Munro's Books

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Munro's Books now occupies a landmark location in the heart of Victoria's Old Town, but its origins are much more modest. In 1963, Jim Munro and his first wife, Alice - yes, that Alice Munro - set up shop in a long, narrow space on Yates Street, near Victoria's movie theatres. The store's stock consisted almost entirely of paperbacks, at a time when many traditional booksellers considered anything other than hardback books to be beyond the pale, bordering on beneath contempt. Actually, bookstores were few and far between in Victoria; Jim Munro's main competition in those days came from the book departments of The Bay and Eaton's. But the location was convenient for younger, movie-going customers, and the staff's interest in new trends in writing and other art forms built a loyal clientele. The store relocated to larger premises on Fort Street in 1979 and then to its current location in 1984. The Mucha prints and psychedelic posters are long gone, but Munro's is still Victoria's prime source for the latest trends in writing. We have a friendly and knowledgeable staff of over 30 to provide you with the high quality of service you deserve. This dedication has resulted in a loyal clientele locally and has also won us many customers all over the world, long before the advent of the Internet. Please read our Store Policies .

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