Owl's Nest Books

Owl's Nest Books Calgary oldest independent bookstore, supporting local readers and writers for the last 40 years! Owl's Nest Books is Calgary's oldest independent book store.

We've been recommending books to Calgary readers for 40 years. Books that are worth talking about and worth reading. And worth owning. We've long been known as the city's most informed book store. That's because all of us at the store grew up with books and our lives are better because of it. We take seriously our responsibility to pass on that love of books to a whole new generation of readers. W

e can recommend a great book for you, for a friend, or for your favourite young reader. Our carefully selected books are complemented by unique gifts for adults and children including journals, greeting cards, puzzles, games, crafts and toys. If the book you want is not currently on our shelves, we are happy to order it for you if it is available. We offer both city-wide delivery and pick up options (in-store or contactless curbside) as well a shipping options both nation wide and international. We're proud of Owl's Nest Books' place in Calgary's literary community. We host three book clubs in the store and we offer a 10% discount on local book clubs' selections. We support new and established local writers by hosting book launches, readings, book signings and open mic nights. Good books make for a healthy community. And a having a good book store around helps make that happen. We are proud to be that book store. For our upcoming events, please visit owlsnestbooks.com/events

Day 4 of Staff Picks has us itching to stay in and read, read, read!Tina gets us in our feelings with a tender, true-to-...
06/04/2026

Day 4 of Staff Picks has us itching to stay in and read, read, read!

Tina gets us in our feelings with a tender, true-to-life debut, while Megan uncovers a subversive and intoxicating novel of secrets and vengeance!

We’re giving up Day 3 of Staff Picks to the birds!Susan enchants with a teen fantasy, Janice showcases a poignant novel ...
06/03/2026

We’re giving up Day 3 of Staff Picks to the birds!

Susan enchants with a teen fantasy, Janice showcases a poignant novel about the bonds of family, and Alice celebrates a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet!

Day 2 of our June Staff Picks is a double-dose of must-reads!Michelle shares a hopeful novel about the strength of women...
06/02/2026

Day 2 of our June Staff Picks is a double-dose of must-reads!

Michelle shares a hopeful novel about the strength of women, while Sarah revels in a tender apocalyptic story!

We blinked, and it’s June, which means it’s time for Staff Picks!Jen shares the latest from an award-winning investigati...
06/01/2026

We blinked, and it’s June, which means it’s time for Staff Picks!

Jen shares the latest from an award-winning investigative journalist, Ryan highlights an eerie parable of the American frontier, and Seth brings us a thrilling examination of deceit!

Something big is coming to The Nest on June 6th. Swipe through to read all about it!
05/28/2026

Something big is coming to The Nest on June 6th. Swipe through to read all about it!

We can’t wait to see your wonderful faces this week for our Book Club Discussions! And as always, if you missed out on t...
05/24/2026

We can’t wait to see your wonderful faces this week for our Book Club Discussions! And as always, if you missed out on tickets, please sign up for our newsletter for all your BCDN-related news!

GANG! The wonderful Julie Van Rosendaal dropped off a fresh stack of signed copies of her new book, Kathie the Mail Girl...
05/23/2026

GANG! The wonderful Julie Van Rosendaal dropped off a fresh stack of signed copies of her new book, Kathie the Mail Girl's Mother's Cookies.

This gem of a book is a selection of her treasured recipes, including buttery cookies credited to a great-aunt's co-worker's mother, one great-grandmother's biscuits and the other's butter tarts, compiled to comfort and nourish generations to come.

Please plan your visit to The Nest accordingly, sweet friends, as we’ll be closed to the general public this Sunday. Tha...
05/22/2026

Please plan your visit to The Nest accordingly, sweet friends, as we’ll be closed to the general public this Sunday. Thanks a bunch!

Address

815A 49th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2S1G8

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14032879557

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