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Books Unlimited
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Bookstores Bookstores [Edit]
12411 118 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T5L 2K3
(780) 453-1034
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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3 reviews for Books Unlimited
3 reviews in English
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Review from Paula K.
11/25/2009
If you love browsing secondhand bookstores, you can't miss Books Unlimited. Unlike other bookstores of this nature, the popular paperbacks here are actually sorted in a way that allows the customer to find what he or she is looking for. It is a paperback collector's dream, with everything arranged according to genre and alphabetical to the author's name. I was easily able to find a couple of Janet Evanovich books (a guilty pleasure of mine). The staff was extremely helpful and showed me where I could find more of her books. When I was paying the clerk told me that if I kept the books in good condition I could come back and trade them back in for more. There are also sections for religion, self-help, history, and classics. It is not a huge store, but the space is used to the maximum. Paperbacks are half of the Canadian price and the prices of other books vary.
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Review from Jeremy and alaka F.
Edmonton, AB
12/29/2011
There is a lot of books in this store. Just overflowing with books, especially fiction books if your into that kind of thing. The staff greets you on the way in and helps you with what your looking for. There is plenty of parking in the back and you can enter from the back or the front. On my first visit I found the perfect book I was looking for at an excellent price and in good condition as well. I don't think I have any complaints other than the neighborhood it's located in. Other than that I would really recommend this bookstore to people who are looking for a decent selection on a reasonably priced book.
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Review from Maria F.
1/16/2010 2 photos
After reading Paula's review below I have decided to check this place out. Books Unlimited is located in not the most glamorous part of Edmonton, but don't let the location or the exterior of this place fool you. On the inside, it's pure gold. The owner, who greeted upon my entrance, was very friendly and helpful. He asked whether I needed any assistance because apparently the expression of surprise and awe on my face indicated that I did need it. This wonderful little bookstore is stocked with books from top to bottom. The selection of books on all imaginable topics is overwhelming! There are books on history and travel, romances, sci-fi and fantasy, biographies, fiction and thrillers. There are paperback books, and treasures in hard covers. Some books look like they have been re-read multiple times, while others look brand new. Although books aren't displayed alphabetically, they are divided by genres, so the store is quite easy to browse. I did notice many unopened boxes which, apparently, were filled with more books. Books Unlimited completely lives up to its' name.
Unfortunately, during the time of my visit, the book I was looking for wasn't in stock, but I did find many books which I am more than willing to read in the future.
Any book lover should know about Books Unlimited existence. This store is one of Edmonton's hidden (or not so much) treasures. Books Unlimited is a great alternative to Wee Book Inn.
Specialties
The best selection in the city in one store of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Westerns as well as all other genres. The store has served Edmonton for over 42 years and we have over 100,000 books in the store to chose from. Great prices.
History
Established in 1968
This store is a full family book store.
