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Calling all book lovers! Whether you’re looking for horror, romance, or one of the classics, Toronto’s reading scene has got you covered. There are so many unique bookstores to explore and new stories to fall in love with!
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1. Monkey’s Paw
The Monkey’s Paw is a bookstore specializing in uncommon books and paper artifacts from the age of print. It’s also home to the Biblio-Mat, the world's first randomizing vending machine for old books.
Where: 1067 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M5
2. Glad Day Bookshop
Glad Day Bookshop is the oldest queer bookstore in the world. They offer the widest possible selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, and queer literature.
Where: 499 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6
3. Little Ghosts
If you’re a fan of scary stories, come check out this horror bookstore, publisher, and cafe on Dundas Street. They also offer monthly and quarterly book subscriptions.
Where: 930 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1W3
4. Queen Books
Queen Books is a quaint independent bookstore located in the East End. In addition to the classics, you’ll also find modern reads for all ages.
Where: 914 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1J5
5. Sellers and Newel
This is a second-hand bookstore in Little Italy. They offer literature, poetry, jazz, occult, horror, philosophy, martial arts, and other cool books. They also have live music!
Where: 672 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B9
6. Book Ends
Book Ends is run by the Toronto Public Library and definitely a hidden gem for booklovers. While you may have to do a bit of digging to find something good, materials range from $0.50 to $5. All the money raised from books sales are used to support library programs and services.
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out
7. Another Story
In the West End, Another Story is an independent bookstore where you’ll find books focused on social justice and politics. They also have a large children’s section, and even offer an educator discount.
Where: 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M6
8. Gallery 78 Arts
Gallery 78 is located in the heart of Kensington Market. They specialize in rare, weird, occult and fantastical used books. They also buy and trade books!
Where: 197 ½, Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1M1
9. Mabel’s Fables
Mabel’s Fables is an adorable independent family bookstore with something for all ages. They’ve been open since 1988.
Where: 662 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4S 2N3
10. Bakka-Phoenix Books
Bakka Books first opened its doors in 1972 on Toronto's Queen West strip, stocking genre fiction, comics, and nerd stuff of all types.
Where: 84 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G5
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