Argo Bookshop

About

Argo Bookshop is Montreal's oldest English-language bookstore, and a fine one at that: "Where Montreal's Readers and Writers Gather"

Story

Argo Bookshop was founded by Mr. John George in 1966 on the south side of Ste-Catherine St. West, right across from where it now sits. After a fire the following year, the shop relocated to its new present spot. Business was slow in the first years of the Argo, but Mr. George deeply cared for his store, and the community of readers that grew around it, so he kept to it. Mr. George became ill in the fall of 2005, but continued to work full time up until the morning of his admission to hospital in January of 2006.

After passing through the hands of a number of owners, the shop has been newly renovated as of June 2017. The new management continues to believe in the example set by Mr. George in serving the readers and writers of Montreal. We provide a well-curated selection of fiction and non-fiction books, a welcoming place to sit, read, and chat, and host events regularly, including readings, book clubs, write-ins, and more. Located in the heart of the city, we aim to provide a community space for readers of all interests and ages.

Impressum

Website: http://www.argobookshop.ca
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/argobookshop
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ArgoBookshop
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ArgoBookshop

"Argo Bookshop was founded by Mr. John George in 1966 on the south side of Ste-Catherine St. West. After a fire the following year, the shop relocated across the street to 1915 Ste-Catherine West. Business was slow at first, but Mr. George deeply cared for his store and the community of readers that grew around it, so he kept to it, operating the store until his passing in 2006.In October 2021, the Argo again moved, anchoring itself at 1841-A Ste-Catherine Ouest, a half block east of its home for 52 years. We continue to believe in the example set by Mr. George. We provide a well-curated book selection, a welcoming place to read and chat, and host events regularly. We aim to provide a community space for readers of all interests and ages."