In 1976 Book City opened its doors to the people of Toronto. Situated in the Annex, one of Toronto's great neighbourhoods, it has been treating its customers to an eclectic range of books ever since. Toronto bibliophiles must have liked us, or our books at any rate, because thirty-five years on we have four store locations across Toronto.more...See more text
You’re welcome to browse for hours on end at Book City. So take your time and enjoy the gems you’ll find inside. Is one of your loved ones going on a trip soon? Maybe pick up something from the store’s robust travel section. Who knew gift-giving could be as simple as a peruse through thoughtfully selected titles and classic favourites.
They describe themselves as “classy, comfortable and cheap,” and we’d agree this is the atmosphere at all four of their locations. Book City is the rare bookstore that masterfully combines size and quality without losing intimacy. You can find multiple editions of the same 19th century Russian novel, and curl up in a corner to browse through it. Book City recently bucked the trend by opening a new location in Bloor West Village.
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