Welcome to

Fair's Fair

We’ve been Calgary’s favorite used bookstore since 1988. With shelves full of gently loved stories and a passion for secondhand treasures, we’re here to help you find your next great read — or pass your books along to a new home.

ABOUT US

Calgary’s favourite used bookstore since 1988—Fair’s Fair has been connecting readers with great books for nearly 40 years.

With locations in Inglewood and Chinook, Fair’s Fair offers a wide selection of quality used books across every genre—from literary fiction and biographies to cookbooks, children’s stories, and everything in between.

Our trade credit system makes it easy to bring in books you’ve finished and discover something new. Whether you’re looking to buy, browse, or trade, Fair’s Fair is a place where stories continue and readers always find something worth taking home.

OUR PROCESS

Buy, Sell & Trade with Us

We make it easy to trade your gently used books for store credit or cash — just stop by during trade hours!

No appointment needed

Simply bring your books during our trade hours

Quality assessment

We assess books based on condition, demand, and our current stock

Choose your payment

Opt for store credit (more value) or cash (Inglewood only)

Sustainable cycle

Your books find new homes and you discover new treasures

STORE CREDIT

How Our Trade Credit System Works

80% Coverage

Use trade credit to cover up to 80% of a book's price

20% Paid

The remaining 20% is paid by cash or card

Never Expires

Credit is linked to your profile and never expires

Use Anywhere

Use your trade credit at both Inglewood & Chinook locations

Trade Credit Benefits

Trading your books for store credit is a great way to give them a second life—and get the best value in return. If you bring back a book purchased at Fair’s Fair with our sticker still on it, you’ll receive 50% of its value in store credit. Our trade credit system is designed to help you build your personal library while keeping books in circulation and out of landfills.

FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK

Looking for a Specific Book?

We're always happy to help! If you're looking for a particular title or author, please call the store during business hours. We'll gladly check our shelves while you're on the line.

Please note that our inventory changes daily as books are bought and sold. Calling is the most reliable way to check current availability.

Inglewood

(403) 237-8156

Chinook

(403) 255-4011

OUR BOOKSTORES

📍 Inglewood Location

907 9 Ave SE

Calgary, AB

📞 (403) 237-8156

⏰ Store Hours

Monday–Saturday: 10am–6pm

Sunday: 10am–5pm

🔁 Trade Hours

Store Credit: Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm

Cash: Friday–Sunday, 10am–4pm

📍 Chinook Location

104 61 Ave SW

Calgary, AB

📞 (403) 255-4011

⏰ Store Hours

Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–6pm

Closed Sundays & Mondays

🔁 Trade Hours

Store Credit: Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Customers Are Saying

We're proud to be part of Calgary's book-loving community
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Marin Shibley
17:20 05 Apr 25
Such a special little gem in Inglewood. Adventure Land!
jesse klingler
22:50 27 Mar 25
a friend recommended this place to me as i was visiting calgary. my first impression was that it was just really fun: the book statue, the sign out front, and the general presentation all were welcoming. i was looking for Star Trek paperbacks and was not disappointed! there was an awesome scifi/fantasy selection in general. three staff at the checkout also mentioned that they have a membership, where regular customers can earn rewards, which i love. will definitely be back the next time i'm in town 📚❤️
Naris UP (UP)
01:10 27 Mar 25
Love the nostalgic feeling here. Lots of book genres!
Petra
07:56 26 Jan 25
Been many times. Always so friendly and helpful. The place is clean and organized which is saying a lot for a very large used bookstore. I find their prices extremely reasonable and trade in prices fair. Always happy to visit.
Kay Russ
08:06 27 Oct 24
Absolutely the best bookstore I've been to. It's got Absolutely everything and the wall to wall floor to ceiling books are a wonder to walk through and breathe in! And it's doggy friendly 👌🧡🧡🧡
No longer using
01:39 26 Aug 24
The most eclectic used book store I've ever visited. This place is massive and has a lot of old classic posters, furniture and knick knacks. DVDs, books, CDs. They had a large selection of my favourite, horror by King, Koontz, Saul. We spent hours there today and will definitely be back. Prices are more than fair.
Rupy Aulakh
23:05 15 Mar 24
I always drove by this store for years but today coming back from volunteering me and my son who love books 📚 went in this store.I was very impressed with the arrangement, classification of books sections and the variety of books was amazing.The smallest section was on Real Estate books and biggest was on self help, food 🥘 and history.I could find Atomic habits.Very interesting place, if you are looking for a specific book 📕 go in and check it out.They buy, sell and trade books 📖
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