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 It really is big by rsilva
There are two floors filled with all kinds of books. Some sections are larger than most bookshops.
You will find almost everything that has been edited in Canada, but only in English or French, if you are looking for foreign books, this is not the place. They only had a few Greek ones.
The IT section is particularly large as is the children's book section. I have also never seen such a large section of science fiction books
There are also DVD's and videocassetes as well as Magazines for sale. "Navigation" is quite easy as well as the signs are quite explicit and easy to find. Should you not find what you are looking for, you can use one of the computers spread around the store and have it ordered (if you have the time to wait, of course).
Take a look at the sales section as there are quite some bargains to be found.
Books, books, books. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 20 Edward StreetPhone: 416 977-7009Directions: Parallel to Dundas, one block north, on Yonge St.
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 Tables outside Pages book shop by MissAntarctica2002
Pages carries lots of books you won't find at stores like Chapters/Indigo/Coles - topics such as LGBT lit, feminism, activism and such. Also many more high-brow books than you will find there. Whenever I go in I always get engrossed in a book on some topic or other. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 256 Queen Street WestPhone: 416-598-1447Directions: If taking the TTC, take the 501 Queen streetcar and get off at John Street. Walking distance from lots of places such as St. Patrick and Osgoode subway stations, City TV building, Skydome, City Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario.
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 by MissAntarctica2002
To counteract this I love to shop at independent bookstores like Nicholas Hoare. This store has a wonderful ambiance with gorgeous wooden shelves. Although the shop is on the small side, it carries a tremendous selection of stimulating books on all kinds of topics.
At the centre of the store are nice comfy chairs. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 75 Front Street EastPhone: 416-777-2665Directions: Near the Hummingbird Centre and St. Lawrence Market.
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This store is just what the name says, a whole store devoted to cookbooks. They have a huge selection and often import cookbooks that aren't normally available in Canada.
They frequently have celebrity appearances at the store, so keep an eye out and maybe you can meet one of your favourite chefs. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 850 Yonge StreetPhone: 1-800-268-6018Directions: On Yonge, two blocks north of Bloor.Website: www.cook-book.com
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 entrance to Spoken Word by MissAntarctica2002
Closed Sundays. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 350 Bay StreetPhone: 416-368-1027Directions: In the heart of the financial district, just north of Front StreetWebsite: www.spoken-word.com Other Contact: 1-888-776-5362
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 Another Man's Poison, Toronto by MissAntarctica2002
Design books, of course. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 29 McCaul StPhone: 416-593-6451Directions: On the east side of McCaul Street, just north of Queen.
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In spite of its name, I wasn't entirely sure whether the World's Biggest Bookstore actually was the world's biggest, either now or at any time in its past. It's certainly VERY big and I wouldn't have been the least bit surprised to find that it was the world's biggest.
My subsequent research suggests that it was the world's biggest bookstore when it opened in 1980, but has since been surpassed by a larger bookstore in New York. However, controversy remains and this bookstore is still considered by some to be the world's biggest....depending on how you define "biggest"!
Anyway, needless to say, this is a huge bookstore with just about every type of book that you could imagine.
I headed for the enormous "Travel" section (itself bigger than the average bookstore) and spend the best part of an hour browsing the titles of weird and wonderful travel guides for every country imaginable. I could easily have spent a whole day in there! In the end, I bought myself a Toronto guidebook from the section dedicated to "Canadian Travel".
As well as books on every conceivable topic, the bookstore sells a vast selection of magazines and newspapers. It proved to be a great place to escape a cold January afternoon for a little while!
You can read more about the bookstore at Wikipedia
Pretty much any book you can think of! Lots of magazines and newspapers to choose from too. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 20 Edward Street, TorontoPhone: 416 977 7009Directions: Located on Edward Street, just a short distance from Yonge Street.Other Contact: Fax: 416 977 3728
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 Nicholas Hoare by Paul2001Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 45 Front Street EastPhone: (416) 777 BOOK (2665)Directions: Just east of the business district.Website: www.nicholashoare.com
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 World's Biggest Bookstore by Paul2001
The store has a very wide selection of books that is much broader than other stores in the Chapter's/Indigo chain. However if it is atmosphere that you are looking for, then you will not find it here. The books are displayed on a orange steel shelves and there is rarely helpful staff to assist you nearby.
The store has a wonderful history/politics section which is why I still come here. The magazine section is unrivaled in Toronto. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 20 Edwards StreetPhone: (416) 977-7009Directions: One block north of Yonge Street. It is not a pleasant location as the street is often full of panhandlers, and worse, drug dealers. Still there is rarely any violent crime.Website: www.chapters.indigo.ca
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 Magazines at Presse
Internationale by sim1
Sometimes it's hard to find the exact magazine your looking for but this is a great place to find it. It's Presse Internationale on College Street. I am always looking for a British magazine that I love to read called 'Practical Photography'. It's hard to find, but I could find it here!
The one I went to was on College street in Little Italy, but there are a few more of these magazine stores in Toronto. You can find them at : 537 Bloor Street West, 364 Danforth Ave., 2068 Queen Street East.
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