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BOOKSELLERS OF ATLANTIC CANADA
ANTIQUARIAN & SECONDHAND 2010

Nova Scotia       New Brunswick     Prince Edward Island     Newfoundland & Labrador

(click here if you want your store listed in the next edition. March 15th deadline.)


Nova Scotia (counter clockwise around the province)


Amherst

Amy’s Used Books
Doug Patriquin, 902-667-7927
51 South Albion St.,  Amherst, NS B4H 2W4
E-mail: amysusedbooks@ns.sympatico.ca
Mon. to Thurs. 10-6, Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-5.  Large general stock with over 250,000 titles, including many rare and out of print books.


Truro

The Book Nook
Sheila MacAulay, 902- 893-7766
8 Dominion St., Truro, NS B2N 3N8
E-mail: maccaulays@live.ca
Mon- Fri 10:30 – 5.
General stock, all categories, much Maritime, some new genealogy and local authors.


Grand-Pré

marchandise
Jocelyne Marchand, 902-542-4419
11491, Hwy 1, Box 51, Grand-Pré, NS  B0P 1M0
E-mail: marchandise@ns.sympatico.ca  
12 - 6. when opened otherwise by chance, appt. or mood.
Eclectic, Acadie, Nova Scotia, first nations, africadian, women, children, gardening, travel, ephemera, postcards.


Wolfville

The Odd Book
Jim Tillotson, 902-542-9491
112  Front St., Unit 118, Wolfville, NS B4P 1A4
E-mail: info@theoddbook.ca
Web: http://www.theoddbook.ca/
Mon. to Thurs. 9:30 - 5:30, Fri. 9:30 - 9, Sat. 9:30 - 5
Sun. 1-5. Evenings during summer.
Specializing in out of print academic works and literature.


Coldbrook

Books Galore & More
Stephen Franey, 902-679-9816
Coldbrook Centre, Hwy 1, Coldbrook, NS
1.3 km west of Exit 14, Hwy 101
Mon to Sat 10-9, Sun. 12-5
Large selection of well-organized stock.


Middleton

Blue Griffin Books
Jonathan Archibald, 902-363-2665
30 Commercial St., Middleton, N.S. B0S 1P0
E-mail: bluegriffinbooks@eastlink.ca
Web: http://www.bluegriffinbooks.com/
Mon.-Wed. 9-6, Thurs.-Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5
Something for everyone, general fiction, sci-fi, cooking, history, religion, magazines, movies, mystery, western and more.


Bear River

Bear River Bargains + Books
Paul Volenik, 902-467-0908
Main Street,  Bear River, NS B0S 1B0
Email: gpvolenik@gmail.com
Open most days from 10-5. Winter by chance or appointment.
General used books, ephemera, postcards, 19th & 20th century
newpapers, magazines, maps, pamphlets & memorabilia.


Digby

Crooked Timber Books
Bill Schrank, 902-245-1283
17 Water Street,  P.O. Box 2170, Digby, NS B0V 1A0
E-mail: crookedtimber@ns.aliantzinc.ca 
Web: http://www.crookedtimber.com/   Mon.-Sat. 10-5, closed Sundays & January-March 
Diverse stock, history, fiction, economics, cookbooks, drama, poetry, mysteries. Special interest in Irish fiction, poetry, history and drama.


Shelburne

The Whirligig Book Shop
Betty Camp, 902-875-1117
135 Water St.,  Shelburne, NS  B0T 1W0
E-mail: the.whirligig@ns.sympatico.ca 
Web: http://www.thewhirligigbookshop.com/
Mon. - Sat. 10 - 5, Winter closed Mon. Books, collectibles, and memorabilia. Good general stock of used books some new books.


Bridgewater

Carousel Bookstore
Myra Barss, (902) 543-1434
527 King St., Bridgewater,  NS  B4V 1B3
Email: carouselbooks@eastlink.ca
Web: www.nslocal.ca/carousel
Mon.-Sat. 10 - 5, Fri. 10 - 7,  Summer Sun. 1-5
History, biography, mysteries, romances, classics, children’s books, Canadiana, cookbooks, sports, travel, reference, true crime & more. Aat least 50% off cover price.


Lunenburg

Elizabeth's Books
Chris Webb, 902-634-8149, 1-877-788-4747
134 Montague St., P.O. Box 1088, Lunenburg, NS  B0J 2C0
Open every day 3 -9  year round
General stock, used and rare books, paperbacks & hardcover,
wide variety of subjects, nautical section.


Tantallon

ABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles
Parker & Joselle Barrington, 902-826-1128
12723 Peggy's Cove Rd. Tantallon, NS  B3Z 2N1
E-mail: abcantiques@eastlink.ca
Web: http://www.abcantiques.ca/  See website or call for open hours
Specializing in antiquarian, collectible and local interest books.


Upper Tantallon

Book Galore & More
Stephen Franey, 902-826-1565
5209 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. Upper Tantallon, NS
1 km south of exit 5, Hwy 103 
Open Seven days a week
Large selection of well-organized stock

The Annex Bookstore

Carolyn A. Laurie  902- 820-3700

196 Tantallon Cres., Upper Tantallon, N.S. B3Z 1C6

E-mail: theannex@eastlink.ca

Web: www.theannexbookstore.com

Mon 10-3, Thurs - Fri 1-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4,  & chance or appt.

Fiction and Non Fiction, used, collectibles, new, good  selection of local authors & local content. Author readings and workshops

 

 


HRM - Halifax -Dartmouth

Dartmouth Book Exchange
Amy McIsaac, 902-435-1207
1187 Cole Harbour Rd., Dartmouth, NS 
Email: dbex@eastlink.ca  
Web: http://www.dartmouthbokexchange.ca/
Mon. – Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
Large selection of fiction, sci-fi & fantasy, religious, self-help, children’s room, bestseller pocketbooks.

Dust Jacket Books and Treasures
Chris Cooper, 902- 492-0666
1505 Barrington St., Maritime Centre, Halifax, NS  B3J 3K5
E-mail: dustjacket@ns.sympatico.ca
Web: http://www.dustjacket.ca/   Mon. to Fri., 10 - 4.
Large general stock of used and rare books. Small selection of used records and a few antiques and collectibles.

John W. Doull, Bookseller
John W. Doull, 902-429-1652
1684 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 2A2
Email: JWDBookseller@eastlink.ca  
Web: http://www.doullbooks.com/
Mon and Tues. 9:30 - 6, Wed. to Fri. 9:30 - 9, Sat. 10 - 9
Very large stock, second hand & antiquarian. Specialties: literature, history, Atlantic provinces, nautical, scholarly. ABAC

The Jade W
Sydney Hansen (902) 423-5233(Jade)
5233 Prince St.,  Halifax, NS B3J 1L8
100 yards from John W. Doull Bookseller
Email: info@thejadew.com  
Web: http://www.thejadew.com/
Mon. – Sat.10-6. Pleasantly housed collection of both new & 2nd hand books, with special interest in literature, women’s studies, travel writings ,children’s books & book related stationery.

Schooner Books
John Townsend and Mary Lee MacDonald,
Tel: 902-423-8419; Fax: 902-423-8503
5378 Inglis St., Halifax, NS B3H 1J5
Email: SchoonerBooks@schoonerbooks.com
Web: http://www.schoonerbooks.com/
Mon. to Thurs & Sat.  9:30 – 5:30, Fri. 9:30 – 6:00
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Very large general stock. Emphasis on Canadiana and rare books.


New Glasgow

Downtown Exchange
Lloyd Tattrie, 902-752-1216
168 Provost, New Glasgow, NS, B2H 2R1 (Mini Mall)
Email: ltattrie@ns.sympatico.ca
Mon. to Thurs. 8:30 - 5, Fri. 8:30 – 8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-4
Buy & sell quality new & used books, CDs, movies.
Featuring local authors & books about Atlantic Canada.
Greeting cards fax & photocopy service. Since 1974.

Garrett’s by the Bridge

Edward MacArthur, 902-752-7161

124 Kempt St, (Riverside Parkway) New Glasgow, NS B2H 4L8

Web: www.nslocal.ca/GarretsBridge

Mon. to Sat. 9 – 5

Fine selection Nova Scotia, local histories and Canadiana 

as well as a general selection of used books

 


Sydney

Reynolds Book Store
Carol  Reynolds, 902-564-2665
446 Charlotte St., Sydney, NS B1P 1E4
Email: reynoldsbooks@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Mon.- Fri. 10 -4:30,  Sat. 10 - 4
Large selection of all types of books, some rare and first editions. Nice selection of new books by local authors.


North Shore

Wildfire Books & Pottery

Sarah Beck, 902-929-2315

44556 Cabot Trail, North Shore, NS B0C 1H0

E-mail: sarah@wildfirepottery.ca
Web: www.wildflowerpottery.ca

10-6 most days, June through September

Good selection of used books, modern fiction & non-fiction. 

Small selection of children’s books, summer reading, plus more


New Brunswick (alphabetical order)

Moncton

Rags of Time Quality Used Books
Naoko Ando & L.F. MacDonnell, (506) 536-2808
28-B York St., Sackville, NB E4L 4R4 (Convocation Hall)
E-mail: ragsoftime@eastlink.ca
Mon. to Sat. 9 - 9, Sun. 10-6
General stock including literature, 
history, popular fiction, science fiction/fantasy, local interest, religion and children’s books A wide selection of books in French.


Sackville

Rags of Time Books & Crafts
Naoko Ando & L.F. MacDonnell, (506) 536-2808
28-B York St., Sackville, NB E4L 4R4 (across from Convocation Hall)
E-mail: ragsoftime@eastlink.ca
Mon. to Thurs. 10 - 6, Fri. 10 - 9, Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 12-5
General stock, emphasis on literature, history, and academic works.
Selected handmade crafts: books, cards and Japanese calligraphy.
Serving organic fair trade coffee and tea.


Saint John       

Dave Shoots, Bookseller
Dave Shoots and Wendy Matheson, 506-693-7758
40 Coburg St., Suites 101-102, Saint John, NB E2L 3J5
Exit City Market to Charlotte St., turn left, two blocks.
Look for the 1820’s stone mansion with the curved front door.
Email: daveshoots@nb.aibn.com 
Website: DaveShootsBookseller.com
Mon. - Sat. 8 – 5
Hard covers, history, literature, philosophy, gardening, local history, religion biography and children.


Prince Edward Island
(Place names in alphabetical order)


Kensington

Abegweit Books 
Ray Regular, 902-836-4334
6 Commercial St.,  Kensington,  PE   C0B 1M0 
E-mail: abegweitbooks@pei.eastlink.ca
Mon. Wed. Thurs. Sat.  10-5, Fri. 10-8

Large selection of previously owned books, comics 

graphic novels and Manya

 


New London

Gallery 18  
Aubrey Bell & Patricia Bennett, 902-886-3201, 1-866-963-3339
10686 Route 6, New London, PE, C0B 1M0
E-mail: info@gallery18.com   
Web: http://www.gallery18.com/
10-6 in season, otherwise chance or appointment.
Wheel chair accessible
Old and collectible books, antique maps and prints, vintage posters,
ephemera, fine art, small collectibles and furniture.


Rusticoville

JEM Books
J.McDonald, 902-963-3802
6922 Rustico Rd.  (Rte 6) PE, C0A 1N0
Mid May-Mid Oct., open daily, off-season - Saturdays only.
Well organized collection of used fiction paperbacks and children’s
books (used books are half-price). Also new island books.
Look for the pink house.


 

St. Peters

  

The Turret Bell

Jay Adamsson & Michelle MacDonald, 902-961-1070

5599 Rte 2, St. Peters, PE C0A 2A0

E-mail: info@turretbell.com

Web: www.turretbell.com

Large collection of PEI books, used and new books. 

Walking tours of St. Peters, coffee.


Newfoundland and Labrador     


St. John’s

Gerald Penney Rare Books and Maps
Gerald Penney, 709-739-7227 Fax: 709-739-7277
P.O. Box 428,  St. John’s, NL, A1C 5K4
E-mail:  gpaltd@nl.rogers.com;
Web: http://www.newfoundlandbooks.com/
Viewing by appointment.  
Rare and collectible books, maps and prints of Newfoundland
and Labrador. Always interested in purchasing.
Free catalogues issued.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Bookfinder
Graham Skanes, 709-722-8310, Fax: 709-726-3818
720 Water St., P.O. Box 37054,   St. John’s, NL A1E 1C2
E-mail: skanes@bookfinder.nf.ca   
Web: www.bookfinder.nf.ca
Viewing by appointment.   Web catalogues.
Catalogue and internet sales of Newfoundland and Labrador
antiquarian, used books and other printed material.  
Always interested in purchasing.      


 

  Would you like to be in the Booksellers of Atlantic Canada brochure?
Would you like copies of this brochure?
Get in touch with moi:
Jocelyne Marchand, 902-542-4419
Email: jocelyne.marchand@gmail.com
11491, Hwy 1, Box 51
Grand-Pré, NS B0P 1M0
Deadline for next edition March 15, 2011 


 


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