Hard to navigate at first but amazing selection once you figure it out. Would recommend for sure.read more

Great bookstore! Well organized and nice sci fi selection, art books, folio books and more. Clean…read moreand well labeled shelves

I can't decide if I like the Halifax or D-town location better. Sure, some may say "they're exactly…read morethe same - it's a huge chain, dummy," but alas, the subtleties are where I thrive, my friend. Both Starbucks locations at these Chapters are forever busy, pumping out the java just as fast as the patrons, frothing at the mouth with blood shot eyes, can lap it up. I think the Dartmouth location offers a more relaxed sitting vibe and also seems like there is more attention paid to details, such as cleanliness. As for the actual factuals of this Chapter's location? I feel like it's more familiar. It just seems more relaxed overall. I know, around the holidays it's a mad house, but on the average day, I've enjoyed sitting in the aisles and pouring over words undisturbed. Don't you just love that you can read, like it's a library or something? There are some long time employees at this location, and their service can be pretty great. I feel like a lot of the workers here are bibliophiles which makes shopping here far and away more fun than the Hali locale. So, there you have it. I proclaim Dartmouth the victor. Three cheers to you, large bookstore.

I'm a bit of a bookworm, so when my boyfriend shops with me he knows that I set aside a few hours…read moreto browse through whichever bookstore is handy. Chapters in Dartmouth (which is a part of the Mic Mac Mall), usually fits the bill perfectly and even combines book hunting with another of my favorite things, caffeine! Starbucks and Chapters have their usual partnership in this location, but be forewarned that the Starbucks is one of the busiest I've ever been in, line waiting is inevitable. Browsing is easy with clearly labeled shelves and the handy book searches available on the public computers. The inventory of books, magazines, games, CDs, DVDs, gifts and small home decorations is massive. Due to the large amount of stock and the general public's lack of knowledge about the ins and outs of the dewy decimal system, the staff have to be very keen and helpful which is perfect because they are. Hot Hint: Don't be afraid to ask to have any book that isn't in stock order in for you.

My local used bookstore…read more As an avid reader, and a supporter of local stores, this is my first stop when in need for a new/used/different book. The lady who runs/owns the place, is very friendly, and seems to know where, and what everything is. It's amazing, if i am looking for a specific book, she will know if she has it, had it, and if not, she will take you info and try to find it/them for you! Just amazing customer service. I almost always walk out with a few books, but more importantly I always walk in with some to give back. If you haven't been, check it out, support the little folks, and enjoy the coffee shop as well!

Nice little store with a good selection of used books. Saw quite a few recent best sellers and…read morecurrent titles. My son found a large hardcover book in great shape in the children's section for $8 ($20 new). Small espresso bar at the cash. Taking off a star because the lowest % milk they have is 2%. I get not having skim if you aren't a big place, but at least do 1%. 2% feels like I'm drinking cream and is not good for the waistline either!

A hidden gem. Off of Windsor Street in an industrial/commercial area. Cozy atmosphere. Doubles…read moreas a bookstore. Nice seating with a sofa both in the front room and back! They use Laughing Whale Coffee and have free wifi. Parking lot is to the side of the coffee shop uphill. A bit out of the way but worth the visit!!!

What an excellent find on a rainy day in Halifax. Finally stopped in after multiple visits to the…read morethrift store across the street. Parking is weird in the area and out front is only 15 minutes, so don't park there as you'll want to spend time inside. An amazing bookstore with all of the best locally-published books but also a cafe. Nice and quaint with great seating in the main area and a few tables in the back space. Service was absolutely wonderful and friendly. Great vibe and great atmosphere. Opted for the vegan Jamaican patty to share which was an excellent choice besides not realizing we each should have gotten our own! They serve great coffee by south shore's Laughing Whale Coffee Roasters. The food case is limited but options are delicious. An absolute must-stop if you're looking for really good coffee and really good books.

Everything here is overpriced. You'll certainly find some good stuff but they'll probably be more…read moreexpensive than they need to be

Pro-tip: Don't enter from University Avenue. You'll get lost. Sure, that's the address and where…read moremost people will direct you. But then you have to find your way through the rather complicated maze that is the Dentistry Building. You might be better off using the College Street entrance. You walk through the doors and it's there! So why are you going here? Well, the main bookstore in the SUB doesn't have texts for every class. Lots of the health science-oriented courses' texts are here. It's not a big space and I did find it initially confusing (after I found it). My suggestion: ask for help. The people who work here are aces! Not only are they happy to help (which is fairly important) but they've also got an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the store's contents. If the person helping you doesn't, someone else there surely does. Looking for some swag? They have study aids, toys and a fair bit of Dalhousie-branded swag.

This is a quaint cafe in Downtown Halifax, with many books and great food options! There were some…read moreseasonal options on the menu, so there always seems to be something new to try.

Food was delicious. Staff were friendly and patient. The owner even came out to offer my service…read moredog a bowl of water. interesting selection of used books (excellent condition too). Did I mention how delicious the food & beverages were. lots of gluten-free options. The Lemon Pistachio cookie is to die for!

The tiny little bookstore (owned by the largest book-selling retain chain in Canada) that could!…read more Having worked downtown for many years, I became quite familiar with this little bookstore. And it is small. But they manage to pack quite a diverse selection into their small space. You'd expect to just find best-sellers and the like but I've been pleasantly surprised by their offerings on more than one occasion. Staff are friendly and helpful without being all up in your face about it. If you want to browse, they'll let you browse. If you have questions, they'll do what they can to help you. You can also find quite a few bargain books here. And they're often displayed prominently near the entrance. As much as I love it, please keep in mind, they're not going to have everything. They're more likely to have the latest Stephanie Meyer over Stephanie Chandler. But it is what it is.

I don't make it out to Bayers Lake to go to the big Chapters often, so I appreciate having the…read moresmaller Coles store downtown. I usually go to local shops for my book needs, but Coles has such a great selection of stationary! Even with such a small space, they manage to pack in a lot of merchandise. Looking for a day planner? They've got 'em. What about a magazine? Yep. Books? Of course. The best part of the Coles stores though? The bargain books right at the front of the store. So many $5 books! They're usually ones that were popular a year ago that are probably not selling as well anymore, but that's okay with me. Coles certainly doesn't have everything, but they're a nice little bookstore to browse through.

In this digital age, I still love the feel of newspaper or magazine paper on my fingers and the…read moredynamic of reading together with Gayle. So one day, Gayle and I were walking from the Cruise ship to Dalhouise (to explore campus), we came upon Atlantic News. The place was loaded with various periodicals and I got to that point where there was too much to finish deciding. I left with a weekend Global and Mail, and copies of Canadian Geographic, Macleans, Canadian Art, and more. You don't find a store like this much anymore.

So happy I got to experience this legendary magazine shop. They have it all! So many imports…read morecovering all topics. I picked up a couple education magazines, a bundle of cooking and design, as well as some artsy ones. I picked up a vintage Mercedes magazine from the U.K. for my husband, he was pleased! There is a great section of cards from local artists, puzzles and other fun odds and ends. We went to the candy shop across the street too.