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Wooed by the written word? Here's a listing of some great Halihood reading haunts.

 1. John W Doull Bookseller

1684 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 2A2
(902) 429-1652

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  3/19/2010

Stepping into JWD feels like a retreat to older times. Gone is the user friendly, minimalist approach of the modern day shopping experience. John Doull is an exercise in quality & quantity to the point of blissful exhaustion.  

Shelves are as high as…More »

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 2. The Jade W Bookstore

5233 Prince St
Halifax, NS B3J 1L8
(902) 423-5233

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/31/2010

I popped back into The Jade W this week to pick up my very own copy of Moleskin's "Passion Journal". (As mentioned in my first review.) As cheesy as the title plays, I feel the $25.95 a worthy investment.

These booklets are a fantastic idea for those…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/24/2010

    I stumbled upon The Jade W purely by accident. Its easy to loose sight of surroundings when you're… Read more »

 3. Trident Booksellers and Cafe

1256 Hollis St
Halifax, NS B3J 1T6
(902) 423-7100
5.0 star rating
  3/13/2010

A brilliant little nook for coffee drinkers and bookworms alike. The fusing of used books and hot beverages is a strategy deemed ideal.

The aesthetic borrows from the archives of old libraries with towering wooden shelves and dim lighting. Atmosphere…More »

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 4. Woozles Childrens Bookstore

1533 Birmingham St
Halifax, NS B3J 2J6
(902) 423-7626
5.0 star rating
  4/14/2010

O-M-G.

My jaw continues to drop as I make my way through this fan-diddily-tastic shop of wonders. Woozles is a toy store in its most classic sense: books, building blocks, toy trains, silly putty, yo-yos, stickers, stuffed animals, dolls, GAMES, etc.…More »

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 5. Outside the Lines - CLOSED

6297 Quinpool Rd
Halifax, NS B3L 1A4
(902) 422-3544

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/3/2010

How disappointing to find that Outside the Lines has closed its doors permanently. Apparently this gem of a book-nook has been lacking financial prosperity for quite some time, and has recently shut things down for good.

This loss only reaffirms our…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/10/2010

    Outside the Lines is feeling the summer spirit. I stopped in the other day to exchange critical… Read more »

 6. Schooner Books

5378 Inglis St
Halifax, NS B3H 1J5
(902) 423-8419

Category: Bookstores

4.0 star rating
  3/30/2010

Yep. Yes. Uh-huh. Its good.

This old style home turned book bearer is a lovely addition to Halifax's South End area. Walking by, Schooner Books can easily be overlooked with its humble semblance; however, its surely a spot to know about.

Great range of…More »

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 7. Back Pages Used Books - CLOSED

1526 Queen Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2H8
(902) 423-4750

Category: Bookstores

3.0 star rating
  Update - 4/10/2010

I'm a big fan of Back Pages. However, I'm sorry to say I write today with some less than glorious feedback.

The last three novels I've purchased have come unbound early on during my read. The first time was a bummer. The second time was discouraging.…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/29/2010

    Halifax is lucky to house so many great independent book shops- Back Pages being one of them.

    Its a… Read more »

 8. Atlantic News

5560 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1C2
(902) 429-5468
5.0 star rating
  3/22/2010

Atlantic News offers the best selection of magazine content within the downtown vicinity. It provides customers an opportunity to browse through a wide range of subject matter and internationally acclaimed magazines. Cars, science, fashion, art,…More »

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 9. Drala

1567 Grafton Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2C3
(902) 422-2504

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/19/2010

Drala is one of my favourite shops to browse. Its quiet mentality and wholesome offerings makes it just an overall replenishing experience, and whether I buy something or not, my own emphasis on lifestyle is clearly reaffirmed.

I am budgeting for the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/27/2010

    Drala is a quiet little shop providing a wide range of  Buddhist related product. In its selection… Read more »

 10. Read's United Book Exchange

1669 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Z9
(902) 423-6980

Category: Bookstores

3.0 star rating
  3/22/2010

United Bookstore offers a good selection of reads with a convenience store mentality. Instant snacks and carbonated beverages are available to customers alongside lotto tickets and Ticket Pro orders.

Its a pretty smart buy in, considering the store's…More »

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