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Chapters - World's Biggest Book Store

20 Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1C9, Canada
(416)977-7009
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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

i love this store for its selection and helpful stuff..i can sit here and spend as much time as i want..before buying anything i have a chance to read it,,fumble through,, More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

The name may have been true in the 80s when I was a teen, but in today's market, it's just a large two-level bookstore. Hasn't been renovated since then either -- it has a bargain-basement, bright fluorescent light feel to it, but it does have a very large selection of books. Unlike Chapters/Indigo or Barnes & Noble though, there aren't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

This was the number 1 spot for me to hit on my visit to Toronto. In fact if I got to see nothing else but this bookstore that was fine with me! I spent almost 5 hours just roaming around and looking for books and at books. The staff were fantastic!!! I will be back as often as possible! More

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Oakville, Canada
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

I was searching for a title and could only find it at World's Biggest Book Store. Unfortunately, I couldn't get there for another 5 days...they still put it aside for me (even though the policy is 2 days). When I arrived to pick it up...the clerk found it easily on the shelf behind the main cash and was very friendly... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011
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If you are into books, this is one of the best place to find one. Located in the heart of Toronto, just off Yonge Street, you cannot miss this bookstore. The name of the store runs along the front of the store. The hours are also great ... closes at 10pm on most nights. The store essentially has 2-levels with... More

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