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Janus Books

Quality books bought and sold since 2012

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About Janus Books

Janus Books has sold high quality second-hand books in downtown Guelph since 2012.

We stock more than 10,000 books in-store and on our website.

Shop online with free in-store pickup. We also offer Canada-wide shipping.

Visit us in person Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm, or Sunday from 11 am – 5 pm. We are closed Mondays.

Masks are highly recommended, but not mandatory.

We buy second-hand books in good condition. An appointment is highly recommended.

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* New Arrivals *

  • by Erik Larson
    $24.00
    $24.00
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  • by Caroline Moorehead
    $12.50
    $12.50
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  • by Roxane van Iperen
    $12.50
    $12.50
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  • by Paula McLain
    $13.50
    $13.50
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  • by Sarah Penner
    $14.00
    $14.00
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  • by Sophie Hannah
    $11.50
    $11.50
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  • by Tom Clancy
    $8.00
    $8.00
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  • by Lee Child
    $7.50
    $7.50
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  • by To Love and Be Wise
    $6.00
    $6.00
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Pickup, Delivery and Shipping

FREE curbside or in-store pickup!

FREE Ontario-wide shipping on orders over $100, or $9.99 on orders over $50.

We also ship Canada-wide with Canada Post at standard rates.

We have paused free local delivery. See our recent update for details.

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Loops & Lattes Hiking Guides

  • by Nicola Ross
    $29.95
    $29.95
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  • by Nicola Ross
    $29.95
    $29.95
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  • by Nicola Ross
    $29.95
    $29.95
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  • by Nicola Ross
    $29.95
    $29.95
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Paper Mill Press Classics

  • by Oscar Wilde
    $19.99
    $19.99
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  • by Bram Stoker
    $19.99
    $19.99
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  • by Mary Shelley
    $19.99
    $19.99
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  • by Jane Austen
    $19.99
    $19.99
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  • by Louisa May Alcott
    $19.99
    $19.99
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  • by F. Scott Fitzgerald
    $19.99
    $19.99
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Recent Reviews

Every time I walk out of Janus Books, I feel like I'm leaving with treasure.

Michelle D.

I visited Janus Books for the first time today and was flooded with bookish happiness the moment I walked in the door.

Niki F.

Lovely quality books! Ordered in the morning and on my front porch in the afternoon. 
Support local!

Amber G.

Visit Janus Books

10 Paisley Street, Guelph, Ontario

10 am – 6 pm Tuesday to Saturday

11 am – 5 pm Sunday

CLOSED Monday

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About Janus Books

Established in 2012, Janus Books has a long tradition of buying and selling high quality second-hand books in beautiful downtown Guelph.

We carry thousands of carefully curated books in excellent condition, from recent bestsellers to hard-to-find curiosities. 

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