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Fair’s Fair Books
Calgary's legendary used bookstore with 38 years of literary treasures and friendly service.
4.8
Retail Store
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Calgary's legendary used bookstore with 38 years of literary treasures and friendly service.
Fair’s Fair Books is a beloved Calgary institution that has been serving book lovers for over 38 years. Located in the historic Inglewood neighborhood, this spacious store offers an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, and world books, along with unique memorabilia. Known for its dog-friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and rewarding membership program, the store also features a buy-back policy where customers can return books for half their money back. Whether you're searching for a specific title or just browsing, Fair’s Fair Books provides a welcoming, rustic environment where every visit feels like a literary adventure.
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Extensive selection of new, used, and rare books across all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, and world literature.
Earn up to half your money back when returning read books, promoting sustainable reading and customer savings.
Join our membership program for regular customers to earn rewards, discounts, and exclusive offers on purchases.
Friendly staff provide help over the phone or in-store to find specific books, with options to hold items for pickup.
Explore a rustic, calming space filled with unique collectibles and a dog-friendly environment for an enjoyable visit.
Engage with local book lovers through events and initiatives that foster a vibrant literary community in Calgary.
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Overall rating
Lia Rogers
I love this place. They were so helpful over the phone, finding the books my niece asked for. They put them aside and it was so easy! Thanks for all your help. I miss the Ranchlands branch, but visiting the Inglewood store is always fun. So much to look at and so many cool books and videos. I could spend hours there.
Nisha John
Absolutely loved this place...it was like heaven..any book lovers out there and haven't checked this place..come and check it out ...its large , lots of collection and spacious too...you will find all your fiction , non fiction , world books.. the staff are polite, so full of cheers abd smiles.. And if you have done reading you can bring back the books to get half your money back and many other deals too...check them and support if you love books..
Brenda Bender
What a lovely experience every visit has been! They are dog friendly and even just the look at all the memorabilia has been awesome. The staff are super friendly and the rustic atmosphere I find is very calming. Even if you aren’t buying books. There is a limited amount of parking in the front but I believe some up on the back which has to be accessed through the set of lights at the Dean Teahouse. I have always been able to park in the front so I am not sure if they are labelled as there are I think three other stores in that specific area. Hence the four stars (but not their fault).
Connie Tolland
First time ever coming here and not my last... This is the most amazing book store I have ever been into. Had a tour by the owner learned alot of the cool things they have collected over the 38 years they have been there. If you haven't been here make sure you come check them out.
jesse klingler
a friend recommended this place to me as i was visiting calgary. my first impression was that it was just really fun: the book statue, the sign out front, and the general presentation all were welcoming. i was looking for Star Trek paperbacks and was not disappointed! there was an awesome scifi/fantasy selection in general. three staff at the checkout also mentioned that they have a membership, where regular customers can earn rewards, which i love. will definitely be back the next time i'm in town 📚❤️
