the selection of books here is immaculate! they had several new releases, a wide array of fiction,…read morediverse literature (such as Canadian authors, Japanese authors, Indigenous authors), etc. and so on. I will say (and this is just me being American and used to blasting AC everywhere), it's a bit warm/steamy in there so bring a fan, or don't plan on being there too long if you run hot.

Absolutely adorable bookstore with an excellent selection of beautiful books. Somehow I never…read moredecided to walk in till today, and I'm so happy I did! There's several sections labeled discretly, such as history, fiction, youth, even Japanese! There's also a neat 5$ clearance area in the back. Book browsing is defininely a timeless passtime, and I hope many can find a moment to indulge in it (especially with all the stress around us these days). For example, I found an absolutely gorgeous edition of The Divine Comedy (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) that made my wallet itch! Do take a minute to enter Argo and look for your own Golden Fleece!

A small but great selection of books. They have a variety of books from local authors along with…read moremany of the classics. They have books in English and French. They are known for their selection of graphic novels and comic books . They have a selection of books recommended by the staff. The staff were very helpful.

I went here on a rainy afternoon to check out their local books (in both English and French!). They…read morehave a thoughtful collection of prose and graphic novels. One of the booksellers gave me excellent recommendations, spending a good ten minutes showing me options for a gift for a francophone friend. I will definitely return here the next time I'm in town.

The bookstore is huge and has an impressive selection of books across all kinds of genres. There's…read morealso a big section of staff picks, which I really enjoyed browsing--it made it easier to discover interesting titles I might not have found on my own. It's easy to lose track of time wandering through the shelves; I could easily spend the whole day there. The space feels welcoming and well-organized, making it a great spot for book lovers to explore and relax.

This is quite the bookstore! Love how expansive it is, that they have a coffee shop, and even a…read morelive piano player while you browse books. I liked how they seperated their top hits on the first floor, they had a great curated selection of books. I also really loved the children's section. It was a huge and beautifully done. I liked their curated back to school section of books as well as other retail things. Overall a lovely bookstore to wander around in.

I loved this place to shop for books. However, I had a recent experience that put me off…read more I came to sell about 50 books that are in very good condition and quite popular, but most were turned down. Even when I said I wasn't necessarily looking to make money, just donate to a place I like, they told me that taking my books would "burden" them... Even though that's what this place is for, selling and buying used books! I went to a bookstore further up Mont-Royal who took them. I certainly understand that they couldn't take all of them depending on the value, but it was really their dismissive and quite rude attitude that took me off guard. Not sure I'll shop there again, unfortunately.

I recently checked out LEchange during my first visit to Montreal. It wasn't on my initial wishlist…read moreof places to check out, but noticed it driving through the city. My review is really based on vinyl records as that's what lured me in. The shop is very clean and neatly organized. They had some nice new arrivals plus several bins of rock, jazz, classical, and whatever else in between. I found one record I wanted, but a few others I already had that I otherwise would have grabbed. Prices were pretty fair. They also carried CDs, but no cassettes. Of course they have lots of books and nice area to sit and relax. Cool spot worth checking out for a little browsing.

In an age of GPS and Google maps, I was truly surprised to find this place. And, truly delighted!…read moreImagine, an entire store dedicated to the international traveler, filled with books and maps detailing every worldwide destination you're thinking of exploring. There's something that feels so grounding and wondrous about unfolding a brand new map and spreading it out across a table, a floor, a bed or whatever spot is big enough, so that you can see all of your options in huge format at once. Staring at a tiny smartphone screen just does NOT compare. It's like being able to see your feet on the new terrain before you get there. And, remember: fold-out maps don't run out of battery. The last time I decided to drive across the continent from east coast to west coast, I had a hella time trying to find a paper map anywhere! Gas stations might carry maps of the local town or city, but good luck tracking down a full continental map anywhere. You could order a world map or full map online, but those aren't road maps for tossing into your car's glove box and hitting the road with - those are fancy wall maps. This place, however, has a fold-out map of every country, neatly stacked in boxes on the floor like old vinyl records, and shelves and shelves of guide books to go along with them, if you want a guide book too. My future plans include another epic road trip throughout the continental US and Canada, and now that I've got the glorious fold-out map, I can start planning my routes with highlighter in hand. Feeling adventurous? Check this place out for inspiration.

Our favorite bookstore in NDG continues to hold that title. We brought some books in, donated what…read morethey wouldn't make use of, and spent far too long roaming and acquiring books. I'm always impressed by the variety. You see something new every time you go in because they offer such an impressive collection of items. We even got hockey cards for surprise gifts for family this time around! Some items are more expensive but we got an edition of The Wizard of Oz that was still wrapped and originally worth quite the pretty penny that we will be gifting to a loved one. It was an amazing experience once again today. For the first time, I think I spent more time looking at their prints and I wanted to buy nearly every Singin' In The Rain one... Hardy Boys galore... it was overall just a lot of fun to visit this store. We'll be back for our quarterly visit in no time.

If you live in the area and listen to vinyl records, you should come in here regularly…read more They have a section of newly acquired records, so once you've browsed their full catalogue thoroughly, it's easy to drop in whenever you're walking by and see what's new. They have lots of records for 5 bucks, which is something like an old movie rental price. Even if I only listen to something once, the experience is worth 5 bucks. They also have way more expensive records, like limited editions of Tom Waits or whatever, which occasionally run closer to a hundred. So there's a huge range, if you're looking to spending a tiny bit of pocket money, or if you're looking to make a major investment for your collection. They also have books. I honestly use the library for books more than buying them, but sometime when I'm in here for vinyls, something on the bookshelf catches my eye, and the prices are fair. It is packed, though. Sometimes where there are a lot of customers, it is very hard to move around and look for things. So much stuff in a such a small space is a double-edged sword. This 5-star review is for my visits outside of peak times, for the selection, service, and price. During peak times, maybe only worth 4 stars because it's so hard to navigate. But the popularity is a sign of the quality, so it's hard to quibble with that.

Very poor handling of artists' work. I went to the bookstore yesterday to get back a copy of my…read moreself-published book "Le dessin au quotidien" since they did not put it for sale in their store. I simply asked a staff member if I could get back the copy I left for them to look at for consignation and as the clerk went on to get my book from the bookstore's manager office, Andres (bookstore manager) just dropped it as if it were garbage to his employee who then gave it back to me. I could see it from the clerk's desk as he began walking up the stairs to the office and caught my book from above. He gave the book back to me and I left without saying a word. I felt very enraged at this but thank god the book was still in a very good condition as the staff member caught it. (I can't imagine how madder I would have got if he had dropped it on the floor). It just tells you how much disrespect Andres has for not even coming down from his office and give the book back in person. Having worked very hard on this piece for over a year I thought they would have paid a little more respect to the product itself than just treat it as as a piece of shit. Very poor handling of artists' work. Very bad service.

A wonderful bookstore in downtown Montreal! Unlike the other big bookstore, Paragraphe actually…read morestocks an extensive English book selection. I spent hours browsing through the shelves. They also have a pretty good discount shelf. Clerks were friendly and they leave you alone to browse at your heart's content.

I love bookstores. If I could, I would live in one. I enter one almost every day if I can…read more This Renaud Bray is huge and during Christmastime, they have some really sweet deals. I scored a 1000 piece puzzle for 4$!! The first floor is mainly kitchen stuff, stationary, CDS/DVDS, and the hottest books of the moment. The second floor is adult books. The third floor is toys and kids books. I don't read much in French, so I often skip the second floor. But the third floor is so fascinating. They have so many puzzles and new board games, I love browsing. They have a tiny section of YA books in english, it will mostly be the popular titles. I love it here. It's so cozy and inviting. I wish they had some small areas where you could sit and enjoy basking in the glory of their products, but I probably wouldn't buy anything if that was the case. It is next to a Starbucks so once you've bought something, you can go grab a coffee and start reading!

Whereas soooo many stores and bistros and restaurants have changed or disappeared on Laurier and in…read morethe area, it was a very welcome surprise that this large, multi-level (3 stories) bookstore is still here. Although I hate to call it a bookstore, as it sells so much more: The main level has toys, kitchen stuff, journals and stationery and cards, school notepads and office/workspace stuff, calendars, gourmet teas and chocolates and reading/book accessories. There were some small glass plates here that I regret not getting as gifts; at $6 each, they easily liked like they cost four times at amount. And there were some funky glass cheese platters as well that I regret not buying. Dang, I'm going to have to go back..... The upper two levels are comprised of French books for sale. This is a great store. Prepare to spend time here browsing.