Daisy Chain Book Co.

Daisy Chain Book Co. is a local, independent bookstore located just off 124th Street. Before having a storefront, they started off as a booktruck, which I think is an adorably magical idea. Now, it’s an adorably magical store. Seriously, this place feels like something out of a movie. I can’t believe it’s real!

I love the location of Daisy Chain Book Co., there are a lot of other local businesses and restaurants within walking distance of the store, so you can really make a day of it supporting local and getting to know local businesses in the area! Plus, there’s an actual parking lot, which is great for people like me who get parking anxiety (have I avoided visiting stores or restaurants because I know the only parking option will be parallel parking? Maybe).

I know you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, and I’m definitely not one to walk away from a bookstore if it doesn’t look ‘nice’, but it’s certainly a bonus that this local bookstore is just so dang cute. I love the iron-gate doors (this gave me the movie-esque feel), the checkered floor is so fun, and the vibrant yellow is just so joyful! I bet every single person feels at least a little bit happier the moment they walk into Daisy Chain.

While good parking, great location, and lovely aesthetic is certainly nice, it’s obviously not the most important part of a bookstore. Luckily, Daisy Chain Book Co. also has a great selection of books. They have an amazing selection of recent novels from current, popular authors – so if you’re worried that by going to an independent bookstore they might not have the latest titles, you don’t need to be concerned! I also loved how the books were categorized, it was very easy to spot the category plates and find the genre of books you might be most interested in. I was particularly appreciative of the whodunnit section as this is currently one of my favourite genres!

Daisy Chain Book Co. truly has everything you could want – easy to get to, lovely interior, very welcoming vibes, and popular books at more affordable prices! If you’re in Edmonton, I highly recommend popping in.

Until next time,
Nadine