MacLeod's Books

You could spend hours in here. Some very old books right up to newer ones. An excellent place to find new treasures.

I really wanted to buy some books here, especially the one I had in my hand. The elderly gentleman that works there put me off buying anything so I put the book down and left. Poor tone and bad energy ruined my visit here for me. I don't think reprimanding a customer for picking up a book is a good idea.

Don't come here if you have respect for books or are looking to find a redeemable quality in humanity. If books were people then this would be one of the largest man made disasters ever in human history. They don't look after their books with proper organization and even if you find a specific book there you like then It'll likely be sucked into the navigation-less void of the basement, raised to a ridiculous price or waterlogged right next to the pile of books next to the washroom sink. I was interested in getting a book but was told I couldn't buy it and then later on I was told I had to buy an entire volume of the books series. This place may have once been loved but that love has withered away. The owner is very Cavalier with your requests to get a book and you'll be so provoked with ire that you're body temp will be raised to farhenheit 451 .

Booklovers, come here, step back in time for the traditional second-hand book store experience.If it's your first time here, and it all looks a bit confusing, just ask the super knowledgeable staff.

If you enjoy reading, this is your place.They have a huge amount of books from many different categories and they are second hand which makes them much cheaper and in very good conditions.You have to look a little if you want to find anything in particular but you´ll enjoy looking around and can find so many things.

They have so many very cool books here. Make sure you have time to look through the mountains of sections. I have bought many odd one offs.

A true treasure in the city. Mountains of books here, you can find lots of interesting/unique ones. A perfect spot to spend some down time here!

I didn't do any research, just after walking gastown I wanted to check local book stores. I went in and was immediately impressed by the messy style of the book store. busy owner, multi-tasking on multiple inquiries and can virtually talk any topics, knowing where a certain book is. busy assistant took me to another storage place across street helping me finding my favorite subject about the south asian subcontient.customers, some are students coming together, some just come solo. I love to see so many book worms" in this messy book stores. books are from floor to ceiling

Fun place absolutely packed to the brim with books you'd never find anywhere else. The staff is friendly and helpful, and you can get lost in here digging for gems.