Chapters-Indigo
Chapters is a familiar place for Canadian book lovers, with locations across the country stocking favorite reads and a host of other goodies like movies and music. Just because you don't live near one, doesn't mean you can't shop there. Chapters has an online store full of all of the things you can get at regular Chapters locations. They have a rewards program that offers discounts, promotional deals online and in store. The online shop includes a store locater, various quick searches, and shipping within Canada is a lot cheaper than anywhere else.
McNally Robinson Booksellers
McNally Robinson Booksellers is an independent bookseller that believes in being family oriented, with a commitment to community book selling. They are a great alternative to corporate 'chain' stores. With a focus on Canada, McNally Robinson works with Canadian authors and publishers. Although they do sell books by authors from all countries, they choose which books to sell and try to make sure they reflect Canadian society and needs. McNally Robinson also has a rewards program that offers great incentives and a store locater so that you can shop at a store close to you as well as online.
Canada Books Online
Canada Books Online is unique in that it is an online store that focuses on independent authors and specialty book publishers. It provides self published or Indie authors a place to show their work in a professional way and works on a commission basis with the authors and publisher, claiming that the largest percentage of what you pay goes to the author. If you prefer to support Canadian literature and publishers, then this store might be worth checking out.
Capricorn Books and Ephemera
Are you trying to find a book that is out of print or antique? Capricorn Books is an online bookseller that offers a wide selection of books you won't find easily in other online stores, and it's Canadian. If you're looking for used, rare or out of print books then you might find this online store useful.
Amazon
Amazon.ca ships from Canada, across Canada and offers books, movies, and more that you would find on their American online store. Amazon offers discounts as well as free shipping to anywhere in Canada on orders over $25.
Shopping online can be an expensive experience, with many online bookstores selling from the UK or America, making your final total hair raising at the very least. Sometimes you don't have a choice though and can't get to a store that's near you. These are just a few options if you'd like to shop for your books within Canada and they might save you a little money as well.
Renee Miller - Co-author of Writer's Companion, a reference manual for creative writers, and freelancer/fiction writer.
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