History
Book City opened its first store in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto in 1976. Over 35 years Book City has operated 7 stores at various locations in Toronto (although only 4 remain extant) and is well known in the city. The company is family-owned and operated, and runs from the head office in the Annex location.
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