Encore Books & Records

This is an Amazing store! Such good vibes for a bookworm like myself lmao. They have sooooooo many books! Most of the books are in English, but yr hey do have many french books. The books and vinyls outside are 1$, and the books inside (that I saw) are maximum 10$. I'm not sure abt the prices for the vinyls inside though. The workers were super helpful and nice, and spoke English. Very well organized, even in alphabetical order. They have books, games, vinyls, DVDs, CDs, toys, pins, and postcards. Highly recommend!

Great selection of books, Vinyl Records, CDs, DVDs and games! However, the price for goods (selling to them) is significantly lower than competitors (ex: 2$ for video games)

Paradis de flâneur! Belle collection de disques vinyles et trésors cachés ici et là dans un capharnaum de bouquiniste du bord de Seine mais disposant d'étals vastes jusqu'à toucher le plafond sans quasi aucun ordonnancement tenant plus d'une journée.

Looking for second hand books in the NDG area? Then you should surely visit ENCORE BOOKS (get it?) …there is a fairly extensive collection of books and LP records available for purchase and reasonably good prices. Books are organized by genre and most of the "usual suspects" are in place (history, biography, graphic novels, romance, etc.) as well as a fairly large collection of classics and/or old print books. Note that the shelves are deep and frequently there are another row of books behind the forward facing set so dig deep. On site staff are overall knowledgeable and have a good handle on their inventory. Enjoy!

Last visited in Dec 2022. Has both books and records, fair selection but not what I was looking for. More of a generic lot. I believe I came a bad time. It was really busy and the aisles were extremely cramped only big enough for one. It was very difficult to get around people.

Most eclectic and consistently interesting selection of records in the city. Great vibe. Great books as well! And great staff. Just great.

My favorite bokstore in Montréal! You can find recent and old New Yorker magazines at reasonable prices. Good book selections in English and in French. If you're at that area it's worth a visit!

Lots of selection if you have the time to browse, but it's really unorganized and cramped. Really cute store, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

This bookstore is so nice with huge collection of books and used vinyl records in addition to friendly staff:) I couldn't find french reggae records, but i found the vinyls of teenage "Ziggy" Marley:)

Sean bought a good part of my collection prior to my move. Very nice and flexible guy. Fair pricing. Recommended!

Encore is the place to go to if you are looking for great books at great prices. They have such a great selection of books and music here that it really is a place for everyone.

Good book selection at a discount! And the service was great. The gentleman (long dark hair) was such a great help! Definitely going back there!

Worst customer service i have experienced in a long time, they are rude and sarcastic to bad in this economy.

C'est un beau magasin, le paradis de tous les amoureux des livres. Je n'ai pu y rester que 50 minutes parce que les heures d'ouverture étaient terminées, mais j'y aurais avec joie passé des heures. Les titres sont organisés par ordre alphabétique d'auteur, ainsi que par genre. Les prix sont également assez raisonnables. J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner.

Very cool little place. The kind you spend hours on.

Also, staff was extremely polite and cordial.

Huge selection of used books, nice vinyl and cd sections too. Prices are very accessible. Friendly staff.

Pretty good selection though the organization could use a refresh. I'm still rating it 4 stars because what they lack in organization, they make up for in selection and price. Definitely recommend

I recently started a book series, finished the first and could not find the second anywhere, even Amazon would be weeks!

I thought "now is time to support a local shop more than ever. " I reached out and they not only had the book -at a great price- but a million others, vinyls, and sweet t shirts.

Please keep places like this alive. Sadly, they are a vestige of a bygone era but an important community space all the same.

Quaint and friendly neighbourhood book shop. Plenty of secondhand books in plenty of genres. Lots of used DVDs for sale, too. I go for the selection of vinyl. You will find a gem on occasion if you're willing to dig. The second hand stuff is not really kept in order and it's a bit overwhelming but if you have time on a rainy Sunday, it's worth a look. They also have a couple racks of new vinyl, which runs eclectic if not a tad pricey.

I love visiting encore bookstore, it’s a super cute little local spot that I can’t ever walk by without going in! I have found some real treasures there over the years, that I’m sure I wouldn’t have found anywhere else. The staff is super friendly and helpful, a real Montreal gem!

Such a great selection with unique finds and very fairly priced. I can't walk in without leaving with more than I came for. The staff is also super nice and helpful which makes the experience even better <3

Cool shop, crammed with great books organized in a sensible way. The person working (not sure if owner?) was very pleasant and helpful.

After calling Dustin, I brought them 12 Hardcover recent bestsellers (practically brand new) by authors such as Ken Follett and David Baldacci, worth over $500 new, to see how much they would offer. The owner said $12 for all 12. I gave them as a gift to the Jewish General Hospital the same day. Business is business but if they take advantage of someone like me I can only imagine how they treat needy clients. Is this establishment a pillar of the community or a second rate pawn shop?

I sold them some of my old books. I had around 40 books, they took only 10 and give me 15$. They don’t take donations, so I end up leaving whit most of the books. The girl working there was super nice, friendly and polite.

I want to like this place because it is local and the staff members are nice. It is important to note that my review concerns the record side of the business. The record inventory they hold is very thin, and the records they do have are generally in a condition that I would not put on my turntable. They have much less in choice in their new records section than they did maybe 5 years ago. I think that their book selection is now the primary reason to visit this shop.

Encore is fantastic. Used books, records, music sheets. You'll definitely find something that you're looking for. Strongly recommend that you check it out!

Super cool shop with very wide selection of books, some great records too. Good luck leaving empty handed.

I love getting lost in their shelves. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. Books of all kind in French and English. I go there monthly to see what's been added to the comicbook shelves. I sell them back my old books when I am done with them.

Amazing place filled with every kind of book imaginable. With COVID, they only allow one person inside at a time (understandable given it is quite a small space) and you are given a 10 minute browsing/purchasing time. Since these measures are in place, I highly recommend knowing which exact authors/titles you are looking for because 10 minutes isn't long enough to go through all the novels available!

One of my favourite spots for quality used books. Tons of great academic texts in the $10 range. Great selection.

This poor review is really on in reference to their COVID policies. I've visited several times before and found their selection to be stellar, and the service fine.

Their 1 customer at a time limit is warranted and fair. Their 10 minute per customer limit is entirely reasonable given the circumstances.

It is, however, a shame that the clerk seemed to have no desire to enforce that limit. After 40 minutes spent outside, and asking on three separate occasions without receiving so much as a verbal response from the store employee, I left. During that wait 10 other potential customers came and went. I went to the cafe across the street for a coffee, and while I drank it another 20 minutes passed with no change. I hope that customer bought a lot of books, but when I left they still had none in their hands.

Edit as I can't respond to the owner's response in a separate post:
1) The employee poked his/her head out and waved at me. He was very aware that I was there
2) The customers who came and went did not enter the store. They waited outside with us for several minutes before getting frustrated and leaving
3) The customer was browsing books. I can confirm that they were perusing the shelves and picking them up.
4) This 1 star review did not effect your average rating. It was an accurate representation of the service offered by your store as, despite being first in line for an hour, I was not able to access the services because your employee was unwilling to enforce your advertised policy. If more poor ratings show up and your average rating does wind up decreasing then that is on you, not me.

A family-run shop that buys & sells books & records in a cozy space with floor-to-ceiling shelves.

Dangerous place for book lovers. Be careful to get in and out, or you'll walk away with 10 pounds of books and an empty wait.

. The selection was good.it could of been improved
But maybe their sales are very good.and I never know some people don't like to part with there books, good prices

This place is pretty nice. They have a good selection of books and are willing to buy used books which is cool

Love popping in occasionally to peruse, and check out the selections. Alot of the books are in good condition and well organized.

Had a great time browsing the massive collection of books, covering many genres. Collectors of specific editions of specific books, a definite destination. Tight spaces to move around but worthwhile. Vintage records throughout, LOTS to check out. Staff friendly, laid back and very helpful.

One of the few last remaining used bookstores in Montreal. Like stepping into a time capsule. Huge selection of books, friendly staff, and just a lovely space to hang out and wander in. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

They seem more keen on holding onto their stock than flipping it. Everything there is overpriced. I'd pay half or two thirds of the asking prices. I moved to NDG 2 years ago and still see the same stock in the vinyl section, and the books aren't much better.

NDG staple. Has, somehow, improved over the years. Solid vinyl collection. Very well curated lit. Groovy vibes all around.

I loved this place, they almost have any book you're looking for, many many records, you've got to check out this place if you love books!

GREAT shop! A little treasure trove, books, music, culture! An awesome place to spend an hour on a rainy day. Very cool and retro, and human. Nothing digital! Real stuff here!

Great little used record and book store. Just wish it was a little easier to sort through their records

Great services. Did not find everything I was looking for, but bought other good books to have for my daughter.

Good selection but they regularly close before their hours (on storefront and online) indicate, without giving any notice of it. Now I just go to The Word instead.

An awesome used bookstore, great selection of French, English and rare books. Staff are incredibly helpful and willing to share their knowledge and experience. I will be making many returns to this gem of a store!

Définitivement pas la place où vendre vos livres. Dans la même journée, j'ai été dans cette librairie, puis à l'Échange et à la Bouquinerie sur Mont-Royal. Chez Encore, ils m'ont pris 5 livres, dont un grand format et seulement un poche pour. 5 $. Sur le lot, 3 livres étaient flambant neufs, car je travaille dans l'édition. Bien entendu, sur leur site, ils disent qu'ils donnent 20 % de la valeur du livre. Édifiant. À l'Échange, ils m'ont pris 4 poches usagés pour 15 $, et à la Bouquinerie, 2 poches usagés pour 6 $.
D'autre part, pas la peine de vous donner le mal de mettre vos livres dans une boîte, comme ils vous le demandent sur leur site: la petite vendeuse ne daigne pas vous ouvrir la porte même si elle vous voit arriver les bras chargés.

Great selection of books. Cozy. Rare finds. Good location. But staff is unfriendly. I felt like I was in their way. In this kind of establishment, I like to be able to ask questions and feel a connection with staff. The layout is crowded. Aisles are tight. Top shelf books are too high to reach, but staff felt unapproachable to ask for help.

Wide selection of books well categorized. Nice music selection also. Warm service and helpful knowledgeable staff.