From The Fairmont Royal York Best Nearby Book Stores (Shopping) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Toronto, ON Nicholas Hoare (Shopping - Book Stores) 45 Front St E, Toronto  ON  M5E 1B3 • 416-777-2665 Distance: ~0.617 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. It's the quintessential specialty bookstore: hardwood floors, inviting couches and armchairs, and shelf upon shelf of the printed word. British books are a specialty, but the variety is impressive, and if they don't have it in stock they will do their best to get it for you. The shop hosts occasional signings and readings, and they have a fun special series called Books and Brunch which takes place at the King Edward Hotel. Bakka - Phoenix Science Fiction Bookstore (Shopping - Book Stores) 697 Queen St W, Toronto  ON  M6J 1E6 • 416-963-9993 Distance: ~1.932 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in the midst of the bustling Queen West Village, Bakka-Phoenix is small but they have a great selection and the staff is beyond knowledgeable. Die-hard sci-fi and fantasy fans will find kindred souls here, and perhaps the next big thing: writers Robert J. Sawyer and Tanya Huff, among others, are former employees. You won't find all the associated goods often stocked at similar shops, however – there are no toys, no action figures, no games, no collectibles, and no comics. Sleuth of Baker Street (Shopping - Book Stores) 1600 Bayview Ave, Toronto  ON  M4G 3B7 • 416-483-3111 Distance: ~6.742 km         Description: MIDTOWN. Bring your deerstalker and magnifying glass, you just may be inspired to do some sleuthing of your own when you step foot into this fantastic shop. The shelves are stocked with new, used and out-of-print hardcovers and paperbacks from the gamut of mystery and thriller writers. And if all your detecting doesn't turn up that out of print gem you've been searching for all over the country, the friendly and knowledgeable staff may be able to find it for you! Book City (Shopping - Book Stores) 2350 Bloor St W, Toronto  ON • 416-766-9412 Distance: ~8.026 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. If your idea of a blissful afternoon is browsing through stacks of new fiction, classics, poetry, history and hundreds of remaindered hardcovers at bargain prices, put Book City at the top of your list. The family owned local chain opened its first store in the Annex (501 Bloor St W) in 1976, and continues to thrive. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.