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The River Trading Company
Curated used books, unique finds, and friendly trade-in service in Hamilton
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Curated used books, unique finds, and friendly trade-in service in Hamilton
Located at 559 Barton St E in Hamilton, The River Trading Company is a well-organized, welcoming used bookstore with a large, thoughtfully curated selection of books, magazines, movies, board games, crafts, linens, sewing patterns, cards, and unique trinkets. Reviews praise fair prices, friendly owners, and the option to trade in used books for store credit, plus a charming shop cat.
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A wide selection of high-quality used books, including mystery, speculative fiction, and vintage titles, at affordable prices.
Bring in your used books to exchange for store credit, allowing you to refresh your collection sustainably.
Curated assortment of craft materials, linens, and sewing patterns for DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists.
Unique board games, cards, magazines, movies, and eclectic trinkets to explore and enjoy.
A warm, organized shop with personable owners and a shy shop cat, making every visit welcoming and memorable.
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Overall rating
Lynn
This story has an excellent collection of books and other items. Always worth a visit to see what you can find. Many unique items
SJ
I love this store! A wonderful selection of used books, lovingly curated, for very reasonable prices. They also always have an interesting array of craft supplies, linens, sewing patterns, cards and games. Owners are lovely people! I love to bring in my used books to trade in for store credit so I can get more books! Highly recommend a visit - you will certainly find something worth reading and may even catch a glimpse of the elusive shop cat (he's a shy but handsome boy).
Daniel Witvoet
This place is excellent. It was the first bookstore we stopped at on the Canada leg of our roadtrip. For me, it was their selection of speculative fiction that sealed the deal. I think I walked out with 13 books, mostly vintage DAW paperbacks. Highly, highly recommended (especially if you like SF and Fantasy). Very neat and clean, orderly, easy to browse. We spoke to the gentleman at the counter for a little while as we checked out and he was very funny and kind. And if all that hasn’t sold you, there was also a cat. 10/10 would definitely stop here again.
Tony S
One of the best used bookstores I've been to. Very, very well organized with high quality books. Large selection, with decent prices. Personable, friendly owner.
Lucie
This is the perfect store to find books you’ve never heard of that sound amazing! The place is so well arranged, with every corner filled with books, magazines, movies, board games, and trinkets. The prices are more than reasonable, especially for all the recent titles available. The mystery section is to die for! You should definitely go check out this store; the owner has made it so welcoming and warm :)
