Fun little adventure to go see the Biblio-mat. We read about it online, hopped in the car, and drove over to see it in person. It's $2 per go - I got The Battle of Kohima and my girlfriend got History of England.

Take the time to browse this quaint little shop afterwards because they have some very cool stuff in here (cool books, short stories, stamps, and bugs).

I love coming to this magical and eccentric book shop every time I'm in Toronto. The first thing you notice when walking in is the smell--a mix of old wood, leather, and books. The shop is relatively small but well curated and full of character.

The quality of the books is generally high, but be aware that they specialize in unusual and antiquarian items, curiosities, and kitsch items. You... more

We made a point to stop at The Monkey's Paw when we visited Toronto last week. My wife and I are oddity book collectors and I also am a huge fan of early natural history literature. The store is small, but immediately upon entering I knew I was in print heaven. Old books on the most bizarre topics filled the shelves - standouts included a 1909 book on Sexology and niche art and medical books. I... more