King W. Books

04/09/2026

Join us as we celebrate Poetry Month with John Terpstra on Sunday April 12th at 4pm. John will be reading from his newest chapbook, Transcendence. We're also delighted to have Robert Boates sharing works from his book, Man Without Memory. Can't wait to see you!

11/13/2025

Join us on Nov. 15th and 16th as we celebrate 20 years of our sister shop, Mixed Media Art Shop.

Saturday, November 15th 10-5 - Join us for live music, merriment and cake! Plus we have lots of deals - select items at 20% off! Plus giveaways, prizes and a raffle to win a $100 gift certificate.

Sunday, November 16th 12-4 - Join us for the official opening of the 2025 edition of the Self-Portrait Gallery of Hamilton featuring over 100 local artists. Show continues to Dec. 5th.

We also have a full wall displaying 20 years of Mixed Media memories and history. Lots to check out! Mixed Media at 20 exhibition runs to Jan. 2026.

06/20/2025

The Hamilton launch of Alexander Hollenberg's book, 'Human Story will not Consume the Cosmos' (from ) happening here on July 3rd, 7 pm. It's going to be wonderful, and even more so because Gary Barwin will be hosting and reading, too!

05/22/2025

Please join us on Saturday, May 24, 2-4PM for the launch of "Poetry in Place: Poetry and Environmental Hope in a Southern Ontario Bioregion," edited by Deborah Bowen and Noah Van Brenk.

WHERE: The Gasworks
141 Park St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2N4..

This curated collection of contemporary ecopoetry, exploring a particular area of land in southern Ontario, aims to awaken readers to a new awareness of the resilience and beauty of the natural world of which we are part, and thus to encourage hope even in times of great environmental and societal stress.

We hope to see you there!

04/26/2025

We can't wait to see you all for Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26th. We have lots of prizes, giveaways and a draw to win a $100 gift certificate to the shop. Open 10-5 in Westdale Village.

04/21/2025

Indie Bookstore Day is this Saturday, April 26th! King W. Books will have lots of great prizes to win and giveaways to hand out. Come by and show some love for your local, independent book shop - a Westdale institution since 1989.

03/22/2025

Mark your calendars! April 14th, 2025 at Shawn and Ed Brewing. Readings and conversations with local authors, Daniel Coleman and John Terpstra.

02/23/2025

Now more than ever - support your local bookstore! Your dollars stay in our community and support other local businesses. Thanks for your continued love for our little bookshop.

12/23/2024

Here's our hours over the next two weeks. Thanks for your support this past year and all the best over the holiday season.

11/03/2024

What a beautiful weekend it has been! Thanks to all for supporting the shop and getting out for Hamilton Day.

Shopping at in on Hamilton Day weekend

Shops, restaurants, patios, coffee shops are all open all weekend long.

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07/04/2024

Save the date: Sunday, July 21st - meet & greet with local author, Marg Heidebrecht. Come by and celebrate the release of Marg's new book, Mosaic Through East-Facing Glass.