books & curios
At Spark your imaginaton is our honoured guest.
We aim to inspire you whether through the written word, activities that challenge your mind and hands, or artful objects that just make you smile when you look upon them.
Come visit us. We’d love to meet you.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 – 5 and Sunday 12 – 4.
Or call us at 613-466-0555
Heartstopper #1-4 in stock!
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between.
Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlie’s lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.
Amanda West Lewis - local author
New York City in the 1960s is the humming backdrop for this poignant, gritty story about a girl who sees her parents as flawed human beings for the first time, and finds the courage to make a fresh start.
Jennifer Egan
From one of the most celebrated writers of our time, a literary figure with cult status, a “sibling novel” to her Pulitzer Prize- and ?NBCC Award-winning A Visit from the Goon Squad—an electrifying, deeply moving novel about the quest for authenticity and meaning in a world where memories and identities are no longer private.
Glen Gould
A warm and witty portrait of child prodigy and world-famous classical musician Glenn Gould.
New Arrival
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Wings of Fire: The latest graphic novel
The Flames of Hope
New Arrivals
What We Carry
Best Sellers
Literature
Non-Fiction
Pre-Read Books
Graphic Novels
Children & Young Adult
Trains & Accessories
Wooden Mechanical Build-it Kits
Curios
Miniature Room Kits
About Us
We are a family run business who long dreamt of creating a shop that gives people more opportunities to find books and other imaginative creations that spark their own imaginations.
We love books, love intrigue and adventure, love imagining what could be, and what can bring more passion, empathy, and conviviality to our world.
Just imagine!
— Heidi, Peter & Skye
Our Summer Hours
Tuesday: 10 to 5
Wednesday: 10 to 5
Thursday: 10 to 5
Friday: 10 to 5
Saturday: 10 to 5
Sunday: 12 to 4
Monday: closed
Where to Find Us
Spark is situated in beautiful downtown Perth Ontario, at 76 Foster Street.
Perth is renowned for its heritage architecture its annual festivals and events, and its unique shopping and dining opportunities.
Contact Us
You can contact us by way of the form or call us at 613-466-0555.
We are happy to take your requests and if we don’t have what you are looking for, we can order it in.
We can also take phone orders for pick up or delivery (delivery costs are extra).