WORD Bookstore

One of my favorite places to go to in the neighborhood. They carry a good selection of both well-loved and debut authors. There's also a shelf filled with staff picks which I really appreciate. On some days, they host free-to-attend community events like author discussions, club meetings and open mics. The staff is very helpful and approachable. There's a small book cart outside for discounted books as well (nothing above $10 I think?). Really great place to get cards too!

This is the perfect neighbour bookstore. A good selection of books for it's size, and they are very happy to order things in for you. You can also call them on the phone(!) to check stock or order. They only seem to hire friendly helpful people. A nice selection of non-book and book adjacent items for gifts or yourself.

Genuinely don’t know how loves coming here more, me or my dog! Love getting my books here, my cards (birthday, congrats on the new home, etc etc), and still very much want to go to one of the many events they have

My daughter absolutely loves coming to this place to get her graphic novels. The joy in her eyes melts my heart. The whole process of running to children's section, reading through every book's back cover (they never interrupt and we could just spend the whole day there), then making a choice and purchasing her favorite book is an absolute fun experience. For kiddos born in this digital age, this place connects them to the physical book universe. We both like the staff that work here very much as they are courteous, helpful, and in my daughter's own words, "magicians who can find and get any book!" On two separate occasions I have asked them to purchase books that were not in stock and they did promptly. Even this morning my daughter declared this was the best place in the world!.I know they have wide diversity of books for grownups as well but we come in for the children's books and board games!

While I didn’t shop publicly, I shopped online and it was great to be able to support a small business! The cute thank you note on my receipt was a sweet touch. I’ll definitely shop there again! Hopefully in person sometime

I went here for the first time yesterday and I had a great experience. They had exactly what I wanted to get and more. The service was truly great also. I'll definitely be back. Thanks for the free bookmark.

WORD is love at first sight❤️ It is located on a cute block, right next to Hamilton Park. Homey, cozy and neat bookstore with great selection of books in variety of genres. Fantastic children's literature section, offering art supplies and toys in addition to books. Reasonable prices! Sales people are knowledgeable and patient with customers of all ages. Will certainly be back! July 2023 update: new bookshelves galore! Oh, and this is dog-friendly store with a water bowl for your thirsty pooch!