Russell Books – Used Books Victoria & Beyond

Since 1961

Russell Books Ltd. is a third generation, family-owned company founded in Montreal, in 1961. It began as a 300 square foot, one aisle, secondhand bookstore and gradually grew into the largest used, antiquarian, and new bookstore in town. In 1991, Reg Russell, the founder of the store, opened a Victoria branch with his daughter Diana and her husband Ron Depol on the 700 block of Fort Street.

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Since 1991 Russell Books has proudly encouraged reading enthusiasts throughout the Greater Victoria community. We inspire a passion for reading and literacy through participation in community events, and provide ongoing support and partnership with groups and organizations in the book world and beyond.

Join us for the Fort Street Winter Wander December 1st as well as extended shopping hours throughout December.

We are honoured to host Planet Earth Poetry on Friday evenings or come for a signing with Caroll Simpson December 4th. Check out our November Newsletter for additional upcoming events, cozy mystery recommendations for rainy days, new arrivals and more!

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