James Street Bookseller & Gallery

Name: James Street Bookseller & Gallery
Address: 134 James Street South, Hamilton, ON, L8P 2Z4, CA
Telephone: (905) 296-1251
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Hamilton's magical bookseller & gallery—curated reads, fountain pens, and spaces for memorable events.

5(5 reviews)

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James Street Bookseller & Gallery, located at 134 James St S in Hamilton, is a bookstore and gallery famed for a magical, vintage-inspired interior and a curated collection that includes newer titles, vintage finds, fountain pens and journals. Reviews praise Monique’s responsive, friendly hosting and note the space is rentable for private events and engagement shoots.

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134 James St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z4, Canada

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134 James Street South

Hamilton, ON, L8P 2Z4

(905) 296-1251 www.jamesstreetbooks.ca/

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Services

Book Sales

Curated selection of new and vintage books at affordable prices, including rare finds and collectibles.

Private Event Rentals

Rent our enchanting space for engagements, photoshoots, and special events with personalized touches.

Fountain Pens & Journals

High-quality fountain pens and stunning journals for writing enthusiasts and gift shoppers.

Personalized Book Curation

Assistance in finding books that are meaningful to you, tailored to your interests and collections.

Gallery Exhibits

Showcasing art and literary displays in our beautiful, vintage-inspired gallery space.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Clark Amistad

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· 10 months ago

James Street Bookseller was the perfect, dreamy setting for our engagement photoshoot! Monique is an outstanding host: quick to respond to all my questions and made the entire booking process incredibly easy. The bookstore's interior is exactly as pictured (and even more gorgeous in person!) - you won't find another Southern Ontario bookstore with this kind of charm that you can book for a private event. We were especially touched that Monique took the time to find books that were personally meaningful to us. Thank you for helping us create such a magical and memorable moment in your beautiful space!

Jacqueline Kagasov

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· 3 years ago

Such a beautiful book store with so many beautiful books, not like ordinary book stores. I would definitely recommend and will for sure come again, the owner was also very kind!

Natasha .L.

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· 6 years ago

Very cool, love old books and the way they smell, I know im weird like that lol

pro vocation

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· 7 years ago

There is no other bookstore more beautiful than James Street Bookseller in Hamilton. It looks like it's right off the set of Harry Potter with it's floating frame and large floating fountain pen in the front window. The hard wood and vintage decor within really helps that magical feeling. Not to mention the book ladder that is oh-so-beauty and the beast-esque! Let's talk about the books! She has newer books and older books at steal prices. Seriously there are times where I feel almost bad paying so low. I go in intending to buy one book, come out with three. A lot of those books are vintage as well. Anyone who loves books or is a collector, needs to come here. The owner is always so helpful and nice. From what I have heard the space can even be rented out for various events! Recently I have noticed that she started selling fountain pens and these stunning journals! (Of course I couldn't walk out not buying one of each). A place like Chapters Indigo has it's place sure, but everything in me that craves that magical feeling, comes here first.

J. Langille

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· 7 years ago

Lovely experience here today. Very helpful. Great selection of books, well managed and curated. Now sells fountain pens and journals. What a beautiful space for this bookseller in that gorgeous block on James South. I will have to check back soon for Graham Greene hardcovers, my collecting obsession.

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