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Tanglewood Books
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Bookstores Bookstores [Edit]
1553 Broadway WVancouver, BC V6J 1W6
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
(604) 736-8876
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for Tanglewood Books
6 reviews in English
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Review from Ben N.
Surrey, BC
4/18/2011
These guys really go out of their way to encourage home grown talent.
Thanks for hosting so many local writers every Sunday in March, 2011.
Tanglewood deserves the support of Vancouver book lovers and readers. Ben Nuttall-Smith -
Review from Tae K.
Vancouver, BC
6/27/2009
Tanglewood Books is a fantastic used bookstore with friendly, welcoming staff and a wide variety of selection from fiction to travel, DVDs to art books. I recently took a number of my old books there to sell/trade, and found out that they were much more generous/helpful than the other used bookstores around the neighborhood.
I traded all my books here for two reasons: 1) you get a much better deal (up to 2x as much) trading rather than selling for cash and 2) Tanglewood only buys back used books right when the store opens at 10am. According to James - the dude with the beard everyone else seems to talk about in their reviews - you have to be at the store at 10am sharp and wait in lines to sell your books. Not worth it, in my opinion, when you can instead go whenever you please to browse, find, and trade for some hidden gems! -
Review from Stephanie B.
Vancouver, BC
3/6/2011
Love the store! The staff is always friendly and helpful. They do have a few new books but the majority are used. They buy books (for cash or credit, though you get more if you trade for credit) every day except for Sunday; although, a few times I've been there on a Sunday and they've accepted my books.
My 4-star rating is because of two things. First, I often bring in 20+ books and they generally only take 2-3 of them. :( (A used store on the island takes ALL books I bring in, but of course, they're in Victoria.) Second, they don't offer very much per book. Today, I took in three virtually brand-new books and only got $7.15 (credit).
That said, I'm not totally sure what their reasons are for whether or not they take any given book, so perhaps my books are too popular (or not popular enough). Either way, I'll be back! -
Review from Alan S.
Vancouver, BC
2/25/2009
this is one of my faves in the city for books. across the street from the monster chapters on b-way/granville, Tanglewood is a gem.
the staff is really knowledgeable and un-pretentious for a book store. no book snobs, just book worms.
the guy with the mega goatee and gnarly hair is your typical funny/quirky used bookstore guy.
overall, quality selection with a good vibe. don't be afraid to ask questions! -
Review from Noa G.
Vancouver, BC
10/1/2008 1 photo
Despite its location nearly directly across the street from a gigantic Chapters, Tanglewood Books, in my opinion, really holds its own. Perhaps I'm biased (it's true I love used books much more than I do buying new), but Tanglewood offers a wide selection of titles, including gently used copies of the latest releases and bestsellers (fiction and non fiction alike) offered by bigger box bookstores. Remember, buying used is healthy for the environment, and better for your wallet, too.
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Review from J G.
Vancouver, BC
8/29/2008
I really like this used bookstore. The people who work here are friendly and knowledgeable, and will always go out of their way to help you find what you are looking for. And, they tend to have much of what anyone might be looking for. They have a good, solid fiction and literature section, and lots of other great little finds like adventure travel books and some worthwhile art books. And, they do buy books regularly, so when you need to clear out the old and make room for the new on your own bookshelf, you might come here to see what you can hand over for a second life.
