For an interesting history on censorship and book seizures by Customs Canada they are sure to stock copies of Forbidden Passages . If you are looking for academic theory on culture, difference or transgression look no further. Nicholas Hoare has to be considered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the city, all high ceilings and hardwood floors and a comfortable couch for reading. Unfortunately the staff is not always the friendliest, and with so many other bookshops in the city, one wonders why any students would bother coming this far from campus for a book. While the staff may appear gruff when approached, they can be helpful and will order any book available in print.
Pages is also a great browsing bookstore, a fact underrated in considering bookshops.
Although the owners say they're not only a book store for parents and child care givers, you'd be hard pressed to find books not related in some way to that subject. The knowledgeable staff will help you find whatever you need, including books on how to cope with parenthood and school. One of the better bookstores in the city, the staff is helpful, the selection varied and it's only a 20 minute walk from the FIS building. The bookshop is particularly strong in cultural theory. Above the textbook area is the beautiful main room, which was once home to the Metro Toronto Reference Library.