Just like selling a house, when it smells like baking you know you're going to make a sale. The friendliest staff work here - and why wouldn't they? Not only do they get to work amongst oodles and oodles of cook books spanning every genre, but they actually get to sample the recipes being made. Heading in to buy a specific type of cookbook as a gift, I was greeted and shown exactly where to... more

If you enjoy cooking or are looking for a gift for a foodie, Barbara Jo's offer the best selection of cookbooks you'll find in Vancouver.  The bookstore focuses solely on cookbooks and other food writing.  You'll find tables and shelves filled with every type of book you could ever want or need.  I found several books that I hadn't been able to find elsewhere.And, then there's the staff.  The... more

The best selection of cookbooks in the Lower Mainland. These guys know cookbooks!