The best book, hobby & craft shops in Peru

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Hobby Lobby (opens in a new tab)

1655 38th St

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

True Leaves (opens in a new tab)

15 Park Ave W · Princeton

True Leaves is the kind of neighborhood book store that fixes reading ruts, with shelves that invite lingering and conversations that lead…

True Leaves is the kind of neighborhood book store that fixes reading ruts, with shelves that invite lingering and conversations that lead to unexpected finds. Perfect for refreshing the nightstand stack or grabbing a gift you actually want to give.

From the Ottawa newsletter, October 15, 2026

Prairie Fox Books (opens in a new tab)

719 La Salle St · Ottawa

Cozy shelves, author events, Local Author Info, and a Bestseller Spotlight make Prairie Fox Books a go-to when you need a fresh read.…

Cozy shelves, author events, Local Author Info, and a Bestseller Spotlight make Prairie Fox Books a go-to when you need a fresh read. Prefer the couch? fm and still support a hometown shop that champions Ottawa writers.

From the Ottawa newsletter, October 28, 2026