Historical, instructional, or just plain juicy, nothing beats a good read.
Here are Calgary’s best places to get into one...
Pages on Kensington
Focus on works by North American authors.
1135 Kensington Rd. N.W.; 403-283-6655; www.pages.ab.ca
McNally Robinson
One of the largest independents in Canada (and a killer café to boot).
120 8 Ave. S.W.; 403-538-1797; www.mcnallyrobinson.com
Wee Book Inn
Nothing beats book-loving kitties roaming the store.
1010 17 Ave. S.W.; 403-228-9774; www.weebookinn.com
Cookbook Co.
The most comprehensive cookbook collection.
722 11 Ave S.W.; 403-265-6066; www.cookbookcooks.com
Twice Sold Tales
A local emporium of used books.
2830 Morley Tr. N.W.; 403-210-0343; www.twicesoldtales.ca