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- The UofT bookstore! It has an entire section for general books that non-students can purchase with beautiful bookish gifts that you normally can’t find anywhere but the states 

- BMV: the books are all new and heavily discounted! BMV gets overflow from publishers so they can afford to sell amazing books for (minimum) 50% off, I have found GEMS there I tell ya. Three locations, one on Yonge right outside Eaton, and on 471 Bloor and 10 Edward. 

- Sellers & Newel: I believe this is cash only! Very close to Trinity Bellwoods which means lots of coffee shops which basically means you’re ready for the best day ever 

- Type Books: this one is south of Trinity Bellwoods, and Queen St. W is one of the best strips of independent shops in Toronto so give yourself time to shop for more than just books ;)

- Book City: another hole in the wall type place like Sellers & Newel that sells books significantly below cover price. This one is in the junction (my second fave neighborhood in Toronto) - I suggest stopping by at The Good Neighbor for a cappuccino after you’re done at Book City!

- Ben McNally Books: just very pretty there are few other benefits lol

- She Said Boom! - has a lot of vinyls as well, and in my fave neighborhood Roncesvalles! Stop by Reunion Island Coffee Bar or Extra Butter Coffee for amazing treats & def go for a stroll through High Park 

- Good Egg: this one is a Kensington gem, I almost didn’t include it since it’s like very expensive but it has a huge collection of adorable knick knacks! I also suggest popping by the Blue Banana Market for amazing stuff and FIKA or Jimmy’s for coffee (if you’re willing to walk – Voodoo Child serves their cortados in crystal skulls)