Below is a list of the top and leading Bookstores in Vancouver. To help you find the best Bookstores located near you in Vancouver, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Vancouver’s Best Bookstores:
The top rated Bookstores in Vancouver are:
- Book Warehouse – independent bookstore spanning all genres & stocking novels, educational texts, cards & more
- Massy Books – a funky retail destination in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighborhood
- Indigo – passionate about being the best
- Spartacus Books – long-running nonprofit joint specializing in politically controversial books, plus zines & events
- Hager Books Ltd – carry a wide selection of fiction, memoir, biography, travel, psychology, history, cookbooks, and gardening
Book Warehouse
Book Warehouse spans three generations of book enthusiasts and many distances. The first Book Warehouse site on Broadway and Ash was set to shutter permanently in May 2012. Cathy believed that this store was far too wonderful to be lost, and after reviewing the business plans, it was evident that Book Warehouse was a powerful company with a large following. Book Warehouse relaunched after only five days of renovations, led by their daughter and third generation bookseller Caitlin Jesson, and is still running strong. In 2014, a second Book Warehouse store was built at Main and King Edward, following the success of the Broadway site.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 632 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1
Phone: (604) 872 5711
Website: bookwarehouse.ca
REVIEWS:
“Just shopped here for the first time. Thought it was an extremely pleasant book shop. It had all the basic stuff you would expect, good selection, well maintained , reasonable prices. However it also had the extra touch of all the information of what the staff thought of the books. It made ot a very immersive shopping experience. Also the staff just seemed happy to work their. I’m sure its still work, but the staff where upbeat, and helpful.” – Jake Bishop
Massy Books
Massy Books is a unique shopping hotspot in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighborhood, made even more lively by the book enthusiasts that frequent there. It’s a location where individuals are encouraged to explore and ask questions, as well as browse in ways that provide a break from their daily routine. It’s a communal area where people meet to share talk, interact, and organize when it’s not an emporium of literary delights. Books have a portable enchantment that piques interest, inspires dialogues, connects dots, and motivates action. They think that books have the potential to enhance people’s lives and foster community.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 229 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6
Phone: (604) 721 4405
Website: massybooks.com
REVIEWS:
“Great little bookstore, awesome staff. Had a really nice conversation with a staff member outside but unfortunately didn’t get his name. Good selection of all types of genres and lots of reasonably priced used books. Highly recommend.” – Andy Knight
Indigo
Indigo aspires to bring joy to their customers’ lives via their interactions with them and via their goods. They offer each other the same amount of respect and care that they would show a beloved friend, regardless of role or position. It is their obligation to foster an atmosphere in which each individual is motivated to achieve his or her full potential. The keys to long-term growth and profitability are passion, creativity, and innovation. This should be reflected in the work of everyone who works at Indigo. As a firm, it is their responsibility to encourage and reward the presentation of these qualities.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 1033 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A9
Phone: (778) 783 3978
Website: chapters.indigo.ca
REVIEWS:
“I bought a book from thru the online service. They emailed me to let me know that my purchase was ready to be picked up. I when down to pick up my book. They didn’t make me wait too long. They gave my book and I leaved. They employees were polite and helpful.” – Monique Sobrino
Spartacus Books
Spartacus Books sells fiction, memoirs, biographies, travel, psychology, history, cuisine, and gardening books. Everything from Beatrix Potter and before through J. K. Rowling and beyond may be found in their children’s area, which appeals to children of all ages. They carefully choose our books with their consumers in mind, yet there isn’t enough space on the shelves to hold them all. They carry the most recent releases, but if you don’t see what you’re searching for, they can almost always order anything that’s still in print and have it sent fast.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 3378 Findlay St, Vancouver, BC V5N 4E7
Phone: (604) 688 6138
Website: spartacusbooks.net
REVIEWS:
“This bookstore is absolutely worth your time. Quick response if you need something ordered, good prices with a nice sale section, great selection, and tons of zines you’ll love! Also the staff are lovely!” – Rhiannon McGrath
Hager Books Ltd
Hager Books Ltd
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 2176 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z1
Phone: (604) 263 9412
Website: hagerbooks.ca
REVIEWS:
“This is a small neighbourhood bookstore with a wide range of fiction, non fiction and kids books. Prices are spot on and it’s much faster for me to go here than to shop on Amazon. If they don’t have the book you’re looking for they will order it for you. They’re always ready with book recommendations too.” – Mhairi Petrovic
