BMV Books, Bloor

This visitor loves BMV but feels some locations now carry more new books than used ones.

Calls this branch a strong option with a decent selection and reasonable pricing; much of the stock is overstock, though some used gems turn up.

Suggests this Bloor/Bathurst branch in reply to the request for used manga shops.

Names BMV when asked for favourite used bookstores.

Ranks this shop second among its favourites.

Calls it essential for nerdy shopping and describes a huge four-level second-hand shop with books and comics worth hours.

A visitor says the Queen Street branch has been doing well lately.

Visitor names one specific BMV location on Bloor as their pick.

Always gives a shoutout to BMV Books when asked about favourite Toronto bookstores.

A visitor has found great finds at the 471 Bloor location and praises its upper-floor comic and science fiction shelves.

Recommends BMV and notes it has a few locations.

Says this Bloor branch is the top pick for used and remaindered omnibuses, and they have found many rare finds there.

Names this Bloor-area shop as a good used-book option for the search.

Visitor says they really like BMV.

Visitor checks BMV routinely but says they rarely find anything wanted there, unlike at Seekers.

One commenter notes a large sci-fi and fantasy area on the upper level of the Bloor branch.

Visited recently and found the politics shelves small next to other sections, but still bought a few good titles.

Visitor loves BMV and misses past late-night visits.

This visitor says a Bloor stretch is excellent for used books and BMV is a usual first stop.

Calls BMV's prices decent among the city's many second-hand bookstores.

Visitor says local used-book shops like BMV are amazing.

Says this branch likewise has few Easton Press editions that collectors rate poorly, better for display than reading.