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    Independent Bookshops Remind Us of the Value of In-Store Browsing

    June 29, 2023 /

    When Amazon packages can be delivered to your door within 24 hours, it’s easy to fall into the trap of shopping for books online. But by shopping online, you miss out on the pleasure of getting lost among the shelves and the chance to connect with people who are passionate about reading. Re: Reading Used Books (548 Danforth Ave. at Carlaw) and the Scribe (375 Danforth Ave. at Chester) are two independent bookstores that truly capture the magic of in-store browsing. Re: Reading Used Books Re: Reading Used Books carries books and movies in a wide range of genres, but the atmosphere of the store is a homage to sci-fi.…

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    March 3, 2020
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    Seven Ways to Survive as a Local Bookstore

    February 19, 2020
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    Arts + Culture

    Seven Ways to Survive as a Local Bookstore

    February 19, 2020 /

    Let’s be honest, it is getting harder and harder for local bookstores to survive in the era of Amazon and huge chain bookstores. Moreover, these bookstores — romanticized forever in the movie You’ve Got Mail, starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks — will continue to encounter tough economic turbulences. Recessions come and recessions go, but once you have spread your roots in your people’s hearts, you can sleep more soundly at night. In the meantime, here are seven ways to survive as a local bookstore. One: Be Responsive React to what people in your neighbourhood want and what titles your customers come looking for; you can make a list of…

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    February 24, 2020
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    Arts + Culture,  Entertainment,  History + Community,  Literature

    Take our quiz to find your perfect bookstore

    January 28, 2020 /

    Toronto is home to some of the best collections of literature in the world, and with a growing number of independent bookstores charming our favourite neighbourhoods–it can be difficult to decide where to shop for your next good read. What better way to make this difficult decision than by taking a personality quiz and surrendering all responsibility to your friends at On the Danforth Magazine!

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    Economic Club of Canada: Fighting for the Canadian Economy

    March 11, 2020
  • Arts + Culture

    The Danforth Loves Its Independent Bookstores

    February 27, 2018 /

    What would a magazine released by publishing students be if it didn't show some love to our favourite local booksellers?

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    March 3, 2020

    Exclusive Interview with author Mathis Bailey

    March 12, 2020
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    6 Spots to Shop for a Literature Lover

    December 11, 2015 /

    Do you have a book nerd friend who not only enjoys reading books, but loves the scent of an old library? Or the sound of a book being cracked open for the first time? Are you a book fan yourself? If not, I’m sure you’ve at least ventured into a Chapters or Indigo to check out their home living section or to grab a cup from your favourite coffee mermaid, and found yourself walking through a sea of books, wondering how you got there. The holidays are upon us and if you’re looking for a new book for yourself or a gift for someone else, here are six independent stores…

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