There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book, except maybe knowing you scored it from a local bookshop.
Edmonton is home to a wealth of independent bookstores, each full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Check out our list of the 10 best independent bookstores in Edmonton:
This beautiful little bookstore in the McCauley area is a must-visit for any book enthusiast in Edmonton. It’s a great spot that specializes in titles that are timely and timeless, contemporary and historical, books that inspire, are visionary and feature daring voices. Plus, they have an espresso bar now. What more could you ask for!?
Address: 10825 95th Street NW
This is a fantastic used bookstore with two locations in Edmonton. The Wee Book Inn is best known for its iconic store cats and its amazing deals to be found on books and more.
Address: 10310 82nd Avenue
Address: 10332 Jasper Avenue
Audreys Books is the oldest indie bookstore in the city, having been incorporated in 1975. The shop is a total book-lover’s dream, with its two levels hosting numerous in-store readings and literary events. Check it out! When you’re finished, head next door to The Commodore for some extra-cheap breakfast at an old-school diner.
Address: 10702 Jasper Avenue
Located in the Old Strathcona area, this cozy little shop is where you will find unique and rare finds you won’t see anywhere else. It’s bursting at the seams, too, with more than 60,000 books for sale. We love to see it!
Address: 10115 81st Avenue
Porch Light Books
Edmonton’s newest indie bookstore, Porch Light Books, can be found in the Mill Creek Area and offers a wide variety of new, unique, and classic titles. It’s gorgeous, with a carefully curated selection, and we also love that it’s neighbours with The Colombian’s newest coffee shop. What’s better than grabbing a coffee and doing a little book shopping?
Address: 9867 89th Avenue NW
This sweet little shop is tucked away inside of the iconic Junque Cellar on Whyte Avenue. Here, you will find thousands of titles and a great selection of genres.
Address: 10442 82nd Avenue
For those looking for something special, The Edmonton Book Store specializes in rare books about Western Canada, Arctic regions, philosophy, and literature, and has more than 80,000 volumes in store. This is where you will find rare, out-of-print, and hard-to-find books in the city.
Address: 10533 82nd Avenue
This is the cutest bookshop you’ll see all day. Daisy Chain began as a bookstore on wheels but has since grown into two brick-and-mortar locations in the Edmonton area. This is a fantastic spot to pick up new and used books with its bright and cheery atmosphere.
Address: 12525 102nd Avenue, Edmonton
Address: 5010 50th Street, Beaumont
The Bookseller
At The Bookseller, you’ll find all kinds of rare and out-of-print books including 19th and 20th-century first editions and collectible literature, as well as art, architecture, Biblical theology, philosophy, religious studies and history.
Address: 9562 82nd Avenue
Just to the east of Edmonton is where you’ll find The Bookworm, an adorable little shop in Sherwood Park. The shop prides itself on its selection of children’s and young adult books in addition to its vast selection of gently used fiction and non-fiction books.
Address: #133 120 Wye Road, Sherwood Park