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  • This bookstore deserves kudos. Daring to open in the middle of the financial district surrounded by print stores, Tim's Horton's and other nondescript buildings and business. Away from art houses, galleries and cafes. Away from the type of businesses that would bolster the demographic that would easily swing by and keep you in business. Or maybe... Ben did it BECAUSE there was nothing around and wanted to be King of this particular hill! Either way, Ben's store seems to thrive in a sea of grey and cold concrete. From the outside, this bookstore like it's fellow business looks completely innocent and maybe even boring looking but once you walk inside, oh, you are set for a treat. A haven from the noise streets outside, Ben McNally Books is a island of serenity from the loud buses, cars and the rat race, well, racing just outside. As much attention has been given to the selection of books on the shelves as in the decour, which will remind you of an Victorian bookstore of times gone by. Far from musky, the place is airy and with a tiny hint of modern chilled attitude. Although I am not sure if that is just coming from Ben himself. Full Disclosure: I have been to this place many times on various events, heck, even I have held one of my own events in this locale and I would do it again. I had a lot of positive feedback from the famous 30 books in 30 minute review. I must admit I sometimes wonder how Ben stays in business and I can only imagine that in between the book sales and the private events he holds here, that maybe that is how he pays the bills. Whenever I am in the area and have a few minutes to kill I will pop in here, relax and a bit and browse through their collection. Recommended.
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