Type Books

With the pandemic I've been looking to shop local. The experience of ordering the books was a breeze. Within a few business days, I got confirmation for pick-up and headed to the Forest Hill location. That's where my experience turned south. Because their door was locked, they ask that you call. No problem - at this point I'm a curb-side pick-up pro and don't mind. I call and stand at the door for a few minutes in the rain. I can see both of the workers, and felt like one of them could see me, but perhaps they were busy. Finally, someone comes to the door to help me, but they can't find my order. Could be a mix-up (I do show my email confirmation), so still no problem. Finally they find an order with reverse numbering, do not check the contents, asks if its mine, and assuming its been a mix-up I take it. Before I can say anything, he's turned around and locked the door. With COVID, I can understand. But where the experience really turns south, is that my books are in a brown paper bag, and it's pouring rain. By the time I've gotten a few stores down the bag is soaked. I go back to the store hoping they might have plastic bag (I know stores are not required, but with paper books it could be helpful - heck I'm even willing to purchase a reusable bag), but no one comes to the door. But they do walk past the door, and look my way several times. Luckily, I went to a nearby shoppers and got a plastic bag, but by the time I got home, my books were in fact wet. I'd love to support this shop again, but please do better.

Best bookstore in the city. Lovely staff always happy to help.

A wonderful local bookstore with friendly and helpful staff.

One of the best bookshops in the city. Love their children’s section!

This is one of my favourite book stores in the city. The staff is super friendly and the book selection is amazing! Great for gifts and kid's books as well.

Like the other two TYPE stores, this is just a great little gem of a store! The staff KNOWS their books! You can't go wrong with coming here. Give them a few hints and clues and your past favorites, and they will be able to recommend anything.

Cutest little store! They have a great selection of unique home decor items as well :) I purchased this super cute water pitcher and want to go back for mugs.

They are managing well during the COVID19 situation. 2 people at a time. So be prepared to wait - as this isn't a coffee shop, folks might take a bit to browse. Best to do curb side pick up if you know what you want. Helpful staff. Calling ahead is a good idea. The interiors are pristine and nice children's section with socially important topics. Hope can browse when the shop opens properly

Very nice bookstore with an excellent selection of books. It's amazing to have a bookstore like this in the neighborhood.