About Us

Words Worth Books has been at the heart of vibrant Uptown Waterloo for over 30 years.

Not only is the store a valuable resource for procuring unique, quality books and magazines of all descriptions, but we provide the region with a thriving cultural drop-in centre for arts and literature-related community events. At Words Worth Books we consider ourselves champions of the printed word. We are dedicated to stocking the very best in new Canadian and international fiction, a vast and carefully considered backlist of titles (including a top-notch Mystery section!), cookbooks, DVDs, and thought-provoking non-fiction. Our children’s section features a beguiling reading-nook surrounded by a carefully curated selection of picture books and young-adult novels. We are happy to special-order anything else you might need and we pride ourselves at being able to obtain the “hard-to-find” and the “out-of-print.”

We are active in YOUR community. Words Worth Books organizes or supports 15 to 20 book events per year. Our official bookclub meets at the end of each month, and we’re affiliated with an additional eight reading groups. We offer an in-store venue for community events and readings, a free little lending library, and we serve as a ticketing agent for concerts and shows throughout the region. We support non-profit groups through donations & sponsorship, children’s programs, and we frequently volunteer with arts and culture organizations. We are honoured to have long-standing relationships with the Wild Writer’s Literary Festival, St. Jerome’s University, the Perimeter Institute, CIGI, Waterloo and Kitchener public libraries, the Woolwich Community Health Centre, in addition numerous schools and business institutions throughout the region.

Words Worth Books is more than just a great bookstore. It is a vital part of the region’s cultural, social, and political community. Multiple generations of book lovers have walked through our doors, and we look forward to meeting many more generations to come. We’re deeply thankful to our loyal customers for recognizing the value of a place like Words Worth Books, and for making it possible for us to continue doing what we love.