The Russell Books Warehouse Sale is back this summer and it’s our biggest one yet! 📚 1 book for $5 📚 3 books for $10 📚 8 books for $20 📚 Kids’ books just $1 Come stock up on great books and help us clear some shelves. We’ll see you August 14–16!
Russell Books
@russellbooks.bsky.social
Canada's largest independent used bookstore: 20,000 sq.ft filled floor to ceiling with everything from vintage to today's bestsellers. https://linktr.ee/Russellbooksvictoria www.russellbooks.com Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We’re having a sale to celebrate our 65th anniversary! Buy 2, Get 1 Free on everything in-store July 31-August 4th
Which ones have you read, watched or both? Thoughts?
Our July newsletter is out now. Special guest writer this month is our favourite award-winning columnist and best-selling author turned dad-joke-telling book seller, Jack Knox! substack.com/@russellbook...
Russell Books July Newsletter
A special issue written by local legend, Jack Knox. Read ahead for gift card giveaway, staff picks, a visit from a groundbreaking author, and your answers to an intriguing question.
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Our staff love to read! Here is some of what we have been reading lately. Have you read any of them? What did you think?
Happy *belated* fursday from these sweet bookstore visitors!
The one and only Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones and many other classics in the creativity realm, dropped in today! Come get your signed copies while they last!
Staff pick: ‘Monk and Robot’ by Becky Chambers “This story feels like a hug and a warm cup of tea, and is the perfect read for anyone who needs a little hope.” Have you read it? What did you think?
Bookish question of the week: Who is your auto-buy author?
SALE ALERT! We’re having our longest sale ever! Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on everything in-store Wednesday July 1st till Sunday July 5th.
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. 🐝🦇🦋🪲 Learn more at @pollinatorpartnership.ca pollinatorpartnership.ca/en/pollinato...
A small touch for Pride Month🌈 Look for rainbow ribbons in our young adult section to find LGBTQ+ books!
What book do you wish you could read again for the first time? These titles are some of the answers from our staff and customers.
Father’s Day Sale this Sunday June 21st. Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on everything!
Our staff love to read! Here is some of what we have been reading lately. What comments would you add about your recent reads?
We are excited about this new spinner rack from Medicine Wheel Publishing! Perfect for National Indigenous History Month 🧡🧡🧡
Sometimes the ex-library cards and other markings on older books add so much character! Are you a fan of indications of the book’s previous life or do you prefer your books pristine?
Stop by the Sunday between 12 & 4 for a signing with Jack Knox! Until June 20th all the proceeds of the sale Jack’s books will go to the Island Kids Cancer Association. The timing is linked to the June 16-18 End2End relay.
Check out our June newsletter for Pride picks, Indigenous History Month, Father’s Day and lots more! open.substack.com/pub/russellb...
Russell Books June Newsletter
Pride Month, Indigenous History Month, Father's Day, & so much more!
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It’s ACP’s Spring Conference in Victoria, BC! We kicked things off the night before programming with two publisher favourites: books and booze. Huge thanks to @russellbooks.bsky.social and Munro's Books for welcoming us to browse, and to Marquis for generously sponsoring our pub night!
Listen now to Carla Funk's episode! Generously supported by @russellbooks.bsky.social and the Department of Writing at the University of Victoria.
Our staff book club met earlier this month to discuss ‘Villian Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies’ by Lindsay Wong. Find out what they thought here www.russellbooks.com/russell-book...
