“This is a Quiet little Christian Bookstore With a very friendly and helpful Grandma who's willing to assist in whichever way possible to answer questions regarding her materials which are being sold there, however I couldn't get the Ryrie Study Bible which I needed but offered to order it for me anytime I'm ready, therefore I promised to go back there. Please try to check it out you'll be glad you did.”
“Good convenience store with lots of magazines, newspapers ? various accessories and a bit of funny clothes ?Juice ? liqueurs drinks of all kinds and treats ✅The staff is courteous and competent ?”
“Amazing staff and customer service. Anica made us a bag of “sample books” to bring to my mother in law who has Alzheimer’s. She took the time to search and create this bag. We are forever grateful for her and what she did for us.”
“By far the best used bookstore around the South Shore/MTL. Prices are extremely fair, most books are in excellent condition and the owner and staff are extremely nice! Have been buying books here for 15+ years, and the prices and quality haven't changed. Huge selection of both french and english books, dvds, cds and puzzles. They even have a a huge section in the front with free books. I purchased 12 books a few days ago, tital came out to a little over 30$. Not only that, 3 of my 12 books were mint condition hardcover, first editions that were a little over 3$ each!!”
“A wonderful selection of books for all ages and reading levels. The bookstores took the time to really understand what I was looking for and described their recommendations in great detail. I've seen them do the same for several other customers. This bookstore is a gem!”
“Encore has turned into our new routine of checking vinyls, posters, and books. They have a nice collection of books and posters with reasonable price. We check on vinyls every time and we find interesting stuff! Its very cozy and staff are very nice!”
“Beautiful, well organized, and very clean used bookstore with a great selection of books, vinyls, CDs, and DVDs. Helpful and friendly staff. Fantastic playlist for browsing books. Lovely place!”
“(Translated by Google) Nice bookstore. Large selection of books and beautiful games for children(Original)Belle librairie. Grande sélection de livres et de beaux jeux pour enfants”
“I found this gem while looking for a local spot to buy books and I love it. I order books through their website and pick it up and pay for it there once it's available, which usually takes about a week. They even have cute knick knacks available in store.”
“Very pleasant neighborhood bookstore. Kind staff and good advice on buying novels based on what you like. Practical for ordering books which arrive quickly, and advantageous loyalty card. A little treasure on the Fleury promenade.”
“I love this neighborhood bookstore so much. It smells like paper. I like to stroll among the pens and inks, discovering beautiful books. It’s always a comforting visit when I go!”
“Came here looking for books to learn French as an adult and there was a staff member who was so helpful and guided me to the appropriate sections with tips on how to improve! She asked questions and was very thoughtful in her responses. I appreciate her guidance :-) The store itself has a wide variety of books. There is an English and French section (divided around 50/50 of the store). It is smaller than chain bookstores but they have many books of quality!”
“Been going there for years, very nice cultural store , the books there very interesting , the workers and the owner there very sweet , caring, doing their job right , price is worth for the quality of the items , surely recommend”
“I can only imagine the difficulty of what it would be like to own and operate a store like this today. Excellent customer service! They carry a vast selection of books and toys that cater from children to adults both in French and English. Well worth a visit!”
“Excellent customer service. I went looking for the Invincible series and all the staff was overjoyed to assist and be helpful. Exactly the kind of service you want at a specialty shop. Great selection of comics and mtg supplies.”
“Great library with wide selection of books. Also contains lots of toys and other gadgets that can be useful in an office environment. Place is clean and well organized. Will definitely return.”
“Staff are great, english books is the best part. Love love going there.. go there they have everything your looking for from dark romance and smut and much more.”
“As an avid listener of John MacArthur’s “Grace to You” ministry, I am constantly impressed by the depth and clarity of the biblical teaching presented there. This ministry has played a crucial role in my spiritual growth and understanding of the scriptures. John MacArthur's ability to expound the complex truths of the Bible into accessible and applicable lessons is remarkable. His sermons, which are broadcast on the radio and available online, are an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their faith and live according to Christian principles. “Grace to You”’s commitment to the truth of the Gospel is evident in every message. They not only preach the good news, but also provide tools and resources to help believers actively engage in their faith every day. I heartily recommend “Grace to You” to anyone seeking solid, reliable biblical teaching. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to deepen your understanding of the Scriptures, this ministry is a true blessing! I also encourage you to subscribe to the mailing list!”
“Love shopping here for gifts, there’s a nice variety of stuff that’s high quality at good prices. Enjoy my shopping experience each time I shop here. There’s also a nice section for children! Highly recommend!”
“Bookstore accessible by all means of transport. The staff is welcoming, courteous and professional. You can find almost all the books there at an affordable price.”
“Cette belle petite librairie au marché Jean Talon est magnifique. On trouve des idées cadeaux, des gadgets, des livres de cuisine très bien surtout en français ❤️?? ainsi que des ustensiles !Aujourd'hui ils ont mis leurs beaux paniers à l'extérieur mais les prix sont élevés !!La fille était très gentille et très accueillante.J'ai aimé leurs sacs réutilisables et modifiables ainsi que les petits pots de cuisine...”
“The Rockland branch of Renaud-Bray is probably one of the biggest in Montreal and like the others, offers a great choice of books and accessories. Some items here are very unique.”
“Thanks for seeing exceptional service. Thank you Lidia and Zoé. I've been going there for school supplies for my son for 6 years and I always have good, fast service. And good advice for books. Thank you thank you”
“A beautiful Renaud Bray boutique in the Laval center! We find everything everything! Currently they have promotions of up to 50%. The employees are kind and smiling. They have LOTS of ideas for gifts for children and teenagers, especially games.”
“Surprise that there only two reviews and that both are negative. I had the complete opposite experience. I wish all customer service was as helpful as this company. They saved me from buying a textbook that was mistakenly recommended for my course. If they carry future text books I may need, this will be my first stop. I wish the rep who helped me put their name in the email signature so I could thank them.”
“It might be my favorite Indigo in Mtl. It is a shame that it is so far! They have a huge selection of books and a lot of gorgeous special editions. It is a massive store that is always clean nas has lots of parking spaces.”
“What a beautiful shop! A carefully curated selection of English books—bestsellers, literary, literary light, graphic novels, cooking, kids, and a focus on Montreal and Judaica (eg a graphic novel about Leonard Cohen.) Everything in the staff picks section looked interesting. These are the kinds of shops that survive the amazons and indigos. Highly recommend.”
“In my own visit to the flagship Montreal location, I was particularly impressed by the massive children's section, though I found the checkout line moved quite slowly during lunch hour.”
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