Zoinks Music an Books is a record store and bookstore all rolled into one. We first opened in June 2005 and are conveniently located just off the subway line (in between Ossington Stn and Dufferin Stn) in downtown Toronto. We buy and sell a wide variety of quality used books and vinyl records. In our Book Section you'll find Literary Fiction, SciFi, Philosophy, Mystery, Poetry, Drama, History, Graphic Novels, Cook Books, Children's and Science. In our Vinyl Records Section you will find Jazz, Reggae, Avant Garde, World, Soul, Funk, Folk, Rock, Pop, as well as 45 rpm records for sale.Our shop is small, but we are always buying and selling so we have a fast turnaround of stock. Its best to check in often especially when looking for those hard to find records or out of print books. We take great pride in keeping our store well stocked with high quality vintage goods so you can always find something of interest.more...See more text
Zoinks isn’t just a fun word to say. The neighbourhood music and book emporium offers an ever-changing selection of hard-to-find used books and vinyl records across a variety of genres. Despite its small size, the well-stocked shop has a fast turnaround on its inventory, which means there’s always something new to discover.
Owner Philippa Pires and her business partner have watched the Bloorcourt neighbourhood change and evolve since they first opened the used book and record store in 2005. “When we first moved in it was a bit run down,” she notes. “Now we’re seeing nicer restaurants, art galleries, and coffee shops moving in.”
The gentrifying retail strip has brought in a whole new clientele for Zoinks. “We’re really lucky because we’ve had our core regulars that have been with us here from the start but we’re always gaining more customers,” says Philippa.
Used books and LPs fill this cozy storefront in the Dufferin Grove section of Bloor West. Zoinks specializes in out-of-print, hard-to-find vintage records as well as high-quality favourites in music genres from reggae to rock and funk to folk. The friendly, knowledgeable staff is eager to help you locate that rare original pressing or reissue to complete your vinyl collection.