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Barely Bruised Books New&Used
Barely Bruised Books New&Used: A cozy Ottawa haven for diverse, affordable reads.
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Barely Bruised Books New&Used: A cozy Ottawa haven for diverse, affordable reads.
Barely Bruised Books New&Used in Ottawa offers a large, varied selection, including uncommon finds that appeal to engaged readers. The friendly owner/manager is noted as helpful, and a resident cat named Milo adds charm. Prices are described as very reasonable, with student discounts mentioned. Located upstairs at 315 Rue Wilbrod St, the shop blends thrift-store vibes with a welcoming, genre-spanning inventory.
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Extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, philosophy, religion, and more at budget-friendly prices.
Specialized selection of hard-to-find books and unique titles for engaged readers and collectors.
Affordable pricing with discounts available for students to encourage reading and learning.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff offering tailored book suggestions based on your interests and preferences.
Cozy, crammed environment perfect for browsing and discovering hidden literary treasures in a casual setting.
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Overall rating
Henri SL
Told me ALL sorts of fascinating things about BIO DIGITAL CONVERGENCE. LOOK THIS UP if you haven’t heard of it — they’re trying to turn us into bugs then turn those bugs into robots. NOT OKAY. Please stay informed.
Larry Brnjac
Large and varied selection, with some fine uncommon books you don't see that much, but are great finds if you are an engaged reader. The owner suggested a Book and I felt it was a perfect fit for my reading enjoyment. Worth exploring.
Axle Waters
Good book selection, cute cat, however the lighting was dim, the place smelled intensely of cigarettes and the store keeper was a bit odd. Not rude but odd. The shop keep was not dressed for work more casual than expected. The store isn't very inviting because the store is somones upstairs apartment. The door said that we would be charged if we pet or took photos of the cat (we did not pet or take photos of the cat so can not confirm or deny).
Eva :D
This is the absolute cutest little bookstore I’ve ever been to! The owner or manager or whoever works there is very sweet and super helpful. AMAZING and massive collection of all sorts of genres. Philosophy, religion, fiction, fantasy, EVERYTHING you could possibly think of! The little adorable cat greeted us kindly at the door too. Such a wonderful place and the books are extremely good price. Awesome experience and definitely underrated! 😄💗
Ève Tremblay
Barely Bruised Books is definitely a place to check out in Sandy Hill! It’s basically a thrift store for books. The manager is friendly and his cat Milo is always a pleasure to see. It’s a tad crammed but usually not busy. If you’re looking for a new book but don’t know which one you want, there’s sooo many options to choose from. Plus the prices are very reasonable and there’s usually student discounts!
