Winner
Slow Burn Books
Whatever romance story you crave, Slow Burn Books has got a book for it.
Established in 2023, this genre-specific bookshop with bright pink walls was founded by sisters Nicola and Shannon MacNaughton, who share a love for romance novels.
Slow Burn stands out by keeping its shelves stocked with the latest romance releases and subgenres, such as contemporary romance, fantasy romance, sports romance and more. The bookshop also appears at and hosts various book events such as author events and a book club, ensuring every reader can find their next read and activity.
In 2025, the shop from its inital space at The Shops at Avenue Thirty Four to a larger space at The Shops.
Cool product alert: Azores Alight Book Jacket, $30
201, 1926 34 Ave. S.W., 825-994-1653, slowburnbooks.ca, @slowburn.books
Runner-up
Pages on Kensington
1135 Kensington Rd. N.W., 403-283-6655, pageskensington.com, @pagesbooks