I’m not one of those people who gets all excited by the world’s biggest this or that — the tallest building, the hugest cruise ship, yadda yadda.
I’ve always been more inclined toward the “small is beautiful” mentality. So I was totally charmed when driving along Highway 503 about 100 miles northeast of Toronto (near Kinmount, Ontario) one day a few weeks ago, I saw a sign for “the world’s smallest bookshop”!
I had to stop and check this out. Not only is it teeny tiny (10 by 10 feet), but it’s open 24 hours a day, and has no staff. All books are $3 and it’s totally operated on the honour system. What a little gem!
I didn’t have much time to take photos since we were on a mission to buy a dinghy in Midland, Ontario and we had a 10-hour drive to cover. But I managed to snap a few before jumping back into the truck.
Evidently I was not the only one who was delighted to find such a sweet little place in the countryside, because there were lots of appreciative notes pinned up all over the place.
I found out later it is a labour of love on the part of Gord and June Daniels. I wish I had time to meet them, but perhaps next time. I know I’ll be back.
A handout available at the shop reads:
Why I love Books
1) Books are silent.
2) Books do not require hydro.
3) Books do not interrupt.
4) Books open easily — no switches or remotes.
5) Books can be shut up easily anytime.
6) Books cannot be offended.
7) Books do not talk back.
8) Books do not demand T.L.C. — but get it anyway.
9) Books do not require food or water.
10) Books will not feel neglected.
11) Books will not send you on a guilt trip if you lose interest or ignore them.
12) Books never require medical attention.
13) Books do not have commercials.
14) A book does not go into a snit if you look at another book.
15) A book won’t mind if you are reading more than book at a time.
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This is BEYOND a gem!!!! TotaIIy too cute♥
Thanks for your visit this morning Sherry…I’m feeling the need to slow down a bit and enjoy the season…so much I want to do…I imagine your feeling some of that also…
Wherever you are or go…Have a lovely and Heartfelt Thanksgiving with your family also…
You are such a good friend…thankful for that…xoxo
Isn’t this just grand Sherry, love this little place and love that note it says it all.
A brilliant idea, but I think we may have an even smaller one. In the next village to where I live in Somerset we have one in an old red telephone box. It is tidy !!!
What a wonderful find this is, Sherry, and such a great idea!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
That is a true gem…operating on the honor system! How exciting to see such a thing. Love the list Sherry.
Adorable little find and I love the fact that some things can still operate on the honor system.
What a great and unexpected find! I just love places like that. I’m sure you will want to go back at some time or another and take the time to browse!
How lovely! A most charming little shop and I love their handout!
What a lovely post about a lovely find! The list on the handout is wonderful!
What a great find…now that is my kind of book store..fill us in when you go back.
Sharable! 🙂
What a splendid find! I love it!
What fun! And that list of “why I love books” is wonderful!