Whyte Museum Signage

The Whyte Museum Book Shop in Banff has upgraded it outdoor signage, which now includes the covers of two Summerthought books, the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide and Banff: A History of the Park and Town. Inside, the bookstore has also been redesigned and is looking...

New bookstores in Lethbridge and Invermere

Encouraging to see two new independent bookstores opening recently, both stocking Summerthought books.   Four Points Books Four Points Books is a family-operated independent bookstore in downtown Invermere. It’s been a few years since Dave’s Book Bar...

Looking for Used Books in Canmore?

In late June 2013, floods affected many businesses and residences in Canmore, including Second Story Books, a popular used bookstore and one of our oldest vendors. The store never reopened (see The Demise of Second Story Books). Recently, Joy McLean of nearby Café...

The Demise of Second Story Books

Flooding has claimed one of our oldest vendors, Second Story Books in Canmore. At this point, the store’s future is uncertain, but we hope Heath and the staff all the best. UPDATE: If you’re looking for used books in Canmore, checkout Chapter...