If you ever have an hour to kill, BVM Books is the absolute perfect spot to just lose track of…read moretime. The guy working the counter is super chill and welcoming, which instantly sets a great vibe the second you walk in. Honestly, the selection is insane.. they have a ton of brand-new books for basically a fraction of the regular price, so you always end up walking out with some incredible, unexpected finds. It's easily one of my favorite places to slow down and just browse whenever I'm in the area.

Great place with low prices for books. I don't remember getting a good buying rate for the books I…read morebrought in eons ago, but I appreciate that I could pick up some cheap books for my kids!

I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't read many books, although I do work in the publishing…read moreindustry as an editor. ...I guess I do read a lot, but not much recreationally. I'm writing this review because I had a good experience working with this company. The good people at Ben McNally are both friendly and experienced.

This store is a model of what a bookstore should be. Every shelf was dusted, floors were clean, and…read morethe staff were all incredibly helpful. I stayed over an hour just enjoying the calm, spotless environment.

Tried to reach Seekers on Friday Sept 18 2026 phone number no longer in service apparently cheers…read moreEric Shackleton

I came across Seekers Books by chance, and it feels like one of those hidden spots only true book…read morelovers appreciate. The space is a bit packed and unpolished, but that's exactly what makes it interesting--you never know what you'll find tucked between the shelves. It has a quiet, slightly nostalgic vibe, perfect for slowing down and browsing. Not a place for quick visits, but definitely worth it if you enjoy the hunt.

I'm pretty well-versed in Toronto's used bookstores from Spadina westward, and I got to tell you,…read moreif you're looking for a operated by two grumpy old white men who feel at ease with making inappropriate judgements about your book selection, then this is the place for you. I was looking for Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar" and the stockier gentleman responded "they run out quickly, guess suicidal and mediocre has become in fashion again." This wasn't the only thing I noticed. I was curious about the name "Balfour," and it only occurred to me from the various Israel-themed content in the bookstore that it's most likely commemorative of Arthur Balfour, the British administrator of post-Ottoman Palestine who promised a Jewish state for Zionist Jews in the UK (see "Balfour Declaration, 1917). For a used bookstore that I've been frequenting for at least 8 years now since I've moved to this city, their selection has been consistently in desperate need for non-white authors, especially in their social sciences, religious studies, philosophy, plays, and art sections. The prices, sure, can be low, sometimes lower than other bookstores (especially the smaller, vintage-looking paperbacks at the front), but they've increased over time. $25 dollars for a Foucault book? Come on now! Moral of the story is: if you're a bookworm with a shred of an ethical compass, I implore you to avoid this bookstore at any costs. Don't let the price or the antiquarian section deceive you, Toronto is a reader-heavy city with many competing bookstores that you can visit and indulge your imagination in!

A long time fixture of College St, Balfour Books is a used book shop that, in usual fashion, is…read morebursting at the seams. Using Scrabble letters to identify the different shelves (brilliant,) there's a good chance you'll find what you're looking for, assuming you can actually find it. The store itself feels a bit disorganized, but only in certain parts. For example, the 'literature' section is properly set up with an alpha by author organization, but my beef with this is that I'm never quite sure what constitutes 'literature.' You'll find certain classics on small shelves throughout, but you actually have to look through each individual shelf to find anything that's not on the top, making it a difficult and often discouraging process. One thing I've always liked about this store is its art and art history section. They've got a plethora of books on these subjects and you can easily get lost in the books (in a good way) by simply browsing.

I haven't visited the store in ages, but wanted a final visit before they move…read more Still the same wonderful store, with rare treasures and the strange and unique vending machine. This place will forever be a favourite of mine, and despite the prices being slightly high, I have always found the value in this Toronto institute.

A super cute rare book store. The selection was limited but well curated and nothing was…read moreoverpriced. The clerk was friendly but in no way intrusive. Try your luck with the random book vending machine!

BMV Books is an AMAZING STORE!!! I visit there every time to get cheap graphic novels for about…read more$1.00-$3.00!!! You can't get a better deal than that!!!!! They also used to sell CD's, but I guess it's not doing so good so they stopped but the selection is GREAT and the staff are friendly and will gladly assist you! I Highly recommend it!

And not just books... Shop here often. Great choice of books available, but also magazines, Aime,…read moreGraphic Novels, Blu-Ray/DVD +collections, figurines, collectibles. Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Both new and used items. Used are priced appropriately. BMV is my go to, for sure.

Indigo is the biggest book store chain in Canada and even though I do prefer a small book store,…read moreI've always been quite the fan of Indigo. This massive location on Bloor is two stories and full of absolutely anything a book store could and should have. Books, magazines, clothing, pens, home goods, plushies, and did I mention the books part? This store is very clean, very well organized, and makes it very well known when a book is put out by a Canadian author with a big sticker right on the cover to let you know, and I sure do love supporting other Canadians. Overall, this location is amazing and probably my favourite one. I ended up leaving with a sweatshirt, a poetry book for a friend, and two books my wife picked out. I very much look forward to coming back on my next trip back home!

This is a lovely large bookstore with a back entrance to a mall. It has tiered floors of books,…read moregames, mugs, some decor among other items. I loved the big open feel and that there were employees around to ask questions. I had researched options for checking out a local bookstore and landed on this one as it was close to our hotel. I could have been in here for hours exploring but luckily brought my husband which saved us lots of money. I thought the variety was good and liked that books by both local and Canadian authors were marked.

Despite this location being in the hussle and bustle of the PATH, I feel instantly calmer when I…read morewalk through the doors. They don't always have the best selection because it's a small location; but the staff makes up for it by assisting you in ordering what you need. They're just sooo friendly. They don't rush people out the door & actually seem happy to be at work. I didn't know that existed. I went in there this week to purchase 2 books. Female cashier looked at my selection and we struck up a conversation about authors in that category. She then suggested 3 more authors for when I was done with those books. Another salesperson walked by and upon overhearing our convo, joined in. When he saw the books I was purchasing, he let me know that one of my choices could be purchased for less in the hardcover version. Decent convo AND cheaper books? Score!

The best thing I can say about Pandemonium is that I offer this review somewhat reluctantly,…read morebecause I don't want to blow up my used book spot. The store offers a great selection, including remaindered books. I'm particularly enamoured of the philosophy section which puts most used book stores to shame. The staff are very friendly and I've gotten some great recommendations. Pandemonium is the one store in the Junction that I stop in at every single week.

Amazing selection of new and used records, plus a huge amount of books! And excellent service,…read moretoo. I sold my records here, and will be back to buy and sell!

Review is for the online store not the physical location. Olivia, who runs the online store was…read morekind, quick, and responded to all of my inquires in a timely manner! She was able to help me with an inquiry and went above and beyond! Thank you Olivia!!!! Even the staff at the store when I called were friendly and warm! Hope to actually visit in person next time I'm in Canada!

Has such a fantastic selection of books and other things that I feel you wouldn't be able to…read morediscover if you went to a normal book retailer, plus the space is so inviting and makes you want to stay in there forever