My Nova Scotia Book Tour: Stop Four- Otis & Clementine
Published: July 31, 2021
Updated: July 7, 2026
I'm excited to talk about my new summer project that is currently in progress. I’m calling it My Nova Scotia Book tour- my goal is to hit up as many independent book stores as possible this summer (and probably into fall)
There is only one rule: Purchase at least one book at each location.
(So far this has proven to be very easy)
July 2026 update: As of today, Otis & Clementine is still thriving and you also get the opportunity to meet the owner’s foster kitties which are available for adoption! They are located at 5209 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 4H3
This was stop four of five I’d make on what I called ‘My Nova Scotia Book Tour.’ Life got busy (as it tends to do) so I wanted to make sure I mentioned that the five places I stopped at are just a drop in the bucket for independent book stores here in Nova Scotia! You could make a career out of all the wonderful stops available. There’s over 45 locally owned bookstores currently in Nova Scotia. Your TBR won’t know what hit it!
Here are the other stops I made on my “Nova Scotia Book Tour”
Stop Four was a huge walk down memory lane for me, although it had a different name at the time- this used book store is walking distance to where I grew up so I frequented it quite often! I would spend countless hours and dollars at this store when I was younger.
Today it’s cleaned up a little bit, offers coffee and other little sips PLUS the owner fosters kittens that roam the store while you shop. As a cat lover this is just lovely. (If you are allergic to cats I recommend choosing another local book store)
One thing that I couldn’t help but notice was the fact that it’s the same large wooden book shelves I remember from being a kid in the early 2000’s.
The owner charges 1/2 the cover price of books which creates some savings but still one of the pricier book stores I’ve visited. There was a ton to choose from, the fiction was organized by author and then there was smaller section for genres and non-fiction.
The cashier was just a teen, he offered his assistance but wasn’t one for chatter. (I hit this stop the same day as ABC Books so it was a quiet shopping day lol)
Despite the pricier collection I still came home with some gems.
Non-Fiction
400 years in 365 Days: A Day by Day Calendar of Nova Scotia History.
Der Fuehrer (translated) but the book was still stamped 1940’s and falling apart so I suspect it’s an original and will look great on the old book shelf.
I am Malala- This has been on my list for SO LONG. Very happy to finally have it.
Fiction
The Witches of New York by Ami McKay. I think this will make a good October Read.
Now after the 4th stop momentum and conversation is starting to grow on social media, my list of places to stop seems to grow each time I check one off my list! (I LOVE IT). Power of social media can be a positive thing sometimes, I am hopeful I’ve inspired my readers to check out a local book store in their areas to keep their local economy strong.
