FIND IT HERE, BUY IT HERE, KEEP US HERE!
Greenley’s is an independent bookshop in the heart of downtown Belleville, Ontario. For over thirty years we’ve happily fostered a love of literature in our community, catered to schools in the area, and gratefully enjoyed the loyal support we have from so many who love what we offer.
We are proud of our carefully chosen selection of fiction, mysteries, kids’ books (including French-language) biographies, history, local interest books, cookbooks, health, religion, philosophy, business, travel, a large selection of magazines and newspapers, and more! We also have a variety of tasteful stationery, moleskines and planners, and calendars, as well as gifts and teaching aids for children.
Thank you for stopping by! We appreciate your interest and support. All of us at Greenley’s invite you to come into our cozy shop and browse, have a chat, or read your purchase in one of our comfy club chairs.
We have so enjoyed being here and want to continue to serve you for many years to come: please support Greenley’s by attending events, joining the book club, and shopping indie rather than box-store. Thank you!
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The Michael Ondaatje Story
Once upon a time a man strolled into Greenley’s Bookstore. This man, like so many others before and after him, was looking for something enjoyable to read. Not knowing what he wanted in particular, he asked the friendly bookshop proprietor, Mr. Greenley, for a good book.
Mr. Greenley smiled and strolled over the shelves. He picked up a copy of a well-known book by Canadian author Michael Ondaatje and expressed to the customer how much he had enjoyed it. He highly recommended it and thought the customer would love it, too. The man smiled back and thanked Mr. Greenley for the suggestion.
Later, the man happened to be talking with an important someone, who asked him what his favourite bookstore was.
The man immediately answered Greenley’s Bookstore. When asked why, he answered something like this: “Because I walked into that store and asked for something good to read. And without recognizing who I am, the proprietor went to the shelves and pulled off a copy of my own book.”
Hi, Can you locate for me:” Silent Night” by Sue Thomas and S.Rickley Christian.
Sorry I don’t know the Publisher or ISBN,
My daughter wants this and is having problems locating it in the UK.
I shall be in Belleville from the 29th of this month… for a whole month of Fall…so I will call in anyway, but if you could let me know price etc I shall be obliged.
Regards, Angela Dalton ,UK but will be staying at Moira Street East with my Dad!
Hi Angela,
Welcome to Belleville! I’ll see what I can find for you and will get back to you either here or by email….
(PS. Will you hide me in your suitcase when you go back to the UK? Especially if you’re anywhere close to Yorkshire?)
I am so happy to see you “advertizing” the Louise Penny event at the Library! As well as the Save Al Purdy’s A-Frame – I hope all the Al Purdy fans will turn up at the Belleville Public Library on Wednesday October 13th at 6 pm! See you there!
Sounds great, Wendy! And thanks for checking out our site!
Glad we can work together with the library!
Wow, nice website! I love the sketches, and the inviting and uncluttered look. See you at your 30th anniversary party on November 13th. Cake too??? I’ll be there! Be nice to see you, Tammy, and maybe the Greenley’s as well?
Thanks, Kate! I’m happy to see you here! Yes, I think the Greenleys will be there, too. PS. The illustrations were done by my sister!
okay, I’m thrilled! I just finished my Christmas shopping – all from my desk to your website! Easiest on-line shopping I have ever enjoyed. I know what’s in stock, what’s on order, and found every book on my list with your search option. Thanks for making your site so great to use!
Thank you so much for your support, Kate! We really appreciate it. I’ll see you again sometime when you’re in Belleville. It’s always a pleasure to see you.
Also, if you wanted a copy of The Sentimentalists, by Johanna Skibsrud (Giller winner), we got our first copies in today! They’re the Douglas & McIntyre edition.
Hi there,
I recently purchased a book from Amazon and inside it I found a receipt dated 3 December 1989 with the name W & R Greenley Book Sellers on it. Out of interest I was wondering if this was indeed your premises? Have you been open this long? The book is called “The Art of Selfishness” by David Seabury (I understand it is now out of print). It was bought for $5.95.
Anyway, would just be interested to find out whether it was bought from your store way back in the 80s!
Kind regards
Hayley Morris
Very cool! Yes, the store was around then. Thanks for letting us know.