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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Volume One Bookstore

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Cowichan’s bookstore of choice since 1972! We are an independent bookstore selling new books for adults and children located on Vancouver Island in Duncan, BC.

Come and browse the store or shop online anytime. Volume One opened its doors in 1972 and has been a focal point of downtown Duncan ever since. Now under the ownership of Sonia Ottosen, our bookstore continues to offer a wide selection of new and bargain books as well as an extensive children's section. We love to unite the right book with the right person so feel free to ask our knowledgeable staff for assistance.

10/29/2026

The latest in bookshop fashion, and eco-concious - a vintage valise to carry your book finds!...or maybe they are moving in...! ❤️❤️

10/28/2026

It's almost spooky-time! We've got lots of great books for kids and adults in the store.
Come in and check them out, or look on our website for lists of books to give you a thrill, for kids and adults.

10/27/2026

And our winners are:
Online:
In-store: Cathy Hurst

Congratulations! You have both won a Ticket & Treat Pass for 2 to go and see the new film adaptation of the book Wildwood courtesy of and

Thanks to everyone for entering and sharing your favourite wild places with us. We are spoiled for choice here on the Island!

10/27/2026

A Court of Splintered Harmony is released today! It's the hotly anticipated 6th book in the Court of Thorn and Roses romantasy series.
If you pre-reserved your copy, it's here for you. If you didn't reserve in advance, don't worry, we have more copies on the shelf just waiting for you. You can also call us at 250-748-1533 to reserve a copy or reserve on our website at volumeone.ca

10/24/2026

An evening of wonderful words, conversation, art and some hilarity thrown in! We have signed copies of the Book of Birds and more at Volume One!

Thanks so much to and for a great night and also to and Heather and Bridget at .and.co.books for helping to make this event possible.

Thanks also to theatre for providing a space for us, and it was a beautiful bonus to have the works of artist up on the walls.

For a longer, more indepth version of Jackie and Gregor's conversation, see our instagram reels tab.

10/22/2026

Enter to win Ticket and Treats passes courtesy of the Canadian Independent Booksellers Assoc. and Landmark Cinemas!

Watch to the end of the reel to see how to enter 😃

The closest Landmark Cinema to us is in Nanaimo.

Best of luck!

10/21/2026

Nanaimo author Kassandra Hamilton stopped by recently! We’ve got her books here at the store, check them out.

10/15/2026

An Evening with Artist & Author Jackie Morris in Conversation with Gregor Craigie. Oct 17th, 7pm at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre https://mailchi.mp/volumeone/coming-up-soon-9320771
Ticket link: https://cowichanpac.ca/event/an-evening-with-jackie-morris-2026-10-17/

10/13/2026

Thanks so much to co-authors Pacheedaht Elder Bill Jones and Karen Moe for joining us at Volume One this past Saturday Oct 10th.
There was time for Elder Bill and Karen to give some readings from their book, Listening Once Again to Our Great Mother, about the Fairy Creek Blockades and the story of Elder Bill’s life. There are signed copies available.

Their book is a call to all of us to care for, understand and create a deep connection between ourselves and the land we live on. It is what sustains us and future generations.

Address

149 Kenneth Street
Duncan, BC
V9L1N5

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://volumeone.ca/

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