Toronto Shopping

  1. A Different Booklist

    Caribbean and African literature line the shelves of this cheerful bookstore, as well as a line of dual-language books for children (in English and Urdu/Portuguese/Swahili/Serbian, and many others). Course textbooks are available too.

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  2. Arctic Nunavut

    Carved Inuksuk figurines, Taloyoak dolls, Inuit handicrafts, and Arctic-related books, music and DVDs are all sold at Arctic Nunavut. Every penny of the proceeds goes towards the Nunavut Development Corporation in support of artisans from Canada's Aboriginal-run territory. There's another store in Terminal 3 at Pearson International Airport (416-776-5100).

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  3. Beguiling

    Lovers of pop culture, indie comic books, 'zines and limited edition artworks and posters had best slot in some serious time on both floors of this shop. For upcoming events, check the associated website (www.torontocomics.com).

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  4. David Mirvish Books

    The only specialty new art bookstore in the country, this former gallery is a calm, spacious atmosphere for browsing through books on architecture, photography, cooking, design, graphic arts, film and more. Those in the know come just to view the renowned Frank Stella painting, which adorns the back wall.

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  5. Glad Day

    As Canada's oldest queer bookstore, Glad Day's been importing lesbigay material since 1970. Central to Toronto's colorful gay village, they are now proud to stock over 11,000 book, video and periodical titles.

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