Posts Filed Under: bookstores

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Memory Lane

The story of "Captain George" Henderson, Toronto's first retailer to specialize in comic books.

By Jamie Bradburn Sep. 2nd, 12:45 pm

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Eulogy for a Bookstore

Reflections on the culture and community of Book City's Annex store.

By John Lorinc Mar. 25th, 10:53 am

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Book City Closes a Chapter

The book chain's Annex flagship winds down after a 38-year run.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 17th, 9:13 am

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Bookshop Nicholas Hoare Closing This Spring

One of Toronto's greatest book lovers, Nicholas Hoare, is retiring.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Dean BradleyFeb. 15th, 5:28 pm

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Toronto Women’s Bookstore is Closing for Good

After 39 years, the feminist bookseller is shutting its doors.

By Kelli Korducki Oct. 9th, 4:00 pm

Historicist: Dora Hood’s Book Room

Toronto's pioneering female bookseller supplied collectors and libraries with Canadian treasures.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 3rd, 12:00 pm

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More Lost Words

With news last week that three bookstores—The Book Mark, Glad Day, and Dragon Lady Comics—are to be sold or closed, we look back at some beloved bookshops from Toronto's past.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 12th, 11:00 am

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Lost Words

With news this week that three bookstores—The Book Mark, Glad Day, and Dragon Lady Comics—are to be sold or closed, we look back at some beloved bookshops from Toronto's past.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 6th, 10:59 am

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The End is Nigh for Dragon Lady Comics

A beloved comic-book store is closing after almost 34 years in business.

By Laura Godfrey • Photo by Tony MakepeaceJan. 5th, 11:30 am

Book Marks: The Children’s Book Bank

By Erin Balser Apr. 15th, 11:30 am

Book Marks: Roxanne Reads

By Erin Balser Mar. 18th, 1:45 pm

Swallows and New School Go to College

By Suzannah Showler Feb. 3rd, 4:00 pm