Thank you for visiting our website. Welcome. Murrray and Dana Donovan opened Booksmart eight years ago and it is our passion. The idea of a used bookstore was inspired by Hanelor Hedley. She was an icon in St. Catharines for decades and we were always blown away by her memory and love of books. We are grateful for computers today so we can be more organized and not have to rely on our aging memories. She was one of a kind.
We wanted to have a used book store that was clean, organized and alphabetized. A new concept for used books. After researching we found a program that keeps track of our books on the shelf as well as in our storage, so the rest is easier for us to accomplish.
We love what we do and always try to be helpful and friendly. Over the past 7 years we have made great new friends that have spread the word and allowed us to grow the business we love.
Every book Store should have a cat so we have CORKY. The “Aggressively Friendly" cat Come in and visit us and let us keep the paper book alive.
Are you looking for a specific book? All you need to do is tell us the author, title and genre of the book and If we get a copy in of the book you're seeking, we will contact you via phone or email.