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.

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 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.

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!

There's something for everyone. For all ages and budgets…read more It's a cool space. Utilized well. Bright interior. Lots of windows. Special section for used books and a cabinet for collectibles. Adorable children's section. I love the location.

Bright and cozy bookstore in the Mill Creek area. Lots of new and used titles, with lots of local…read morechoices. There are books for children and adults, as well as rare and vintage titles. Book lovers need to visit - I guarantee you'll find something to add to your personal collection.

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 like the fact that they have a great selection, and are willing to at least try to get books in,…read moreunlike some of the big-box book stores. I'd heard of a new book in a series I'd been reading. A quick check at Audrey's showed they had 2 or 3 in stock, so I ordered one. I was kind of surprised, but not really. I'd give 10 starts if I could.

This fantastic local bookstore is sure to please - they host local authors for book signings; are…read morefast and friendly and beyond knowledgeable about books for ALL ages. Audreys Books is so easy to find.... On Jasper Ave, just look for the maroon awning and inside you will be transported to a world of books. Anything and everything you could want to read - magazines; non-fiction; new releases; local authors - they have it all. And, if you're not sure what you want to read they will help you find it. I've been to Audreys for 2 local author book releases... I love the fact they support local authors. Encouraging them to host book signings and book releases at the store and encouraging patrons to purchase local books. I've also called the store asking about what to buy for a niece, unsure about her age group and they made a suggestion, put it at the front so all I needed to do was run in and make the purchase. They are amazing, friendly and accommodating.

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.