Thirty years of used books in Creston
First editions, antiquarian titles, and a well-known nautical and military history collection.
From the shelves to the online catalogue
Literature and Fiction
Literature, mystery, science fiction, and popular fiction sections fill the downtown storefront.
History and Art
History, art, biography, poetry, travel, and religion sections run deep on Canyon Street.
Country Living
Gardening, cooking, and crafts sections reflect the country living character of the collection.
Children's Books
A dedicated children's section alongside non-fiction and general interest titles.
First Editions and Antiquarian
Rare and antiquarian titles, including first editions, available through the online catalogue.
Nautical and Military History
The Beacon Books inventory brings a well-known collection of nautical and military history.
When to visit
1132 Canyon Street, Creston BC V0B 1G0
Peruse the shelves often as titles take their turns in the store.
- Tuesday to Friday11am to 5pm
- Saturday10am to 4pm
- Sunday and MondayClosed
A new chapter for a thirty-year collection
Country Life Books, formerly Beacon Books, is a secondhand bookseller on Canyon Street in downtown Creston. The collection has been built over thirty years. Tens of thousands of titles fill the shelves and the warehouse, with the full inventory gradually moving online. Ask for a book or category and it may be waiting in storage.
Come explore the shelves
Browse the ever-changing shelves downtown, or search the online catalogue for rare and antiquarian titles.