An independent new and used bookstore in the heart of Hamilton’s Ottawa Street neighbourhood

Open Monday to Saturday 10 to 6 / Sunday 11 to 5

181 Ottawa St. N at Cannon St. W. / 289 389 2477

On Our Shelves — Recent Releases

Our online shop is up and running! These titles are in the store now and can be purchased online for pickup.


Pre-Order — Upcoming Releases

Be the first on your block to have the latest cool book — order it online, drop by the store or email us to secure a copy of upcoming releases.


What’s Happening

Come join us at The Hearty Hooligan to discuss Giller Shortlisted The Islands by Dionne Irving. It will be held on Tuesday March 5 at 7p. There will be snacks!

See our Happenings Page for this event and so much more.

New & Used: Book Talk Podcast

Season 2 Episode 2:

Listen to previous episodes here!

What We’re Reading

This week Janet is reading Hit Girls: Women of Punk in the USA 1975-1983 by Jen B Larson. Meanwhile, Tim has been reading Burn Man: Selected Stories by Mark Anthony Jarman.