. I told him that I was aware of this and just wanted to know what the price of the book is since if it was regular price (or 20% off), I wouldn't buy it today and would buy it online. He told me to line up at the cash register and ask the people working there to scan it. I waited in line (there were about 15 people in front of me and 3 cash registers open). After about 3 minutes standing in line, I finally spoke with one of the employees manning the cash register. I asked her if she could tell me the price of the book and she did the same thing as the other employees which was to turn to the back cover and show me the price printed on the book's cover. I then told her that online, the price shows up as 30% off and on the shelf, there were some copies of this book with 20% off stickers on the book. She told me that the online price isn't always the same price as the in store price and I told her that I know this based on the disclaimer on the website and I just want to know what the price is since if it wasn't 30% off, I would just buy it online. She scanned the book and then told me that it was 30% off and I then told her that I would buy it. She told me the price (including tax) and I told her that I had a Plum card. She said okay and I showed it to her on my phone which she scanned. There should have been a way for me to find the correct price of the book without having to stand in line to "buy" the book and having each employee I asked about the price show me the price on the book's back cover like I've never bought a book in my life was somewhat insulting. If the book wasn't 30% off in store, it would have meant lining up in the line to buy the book for nothing since I would have just left the book there and bought it online.

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.

Incredibly nice staff and management. Also, you should totally buy "The Laughing Cure" from them…read more Please? I promise it's a good book.

A much better location if you want to browse in peace. The downtown indigo is just too fast paced…read more This location is just so peaceful, and pleasant to be in. A great selection of just about anything you could be looking for to give a gift or to find your next read. Staff is great and always there to help.

This is an Old Montreal gem. The space is beautiful, the staff knowledgeable and professional. The…read morebook selection is excellent in both French and English, and you can order pretty much any book, as well. Any book lover will make many visits to Librairie Bertrand.

This is a Peaceful warm bookstore with lovely selection of books. I was so happy I popped in.read more

I rarely think of going there for books & CDs, and am always amazed at the good service and pricing…read moreI find. I ought to make an effort of thinking of them more often then the big chains. Small bookstore who can get you book much faster than the big stores. very nice and friendly staff. The only little thing, but it is expected outside Montreal, is that the english choice of books is not that wide. But again, like I said, they do order fast. Seriously, I encourage anyone around the Rosemère area to take the time to stop by. Shop local! --- Je pense rarement à ce magasin pour les livres et CD, et je suis toujours impressionnée par le bon service et les bons prix que j'y trouve. Je me dois de faire l'effort de penser à ce magasin plus souvent vs les grandes chaînes. Petit magasin de livres qui commande bien plus vite que les grands magasins reconnus. Un personnel très amical. La seule petite chose, mais ceci est attendu en région, est que la sélection de livres anglophones est petite. Mais encore, je le répète, ils commandent bien plus vite que les grands magasins. Séreiusement, j'encourage tout le monde de la régiond e Rosemère à prendre le temps d'y arrêter. Magasinez localement!

From the owner: Gilles Vigneault, Avec les mots du dimanche - 1979. Dès 1944…read moreGaston Poulin ouvrait sa première librairie dans la ville de Québec; la Librairie du Quartier Latin. Il fonda également le Club du livre du Quartier Latin (premier club du livre au Québec!) ainsi que les Éditions du Quartier Latin. Il se joint ensuite à la chaîne de librairies Dussault-Garneau, à titre de gérant général de l'ensemble des succursales. Gaston Poulin a acquis la Librairie Carcajou de Place Rosemère en 1984. Il en est devenu le troisième propriétaire. Pionnier dans le monde du livre au Québec, il y a oeuvré toute sa vie, soit plus de 60 ans. Se sont joint progressivement à lui plusieurs de ses enfants et petits-enfants. En 1999, une deuxième succursale voit le jour au Centre Duvernay de Laval. Aujourd'hui la librairie compte près de 25 employés, formant ainsi une équipe de travail compétente, dynamique et expérimentée.

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.