First started in 1988, fairs fair for book lovers inc. From classics to selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books and more. Welcome to abebooks canada, where you can discover used, new and rare books plus art and collectibles offered for sale by hundreds of canadian sellers located from nova scotia to vancouver island. Top 10 best used book store in calgary, ab updated covid19. We sell new and used books, local art, and canadian made gifts. Negotiate for a percentage lease to give you some security and. Please surprise me the book for when you dont know what book you want. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. The only used book store in the land of the midnight sun. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. Shelf life books 100 2 4th street sw calgary ab t2r 0x8 canada. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The store is closed to public browsing online orders are filled quickly. Fairs fair used books, calgary, inglewood, hours, phone.
Also, is there a religious used book store in town. I cant walk past one without going in and browsing for a while. We carry books, toys, games, multilingual materials. They sell new books, but youre welcome to browse their usedbargain section too. If you own a used book store and would like to advertise it in this space, click.
We also deal in antique maps and prints, historic photos, autograph letters, postcards, antique scientific instruments and antique bookcases. All about the most fascinating people in the world and the magical place they call home. Right now the holy cross is accepting book donations for their book sale. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations.
Local thrift stores local second hand thrift stores can use your donated books. Shop our bestselling books at up to 40% off in store or online anytime for the best deals on the latest books. The bookseller is an edmonton bookstore that carries used, scarce, out of print, scholarly, and rare books. Aquila books specializes in books dealing with polar exploration, western canadiana, mountaineering, the canadian pacific railway, early voyages as well as many other areas. Pages on kensington 15 kensington road nw calgary ab t2n 3p4 canada.
If you dont want to fuss with packing and mailing your books, take them to a local used bookstore, put them in a kids consignment sale, or try selling them through facebook marketplace. If you cant find them a new home or the pages are falling out, recycle them. Reviews on used book store in calgary, ab books between friends, pages books on kensington, fairs fair books, owls nest bookstore, better books. Owls nest books brandnew books, oldfashioned service calgary s most knowlegeable and longest established bookstore. Fairs fair buys, sells and trades gently used books. Check out our results for used bookstores calgary ab. Owners of four newly opened bookstores share the financial realities of. Find textbooks, used books, and basic supplies for your program. Cloud 9 beer, wine, and spirits offers an incomparable selection from canada and abroad. I started part time in my late teens working my way up to running the store full time when my aunt fell ill.
Booksellers have used successfully and some have used to continue operating. The book for when you dont know what book you want. Used book consignment students association of mount royal. We have had many used books stores close in our area over the past. Catch up on whats happening around the store, or browse our books. Mar 02, 2014 better books and bibles store in calgary. Where is the best place in calgary to sell used books. Owls nest books brandnew books, oldfashioned service. Search book store jobs now available in calgary, ab on, the worlds largest job site. Calgary s literary meeting place, pages is an independant bookstore located in the heart of the kensington district. Calgary book, edited by thomas craven, 1939, first edition, 591 pages, 10 x, 144 color plates, good.
We offer a select stock approximately 38,000 volumes of used, rare, and outofprint books. Treasuries of art masterpieces, plate and history book. Come and browse in our lovely bookstore in calgary s revitalized beltline district. We have two bookstores specializing in maintaining the widest book selection around. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for.
These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries. While we try our hardest to maintain accurate reflections of our inventory on our site, due to the unique nature of our combination of new and used items. Owls nest books will be reopened to the public starting tuesday, may 19th. Delivery free of charge within calgary typically within 2 days if books are in stock. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
But, this statistic doesnt account for the many bibliophiles who loyally frequent the citys independent bookshops to hold the books. Ive got a sizable chunk of religious books as well and im not sure if normal used book stores will take those. As long as your books are recent and desirable, they should still earn you enough to be worth your time. Security guard badges, tactical flashlights, uniforms, and duty belts are just some of the security officer supplies galls provides. Serving calgary since 1988, fairs fair offers quality books at fair prices and with exceptional service. Over 5,000 square feet of floor space provides for the display of thousands of new, used and outofprint books. Youll also find picks from our chief booklover heather reisman, our staff picks of the month, the globe and mail and new york times bestsellers, recommendations for book clubs, beautiful coffeetable and special edition books.
Buyer is responsible for removing fixtures and equipment purchased in accordance to certain requirements which many vary by item. There is plenty of parking in the front and rear of the store. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. Whether youre looking to save some cash buying used textbooks, or youre hoping to earn a little money selling your old books. Theres one on 4th street sw at 20th or so next to duckys karaoke bar. Better books and bibles store in calgary happily writing.
Welcome to calgary s most knowledgeable and longest established bookstore. Youll find meter parking on the street, if driving, and the corona. A bookstore for avid readers and the unusually bookish, for browsers and meanderers, for independent minds and spirits. Over 5,000 square feet of floor space provides for the display of thousands of new, used and outofprint books covering almost every subject imaginable. Here at book outlet, we know everyone loves a good bargain. With premium brands such as propper, lawpro, dutypro, 5. One of my favorite places in this whole city is a particular bookstore, which has not only new books, but also used books, and not only that but also christian books. Weve been recommending the best books to calgary readers for over 40 years. Welcome to calgarys most knowledgeable and longest established bookstore. Used merchandise stores in calgary, ab profile canada. Nesterenko is founder of books between friends, an organization that takes in donations of used books and allows charitable groups to do the selling and reap the rewards.
Located in british columbias beautiful okanagan valley, the book shop is one of canadas largest used book stores. Not sold online available online out of stock online. Calgary s most knowlegeable and longest established bookstore. Two conveniently located secure holding areas for intended purchases. The bookseller is located in edmonton, alberta, canada on historic and picturesque whyte avenue. Owls nest books is calgarys oldest independent book store. Audreys books is located in the historic maclean block, situated in downtown edmonton at the crossing of 107 street and jasper avenue. Browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo.
Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. Free regular shipping in canada during covid19 response search website for products. Theres quite a few used book stores in town that seem to buy used books. This honeywell 5002 small steel security safe has 0. These are the best bookstores in calgary to explore on a snowy day. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books. Our inventory is organized in a way that allows you to browse quickly if desired, yet is deep and. Locate and compare book stores in calgary ab, yellow pages local listings. Parking is available on both the east and west sides of the store. Thats why we have made it our mission to offer you a huge selection of books at fantastic discounted prices of 5090% off the original list price. The city of calgary how to recycle paperback books.
All profits are used for the alachua county library district and community literacy projects. I believe thrift stores sell books as well, so thats always an option too. It is also known for regular book club meetings, including a mystery club for adults and clubs for children and teens in the attached kids bookstore owlets. I worked at mcnally robinsons when it closed here, best job ever, and i worked for fairs fair, on mcleod and inglewood, for a while after that.
Anyone suggest one theyve gone to before and had a good experience with. University of calgary bookstore online is your place for my university textbooks, gear and supplies. Welcome to abebooks canada, where you can discover used, new and rare books plus art and collectibles offered for sale by hundreds of canadian sellers located from nova scotia to. We provide required textbooks and course materials and are the onestop shop for all your campus needs. Buying books can be expensive, especially if you like to read a lot. All used items are sold asis, whereis, with no warranty or guarantee intended or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. I worked at mcnally robinsons when it closed here, best job ever, and i worked. Like all the indie stores on this list, this little shop prides itself on friendly, knowledgeable customer service. Special orders for individuals and educational institutions are our specialty. Management control systems used for acct 465 at ucalgary 50 cost accounting a managerial emphasis used for acct 361 at ucalgary 7th edition 20 introduction to federal income taxation kit 3 books. We are accepting orders by email, and telephone for curbside pickup at the inglewood book store. Experienced, knowledgeable and friendly staff help customers in choosing the perfect beverage for you to enjoy. And so big johns books was born, we have made it our mission to have a well organized store filled with gently used books.
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