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$15 for $30 Worth of Books, Movies, and Music
Some examples of Wee Book Inn's selection may include Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls ($16.95), an illustrated children's adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Tempest ($11.95), the first-season DVD set of Breaking Bad ($12.50), and Avatar on blu-ray ($14.95).
Wee Book Inn
Seven-feet wide, 30-feet deep. Those were the pocket-sized dimensions of the original Wee Book Inn–and the reason for its name. Established on Whyte Avenue in 1971 by Edmonton native Darwin Luxford, that first shop spawned four additional locations during the 1980s, making space for an ever-growing selection of books and media.
In December 1990, disastrous fires destroyed two Wee Book Inns, including the flagship shop on Whyte Avenue. Within two years, however, both locations were rebuilt, restocked, and back in business. Today, Wee Book's roster of shops continues to do what it's done for more than four decades: buy and sell lightly used books and media, adjusting always to keep pace with the times. Inside, visitors may run into Wee Book's cats, as well, each of who bares the name of a former professional hockey player.
Reviews
This is one of the best spots in the city for finding a new read.
Michael M., 6/12/12, Yelp
Tips
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“Between the Whyte Ave and Jasper Ave locations, Whyte Ave has the best selection by far.”
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“If you can't find the author or book - just ask. They are super helpful and know their authors. :)”
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“The staff was exceptionally friendly.”
