Russell Books
@russellbooks.bsky.social
Canada's largest independent used bookstore: 20,000 sq.ft filled floor to ceiling with everything from vintage to today's bestsellers.
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www.russellbooks.com
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
https://linktr.ee/Russellbooksvictoria
www.russellbooks.com
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The Russell Books Warehouse Sale is back this summer and it’s our biggest one yet!
📚 1 book for $5
📚 3 books for $10
📚 8 books for $20
📚 Kids’ books just $1
Come stock up on great books and help us clear some shelves. We’ll see you August 14–16!
📚 1 book for $5
📚 3 books for $10
📚 8 books for $20
📚 Kids’ books just $1
Come stock up on great books and help us clear some shelves. We’ll see you August 14–16!
August 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The Russell Books Warehouse Sale is back this summer and it’s our biggest one yet!
📚 1 book for $5
📚 3 books for $10
📚 8 books for $20
📚 Kids’ books just $1
Come stock up on great books and help us clear some shelves. We’ll see you August 14–16!
📚 1 book for $5
📚 3 books for $10
📚 8 books for $20
📚 Kids’ books just $1
Come stock up on great books and help us clear some shelves. We’ll see you August 14–16!
We’re having a sale to celebrate our 65th anniversary! Buy 2, Get 1 Free on everything in-store July 31-August 4th
July 29, 2026 at 1:02 AM
We’re having a sale to celebrate our 65th anniversary! Buy 2, Get 1 Free on everything in-store July 31-August 4th
Which ones have you read, watched or both? Thoughts?
July 27, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Which ones have you read, watched or both? Thoughts?
Our July newsletter is out now. Special guest writer this month is our favourite award-winning columnist and best-selling author turned dad-joke-telling book seller, Jack Knox!
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Russell Books July Newsletter
A special issue written by local legend, Jack Knox. Read ahead for gift card giveaway, staff picks, a visit from a groundbreaking author, and your answers to an intriguing question.
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July 15, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Our July newsletter is out now. Special guest writer this month is our favourite award-winning columnist and best-selling author turned dad-joke-telling book seller, Jack Knox!
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Our staff love to read! Here is some of what we have been reading lately. Have you read any of them? What did you think?
July 12, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Our staff love to read! Here is some of what we have been reading lately. Have you read any of them? What did you think?
Happy *belated* fursday from these sweet bookstore visitors!
July 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Happy *belated* fursday from these sweet bookstore visitors!
What are you reading this week?
July 10, 2026 at 5:19 AM
What are you reading this week?
The one and only Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones and many other classics in the creativity realm, dropped in today! Come get your signed copies while they last!
July 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The one and only Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones and many other classics in the creativity realm, dropped in today! Come get your signed copies while they last!
Staff pick: ‘Monk and Robot’ by Becky Chambers
“This story feels like a hug and a warm cup of tea, and is the perfect read for anyone who needs a little hope.”
Have you read it? What did you think?
“This story feels like a hug and a warm cup of tea, and is the perfect read for anyone who needs a little hope.”
Have you read it? What did you think?
July 7, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Staff pick: ‘Monk and Robot’ by Becky Chambers
“This story feels like a hug and a warm cup of tea, and is the perfect read for anyone who needs a little hope.”
Have you read it? What did you think?
“This story feels like a hug and a warm cup of tea, and is the perfect read for anyone who needs a little hope.”
Have you read it? What did you think?
Bookish question of the week: Who is your auto-buy author?
July 6, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Bookish question of the week: Who is your auto-buy author?
SALE ALERT! We’re having our longest sale ever! Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on everything in-store Wednesday July 1st till Sunday July 5th.
June 30, 2026 at 3:09 AM
SALE ALERT! We’re having our longest sale ever! Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on everything in-store Wednesday July 1st till Sunday July 5th.
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. 🐝🦇🦋🪲
Learn more at @pollinatorpartnership.ca pollinatorpartnership.ca/en/pollinato...
Learn more at @pollinatorpartnership.ca pollinatorpartnership.ca/en/pollinato...
June 27, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. 🐝🦇🦋🪲
Learn more at @pollinatorpartnership.ca pollinatorpartnership.ca/en/pollinato...
Learn more at @pollinatorpartnership.ca pollinatorpartnership.ca/en/pollinato...
Happy fursday! 🐾🐾📚📚
June 26, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Happy fursday! 🐾🐾📚📚
A small touch for Pride Month🌈 Look for rainbow ribbons in our young adult section to find LGBTQ+ books!
June 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
A small touch for Pride Month🌈 Look for rainbow ribbons in our young adult section to find LGBTQ+ books!
What book do you wish you could read again for the first time?
These titles are some of the answers from our staff and customers.
These titles are some of the answers from our staff and customers.
June 24, 2026 at 4:27 AM
What book do you wish you could read again for the first time?
These titles are some of the answers from our staff and customers.
These titles are some of the answers from our staff and customers.
Father’s Day Sale this Sunday June 21st. Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on everything!
June 16, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Father’s Day Sale this Sunday June 21st. Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on everything!
Our staff love to read! Here is some of what we have been reading lately.
What comments would you add about your recent reads?
What comments would you add about your recent reads?
June 15, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Our staff love to read! Here is some of what we have been reading lately.
What comments would you add about your recent reads?
What comments would you add about your recent reads?
We are excited about this new spinner rack from Medicine Wheel Publishing! Perfect for National Indigenous History Month 🧡🧡🧡
June 14, 2026 at 5:44 PM
We are excited about this new spinner rack from Medicine Wheel Publishing! Perfect for National Indigenous History Month 🧡🧡🧡
Happy fursday! ❤️🐾🐾🐾📚📚📚
June 12, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Happy fursday! ❤️🐾🐾🐾📚📚📚
Sometimes the ex-library cards and other markings on older books add so much character!
Are you a fan of indications of the book’s previous life or do you prefer your books pristine?
Are you a fan of indications of the book’s previous life or do you prefer your books pristine?
June 11, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Sometimes the ex-library cards and other markings on older books add so much character!
Are you a fan of indications of the book’s previous life or do you prefer your books pristine?
Are you a fan of indications of the book’s previous life or do you prefer your books pristine?
What are you reading this week?
June 9, 2026 at 4:05 AM
What are you reading this week?
Stop by the Sunday between 12 & 4 for a signing with Jack Knox!
Until June 20th all the proceeds of the sale Jack’s books will go to the Island Kids Cancer Association. The timing is linked to the June 16-18 End2End relay.
Until June 20th all the proceeds of the sale Jack’s books will go to the Island Kids Cancer Association. The timing is linked to the June 16-18 End2End relay.
June 7, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Stop by the Sunday between 12 & 4 for a signing with Jack Knox!
Until June 20th all the proceeds of the sale Jack’s books will go to the Island Kids Cancer Association. The timing is linked to the June 16-18 End2End relay.
Until June 20th all the proceeds of the sale Jack’s books will go to the Island Kids Cancer Association. The timing is linked to the June 16-18 End2End relay.
