I was able to find several independent bookstores in Vancouver, many of them somewhere between…read moredowntown and Gas Town. The Paper Hound caught my attention and I was able to enjoy a nice period of time looking through their well curated stacks and listening to the owner explain various literary choices to other customers. A lot of TLC has gone into this bookstore and it shows. My most pleasant surprise was a cabinet containing various broadsheets. I went through it drawer by drawer, before finally settling on a French and English version of an old letter written by Ernest Hemingway featuring a Canadian opinion and a entertaining writing style. I'd love to come back and look for more treasures like this.

Very small bookstore with a limited variety of genres. The featured books were the most…read moreinteresting. There's a lot of classic literature, and some displayed in an enclosed bookcase. Any bookstore is a good stop.

Nice vibe! Came here because I bought a book by Katrina Kwan before a talk she was moderating. The…read morecover was a bit damaged so the staffer helping me gave me a $2 discount since it was the only copy available. Lots of variety in stock for what I was browsing. Staff were very kind and opened the doors early to invite people in to enjoy the air conditioning while waiting for the event to start. I wasn't sure where the event would happen but there's space for an audience!

A neighbourhood gem. Friendly but not intrusive service. Decent selection of books of all types as…read morewell as gifts and seasonal items. Prices on par with online stores. Love the staff picks. Hoping these little shops stay around despite all the corporate big stores.

Visited this location on January 7,2024. I notice the little details are lacking and a bit of the…read morecustomer service too. Also, please make sure you stock the toilet paper. People don't wipe themselves with their hands. If you are going to offer washrooms to the public, make sure you give the means to use it. Positive note, I tried the Brown sugar tea latte and it was very delicious. Thank you Good Earth Café. Update: December 17, 2025 Had a pleasant visit at Indigo on Robson. They have a good selection of fashion magazines and books . I also love checking out the cozy blankets and candles, also ran into Mr. Cafecito. On a side note; the washrooms require a code to gain access. Ask a Indigo associate for the code. There is still no toilet paper in most of the stalls, lol.

First, I must confess, I love books and bookstores…read more Second, Indigo is no ordinary bookstore and this location, is like walking into a public sanctuary. There are great arm chairs and tables to cozy up with and skim books all over this beautiful two story book store which has been divided into sections in a very organized but also welcoming way. Upstairs, there are pajamas and cozy bathrobes and reading cozies to try on for curling up with a book at home and a cooking section, cafe, and even home decor section! You can find all kinds of books, journals, gifts, home goods, reading glasses, decor, even beauty eye masks, journals and gifting cards and wrap with ease as though you walked through a store that read your mind and answered your curiosity about what you may delight in finding in a bookstore to enjoy at home and gifting like a magician. I love hanging around here and usually spend a good hour or two easily, plus it is dog friendly and welcoming and warm and spacious and I honestly feel like it is a welcoming third space away from home of my dreams. Will be back. Even if I did purchase a gift with purchase throw and all manner of stocking stuffer gifts like the magnifying glass that sticks on the fridge already and too many books to read.

Came back with 2 friends for Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! The staff are nice and kind as…read morealways. I was trying to find a used book and we couldn't find it in the sale section. They must have spent 10 minutes looking after moving boxes and searching around, which I really appreciate! Ultimately, I got one book but look at how much swag I got with the purchase! What independent bookstores do always amaze me and I love Massy Books for what they stand for. It's a hard time for any individual and business in this economy but I recommend browsing the sale section online because there are some great finds and are mostly under $15. Can't wait to come back in the future!

This is an excellent Indigenous-owned bookstore and community space! I had an art show here and…read morePatricia and her partner were unbelievably easy to work with! They've got a whole room full of art books upstairs waiting to for you to find your new favourite artist! Also, the store is in my favourite Vancouver neighbourhood, Chinatown!

When the book I was interested in wasn't available at the Indigo store at Granville at Robson, the…read morestaff there looked it up in their database and advised me that this Coles bookstore had it in stock there, so I ventured off to Bentall Center on Burrard to check it out. Unfortunately, this was on the weekend. This Coles bookstore is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. I've not heard of retail stores that were closed on weekends! Honestly, that's really inconvenient for a lot of people! And it closes at 5pm on weekdays, FYI. Anyhow, I ventured back again during the week and I was very impressed with this store (despite its abbreviated hours of operation). The selection of books was quite good (considering the store itself is not large), and there are some good prices to be had (especially on classics. They were offering three classic literature books for $10 when I was there). Most impressive was the staff: there was an engaging lady and a man working when I visited and both couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. I could have chatted with them much longer, about books and Vancouver and the States (we just moved here from Seattle) and more, but I arrived at the store at 4:30pm and, well, there wasn't much time before they closed for browsing and lengthy chatting. But they were super nice and very knowledgeable about new publications and where I could find certain books in print and recommendations for me to find Stanley Park trail maps, etc. I also liked how they have a reward program and card, as I am a book junkie and plan on doing lots of business here and at Indigo.

Convenient small bookstore in the underground Bentall mall network downtown. Great for some lunch…read morehour book/magazine browsing, or grabbing a decent last minute gift for that office holiday gift exchange you forgot about!

This store has a beautiful space and titles that I have not seen other places. I've enjoyed…read morevisiting here several times and like browsing the interesting curated selection. My recent visit there was an incident that unfortunately really caught me off guard. The store busy at the time and staff were managing crowd control some movability in the space. As we approached the check out we unfortunately were lightly bumped into a tall stand full of small paperback books. A few small books fell to the ground and a staff person came to help us pick them up. Another staff person swooped in very quickly, picked up one of the books, handed it back to us and said "this one has to go home with you now". We were shocked and she pointed to a sign. "You'll see these are all over the store". It said something along the lines that damaged books must be bought. I looked at the small paper back she handed us and there was a microscopic dent at the top corner of the spine. We were SO taken aback by this forceful behaviour, it was hard to even reply. My friend didn't want to make a fuss so we bought the book with our other purchases and left. It just felt really awful and poorly handled. I later googled and saw that the "swooper" was the book store owner. I read another review that you need to treat everything "like glass". That's definitely the case and expect that you are being watched at all moments as a potential problematic customer. Boo. I don't plan to return.

Nooroongji is a cool little bookstore in the middle of the Granville Market. It has a well curated…read moremulticulturalism vibe and with nice displays that invite a deeper browsing vibe. As I lean towards non-fiction history, I found a treasure: White Riot/Black Massacre - A Brief History of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. My guess is that many Oklahoma School Boards won't allow this material to be taught.

Love this cozy and charming book shop. It is has a total small town charm feel, and the place is…read morefull of great reads and finds. Super helpful staff - I called ahead and asked if they had a copy of the book I was looking for, asked if I wanted new or used, and they promptly put behind the counter for me! Wandered around checking out some books. Great experience all around.

Great service, great selections of new books, both for children, adults, grief and counselling…read morebooks, cookbooks, best sellers and awesome greeting cards of every genre! The best on the Coast!

I brought in some books. I asked if the guy at the counter if he could take a look at them. He came…read moreback with a snotty "take a look??" And I said "yes, for me to sell". He looked at them and then accused me of trying to sell "review copies" (???) I guess because they were in pristine condition?? They were bought - at a bookstore - in Calgary It seems he has a very active imagination and likes to spin judgemental narratives about people. Very very weird vibes and extremely off putting. I asked about trade in value and he sneered again and said he could "get rid of them for me" as if they were trash. A truly miserable resentful goblin I encountered - I will never go there again. I don't care if you don't want my books but you can keep your misguided judgements to yourself and offer a simple "no thanks" minus the ridiculous attitude and arrogance.

This place is cool. We got street parking right out front and immediately upon walking in I found…read morefour books in the new arrivals section. I only bought used books (7 books for $83 CAD/$65 USD) but they were in great condition for pretty good prices. People are absolutely right about the curation of the books in the store. I was so impressed by the selection and found a few books I've been wanting for a long time. The cashier was kind and friendly. I highly recommend stopping by.