Today I had the awesome opportunity of heading down to one of Burlington’s oldest used bookstores, The Book Nook, with a friend. After one or two wrong turns (because it is very small on the outside and hidden beside a Starbucks), I finally found myself surrounded by used books.
It was pretty amazing.
After asking the gentleman working behind the counter if I could take pictures for a blog post, I set out on my own to explore the stacks while waiting for my friend.
As you can probably see, the selection was extensive. The shelves were overflowing with books, making the shopping experience truly unique and exciting, since one could never know what s/he might stumble upon.
Established approximately 25 or so years ago, The Book Nook is a small oasis for old books and gently used texts. The man running the store was polite and made for a unique experience, especially with the lilting tunes of oldies over a radio.
Earlier in the morning, I’d decided not to purchase any books–but to hell with that. I ended up buying three old books (think 1940s-1970s) that are in great condition, and one newer book that I’ve been eyeing for some time at work. The Jane Austen title featured above was one of the beautiful finds that I didn’t purchase, but it was still a gorgeous discovery.
The prices were reasonable for such old texts, since it’s not like Value Village and Goodwill, where books are just something for a customer to glance over. Keeping that in mind though, they were cheaper than used books in Toronto bookstores.
The beauty of so many books, the many selections, and a great environment makes The Book Nook a must visit for anyone in the area!
Happy reading!
Today I had the awesome opportunity of heading down to one of Burlington’s oldest used bookstores, The Book Nook, with a friend. After one or two wrong turns (because it is very small on the outside and hidden beside a Starbucks), I finally found myself surrounded by used books.
It was pretty amazing.
After asking the gentleman working behind the counter if I could take pictures for a blog post, I set out on my own to explore the stacks while waiting for my friend.
As you can probably see, the selection was extensive. The shelves were overflowing with books, making the shopping experience truly unique and exciting, since one could never know what s/he might stumble upon.
Established approximately 25 or so years ago, The Book Nook is a small oasis for old books and gently used texts. The man running the store was polite and made for a unique experience, especially with the lilting tunes of oldies over a radio.
Earlier in the morning, I’d decided not to purchase any books–but to hell with that. I ended up buying three old books (think 1940s-1970s) that are in great condition, and one newer book that I’ve been eyeing for some time at work. The Jane Austen title featured above was one of the beautiful finds that I didn’t purchase, but it was still a gorgeous discovery.
The prices were reasonable for such old texts, since it’s not like Value Village and Goodwill, where books are just something for a customer to glance over. Keeping that in mind though, they were cheaper than used books in Toronto bookstores.
The beauty of so many books, the many selections, and a great environment makes The Book Nook a must visit for anyone in the area!
Happy reading!
