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Banyen Books and Sound, 3608 W 4th, T 7327912. Mon-Fri 1000-2100, Sat 1000-2000, Sun 1100-1900. A huge, well-chosen selection that focuses on new non-fiction, particularly alternative lifestyles and spirituality. Also CDs. Chapters, 788 Robson, T 6824066. 0900-2200. Vast and handily located, this is the obvious place to head for new books of all kinds. Duthie Books, 2239 W 4th Av, T 7325344. Mon-Fri 0900-2100, Sat 0900-1800, Sun 1000-1800. Though still broad, the repertoire here is more selective than at the ubiquitous Chapters, and the environment more conducive to browsing. The Great Canadian News Co, 1092 Robson, T 6880609. Mon-Thu 0700-2200, Fri-Sat 0700-2300, Sun 0700-2100. p250 Probably the biggest selection of magazines and foreign newspapers in town. Macleod’s Books, 455 W Pender, T 6817654. Mon-Sat 1000-1730, Sun 1200-1700. An intimidatingly large selection of used books, from the popular to the obscure. Munro’s, 1108 Government St, Victoria, T 250-3822464. Sun-Thu 0900-1800, Fri-Sat 0900-2100. Widely celebrated as the most beautiful bookstore in Western Canada. The 24-ft coffered ceiling, stained-glass windows, wall-hangings and well-chosen art create an environment perfect for browsing.
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