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The City & The City Books
The City & The City Books: A welcoming hub for new, used, and local reads.
4.8
Retail Store
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The City & The City Books: A welcoming hub for new, used, and local reads.
Located at 181 Ottawa St N in Hamilton, The City & The City Books offers a quiet, spacious space stocked with new and used books, including children's titles. The shop highlights a community focus with local and Canadian authors and events that feature signed copies. Knowledgeable, welcoming staff invite readers to browse and discover favorites.
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Curated selection of new releases, bestsellers, and recommended reads from various genres.
Affordable pre-owned books in excellent condition, covering diverse subjects and interests.
Featured titles and signed copies from Hamilton and Canadian authors, promoting community talent.
Convenient website for browsing and purchasing books with in-store pickup or delivery options.
Hosting and participation in author signings, readings, and literary events to engage readers.
Dedicated area with a wide range of new and used books for young readers and families.
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Overall rating
Cl Popcorn
Love, love, love this book store! The staff is amazing, welcoming but never pushy or intrusive. There are new AND used books. I work at a library and still cannot resist buying at least one book every time we "stop in just to look".
Michael Cumpstey
This spot is an absolute gem! Informed and approachable owners with a great selection of new and used books. Highly recommend.
Das Boeuf
Super polite and helpful. Great selection. Does not stock art books unfortunately.
Claire K
Stopped in for the first time today to pick up a used book that I ordered on the website. The store is quiet, spacious, organized, and very well stocked with used and new children’s books.
Mark Leslie Lefebvre
A delightful community-oriented store with a solid collection of new releases, recommended reads, as well as local and Canadian author titles. You can even find a few signed copies from the many events this bookstore participates in. You'll also find a decent selection of used books in various subject areas and genres.
