Book Bazaar

What a wonderful place to walk around, spend some time looking at the collection of books available! They have a LARGE selection of books here, with an upper and lower level worth of books. With no shortage of options and categories. They have everything you can possibly think of; science fiction, Canadian literature, fiction and non-fiction, etc. The employee at the front desk here is sweet and kind; he was playing some classical music, which is wonderful to listen to while walking around ☺️ I noticed he helped a few people who did walk in find a couple books if they were lost! Definitely a place to come and check out, 100% recommend if you’re a book lover!

doesn't feel like any ordinary bookstore, instead feels like you've stumbled into someone's cozy warm library with books stacked from top to bottom of walls and in multiples piles around the floor - absolutely lovely

A good two floor second hand book store. It is open until 5 on Sundays, which is a plus! The books are well organized in sections for history, gardening, cook books. They even have a nautical section. Staff seem helpful.

This place feels like I’ve stepped into a hidden library in Hogsmeade. Warm, inviting, and steeped in the rich scent of old books. There’s a kind of magic in the air, a quiet hum of stories waiting to be discovered. And the owner? An absolute gem. Welcoming, kind, and the perfect guardian of such a cozy haven.

A great traditional bookshop which balances organization and a bit of chaos: Books are from floor to ceiling, and rewards hunting around.

I love coming here and shopping for books. prices are decent, books are in good condition, and the atmosphere is nice. the only issue I have is that the store is organized by genre and that's it. it's not the place to go if you're in a rush or looking for something specific, as it will take you a while to find. Nonetheless I would check out if you're in the area and have the time to do so.

Worth a drop in for book lovers who live here or from those out of town. Massive collection you can get lost in. Excellent customer service.

this bookstore is lovely. there's an upstairs and a downstairs with tons of books. a bit busy when I went at 3pm but I could still navigate myself well enough. the owner was very helpful and friendly.

Came here for the first time the other day. I must say, this place is pretty cool. This store is big and has a lot of variety. They have a lot of new and old books. I got lucky and found a first edition book I was looking for. Staff was nice and helped with any questions I had. This stores prices are a bit higher then most used book stores. But they aren't unreasonable. The books are all in fair-good condition, some even look new. I would suggest this store to any book lovers.

It always makes me happy to find a great, well-organized second-hand bookshop given how rare they are these days and how many of them have disappeared the past few years due to on-line ordering. Spent the weekend with my cousin, who is also a bibliophile like myself and he brought me here since he wanted to get a book for me (which he found almost immediately) . While browsing, I saw some fantastic titles and noticed how extremely organized and labelled all the sections were. Another great Ottawa spot to hit up, the next time I'm in town.

The Book Bazaar has such a plethora of works in classic literature and historical non-fiction, it is an absolute haven for anyone interested in these subjects. A quiet, charming place on an otherwise bustling Bank Street, this store has titles on a wide range of selections for adult reading ( I did not see much children or adolescent titles), but focuses especially on classic authors such as Mark Twain, Tolstoy, and Hemmingway. Some of the historical copies are visibly from the era of their original publication, adding historical authenticity to it. Yet they have been preserved well and are in excellent condition. Definitely a nice place to visit on a weekend afternoon and catch up on some classic literature!

This is a quaint store filled to the brim with books - some old, some new, some rare, some not. You can find a nice selection of works in most genres. I wound up getting Tender is the Night, A Canticle for Leibowitz, and Heart of Darkness for just under $30. Most books are priced between $6-20, with newer/popular books typically being $20 and obviously the others falling below that. Apparently there is parking for customers in the back, but I didn't check it out.

A staple of the Ottawa book scene. Prices can be on the expensive side, but care is taken in presentation, and many books are wrapped in protective plastic. Two floors give a deep browsing experience, and most categories are represented outside the genres of business, self-help, and related. Would recommend.

Visiting this store is the kind of old-fashioned pleasure one still wants from a good used bookshop. I always find several desirable finds when I pass through its doors. The store is well laid out, and the stock is beautifully arranged. The prices may seem steep in some cases, but these are often for volumes in good condition that you won't find anywhere else. Highly recommended

I bought a book from The Book Bazaar online. I am an academic, and a book collector. I buy dozens of books a year, and sell quite a few myself as an Amazon bookseller. Overall, my experience with Book Bazaar rates as the worst customer service experience I have ever experienced in this industry. It's a long story, and I'll spare you the gory details, but I'll say that I was left deeply puzzled. If this were a random person selling a book online, fine. But a professional bookseller? What professional bookseller would argue with a customer who complains that a book's condition was misdescribed without even asking to see the book? What professional bookseller would argue with a customer at all? What professional bookseller would stop responding after the customer sent them, on their own initiative, digital photos of the damage to the book? What professional bookseller would write (to a courteous customer) discourteous, misspelled messages in large-size fonts saying things like: "THAT'S REDICULOUS!" [sic] Overall, I was left with the impression that I tried to extract customer service from an ill-mannered and ill-tempered adolescent. Is that what happened? I wonder.

It's true the Book Bazaar offers many rare editions of titles from many literary eras. They have a great selection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and a children's section downstairs. They also have a small selection of popular paperbacks by the usual authors you could find in droves at other used book stores, but for higher prices. Actually, the prices here are somewhat steep. There isn't a lot taken off the blacked out original Canadian price, so I would mainly recommend this place to people looking for rare or older titles or perhaps those who like to find a unique edition of their favourite book. If you don't mind owning a mass produced copy of a classic piece of literature, there's a great cheap section of Penguin Classics where I managed to find The Heart is a Lonely Hunter and Breakfast at Tiffany's for $6 each. Unfortunately, my non-Penguin copy of Blood Meridian was $15 (marked down from $21). This place is cozy, but I didn't get the feeling it was cozy enough that I could sit at the couch that faces the counter and read for an hour without some glares from staff members. I would definitely come back again, but probably after checking some other cheaper used book stores for certain titles first.

My wife and I are avid readers - especially my wife. She devours a book every two days. That makes reading a potentially expensive hobby. We decided to give up on new books (the US and Canadian dollars were at par and yet the exact same books were 40% higher in price in Canada than they were south of the border!!!). We found the Book Bazaar one afternoon as we strolled along what is known as The Promenade district - Bank north of the 417. If you are looking for your popular/big name paperback authors (Stephen King, Michael Connelly, Michael Crichton) Book Bazaar carries them...but not in crazy numbers. What this store really specializes in is early editions of classic literature and non-fiction (mostly historical) titles. In fact, they have one of the largest collections of Second World War espionage tales and memoirs this side of the Canadian War Museum. The Book Bazaar has something for everyone (except children!) - so you can satisfy your urge for history as well as your secret yearning for mystery.

Friendly, helpful, not really easy to find anything nor cheap...but heck, that's just character for a used book store. And we've lost too many of those...

When I am looking for classic literature in hardcover or paper, or biography and history I often come here. It's a big space on two floors and the stock is impressive (they have a warehouse as well, so ask about this if you don't see your title on the shelves). I probably buy 10-20 books here in a year. The owners are always helpful.

I can't help but spend nearly an hour looking around this place every time I go. It's a great bookstore and the staff are very helpful. I will keep going here for sure.

Terrible store, the customer service is very poor and unhelpful. In addition, do not take what is written on their website and accounts on other shipping sites for facts. They change their policies and go back on their word to suit themselves in a instance. Overall very unprofessional and I highly recommend you go to another book store/site or you will most likely get screwed over. Could honestly not be more disappointed in the service and quality provided. Altogether awful experience, will never return to this establishment.