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Specializing in mystery and crime fiction genres, this shop features an extensive collection of new and used titles. The shop also hosts an array of literary events, including book launches by regional writers.
This independent book store specializes in literary fiction, poetry and children's selections and stocks a wide range of titles from Canadian and International authors. In addition to featuring an on-site cafe, the shop also hosts an array of literary events, workshops and art exhibitions.
Nicholas Hoare is a bookstore with locations in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. They offer predominately British books, as well as an eclectic selection of fiction, current affairs, biography, food and wine, design, travel and unusual books for children.
Looking for an unusual gift? Try Garden of Light for books, candles, Tibetan singing bowls and other giftware.
Aside from an array of comic books, this shop also carries graphic novels, statues, DVDs, toys, games and Gundam models. The shop is open daily.
Mother Tongue Books is an independent bookstore located in Ottawa, ON. They offer books on variety of subjects such as feminist and cultural theory, First Nations, spirituality, psychology, children’s books, lesbian and gay studies and more. They also have a wide variety of fiction and poetry books. Mother Tongue Books is open seven days a week.
Titles on women's studies, health and healing, Eastern and Western spirituality, philosophy and self-help are featured at this book shop. Children's selections, a broad range of literary fiction and DVD rentals are also available.
Booksellers in Ottawa since 1969, this shop features an extensive collection of rare titles across all genres of literature. An impressive 30,000 tiles are stocked at their Glebe shop, which also purchases used books and collections of any size.
This New Edinburgh shop features an array of literary selections in a wide range of genres, including fiction, history and biographies. Local authors are featured and the shop also hosts a variety of book sighing events and public readings. Children's story hours, greeting cards, music, audio books and assorted accessories are also available.
Featuring an extensive selection of rare and hard-to-find books, this ByWard Market shop offers a wide range of genres and categories of fiction and non-fiction titles. The family-run shop is open for business seven-days-a-week.
Located in the heart of the Glebe, this book shop features a diverse range of book offerings and specializes in socially-relevant and locally-written titles. Canadian literature, feminism, globalization, pop culture and economics are just a few of the categories offered.
Perfect Books is an independent bookstore and is proud to be Canadian. They offer all types of books, host different events throughout the year and also have a book club.
In operation since 1974 and open seven-days-a-week, this family-owned shop specializes in used books and rare titles. A large selection of sheet music and books on music are also featured.









