Kestrel Books - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ibtisam N.

Instantly felt at home as soon as I walked in. So many old books to choose from. I took particular interest in the extremely old copies with yellowed pages, leather covers and slightly frayed edges but still in impeccable condition. The books are also very affordable and the owner is very nice. I'd definitely visit again.

Josiah T.

Kestrel Books is easily my favourite place in the whole city of Vancouver. It’s a gem and an oasis in the city, a magical little corner where nothing changes except the books on the shelves. The gentleman who runs the bookstore is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and can hold a conversation on any topic. The bookstore is designed such that you can easily linger and sit for long periods of time. Come here if you want to eliminate your stress for a bit.

T S.

Lovely little book shop. The perfect memoir caught my eye in the window display. May this store thrive for decades more!

Andrea R.

This is the best used bookshop in Vancouver! The owner is kind and offers fair rates for selling/trading used books. The shop itself is well-organized and straight forward to navigate with one giant fiction section. Other shops drive me crazy when I have to try to decide if the author I'm looking for is in general fiction or in the tacitly judgmental "genre" sections (is Wilkie Collins literary fiction or detective/mystery fiction? I don't want to have to look in two places. And don't even get me started on the "new releases" sections of some shops. It's not a Blockbuster video rental!).

What I'm trying to say is that this shop has nothing that annoys me about other shops and everything that I DO love about book shops. As a bonus, there are some reasonably priced, unique vintage gems tucked into the shelves, so it's like a little treasure hunt to go through and see what you find!

John O.

What a great little shop! I've never found a place that had a better curated section of books on awakening/nonduality than this one. There were some real gems that I haven't seen elsewhere; I was so happy that I stopped in.

Warren W.

It's been several years since I was last in Kestrel Books, but I realized yesterday I had been away too long. Ron, the owner and proprietor, is a kind, knowledgeable person who is the epitome of what a bookseller should be. He makes exploring his bookstore a pleasure; no pressure, no judgment, and helps you meet your needs. Don't let the small square footage fool you - this collection is very well curated and books are generally in very good to fine condition. Book after book kept tempting me. Also, the prices are excellent and it ensures that stock rolls over frequently. A wonderful gem of a bookstore.

waterbabytuk

First time visited this lovely book store today! Glad I came by and secured used books with great deals! I will definitely be back next time.

Jess M.

Lovely second-hand bookshop with a good selection of newer fiction, at very reasonable prices, and some lovely old editions too!