Blackberry Books
This family-owned Granville Island shop is a local literary institution, keeping Vancouverites up on their Canadian literature.
Blackberry Books; 3-1666 Johnston St.; www.bbooks.ca
Oscar’s Art Books
Find the city’s best collection of art, design and architecture coffee table tomes here, as well as a stellar calendar selection.
Oscar’s Art Books; 1533 W. Broadway St.; 604-731-0553; www.oscarsartbookstore.com
Book Warehouse
Count on this local chain to have a vast choice of books, magazines, cards and journals, often at a very decent discount.
Book Warehouse; locations listed online; www.bookwarehouse.ca
Tanglewood Books
Before heading into Chapters across the street, try out this charmingly organized used book store (new releases are available here, too).
Tanglewood Books; 1553 W. Broadway St.; 604-736-8876
Carson Books & Records
Best sellers, literary classics, non-fiction and vintage records are a-plenty here – and its kind owner is more than helpful if you ask.
Carson Books & Records; 3425 W. Broadway St.; 604-739-4041 & 4275 Dunbar St.; 604-222-8787